Curtis Armstrong on 'Revenge of the Nerd' and a colorful career

The Business

Curtis Armstrong on 'Revenge of the Nerd' and a colorful career

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Published on Jul 24, 2017, 2:30:00 PM
Total time: 00:28:31

Episode Description

Character actor Curtis Armstrong auditioned for the 1984 comedy Revenge of the Nerds, hoping to play the lead. The filmmakers saw him in the lesser role of Booger. At first, Armstrong told his agent, no way. But that role became a standout in Armstrong's long career as a character actor in film and TV. He shares stories of Booger and beyond in his new memoir.

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