![]() ![]() Was he as intimidating in person as he seemed on the screen? Did he stay in character all the time how was he when the cameras weren't rolling?Ĭonrad: Warren Oates stayed at same hotel and rode to set in same car as I did. One of these men may save your life one of these days, do you understand that?” Then Bill Murray's character replies, “Then again, maybe one of us won't.” Here is the part in the scene where “Psycho” introduces himself to the rest of the platoon… Those traits are belittled rather than glorified by the others in his platoon. ![]() ![]() The “Psycho” character is a homophobic tough guy. I have no background in improv, so consequently I am uncomfortable with it. I heard the character was based on someone real, but not sure who. Was any of that improvised? Did you have experience previously with improv and do you personally enjoy improv when acting?Ĭonrad: My dialogue from intro scene was exactly as written and was also the same scene from when I auditioned for the part. ![]() Now, any of you homos… touch me, and I'll kill you.” If I catch any of you guys in my stuff, I'll kill you. Your character has the following hilarious introduction…Īny of you guys call me Francis, and I'll kill you.Īnd I don't like nobody touching my stuff! Is that true? This is one of my favorite scenes in the film. Q: I read that the excellent scene when the characters are introducing themselves to each other and telling their back stories was mostly improvised. Q: What was your experience of being directed by Ivan Reitman?Ĭonrad: Actually, Reitman and I had very little interaction. I really had no expectations, but was thrilled to have gotten the part. How did that opportunity come your way? Do you remember the audition process at all? What were your expectations going in?Ĭonrad: Karen Rea saw me in a production with my company and had me in for role of “Psycho.” I auditioned in New York after they didn't find anyone they liked in L.A. Q: Your first big screen role was as “Psycho” in 1981's Stripes. I also had my own theater company, which led directly to Stripes. I attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as studying with Stella Adler. I lived in the theater arts department in college. Q: When did you realize you wanted to be an actor? Then how did you go about pursuing that career?Ĭonrad: I've been interested in performing since childhood reenacting things I'd seen for as long as can remember. You'll find out a little about his experiences as “Psycho” in Stripes and much more as we get on to some selections from my interview with Conrad Dunn… He's appeared in over 60 roles on either television or film over the years. He also played the major recurring role of “Nick Corelli” between 19 on the soap opera Days of Our Lives. Francis “Psycho” Soyer from the 1981 comedy Stripes. He is probably best known to '80s fans as Pvt. This time that awesomeness is Conrad Dunn. Again, lucky for me (and hopefully you), I do get to share a little more awesomeness with you. When the opportunity presents itself to ask a few questions to someone who contributed to the awesomeness of the '80s, I will continue to share those answers with you right here. Please keep in mind the original date because some content could be specific to the time of the interview, though the majority should be timeless and totally rad.) These are more than just interviews in a way they are more like '80s timelines or oral histories on their respective subject matters. It is one installment in an incredible series of interviews we are republishing on Rediscover the '80s for posterity and your enjoyment. (This interview was originally published Februon the now-retired Kickin' it Old School blog. ![]()
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