He is best known for his roles as Brad "Iceman" Colbert in the miniseries Generation Kill (2008), Eric Northman in the television series True Blood (2008-2014) and Perry Wright in the television series Big Little Lies (2017-2019). Don't shoot 'em, Garza. Josh Ray Person Skarsgrd was born to actor Stellan Skarsgrd and physician My Skarsgrd. | He is passionate about gadgets: He collects vintage video-game consoles and wears a massive wristwatch that can only properly be configured by plugging it into his PC. One of the topics Homemade and the related impact campaign explores is the period of transition from Active Duty Military Service to Retirement and Civilian Life. Movies. Sergeant Brad "Iceman" Colbert is Team Leader/Squad Leader of Bravo 2-1 Alpha. Cpl. : "If it was in my power to pull that story back, I wouldn't do that," he said. Technical Specs, [running around a field with his arms outstretched like an airplane]. Whether than the war was right or wrong, these guys stood up for something bigger than themselves.". Having watched him cry a few days ago after the shooting of the shepherd, I suspect its not always easy being the Iceman. Theyre so cute. (. Then shoved it in a can and mounted it on his rifle. The compassionate, democratic population of 5.184 billion Americans enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic . : We see Brad Colbert at various stages of the team effort that goes into making, decorating, and adorning a paddle for Adam Sorensen as a going away gift for his move to Utah. Josh Ray Person For him, it's been a springboard into a fitness modeling and acting career and a host of other military-related projects. He was born to his loving parents in Stockholm, Sweden. He is also known for his platoon's role in and perception of the 2003 invasion of Iraq which was featured in a series of articles in Rolling Stone by Evan Wright and later expanded into the book Generation Kill which was turned into a HBO mini series of the same name in which Colbert was portrayed by Alexander Skarsgrd.To help us continue to development content of this nature and support out impact campaign, visit: https://www.documentary.org/project/homemadeLearn more about Homemade here: https://www.homemadethefilm.com/Learn about Clear Films here: https://clearfilms.com/Director/Director of Photography: Jason MarisProducer: Danielle BernstienField sound: Ace HarneyEditor: Stephanie ZinnesSound Design: Andrew OlsonImpact Producer: Tess FennAssociate Producer: Sarah Glenn Boman Skarsgard stands at a height of 6 ft 4 in (Approx 1.93 m). 136), The look on Colberts face is almost serene. Cpl. Alexander Skarsgard is best known for his role as Brad "Iceman" Colbert in the 2008 miniseries Age Murder. Can I have one final moment enjoying the fruits of civilisation? But now that I know him better I figured out he just cant stand people, even me. Skarsgrd was in a relationship with Alexa Chung, a British writer, TV presenter, and model from 2015 to 2017. That was what I enjoyed the most out of the entire thing.". He is also known for his platoon's role in and perception of the 2003 invasion of Iraq which was featured in a series of articles in Rolling Stone by Evan Wright and later expanded into the book Generation Kill which was turned into a HBO mini series of the same name in which Colbert was portrayed by Alexander Skarsgrd. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert : The point, Lance Corporal: we're supposed to be a recon unit of pure warrior spirit. He said he's witnessed up close the Marines' struggles with post-traumatic stress and "darkness" since returning from Iraq. 278), Were not shooting the village, okay? he says. "That's life. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Josh Ray Person : Dude. : Josh Ray Person Nobody gave anybody a hookup.". (. You know, Iraqis don't really seem good at fighting, but then they never really completely surrender either. The miniseries, which has remained popular with Marines in part because of its realism, was accurate at rates of "60 to 70 percent," Person estimated, though the elements he singles out as not true-to-life have little to do with major events in the deployment. "['Generation Kill'] maybe exposes the trials, tribulations and struggles of these guys that go up and stand for something bigger than themselves. He struggles to compose himself. Reyes, who still makes public appearances based on his "Generation Kill" fame, said he noticed the series had made a resurgence among troops and the general public as the country finds itself once again at war in Iraq, trying to eliminate Islamic State militants from the air and in an advisory capacity on the ground. Colbert retired from the Marine Corps as a master sergeant on October 24 2016. He is also known for his platoon's role in and perception . Suddenly, he stands up, throwing his helmet down, ripping off his flak vest and stripping down to his T-shirt. On a personal level, Colbert said his feelings about "Generation Kill" evolved over time. At that point, he knew for sure he wanted out of the Corps. at Fort Benning. They have never really gotten that from war journalism.". Yeah. Apparently fucking