He said he's witnessed up close the Marines' struggles with post-traumatic stress and "darkness" since returning from Iraq. Josh Ray Person, a whip-smart 22-year-old with a quick response to everything and a penchant for energy drinks and caffeine. MORE LIKE TROMBLEY? Skarsgrd has an estimated net worth of about $12 million. Also, Bill starred in the supernatural horror series Hemlock Grove. The battalion operations chief runs across the sand, shouting at Colbert, Abandon your Humvee! He orders him to set it on fire with an incendiary grenade, yelling, Thermite the radios! Colbert pounds the roof of his Humvee, screaming, Im not abandoning this vehicle! One of Esperas Marines watching the spectacle from a distance glumly observes, Were going to die because Colberts in love with his Humvee. () Finally, a truck full of Marines from the battalions maintenance unit rolls up. Shasta on a broken ankle, carrying 150 pounds of gear. Colbert seems to blossom under extreme duress. I repeat, my Mark-19 is down!, Its the first time Fick has ever heard Iceman lose control on comms. Skarsgard stands at a height of 6 ft 4 in (Approx 1.93 m). "If it was in my power to pull that story back, I wouldn't do that," he said. Right in your inbox. Bill Skarsgard is a 32 years old Swedish actor, producer, director, writer, voice actor, and model. 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. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Here they are, having to navigate geopolitics combined with group psychology and all these things. 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. Its nice having friends. (. 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. Nicknamed "Iceman" for his competency and cool head, Colbert is an Afghanistan vet who's made the military his career. Now 36, Hasser works as a marksmanship trainer and a security consultant in Virginia. Colbert retired from the Marine Corps as a master sergeant on October 24, 2016.[7]. This is really interesting, Brad. Im going to run through that field waving my arms like Im an airplane. Colbert runs through the grass, making jet sounds, banks into a loose turn and flies back to his Humvee. Critics and viewers alike were astounded by his depiction of Marine Sgt. Sgt. "Generation Kill" has opened some doors for Person in his business ventures, making people who recognize his name more willing to hear him out. [6] He was responsible for making sure that Marines who attend the program receive the necessary skills and meet their requirements. His father is a 71 years old Swedish actor known for appearing in Breaking the Waves, Dancer in the Dark, and Dogville among others. . Sergeant Brad "Iceman" Colbert is Team Leader/Squad Leader of Bravo 2-1 Alpha. : (. Hes slouched over the wheel, looking through the windshield, an almost blank expression on his face. 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. Colbert retired from the Marine Corps as a master sergeant on October 24 2016. Colbert uses primarily use the AN/PVS-17 scope night sight on his M4A1 Carbine in the miniseries. In 2005, he would receive the General Wallace M. Greene Jr. award from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for best non-fiction account depicting Marines and Marine Corps life. Colbert briefly uses a regular ACOG sight in the opening drill scene Episode 1 "Get Some". : Skarsgard considered pursuing an architecture career but chose acting instead. "I couldn't have done it without 'Generation Kill,' " he acknowledged. Evan 'Scribe' Wright Gabe Garza Evan 'Scribe' Wright Brad Colbert, a wry, intellectual 28-year-old team leader whose coolness under pressure earns him the nickname "Iceman.". Sgt. "I was on base like, two weeks at most. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Oh cute. Women will always cost you money, but marriage is the most expensive way to go. Get behind me and take cover, he says. [4] He served two additional tours in Iraq and left the Reconnaissance community in 2010. Im not so idealistic that I subscribe to good versus evil. You know the rule., One of the cardinal rules of Colberts Humvee is that no one is permitted to make any references to country music. I think it was a start to open a dialogue for all of us, and open up a dialogue amongst ourselves in the military communities. The bleeding, the corpsman believes, is a result of dehydration. He has also starred alongside Brit Marling and Elliot Page in Zal Batmanglijs 2013 film The East. Brad "Iceman" Colbert and Sgt. Several girls, maybe eight or nine, run toward us. Sgt. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert For Colbert, the attention that came with his inadvertent starring role was a mixed blessing; for Marines looking for a long-term future in the Corps, conventional wisdom says to "keep off the skyline" or out of the public eye -- particularly as part of a group of foul-mouthed Marines holding forth with complete candor on subjects ranging from their unit leadership to the state of race and class in America. 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. I guess Brad finally slayed his dragon. He spent seven months broiling in Namibias desert, but it was well worth the effort. But the value of the series goes far beyond that for him. 