Brian Backer

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Characters played by Brian Backer

Mark "Rat" Ratner — Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

A shy usher and Mike Damone's best friend. He becomes smitten with Stacy in biology class and takes her on a date, but nervously leaves after only kissing. He later joins Stacy and Linda at a pool party, reconciles with Damone, and ends up in a passionate love affair with Stacy, though they have not yet slept together.

Arnie — Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987)

Civilian volunteer in community policing.

Alfred — The Burning (1981)

Alfred is a camper at Stonewater who frightens Sally and is bullied by other campers; Todd learns that Alfred had wanted revenge on Glazer. He sees Cropsy outside the boys' cabin and later witnesses Cropsy kill Sally and Glazer. Alfred escapes Cropsy, helps fight him in the mine, and finally sets him alight with the flamethrower.

Eugene — Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson (1989)

Local resident or witness involved in the academic murder case.

Career Overview

Brian Backer has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Perry Mason TV Movie Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Burning, Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
12
Birth Date
1956-12-05
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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