nothing, Doc Bryan says. : Carisalez, a salty-mouthed Marine who freely criticizes the Marine Corps and the war throughout the deployment, was informed after his return that he too could face administrative punishment for his comments. What the fuck did you do to him? 77). : "[citation needed]. . When confronted with these small human tragedies up close, some Marines shut down. "I was excited, because I wanted to be able to share my experiences with the world, and I had a vehicle to do that. ", "I don't tell my Marines in the heat of battle what to say and what to think," he said. Nate Fick (HBO), Colbert hates country music, but regardlessly still sings King of The Road by Roger Miller when Walt is driving and while Ray is resting in the back of the humvee in the final episode. Colbert informs the Marines flattened in the dirt that the thunking was unmistakably the sound of Marine Bushmaster weapons. He holds sway over the other men not through physical power or personal magnetism but through sheer force of skill, determination and a barely concealed sense of superiority. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Corporal Person, be advised; you are expected to conduct all business in this camp in compliance with the grooming standard. The battalion operations chief runs across the sand, shouting at Colbert, Abandon your Humvee! He orders him to set it on fire with an incendiary grenade, yelling, Thermite the radios! Colbert pounds the roof of his Humvee, screaming, Im not abandoning this vehicle! One of Esperas Marines watching the spectacle from a distance glumly observes, Were going to die because Colberts in love with his Humvee. () Finally, a truck full of Marines from the battalions maintenance unit rolls up. Evan 'Scribe' Wright What? "I was hoping, when I did this work for HBO, that we could find a way to peer into that world. But Person seems fine. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert. Right in your inbox. Dude, I hate to tell you this, but your girlfriend's kind of a whore. Nearly two dozen rounds slam into it almost right away. "The thing that I witnessed in 'Generation Kill' that's so hard to dramatize is the many times that people took fire and did not shoot back because they didn't have a legitimate target. I turn around, looking for the ocean, then hear Colbert repeating, Were in a goddamn sabka field. I think hes saying soccer field. I cant believe Iraqis would play on sand like this. Brad has been a speaker on post-combat stress issues for the Heroes and Healthy Families organization, and in this video he discusses his perspective on the difficulties faced when going from Active Duty to Retirement.Brad is an advisor on the film and was Adam's MSgt. Generation Kill- Character Bio. Just asked him what he would be if he wasn't a Marine. They Said the Rise in Military Suicide Is a Mystery. (Photo courtesy Brad Colbert) Chance. He is best known for television roles such as Eric Northman in True Blood, Brad "Iceman" Colbert in Generation Kill, Perry Wright in Big Little Lies, and Randall Flagg in The Stand. He makes clownish faces at Colbert, trying to make him laugh. "It's so much easier to write about a firefight, where shootings happened," he said. Sgt. And he's grateful for it, in part because of the clear-eyed way it approaches the imperfections and ugliness of war. He has also starred alongside Brit Marling and Elliot Page in Zal Batmanglijs 2013 film The East. He began his acting career when he was seven but left when he was 13. She doesn't deserve you, man. (. "There's no other show that profiles Marine Corps life like this to date.". (. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Information, interviews, photos and more for Sgt. (. War is confusion. Theyre one of those couples that likes to takes pictures of themselves doing all the fun things they do and hang them up all over their goddamn house. But the side of him that loves warhis inner warriorkeeps bumping against the part of him that is basically a decent, average suburban guy who likes bad eighties music and Barry Manilow and believes in the American Way. Cpl. Scary, isnt it? he adds, smiling brightly. He pays nearly $5,000 a year in auto-motorcycle insurance due to outrageous speeding tickets. Taking a leap for a more capable Corps", "13 Years After Iraq, the Marines of 'Generation Kill' Regret Nothing", "I MEF Marines attend leadership awareness conference", "Hooked On Adrenaline - Part 1 - GySgt. He portrayed Amleth, a Viking warrior prince in the 2022 epic historical action thriller film directed by Robert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sjn. : Sgt. If the series can be said to have a [6] He was responsible for making sure that Marines who attend the program receive the necessary skills and meet their requirements. He regularly leapt from C-130s to reinforce proper jump techniques. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert : If they'd stick around and manned those we'd have been dead before we've even saw. Three of his brothers Bill, Valter, and Gustaf are actors. TV Shows. By direct order of the battalion commander himself. Sgt. I'm on thirty hours no sleep! Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Sgt. (. : Its not like hes maniacally energized from having escaped death. In addition, he starred as Eric Northman in the television series Genuine Blood from 2008 to 2014. . After completing Generation Kill (2008), he was cast in the role of "Eric Northman," a 1,000-year-old Viking vampire on the hit series True Blood, thanks to the writer's strike (2008). While other Marines were out drinking and chasing whores, Colbert went off alone to prowl electronics stores. When he was seven, his fathers friend gave him his first role when he was seven playing Kalle Nubb in ke and His World. | I think it was a start to open a dialogue for all of us, and open up a dialogue amongst ourselves in the military communities. "Generation Kill" has opened some doors for Person in his business ventures, making people who recognize his name more willing to hear him out. [to Colbert] Colbert briefly uses a regular ACOG sight in the opening drill scene Episode 1 "Get Some". Also, Bill starred in the supernatural horror series Hemlock Grove. : That was a civilian target, Colbert says. I hope your time with us is enjoyable and productive., His politeness is so exacting it almost makes him come off like a prick. 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Skarsgard gained fame in the US film comedy Zoolander and then played Marine Brad Colbert in the miniseries Generation Kill. Person, who left the Marine Corps in 2003, shortly after returning from his deployment to Iraq, said "Generation Kill" gave him a rare gift: the opportunity to share his deployment experiences in the most realistic way possible with his wife, whom he married in 2007. Sgt. "Now America is finally waking up.". Brad Colbert, a wry, intellectual 28-year-old team leader whose coolness under pressure earns him the nickname "Iceman.". Skarsgrd attended Leeds Beckett University and later enrolled in a theater course at Marymount Manhattan University. Three of his brothers, Gustaf, Bill, and Valter are also actors. For her to be able to see it on the screen and have it so accurately portrayed just visually, I loved that," Person said. " But I think after mourning the loss of his friend Horsehead, trying to care for dehydrated, sick babies among the refugees the other day, the shot-up kids by the airfield before that, and having seen so many civilians blown apart, hes connected the dots between the pleasure he takes in participating in this invasion and its consequences. Additional comment actions. What did you like give him some Rolling Stone drugs or something? Jammed!, My Mark-19 is down! Colbert screams on the radio. MLB.TV is a great option for anyone who doesn't live in their favorite team's broadcast area. Here they are, having to navigate geopolitics combined with group psychology and all these things. Patrick. Get behind me and take cover, he says. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert There were exceptions: Wright said he found himself briefly handcuffed and escorted out by military police at Camp Pendleton, California, in 2004 after one of the junior officers he had described unfavorably learned he was aboard the base. This interview is with Retired USMC Master Sergeant Brad "Ice Man" Colbert. It's definitely important.". "But then again, 'Generation Kill' wouldn't have existed without me invading a country. My worry is hell get shot or freak out and well be stuck on this street. He was nominated to enter a two-year exchange program with the British Royal Marines, with whom he is now serving. The members of his unit called him "Fruity Rudy" because he was "so beautiful," journalist Evan Wright wrote, though he insists he's no more appealing than any of the "young gods" he went to war with. : Its as though hes just finished a difficult crossword puzzle or won at chess. [2] In the Iraq War, his platoon, the 2nd Platoon of Bravo Company of the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion led by Lieutenant Nathaniel Fick, was often at the spearhead of the initial invasion, with his team, of which he was team leader, often on point. What can I do here? he asks. Brad Iceman Colbert. Associate Producer: Sarah Glenn Boman, This video has been flagged by our users, and contains mature content. He routinely drives his Yamaha R1 racing bike at 150 miles per hour on southern Californias freeways, and his previous racing bike was rigged with model rocket engines by the exhaust pipe to shoot flames when he wanted to scare the bejesus out of commuters. He admits to a deep-rooted but controlled rebellious streak that was responsible for his parents sending him to military academy when he was in high school. He instructs the mother with the bleeding baby to sit by the road, and summons a corpsman over. One of the topics Homemade and the related impact campaign explores is the period of transition from Active Duty Military Service to Retirement and Civilian Life. (. Sgt. Sgt. Bubbling below the surface is a fundamental difference of perspective between the elite and irreverent Recon Marines and a larger Marine Corps with an allergy to exceptionalism and a need for all Marines to toe a strict