Jerry Ziesmer

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".

Known For

Apocalypse Now

Jerry, Civilian

Jerry Maguire

Trainer

Rocky II

Salesman (uncredited)

Blue Thunder

Pilot

Say Anything...

U.S. Attorney

The Bad News Bears Go to ...

Eddie of Network

Lights! Camera! Annie! Th...

Self