Denis Forest

Denis Forest (September 5th, 1960-March 18th, 2002) Was a Canadian American Character Actor who was known for playing villains, Most Notably in the Academy Award-nominated blockbusters The Mask (1994) and Cliffhanger (1993). He appeared in 52 movies and tv shows. He passed away from a Massive Stroke on March 18th, 2002 in Los Angeles while having dinner with some friends.

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Cliffhanger (1993)

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A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Renny Harlin
CAST:  Sylvester Stallone  •  John Lithgow  •  Michael Rooker  •  Janine Turner

A year after losing his friend in a tragic 4,000-foot fall, former ranger Gabe Walker and his partner, Hal, are called to return to the same peak to rescue a group of stranded climbers, only to learn the climbers are actually thieving hijackers who are looking for ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Renny Harlin
CAST:  Sylvester Stallone  •  John Lithgow  •  Michael Rooker  •  Janine Turner

Eraser (1996)

U.S. Marshall John Kruger erases the identities of people enrolled in the Witness Protection Program. His current assignment is to protect Lee Cullen, who's uncovered evidence that the weapons manufacturer she works for has been selling to terrorist groups. When ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chuck Russell
CAST:  Arnold Schwarzenegger  •  James Caan  •  Vanessa Williams  •  James Coburn

U.S. Marshall John Kruger erases the identities of people enrolled in the Witness Protection Program. His current assignment is to protect Lee Cullen, who's uncovered evidence that the weapons manufacturer she works for has been selling to terrorist groups. When ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chuck Russell
CAST:  Arnold Schwarzenegger  •  James Caan  •  Vanessa Williams  •  James Coburn

The Mask (1994)

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When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the mask, Ipkiss becomes a supernatural playboy exuding charm and confidence which allows him to catch the eye of local ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chuck Russell
CAST:  Jim Carrey  •  Cameron Diaz  •  Nancy Fish  •  Tim Bagley

When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the mask, Ipkiss becomes a supernatural playboy exuding charm and confidence which allows him to catch the eye of local ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chuck Russell
CAST:  Jim Carrey  •  Cameron Diaz  •  Nancy Fish  •  Tim Bagley

Strange Brew (1983)

Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rick Moranis  •  Dave Thomas
CAST:  Dave Thomas  •  Rick Moranis  •  Max von Sydow  •  Paul Dooley

Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug McKenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious Brewmeister Smith and two teams of vicious hockey ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Rick Moranis  •  Dave Thomas
CAST:  Dave Thomas  •  Rick Moranis  •  Max von Sydow  •  Paul Dooley

Head Office (1985)

In this comic take on big-business wheelings and dealings, an ambitious senator's son (Judge Reinhold) moves up the corporate ladder through undeserved promotions. But against his better judgment, he falls for a woman (the chairman's daughter, no less) who's ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Finkleman
CAST:  Judge Reinhold  •  Lori-Nan Engler  •  Eddie Albert  •  Merritt Butrick

In this comic take on big-business wheelings and dealings, an ambitious senator's son (Judge Reinhold) moves up the corporate ladder through undeserved promotions. But against his better judgment, he falls for a woman (the chairman's daughter, no less) who's ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Ken Finkleman
CAST:  Judge Reinhold  •  Lori-Nan Engler  •  Eddie Albert  •  Merritt Butrick

The Long Road Home (1989)

In the late 1960s, a Harvard dropout's decision to take a job in Canada is misinterpreted as a political statement.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William Johnston
CAST:  Denis Forest  •  Kelly Rowan  •  Barclay Hope  •  Gareth Bennett

In the late 1960s, a Harvard dropout's decision to take a job in Canada is misinterpreted as a political statement.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William Johnston
CAST:  Denis Forest  •  Kelly Rowan  •  Barclay Hope  •  Gareth Bennett

The Climb (1986)

Based on the true story of the 1953 assault on Nanga Parbat, a treacherous Himalayan Peak.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Donald Shebib
CAST:  Bruce Greenwood  •  James Hurdle  •  Kenneth Welsh  •  Ken Pogue

Based on the true story of the 1953 assault on Nanga Parbat, a treacherous Himalayan Peak.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Donald Shebib
CAST:  Bruce Greenwood  •  James Hurdle  •  Kenneth Welsh  •  Ken Pogue

Ford: The Man and the Machine (1987)

Adapted from a book by Robert Lacey, this biographical film chronicles both the private and public life of automobile manufacturer Henry Ford (Cliff Robertson).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Allan Eastman
CAST:  Cliff Robertson  •  Hope Lange  •  Heather Thomas  •  Michael Ironside

Adapted from a book by Robert Lacey, this biographical film chronicles both the private and public life of automobile manufacturer Henry Ford (Cliff Robertson).  (more)

DIRECTION:  Allan Eastman
CAST:  Cliff Robertson  •  Hope Lange  •  Heather Thomas  •  Michael Ironside

Hidden Agenda (1999)

A young medical student travels to Berlin to investigate the apparent death of his brother and discovers a secret life of espionage, betrayal and murder at the highest levels.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Iain Paterson
CAST:  Kevin Dillon  •  Andrea Roth  •  J.T. Walsh  •  Christopher Plummer

A young medical student travels to Berlin to investigate the apparent death of his brother and discovers a secret life of espionage, betrayal and murder at the highest levels.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Iain Paterson
CAST:  Kevin Dillon  •  Andrea Roth  •  J.T. Walsh  •  Christopher Plummer

Detonator (2003)

A former FBI agent must stop a crazy man from blowing up bombs.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Freedman
CAST:  Randall Batinkoff  •  Elizabeth Berkley  •  Stan Shaw  •  Bokeem Woodbine