line. [5][8][9] Colbert has 3 children out of wedlock. Movies. Careful with the Rip Fuel. Sgt Brad "Iceman" Colbert The orderly, cerebral and unflappable squad leader of Bravo 1. As the lead vehicle of the platoon, Colberts is the only one with doors, a roof and light armor. Better now, he says, strapping his helmet on again. Details File Size: 5110KB Duration: 4.100 sec Dimensions: 498x305 Created: 3/11/2020, 3:14:06 PM In times like these, Colbert often assumes the tone of a schoolteacher calling a timeout during a frenzied playground scuffle. "Generation Kill" also springboarded the career of at least one of the professional actors: Chance Kelly, who played the raspy-voiced Lt. Col. Stephen "Godfather" Ferrando, the commander of 1st Reconnaissance Battalion. Brad "Iceman" Colbert (HBO), Generation Kill-Character Bio. He enrolled at Leeds Metropolitan University in England for six months. You gotta respect the pyjama. : He spent seven months broiling in Namibias desert, but it was well worth the effort. Ferrando is portrayed as tough, unrelenting and ambitious, and consumingly eager to stay in the good graces of Gen. Mattis, to ensure his Marines stay on the front edge of the fight. Put water on the little one, he says, speaking English into the mothers uncomprehending face. Also, he has starred in Angels and Demons, David Finchers thriller The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Dune, and Mamma Mia! Military.com reported that in July 2016, Colbert was still on active duty as a project officer for Raids and Amphibious Reconnaissance at Marine Corps Systems Command. "I've spoken to sailors and soldiers and Marines and airmen. In fact, he's an officer POG. The point, Lance Corporal: we're supposed to be a recon unit of pure warrior spirit. Despite the heat Colbert initially took because of "Generation Kill," he said he has no regrets that the story was told. It is that everyman and every woman story; to be able to have that narrative is invaluable.". Cpl. He was born on August 25, 1976, in Stockholm, Sweden. As captured by Rolling Stone reporter Evan Wright in a series of articles that would later spawn a book, "Generation Kill," and an HBO miniseries of the same name, the Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, find themselves at the front lines of the invasion, improvising ways to fight in unfamiliar terrain and navigating the moral quandaries of combat, under the leadership of junior officers they don't always understand or trust and enlisted leaders seemingly fixated on enforcing the ubiquitous Marine Corps "grooming standard.". When he sees them now, hes prone to uninhibited displays of sentimentality. Im only his friend to piss him off. We see Brad Colbert at various stages of the team effort that goes into making, decorating, and adorning a paddle for Adam Sorensen as a going away gift for . Brad Colbert (born July 25, 1974) is a former active duty United States Marine, whose platoon's role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq was featured in a series of articles in Rolling Stone by Evan Wright. Sgt. While most of the enlisted Marines in Bravo Company who make appearances in the book and show left the Marine Corps shortly after their deployment, Colbert chose to make a career of the Corps, retiring Oct. 24 as a master sergeant with 20 years of service. 252), Hasser stands to the left of Colbert, with the butt of his SAW pressed to his shoulder. Skarsgard is the son of Stellan Skarsgard and My Skarsgard. ", "Everybody identifies with this, especially in the military. You were following my orders., Colbert then strips down to his T-shirtthe first time hes removed his MOPP in more than a week. 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", Kelly's exposure in the show led to a host of new acting opportunities -- he has since had roles in hit shows including "Fringe," "House of Cards," "Homeland" and "Army Wives," as well as a role as a military officer in the Bradley Cooper blockbuster "American Sniper" -- but it has also given him rare access to military culture through the show's fanbase. In addition to the embarrassing loss of bodily control that 25 percent of all soldiers experience, other symptoms include time dilation, a sense of time slowing down or speeding up; vividness, a starkly heightened awareness of detail; random thoughts, the mind fixating on unimportant sequences; memory loss; and, of course, your basic feelings of sheer terror. I watch him pump in a fresh grenade, and I think, I bet Colberts really happy to be finally shooting a 203 round in combat. He is possibly single. When he spoke with Military.com in July, Colbert, 42, was still on active duty as a project officer for Raids and Amphibious Reconnaissance at Marine Corps Systems Command, the branch of the service responsible for developing and acquiring new gear and equipment. HBO cast him as Sergeant Brad 'Iceman' Colbert in David Simon and Ed Burns' 2008 Iraq mini-series "Generation Kill" as well as the ancient Viking vampire sheriff and bar owner Eric Northman. Everything about him is neat, orderly and crisp, in keeping with his Iceman nickname. Nothing, man, he answers. "It's like