", While many of the Marines have stayed in touch in the years since the invasion, Colbert and Wright both cited the warm friendship that has grown between them through "Generation Kill.". Reyes, 44, has made better use of the publicity that came with "Generation Kill" than perhaps anyone else involved with the project. 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. Three of his brothers Bill, Valter, and Gustaf are actors. 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. 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 Skarsgrd was in a relationship with Alexa Chung, a British writer, TV presenter, and model from 2015 to 2017. Sgt. 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. View more newsletters on our Subscriptions page. 260), Colbert comes over to help. 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. : [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. 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. I still work on it. Were going into the great unknown, he says. 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. Ferrando gets an A-plus, I don't give a s--- what anybody says. Skarsgard considered pursuing an architecture career but chose acting instead. He has been a speaker on combat related PTSD issues for the Heroes and Healthy Families organization. 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. "There's no other show that profiles Marine Corps life like this to date.". Look at that skinny-ass dude, he says. Vote Republican. Wright later expanded these articles into the book Generation Kill which was turned into a HBO miniseries of the same name in which Colbert was portrayed by Alexander Skarsgrd. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert I look up to him because the dude is a straight-up warrior. Can I have one final moment enjoying the fruits of civilisation? Sgt. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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. In one case, Wright testified as an expert witness in the defense of a Marine he met in Iraq who was later arrested for homicide. You should never have gotten married. 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. Yeah. Sgt. Moral courage and restraint; it was on the backs of [sergeants] and below that our military succeeded. I saw them. He sounds tired. That was a civilian target, Colbert says. He joined Marymount Manhattan College and moved to New York City in 1997 to pursue a theater course. Alexander Skarsgard is a Swedish actor. Cpl. The chief of Irans nuclear program, Mohammad Eslami, acknowledged the findings of the IAEA report. "No matter how gritty or politically incorrect, it was real life.". This is really interesting, Brad. . There are some who have done their best to move past the fame and infamy of "Generation Kill." With the miniseries Generation Kill, he got his big break (2008). Brad 'Iceman' Colbert 111), Despite his bitter proclamations about women, if you catch Colbert during an unguarded moment, hell admit that he once loved a girl who jilted him, a junior-high-school sweetheart whom he dated on and off for ten years and was even engaged to until she left him to marry one of his closest buddies. Here they are, having to navigate geopolitics combined with group psychology and all these things. For him, it's been a springboard into a fitness modeling and acting career and a host of other military-related projects. Further, he stars in the Star Wars prequel series Andor in 2022. Paddles are given away as parting gifts to members of the team that are well respected and high performing. The lattermost earned him several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a . Colbert was dumped by his ex-fianceeand junior highsweetheart for his best friend. He was raised in Stockholm and is the firstborn son of his father. Most just squeeze main mealslike the pressed, crumbly steaks and chicken pattiesdirectly from the foil pouches into their mouths. The year before, he was awarded a Navy Commendation for helping to take out an enemy missile battery in Afghanistan. : Movies. (. While some may come away from the book and the series conflicted about the realities of war and the collateral damage sustained, Wright maintains the men he traveled with have never received enough credit for the disciplined war they prosecuted in a complex and unfamiliar environment. 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). Wright was an embedded reporter who rode in the backseat of Colbert's vehicle during this time until his departure on May 4, 2003. You wont ever catch Sergeant Brad Colbert, the twenty-eight-year-old commander of the vehicle I ride in, engaging in any moto displays. 