Reply . His life, he says, is driven by a simple philosophy: You dont want to ever show fear or back down, because you dont want to be embarrassed in front of the pack.. : Josh Ray Person, a whip-smart 22-year-old with a quick response to everything and a penchant for energy drinks and caffeine. Support Marinesthe POGs so often belittled by Colbert and othersjump out under fire, attach chains to the trapped Humvee and yank it out. 64 and tad 7. Daddy's back! Ever since the shepherd-shooting incident, Colberts demeanor has changed toward civilians, especially children. During mountain warfare training, hes legendary for having ascended the final thousand meters of Mt. : "It was raw and real; it showed the confusion. Cpl. Alexander's future wife, Alexa, has yet to begin their married life together. "I was on base like, two weeks at most. That's my fucking dream! 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Colbert's vehicle driver and counterpart is Cpl. Colbert is a walking encyclopedia of radio frequencies and encryption protocols, and can tell you the exact details of just about any weapon in the U.S. or Iraqi arsenal. As the lead vehicle of the platoon, Colberts is the only one with doors, a roof and light armor. Lets feed the ankle-biters. We throw several bright yellow humrat packs out the window. Several girls, maybe eight or nine, run toward us. A significant number of the the Marines from Bravo Company were brought in at some point to consult on the "Generation Kill" miniseries, a fact that unquestionably contributed to its realism and accuracy. And worst of all, worst of all, the motherfucker doesn't even carry a weapon. 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 For her to be able to see it on the screen and have it so accurately portrayed just visually, I loved that," Person said. " "I've spoken to sailors and soldiers and Marines and airmen. Colbert was adopted into a Jewish family. Sgt. Skarsgrd started his acting career at the age of eight and continued working in films and on Swedish television until he turned sixteen and decided to go on with his education. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert He was born to his loving parents in Stockholm, Sweden. The show often appears to take the side of the junior enlisted Marines with whom Wright spent most of his time, and Ferrando, like many of the officers, is shown as flawed. Release Dates : (. Additionally, the series has seven seasons with 80 episodes. In addition, he starred as Eric Northman in the television series Genuine Blood from 2008 to 2014. . 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. He claims that the mere mention of country, which he deems the Special Olympics of music,makes him physically ill. (. Josh Ray Person During the past hour or so of shooting, he still seemed excited by the action. Shit, in the middle of all that madness by the bridge he observes those dudes in the trees waiting to kill us. Colbert retired from the Marine Corps as a master sergeant on October 24, 2016.[7]. 31), As soon as we capture Baghdad, Person says, Lee Greenwood is going to parachute in singing Im Proud to Be an American., Watch it, Colbert says. Brad describes the significance of this old tradition of the giving of the paddle that dates back to WW II and is still carried on by the Recon Marine community today.To help us to continue to create content of this nature and support our 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 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. Yeah, I was really really fucking good, but all the other guys on the team thought I was high all of the time. "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. : Antonio "Poke" Espera are this to some degree, but Sgt. 200), We see the tiny heads of children poking around the corner of a small adobe hut. But Colbert will not allow his team to give in to the frenzy and shoot unless the men finds clear targets (. That's one more layer of bureaucracy and unnecessary logistics, one more asshole we need to supply MREs and baby wipes for. But at the same time I would cringe. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert : The point, Lance Corporal: we're supposed to be a recon unit of pure warrior spirit. : Brad 'Iceman' Colbert He hands the baby back to the mother, along with a water bottle. 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. "Civilians can have attention deficit disorder," he said. He spends as much time as he can alone in his corner of the tent, engrossed in a military laptop, studying invasion maps and satellite imagery. : 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. Dude, I hate to tell you this, but your girlfriend's kind of a whore. He jams the chewed, mashed tip of his cigar in my mouth without asking if I want it, and points to 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. (. Josh Ray Person You do not get there by being a bumbling idiot," Kelly said. He had a lead role in the fantasy horror drama television series True Blood produced and created by Alan Ball. Theyre so cute. (. Im looking around for the goalposts when Trombley grabs my shoulder. Producer: Danielle Bernstien When he was seven, his fathers friend gave him his first role when he was seven playing Kalle Nubb in ke and His World. Cpl. His father, Stellan Skarsgard is a 71 years old Swedish actor known for appearing in numerous films Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, and Dogville among others. A U.S. Reconnaissance Marine, Colbert was nicknamed the "Iceman" by his colleagues, for his ability to stay calm in battle and his overall military competency. 252). Now 34, Carisalez' Marine Corps service was the better part of a lifetime ago. : "[Generation Kill] shows that 19- and 20-year-olds are prosecuting this war, for the most part. : Critics and viewers alike were astounded by his depiction of Marine Sgt. Colbert tells me his feelings about the upcoming venture are similar. Alexander Skarsgrd (Alexander Johan Hjalmar Skarsgrd) is a Swedish actor best known for his role as Brad Iceman Colbert in the miniseries Generation Kill (2008). Sgt. He is possibly single. 351), Evan Wright about Brad Colbert (Generation Kill ). He laughs as he describes walking through Prague with his wife five years ago and getting stopped by four Marines on leave who immediately started calling him "Godfather. 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. Alexander Skarsgard is best known for his portrayal of Brad "Iceman" Colbert in the 2008 miniseries Generation Kill. In the end, Wright concludes Ferrando was "vindicated," as Mattis' choice of unit to prosecute the fight. Brad is an advisor on the film and was Adam's MSgt. That was pretty fucking ninja. "There is a gravity, there is a sadness, there is a rage that you carry with you forever," he said.

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