listening to yourself on the answering machine; you sound like an idiot," he said of seeing his conversations and remarks reproduced. Why, so I can be more like the teacher's pet? Alexander Skarsgrd is a Swedish actor, producer, writer, and director who has a net worth of $14 million. That's one more layer of bureaucracy and unnecessary logistics, one more asshole we need to supply MREs and baby wipes for. Wright was an embedded reporter who rode in the backseat of Colbert's vehicle during this time until his departure on May 4, 2003. That was a wounding shot, motherfucker! Colbert yells, uncharacteristically pissed. Employment numbers suggest that veterans have taken advantage of a robust economy fueled by the easing of the COVID-19 An investigation into the accident, which happened last August, is ongoing. "What I ask my Marines to do is execute commander's intent. . lighten up. There's kids holding hands. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Despite the years hes spent on training missions in the water, he confesses to me that the deep sea terrifies him. However, he did not study much and had a blast instead. There is about him an air of Victorian rectitude. Critics and viewers alike were astounded by his depiction of Marine Sgt. He has been a speaker on combat related PTSD issues for the Heroes and Healthy Families organization. You know the rule., One of the cardinal rules of Colberts Humvee is that no one is permitted to make any references to country music. Team 1's Alpha Leader, the 28-year-old Colbert considers himself a "Marine Corps killer," but is not given to outward displays. For his efforts during the Iraq War, Colbert received a combat meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant and went on to serve two years with the Royal Marine Commandos as part of an exchange program. Youd never guess what a bad motherfucker he is. Espera felt sorry for Colbert when they met a few years ago.They were in different units but happened to find themselves on leave together in Australia. He is the last guy you would picture at the tip of the spear of the invasion forces in Iraq (.2), Colbert, the platoons top team leader, is in charge of Team One. Reply . "War is stupid. A trip to Los Angeles netted him an agent as well as a role in the Ben Stiller film Zoolander (2001). For Colbert, the attention that came with his inadvertent starring role was a mixed blessing; for Marines looking for a long-term future in the Corps, conventional wisdom says to "keep off the skyline" or out of the public eye -- particularly as part of a group of foul-mouthed Marines holding forth with complete candor on subjects ranging from their unit leadership to the state of race and class in America. All rights reserved. Wright said he worked to involve as many Marines as possible in the production of the show, with roughly a dozen participating in roles ranging from consulting to background voice work. [3] He was later promoted again to Gunnery Sergeant and served as the Company Gunnery Sergeant of H&S Company of 1st Recon. Wright was an embedded reporter who rode in the backseat of Colbert's vehicle during this time until his departure on May 4, 2003. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Wright was an embedded reporter who rode in the backseat of Colbert's vehicle during this time until his departure on May 4, 2003. Alexander Skarsgard is best known for his portrayal of Brad "Iceman" Colbert in the 2008 miniseries Generation Kill. During the War in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for valor for his role in taking out an enemy missile battery. Further, he stars in the Star Wars prequel series Andor in 2022. : Colbert is decidedly not one of the big ball-scratchers in the platoon. He breathes deeply, as if struggling to put his emotions aside. But no one was more involved than Rudy Reyes, a sergeant and team leader who agreed to play himself in the show -- a surreal experience, he says, in which he said lines as himself that he'd never really say. While his brother Marines cavort and laugh around him, Colbert says, I would never socialize with any of these people if we werent in the Marines. (. After completing Generation Kill (2008), he was cast in the role of Eric Northman, a 1,000-year-old Viking vampire on the hit series True Blood, thanks to the writers strike (2008). Evan 'Scribe' Wright Stay frosty gents. Lets feed the ankle-biters. We throw several bright yellow humrat packs out the window. In the end, Wright concludes Ferrando was "vindicated," as Mattis' choice of unit to prosecute the fight. : Colbert's M4A1 Carbine sports an AN/PVS-17 night sight (sometimes replaced with an ACOG scope), a M203 grenade launcher, UTG rail covers, PAQ-4 laser module, and an ERGO grip in the miniseries. He has also had a lead role as Merlin in the Netflix TV series Cursed. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert : Then again the world wouldn't have to deal with the prospect of you returning to your cretinous, daughter fucking, trailer park, red state shithole, and producing mutant, whiskey tango, scrotum faced, buck .
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