Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.

Acting / Production / Writing / Creator

Biography

Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr. was an American actor, land developer, and professional underwater diver. He adopted the name "Capt. Kidd" after his father, Julius "Kidd" Brewer, a former award-winning coach and land developer. Growing up in Raleigh, North Carolina, Brewer, Jr. moved to Los Angeles where he became known for his appearances in the James Cameron films "Piranha II: The Spawning" (1982) and "The Abyss" (1989). Years of scuba diving off the coast of North Carolina helped in both of these roles. The film "The Abyss" was dedicated to his memory.

Personal Information

Place of Birth

Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

About

Acting, Male

Birthday

21 August 1950, 75 years old

Known For

The Abyss

Piranha II: The Spawning

Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'

Filmography

Production

Writing

Creator

Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'

Self

1993

The Abyss

Lew Finler

1989

Piranha II: The Spawning

Lou

1982