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".

Jerry Ziesmer

Directing Born May 31, 1939 – Died August 1, 2021 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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

Sam Benedict

Singles

Councilman Jordan Fisher

Rocky II

Salesman (uncredited)

Say Anything...

U.S. Attorney

Going My Way

Blue Thunder

Pilot

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan

Eddie of Network

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

Self