
Jerry Ziesmer
Known For
Directing
Born
1939-05-31 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Died
2021-08-01
Biography
Jerry Ziesmer (May 31, 1939 – August 1, 2021) was an American assistant director, production manager and occasional actor. He is best known for his role as Jerry in the 1979 film Apocalypse Now in which he delivers the infamous line "terminate with extreme prejudice".
Most Known For

Apocalypse Now
as Jerry, Civilian

Jerry Maguire
as Trainer

Sam Benedict

Going My Way

Rocky II
as Salesman (uncredited)

Say Anything...
as U.S. Attorney

Blue Thunder
as Pilot

Singles
as Councilman Jordan Fisher

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
as Eddie of Network

Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical
as Self