112), Colbert tries to ignore them.One of the kids, however, stares him down. When he was 19, he applied to perform his national service and served in the Swedish Armed Forces. One of his fondest memories, he later tells me, is that before cocktail parties, his parents would let him prepare the carpet with a special rake. Speaking of which - one of you guys still has my girlfriend's picture. His siblings are Gustaf, Sam, Bill, Eija, and Valter, and two half-brothers from his fathers second wife, Megan Everett. Its always a mistake. Colbert often proclaims the futility of marriage. And I like to think my Marines did what was asked of them and more.". 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. Shasta on a broken ankle, carrying 150 pounds of gear. 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. Log in or create an account to verify that you are 18+. Even so, the windows are open and there are gaps in the shielding. Cpl. Reyes comes across as a mixture of Bruce Lee and zen master on screen, and he has a meditative way of speaking that can contrast startlingly with his frank discussion of war. Having watched him cry a few days ago after the shooting of the shepherd, I suspect its not always easy being the Iceman. Details File Size: 5110KB Duration: 4.100 sec Dimensions: 498x305 Created: 3/11/2020, 3:14:06 PM 168). Skarsgard stands at a height of 6 ft 4 in (Approx 1.93 m). Wright was an embedded reporter who rode in the backseat of Colbert's vehicle during this time until his departure on May 4, 2003. Hey. Kelly said he knew he had to get in touch with Ferrando himself when he landed the role, and the two men quickly developed a friendly relationship, he said. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert : If they'd stick around and manned those we'd have been dead before we've even saw. From 2017 to 2019, he starred as an abusive husband in the drama series Big Little Lies earning a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics Choice Television Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Evan 'Scribe' Wright I'm on thirty hours no sleep! Brad 'Iceman' Colbert 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 'Iceman' Colbert 200), We see the tiny heads of children poking around the corner of a small adobe hut. 'See that, that's exactly what it was like.' For bonus points, the real Colbert admitted in an interview that he joined the Marines because he dreamed of being a pilot, and has a lifelong passion for flying. Thank you. We were not interested in veterans' issues at that time; we were not interested in anything except forgetting," he said. -- Hope Hodge Seck can be reached at hope.seck@military.com. You do not get there by being a bumbling idiot," Kelly said. : He starred in a variety of Swedish productions and rose to fame in his homeland, but he wanted to expand his horizons by working in other countries. Scary, isnt it? he adds, smiling brightly. Less than half an hour before, Colbert had been talking about stress reactions in combat. Pretty fucking ninja. Josh Ray Person Perfect shitting opportunity. Josh Ray Person Brad Colbert (born July 25, 1974) is a United States Marine, best 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. Skarsgrd then returned to Sweden, where he continued to hone his acting skills in films and plays such as Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Bloody Wedding. He also co-wrote and directed the award-winning short film Att dda ett barn (2003), which premiered at the Tribeca and Cannes Film Festivals. "[Generation Kill] shows that 19- and 20-year-olds are prosecuting this war, for the most part. Imnot opposed to it, and I wasnt going to miss it. For him, its a grand personal challenge. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert A bullet flies past Colberts head and smacks into the pillar behind Person. : He then had a lead role in the Swedish television production Hunden som log. Sgt. On the morning theU.S. Coast GuardinAstoriareceived a mayday call froma yacht sinkingnear the mouth of theColumbia Copyright 2023 Military.com. For a hundred bucks, you can order a whore over the phone. Colbert giving a speech in September 2012, Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 14:38, "After Iraq, the Marines of 'Generation Kill' Regret Nothing", "Airborne! This interview is with Retired USMC Master Sergeant Brad "Ice Man" Colbert. Wiry and fair-haired, he makes sarcastic pronouncements in a nasal whine that sounds like comedian David Spade. Colbert looks at the car, then down. Colbert retired from the Marine Corps as a master sergeant on October 24, 2016.[7]. He's a spokesman for Condition One and has modeled for brands including Pentax Camera. 175), Despite the fear and stress, Colbert remains an extremely polite invader. Since 2021, he appears in Beck as Vilhelm Beck. Skarsgard is 46 years old born on August 25, 1976, in Stockholm, Sweden. 