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Marshall Bell
Marshall Bell, Inc.
8755 Shoreham Dr
Suite 301
West Hollywood, CA 90069
USA
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Marshall Bell, Inc.
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8755 Shoreham Dr
Suite 301
West Hollywood, CA 90069
USA
Marshall Bell is an American character actor best known for his memorable roles in films such as Stand by Me (1986), Total Recall (1990), and A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985). Born Archibald Marshall Bell on September 28, 1942, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bell grew up in a family with strong values. He attended prestigious boarding schools as a child and eventually went on to the University of Colorado. Interestingly, Bell initially worked as a consultant for business executives to help them improve their public speaking skills. He didn’t seriously consider acting until his late 30s when he took his first acting class and discovered a passion for the craft.
Bell’s unconventional path into acting and his natural ability to play intense, authoritative characters quickly set him apart in Hollywood. He often portrayed complex characters with an edge, and his roles were frequently those of tough, intimidating figures, whether villains, soldiers, or gruff mentors. His first significant film role came in A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge, where he played Coach Schneider, a sadistic gym teacher who meets a shocking end. The role put him on the map in Hollywood, and he soon landed roles in high-profile films.
