George Newbern
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Biography
Actor George Newbern was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Betty and David, a Spanish teacher and a radiologist respectively. As a child, Newbern performed in productions at the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock. Newbern moved from this local theater work on to roles in movies and television. In 1987, he got his first lead TV role in a retelling of Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper, called "Double Switch" (ABC, 1987). In the late '80s and early '90s, Newbern had a recurring role as Payne McElroy on "Designing Women" (CBS, 1986-1993). In 1987, he played opposite Elisabeth Shue in the family caper movie "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987). In 1991 Newbern landed the role he is perhaps known best for, as Bryan MacKenzie in "Father of the Bride" (1991) opposite Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. He also appeared in the movie's sequel "Father of the Bride Part II" (1995). In 1998 Newbern appeared in three episodes of "Friends" (NBC, 1994-2004). In 2000, Newbern was cast in a principal role in the TNT original series "Bull" (TNT, 2000). Newbern appeared in 20 episodes of the series, which was ultimately canceled after one season. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s Newbern appeared in a number of television series before he was cast as Charlie on the ABC series "Scandal" (ABC, 2012-2017).
Filmography
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Life Events
1976
Made acting debut in community theater at age 12
1978
Won scholarship to Minneapolis Children's Theater
1986
Moved to Los Angeles
1986
Began appearing as Payne, the son of Julia Sugarbaker (Dixie Carter) on the CBS series "Designing Women"
1987
TV-movie debut, had starring role in "Double Switch"; appeared opposite Elisabeth Shue
1987
Film debut, in "Adventures in Babysitting"; again appeared opposite Elisabeth Shue
1988
First feature starring role, "It Takes Two"
1990
TV series debut as regular, co-starred with Sandra Bullock in the NBC sitcom "Working Girl"
1991
Voiced the character of Ren on the Fox animated series "Dark Water"
1991
Cast as Bryan, the groom, in the remake of "Father of the Bride"
1991
Reprised the voice of Ren on the ABC animated series "The Pirates of Dark Water"
1994
Had featured role in the CBS sitcom "The Boys Are Back"
1995
Reprised role of Bryan in "Father of the Bride Part II"
1995
Had recurring role on the short-lived CBS drama series "Courthouse"
1996
Appeared opposite "Bride" co-star Kimberly Williams in a series of TV commercials for Hallmark greeting cards
1997
Had a recurring role on "Chicago Hope" (CBS) as Dr. Scott Frank
1998
Portrayed Astronaut Stu Roosa in the HBO miniseries, "From the Earth to the Moon"
1998
Cast in a recurring role on "Friends" (NBC) as Rachel and Monica's neighbour
2000
Cast in the HBO movie, "If These Walls Could Talk 2"
2000
Cast as a regular in the TNT series "Bull"
2001
Voiced Superman on the Cartoon Network series' "Justice League" and "Justice League Unlimited"
2002
Had a recurring role as Owen Frank on the NBC drama "Providence"
2005
Had a recurring role on the Fox series, "Reunion"
2007
Co-starred in the horror film, "Crazy Eights"
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