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. "As a recon Marine, we exposed our soft underbellies a little bit," he said. When we pass more farmers on the road, he pulls the barrel of his M-4 up, so as not to point it directly at them. : 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 has also had a lead role as Merlin in the Netflix TV series Cursed. You know what? he announces. Previously, he was in a relationship with Alexa Chung from 2015 to 2017, Kate Bosworth from 2009 2011, and Evan Rachel Wood (2009 2010). He was nominated to enter a two-year exchange program with the British Royal Marines, with whom he is now serving. Josh Ray Person Josh Ray Person Brad "Iceman" Colbert Discusses Life Post Combat and the Transition from Active Duty to Civilian HOMEMADE 2.72K subscribers Subscribe 17K Share 788K views 4 years ago One of the topics. If a single protagonist emerges in "Generation Kill," it's Sgt. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Alexander Skarsgard is best known for his role as Brad "Iceman" Colbert in the 2008 miniseries Age Murder. Mattis, now a retired four-star general and the former commander of U.S. Central Command, was nominated this month to become secretary of defense. 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. Despite his Iceman reputation, Colbert doesnt hide his feelings very well. Skarsgards net worth is $14 Million. Cunning Linguist : Meesh is an overweight, nineteen-year old Kuwaiti who wears a Grateful Dead shirt underneath his chemical-and-biological-weapons protection, is a serious dope . : Im not so idealistic that I subscribe to good versus evil. 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 . Colbert's vehicle driver and counterpart is Cpl. Their faces go blank. "['Generation Kill'] maybe exposes the trials, tribulations and struggles of these guys that go up and stand for something bigger than themselves. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert The compassionate, democratic population of 5.184 billion Americans enjoy a sensible mix of personal and economic . Sgt. 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. Further, his brother Valter Skarsgard is a 27 years old actor who has appeared in Details, Lord of Chaos, and Funhouse. Corporal Person, be advised; you are expected to conduct all business in this camp in compliance with the grooming standard. He served in the Swedish military spending 18 months in the SkJakt unit that dealt with anti-sabotage and anti-terrorism in the Stockholm archipelago and then returned to acting. While some officers, such as 1st Lt. Nathaniel Fick, a platoon commander, were generally well-regarded by the junior Marines and noncommissioned officers, others were sometimes regarded as incompetent or unable to handle the stress of combat, and given unflattering nicknames such as "Encino Man" and "Captain America. : Menu. He donated several autographed items to Bajen Aid, the clubs fundraising auction. (. Cpl. (. Where other Marines speak of the special bonds of kinship between them, the mystical brotherhood formed in the crucible of shared hardship, Colbert shuns the crowd. 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. 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. I guess Brad finally slayed his dragon. But the Marines of Bravo Company who spoke with Military.com said they remain glad that their story was told, and proud of their service in what would be a long and costly war. When confronted with these small human tragedies up close, some Marines shut down. : Colbert informs the Marines flattened in the dirt that the thunking was unmistakably the sound of Marine Bushmaster weapons. The personalities of the Marines were a bit exaggerated for the screen, and he complains, tongue-in-cheek, that the actor who played him onscreen, James Ransone, was a lot more petite than he is. When he sees them now, hes prone to uninhibited displays of sentimentality. You know, Iraqis don't really seem good at fighting, but then they never really completely surrender either. 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. 126), Bullets striking the Humvee sound like whips cracking on the roof. If you want to pay for it, Trombley, go to Australia. He hasnt turned against the aims of this war; he still supports the idea of regime change. Brad is an advisor on the film and was Adam's MSgt. For her to be able to see it on the screen and have it so accurately portrayed just visually, I loved that," Person said. " It was especially difficult, he said, to play Ferrando as a conflicted character on the show after he had developed so much respect for the officer personally. It is that everyman and every woman story; to be able to have that narrative is invaluable.". That was pretty fucking ninja. She nods gratefully. Wait a minute, you were on the debate team? Oh, no. Evan 'Scribe' Wright Critics and viewers alike were astounded by his depiction of Marine