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. He had a lead role in the fantasy horror drama television series True Blood produced and created by Alan Ball. [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. He donated several autographed items to Bajen Aid, the clubs fundraising auction. Wiry and fair-haired, he makes sarcastic pronouncements in a nasal whine that sounds like comedian David Spade. Sgt. His siblings are Gustaf, Sam, Bill, Eija, and Valter, and two half-brothers from his fathers second wife, Megan Everett. When he sees them now, hes prone to uninhibited displays of sentimentality. Cpl. Sgt. : The shooting continues on both sides. Sergeant Brad "Iceman" Colbert is Team Leader/Squad Leader of Bravo 2-1 Alpha. 142), Hasser standing in the turret, begins pounding the roof of the Humvee, screaming Fuck!, The Mark-19 is down! Hasser yells. There is about him an air of Victorian rectitude. Cry 'havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war. The scariest thing for me is to open my eyes under the ocean, especially at night, he says. I cant wait. (. "['Generation Kill'] maybe exposes the trials, tribulations and struggles of these guys that go up and stand for something bigger than themselves. You know, Iraqis don't really seem good at fighting, but then they never really completely surrender either. Josh Ray Person Its as though hes just finished a difficult crossword puzzle or won at chess. The Air Force and Space Force still don't have a sense of how much damage has been caused to the environment on Haleakala. My worry is hell get shot or freak out and well be stuck on this street. Fuck it, Colbert says. ", Kelly's exposure in the show led to a host of new acting opportunities -- he has since had roles in hit shows including "Fringe," "House of Cards," "Homeland" and "Army Wives," as well as a role as a military officer in the Bradley Cooper blockbuster "American Sniper" -- but it has also given him rare access to military culture through the show's fanbase. He has pointedly tried not to capitalize on the measure of fame afforded by his involvement in "Generation Kill," but said his name still gets recognized regularly by people he encounters through his work, and one of his co-workers insists on calling him "Hollywood Hasser.". 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? Wife got me an early Christmas present for my studio. He was also the film producer ad it centers him on a Viking prince who sets out on a quest to avenge the murder of his father. Updated. Brad Iceman Colbert. And I like to think my Marines did what was asked of them and more.". View more newsletters on our Subscriptions page. Taking a leap for a more capable Corps", "13 Years After Iraq, the Marines of 'Generation Kill' Regret Nothing", "I MEF Marines attend leadership awareness conference", "Hooked On Adrenaline - Part 1 - GySgt. When he spoke with Military.com in July, Colbert, 42, was still on active duty as a project officer for Raids and Amphibious Reconnaissance at Marine Corps Systems Command, the branch of the service responsible for developing and acquiring new gear and equipment. 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. His successful acting career has enabled him to attain decent possessions. He quickly dons his gear. Cpl. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert played by Alexander Skarsgard on the HBO original program Generation Kill - Official Website for the HBO Series . : 'See that, that's exactly what it was like.' : For Colbert, his confidence in the project was bolstered when Wright approached him to ask his blessing to turn the three-article Rolling Stone series into a book. Information, interviews, photos and more for Sgt. He is best known for television roles such as Eric Northman in True Blood, Brad "Iceman" Colbert in Generation Kill, Perry Wright in Big Little Lies, and Randall Flagg in The Stand. Break out the humrats, he says, referring to humanitarian rations. HBO: Do any other scenes stand out in your memory? 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. This is the Bible to the Marines," he said. Brad is an advisor on the film and was Adam's MSgt. Like many of the Marines portrayed in the show, Reyes makes no attempt to gloss over the pain and the moral conflict he still grapples with, more than a decade after the invasion. I'm on thirty hours no sleep! Josh Ray Person After six months, he returned to Stockholm but studied theatre as he confirmed he wanted to act. "It's a hell of a time in our history. One baby has chicken pox. Lets feed the ankle-biters. We throw several bright yellow humrat packs out the window. You wont ever catch Sergeant Brad Colbert, the twenty-eight-year-old commander of the vehicle I ride in, engaging in any moto displays. Apparently fucking nothing, Doc Bryan says. The only thing different about him is hes not babbling his opinions on Justin Timberlake or some other pussy faggot retard who bothers him. In addition, he starred as Eric Northman in the television series Genuine Blood from 2008 to 2014. . Previously, he was in a relationship with Alexa Chung from 2015 to 2017, Kate Bosworth from 2009 2011, and Evan Rachel Wood (2009 2010). Eric Kocher, after another unit reported he and other Marines had been mistreating an Iraqi prisoner, a point hotly disputed by the unit. He joined Marymount Manhattan College and moved to New York City in 1997 to pursue a theater course. Sound Design: Andrew Olson 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. "When [the series] came out, it was too close and too timely. at Fort Benning. Sgt. He grew up in an ultramodern 1970s house designed by his father, an architect. Hes hunched over his weapon, leaning out the window, intently studying the walls of the buildings, firing bursts from his M-4 and grenades from the 203 tube underneath the main barrel. Some of them include: "What I ask my Marines to do is execute commander's intent. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert : She doesn't deserve you, man. Fuck, man! 351), Evan Wright about Brad Colbert (Generation Kill ). He is 44 years of age as of 2020. It's definitely important.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Details File Size: 5110KB Duration: 4.100 sec Dimensions: 498x305 Created: 3/11/2020, 3:14:06 PM : I saw them. He sounds tired. Josh Ray Person Colbert is decidedly not one of the big ball-scratchers in the platoon. Colbert looks at the car, then down. Cpl. Patrick. 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. 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. Support Marinesthe POGs so often belittled by Colbert and othersjump out under fire, attach chains to the trapped Humvee and yank it out. You know, Poke, guys in black pyjamas did alreight in Vietnam, too. Some have traded on their fame, while others have just tried to move on. 126), Bullets striking the Humvee sound like whips cracking on the roof. 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. (. Ray? He regularly leapt from C-130s to reinforce proper jump techniques. Additionally, the series has seven seasons with 80 episodes. Scary, isnt it? he adds, smiling brightly. Learn about Clear Films here: https://clearfilms.com/, Director/Director of Photography: Jason Maris He played the role of Eric Northman a vampire, slightly over one thousand years old, and is first introduced in the first novel, Dead Until Dark, and appears in all subsequent novels. I turn around, looking for the ocean, then hear Colbert repeating, Were in a goddamn sabka field. I think hes saying soccer field. I cant believe Iraqis would play on sand like this. He then had a lead role in the Swedish television production Hunden som log. Movies. 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! I think this war has lost its allure for him. 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. Sgt. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Evan 'Scribe' Wright Whats the channel for the 119s? Wright was an embedded reporter who rode in the backseat of Colbert's vehicle during this time until his departure on May 4, 2003. There was shag carpet in a conversation pit. 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. Fuck it- I'm going for it! I watch him pump in a fresh grenade, and I think, I bet Colberts really happy to be finally shooting a 203 round in combat. 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). Most just squeeze main mealslike the pressed, crumbly steaks and chicken pattiesdirectly from the foil pouches into their mouths. 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. One kid will cost you three hundred thousand dollars. Yeah, they're going to bumble. Three of his brothers Bill, Valter, and Gustaf are actors. I will be posting videos of various content . He is also known for his platoon's role in and perception . "It's so much easier to write about a firefight, where shootings happened," he said. 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. Cpl. Josh Ray Person He's a spokesman for Condition One and has modeled for brands including Pentax Camera. "As a recon Marine, we exposed our soft underbellies a little bit," he said. He is also well-known for portraying Eric Northman in the television series True Blood from 2008 to 2014. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert You know what? he announces. His notable films include Melancholia and The Legend of Tarzan. 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. Even barring all of that, what we're capable of and what humans are capable of is phenomenal. Careful with the Rip Fuel. Cpl. Im scared every time I do it. He adds, Thats probably why I love diving.. After the initial shock of "Generation Kill," most Marines embraced the narrative and its author, Evan Wright. He is also known for portraying Eric Northman in the television series True Blood (20082014), Perry Wright in the television series Big Little Lies (20172019), and Randall Flagg in the miniseries The Stand, the lattermost of which earned him a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Alexander Skarsgrd is a Swedish actor, producer, writer, and director who has a net worth of $14 million. For a hundred bucks, you can order a whore over the phone. Brad Colbert, one of several Marines who inspired the book and TV mini series "Generation Kill," which details 1st Recon's role during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In addition, he is set to appear in the thriller Infinity Pool which is in post-production. Skarsgards net worth is $14 Million. "No matter how gritty or politically incorrect, it was real life.". He was nominated to enter a two-year exchange program with the British Royal Marines, with whom he is now serving. 