A former FBI agent must stop a crazy man from blowing up bombs.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Freedman
CAST:  Randall Batinkoff  •  Elizabeth Berkley  •  Stan Shaw  •  Bokeem Woodbine

Tadpole and the Whale (1988)

The adventures of Elvira, a 12-year-old girl obsessed with the sea who develops the ability to breathe underwater. Elvira and her dolphin friend Elvar meet a friendly whale, among other creatures, while back on land all is not as it should be.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean-Claude Lord
CAST:  Fanny Lauzier  •  Denis Forest  •  Marina Orsini  •  Félix-Antoine Leroux

The adventures of Elvira, a 12-year-old girl obsessed with the sea who develops the ability to breathe underwater. Elvira and her dolphin friend Elvar meet a friendly whale, among other creatures, while back on land all is not as it should be.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jean-Claude Lord
CAST:  Fanny Lauzier  •  Denis Forest  •  Marina Orsini  •  Félix-Antoine Leroux

New Crime City: Los Angeles 2020 (1994)

In the 21st Century, Tony Ricks was a criminal who was executed for his crimes. In the distant year 2020, he is revived in a freak accident, and must infiltrate a futuristic prison and retrieve a powerful bioweapon in exchange for his freedom... and his life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Winfrey
CAST:  Rick Rossovich  •  Sherrie Rose  •  Stacy Keach  •  Rick Dean

In the 21st Century, Tony Ricks was a criminal who was executed for his crimes. In the distant year 2020, he is revived in a freak accident, and must infiltrate a futuristic prison and retrieve a powerful bioweapon in exchange for his freedom... and his life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jonathan Winfrey
CAST:  Rick Rossovich  •  Sherrie Rose  •  Stacy Keach  •  Rick Dean

Where Truth Lies (1996)

Driven to drink by his wife's death, a tormented doctor is committed to an experimental rehab.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William H. Molina
CAST:  John Savage  •  Kim Cattrall  •  Malcolm McDowell  •  Candice Daly

Driven to drink by his wife's death, a tormented doctor is committed to an experimental rehab.  (more)

DIRECTION:  William H. Molina
CAST:  John Savage  •  Kim Cattrall  •  Malcolm McDowell  •  Candice Daly

Against the Wall (1994)

In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Frankenheimer
CAST:  Kyle MacLachlan  •  Samuel L. Jackson  •  Clarence Williams III  •  Frederic Forrest

In 1971, a warden at Attica Penitentiary is caught up in a hostage crisis when inmates take over the prison to demand better living conditions.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Frankenheimer
CAST:  Kyle MacLachlan  •  Samuel L. Jackson  •  Clarence Williams III  •  Frederic Forrest

Wedlock (1991)

A male prison escapee heads for his hidden loot, electronically attached to a female prisoner.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lewis Teague
CAST:  Rutger Hauer  •  Mimi Rogers  •  Joan Chen  •  James Remar

A male prison escapee heads for his hidden loot, electronically attached to a female prisoner.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lewis Teague
CAST:  Rutger Hauer  •  Mimi Rogers  •  Joan Chen  •  James Remar

Destiny To Order (1990)

A writer starts running into the characters he's created in real life. Alberta is his fantasy woman, who starts out as a sexy rock singer. However, when the bad guy in his novel (played by Michael Ironside) gets his hands on the manuscript and starts making changes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jim Purdy
CAST:  Michael Ironside  •  Stephen Ouimette  •  Alberta Watson  •  Victoria Snow

A writer starts running into the characters he's created in real life. Alberta is his fantasy woman, who starts out as a sexy rock singer. However, when the bad guy in his novel (played by Michael Ironside) gets his hands on the manuscript and starts making changes ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jim Purdy
CAST:  Michael Ironside  •  Stephen Ouimette  •  Alberta Watson  •  Victoria Snow

Last Stand at Saber River (1997)

As America recovers from the Civil War, one man tries to put the pieces of his life back together but finds himself fighting a new battle on the frontier. Cable is an embittered Confederate soldier who returns from the war to reclaim his Arizona homestead from ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dick Lowry
CAST:  Tom Selleck  •  Suzy Amis  •  Rachel Duncan  •  Haley Joel Osment

As America recovers from the Civil War, one man tries to put the pieces of his life back together but finds himself fighting a new battle on the frontier. Cable is an embittered Confederate soldier who returns from the war to reclaim his Arizona homestead from ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Dick Lowry
CAST:  Tom Selleck  •  Suzy Amis  •  Rachel Duncan  •  Haley Joel Osment

Dead Men Can't Dance (1997)

To stamp out the threat of nuclear war, a special ops team must travel to North Korea to carry out a covert mission to destroy a nuclear power plant. Everything does not go as planned. Their communications are cut off and they must remember their survival training ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephen Milburn Anderson
CAST:  Michael Biehn  •  Adrian Paul  •  Kathleen York  •  R. Lee Ermey

To stamp out the threat of nuclear war, a special ops team must travel to North Korea to carry out a covert mission to destroy a nuclear power plant. Everything does not go as planned. Their communications are cut off and they must remember their survival training ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stephen Milburn Anderson
CAST:  Michael Biehn  •  Adrian Paul  •  Kathleen York  •  R. Lee Ermey

The Liberators (1987)

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CAST:  Robert Carradine  •  Larry B. Scott  •  Cynthia Dale  •  Renée Jones

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CAST:  Robert Carradine  •  Larry B. Scott  •  Cynthia Dale  •  Renée Jones
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