Sgt. : Both the book and the show end with a frank discussion between Ferrando and Wright in which the reporter asks him about his seeming over-aggressiveness to send Marines into the fray, and his decision to keep an officer in his command who seemed to have become erratic and violent in the face of combat. : Generation Kill as Brad "Iceman" Colbert in 2008; True Blood as Eric Northman from 2008 to 2014; Drunk History as James Dunn in 2018; "It's so much easier to write about a firefight, where shootings happened," he said. lighten up. Skarsgard is the son of Stellan Skarsgard and My Skarsgard. He is famous for portraying Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the supernatural horror films It, and It Chapter Two. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Additional comment actions. : Despite the heat Colbert initially took because of "Generation Kill," he said he has no regrets that the story was told. "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. It's an important moment, and it set tone for the dynamic, and that was Day 1. Alexander Skarsgard is a renowned Swedish actor. He is responsible for "making sure that Marines who attend the program receive the necessary skills and meet their requirements. After the initial shock of "Generation Kill," most Marines embraced the narrative and its author, Evan Wright. Sgt. This is a fuckin' war and we're here as warriors, so on top of everything else that's expected of us do we really need to drag him along and indulge in this make-believe bullshit? So many of the things I said, having them thrown back in my face was embarrassing. 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. : Several other mothers come over with their sick babies. I study Persons face for signs of panic, fear or death. Nothing, man, he answers. : : 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. Nicknamed "Iceman" for his competency and cool head, Colbert is an Afghanistan vet who's made the military his career. Skarsgard is a football fan who supports Hammarby Fotboll, a club based in Stockholm. Apparently fucking nothing, Doc Bryan says. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert As kids run up to grab them, Colbert says, Youre welcome.Vote Republican. He gazes at them, now yelling and fighting each other for the humrat packs, and adds, I really thank God I was born American. True Blood (2008) was based on Charlaine Harris Sookie Stackhouse novels and based on quality scripts, excellent acting, and the publics fascination with the vampire genre. He greets me with a formal hand-shake and a crisp salutation: Welcome aboard. In fact, he's an officer POG. 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.. at Fort Benning. Its as though hes just finished a difficult crossword puzzle or won at chess. Ever since the shepherd-shooting incident, Colberts demeanor has changed toward civilians, especially children. 138), Hunched down by Colberts vehicle, I am so disoriented at this point that I actually think for a moment that the sandy field we are in is a beach. Fuck it- I'm going for it! Hasser's reservations about the series come not from any concerns about how he was personally portrayed, but more from a reticence about the publicity it afforded the traditionally secretive Marine reconnaissance community. at Fort Benning. More like Trombley? Then a new sound erupts nearbya rapid-fire thunking. [4] He served two additional tours in Iraq and left the Reconnaissance community in 2010. 293), We draw past the hamlet lit up so heavily by Delta. Nobody gave anybody a hookup.". He hands the baby back to the mother, along with a water bottle. Brad "Iceman" Colbert and Sgt. Critics and viewers alike were astounded by his depiction of Marine Sgt. They attended the 2007 premiere of the show in Burbank, California, together, and it brought them closer, Person said. We're out here, 40 klicks in enemy lines, and this man of God here, he's a fuckin' POG. "When [the series] came out, it was too close and too timely. Skarsgrd was born to actor Stellan Skarsgrd and physician My Skarsgrd. Sgt Brad "Iceman" Colbert: Yes, Sergeant Major. (. [3] He was later promoted again to Gunnery Sergeant and served as the Company Gunnery Sergeant of H&S Company of 1st Recon. : His father is a 71 years old Swedish actor known for appearing in Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, and Dogville among others. For Jeffrey Carisalez, a lance corporal and vehicle mechanic for Bravo Company, the deployment ended on a bitter note with the relief of team leader and friend Sgt. (. Josh Ray Person Cpl. At least one man from Bravo company has contended with serious mental illness since the deployment, and several have had grave brushes with the law. Brad is an advisor on the film and was Adam's MSgt.
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