Terry Kiser

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Characters played by Terry Kiser

Bernie Lomax — Weekend at Bernie's (1989)

Hedonistic insurance CEO and embezzler whose corpse drives the plot.

Count Spretzle / Sorcerer — Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991)

Descendant of an ancient sorcerer plotting to marry the awakened Jessie.

Bernie Lomax — Weekend at Bernie's II (1993)

Wealthy CEO murdered by a mob hitman. His corpse is puppeteered by Larry and Richard. Reanimated by voodoo in the sequel, he moves only to music, leads the duo to hidden funds, crashes into Mobu, and is eventually transformed into a goat leading a Carnival parade.

Dr. Wachenstein — Tammy and the T-Rex (1994)

A mad scientist who builds a robotic T-Rex and plans to implant a human brain to grant it consciousness and immortality. He harvests Michael's brain, pursues his creation, and is ultimately killed by it.

Dave Pierce — An Eye for an Eye (1981)

Dave Pierce is Sean Kane's undercover narcotics partner and Linda Chan's boyfriend. He is killed during the opening meeting connected to the drug investigation, after being shot, struck by a car and burned. His murder causes Kane to leave the force and pursue the cartel, while Linda begins her own investigation into the criminals responsible.

Jack Chatham — Mutilator 2 (2023)

Lead actor in the Mutilator remake, primary target at the wrap party.

Uncle Max — Side Out (1990)

Monroe’s uncle and employer who tasks him with serving eviction notices. He discovers Monroe’s lies about missing deadlines and later faces professional threats after Monroe defends Zack in court. Despite initially kicking Monroe out, he represents the conventional path Monroe ultimately rejects.

Henry Banks — A Christmas Tree Miracle (2013)

Henry is an eccentric tree farmer who becomes a turning point for the George family after David loses his job and their finances collapse. He offers the family a place to stay and a new chance at their lives, directly helping David, his wife, and their children during the holiday crisis.

Terk — Six Pack (1982)

Terk is a rival race driver who becomes hostile toward Brewster and the children. After Breezy distracts him while they tamper with his car, he seeks revenge, summons the police, and attacks Brewster before the Atlanta race. He later crashes into the wall when Brewster cuts him off during the race.

Ralph Harris — Rich Kids (1979)

Ralph Harris is Jamie Harris’s father and is bound by a custody agreement concerning Jamie’s weekends. He is away filming Niagara Falls when plans involving Jamie become uncertain, leaving the adults unable to confirm where Jamie is. His absence contributes to the confusion surrounding Franny and Jamie before they are finally found together.

Jesse Hardwick — From a Whisper to a Scream (1987)

The protagonist of the second segment; a 1950s man who survives a gangster shooting, seeks immortality from a swamp mystic, and is cursed with prolonged, agonizing survival after his betrayal.

Freddie Barrett — Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983)

Freddie Barrett is a communications entrepreneur and satellite television baron traveling aboard Starflight. He orders Bud Culver to launch a television satellite despite poor weather and without NASA approval, and the rocket's destruction creates the debris that cripples Starflight. Freddie later dies when the emergency docking tunnel ignites, making his reckless decision central to the disaster.

Career Overview

Terry Kiser has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Weekend at Bernie's with 2 titles. Signature works include Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood, Weekend at Bernie's, Mutilator 2. 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
84
Birth Date
1939-08-01
Birth Place
Omaha, Nebraska, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q128541), public domain (CC0).