252). He hands the baby back to the mother, along with a water bottle. While his brother Marines cavort and laugh around him, Colbert says, I would never socialize with any of these people if we werent in the Marines. (. He pays nearly $5,000 a year in auto-motorcycle insurance due to outrageous speeding tickets. Yeah. 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. 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. "[Generation Kill] shows that 19- and 20-year-olds are prosecuting this war, for the most part. He has appeared in other films like Melancholia, Battleship, and The Legend of Tarzan. Josh Ray Person All rights reserved. "Wiry and fair-haired, he makes sarcastic pronouncements in a nasal whine that sounds like comedian David Spade. And worst of all, worst of all, the motherfucker doesn't even carry a weapon. 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. : Sgt. Sgt. More like Trombley? : For his efforts during the Iraq War, Colbert received a combat meritorious promotion to Staff Sergeant and went on to serve two years with the Royal Marine Commandos as part of an exchange program. 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. Release Dates "War is stupid. "There's no other show that profiles Marine Corps life like this to date.". Yeah, I was really really fucking good, but all the other guys on the team thought I was high all of the time. Reyes, 44, has made better use of the publicity that came with "Generation Kill" than perhaps anyone else involved with the project. That was a wounding shot, motherfucker! Colbert yells, uncharacteristically pissed. That's my fucking dream! Is there anything we can do? he asks the corpsman. Brad "Iceman" Colbert demos a flame thrower. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Scenes that depict a small child inadvertently shot at a military roadblock, an airstrike that decimates a compound full of Iraqi civilians, and Marines trying to conduct crude crowd control with smoke grenades show realities that haunt warfighters -- realities that the public, for the most part, has the luxury of ignoring. What the fuck did you do to him? "But then again, 'Generation Kill' wouldn't have existed without me invading a country. Having watched him cry a few days ago after the shooting of the shepherd, I suspect its not always easy being the Iceman. His back is tattooed in a garish wash of color depicting a Louis Royo illustration of a warrior princess babe from Heavy Metal magazine. But Colbert will not allow his team to give in to the frenzy and shoot unless the men finds clear targets (. I still work on it. Editor: Stephanie Zinnes 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. | I said, Do not engage! () None of the Marines say anything for a moment. Being the lead vehicle of the company, racing onto an airfield to fight tanks and AAA guns without a heavy weapon is a disaster in the making. Reyes was never your stereotypical grunt. 252), Hasser stands to the left of Colbert, with the butt of his SAW pressed to his shoulder. He grew up with Gustaf, Sam, Bill, Eija, and Valter, and two half-brothers from his fathers second wife, Megan Everett. On a personal level, Colbert said his feelings about "Generation Kill" evolved over time. He greets me with a formal hand-shake and a crisp salutation: Welcome aboard. Alexander Skarsgard is best known for his portrayal of Brad "Iceman" Colbert in the 2008 miniseries Generation Kill. They Said the Rise in Military Suicide Is a Mystery. In the end, Wright concludes Ferrando was "vindicated," as Mattis' choice of unit to prosecute the fight. 77). We're out here, 40 klicks in enemy lines, and this man of God here, he's a fuckin' POG. However, he did not study much and had a blast instead. Further, his brother Valter Skarsgard is a 27 years old actor who has appeared in Details, Lord of Chaos, and Funhouse. Wait a minute, you were on the debate team? 168). 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. Skarsgrd was born to actor Stellan Skarsgrd and physician My Skarsgrd. "I was hoping, when I did this work for HBO, that we could find a way to peer into that world. Skarsgard has appeared in numerous movies and tv shows. Brad Colbert, a 28-year-old sergeant during the invasion of Iraq, made a career of the Marine Corps, retiring Oct. 24, 2016, as a master sergeant. 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. Josh Ray Person After returning from the battalion headquarters, he sits him down beside the Humvee and says, Trombley, no matter what you might think, or what anybody else might say, you did your job. Wright was an embedded reporter who rode in the backseat of Colbert's vehicle during this time until his departure on May 4, 2003. I look up to him because the dude is a straight-up warrior. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert The year before, he was awarded a Navy Commendation for helping to take out an enemy missile battery in Afghanistan. In fact, he's an officer POG. He later dated actress Kate Bosworth but he is not yet married. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert That's one more layer of bureaucracy and unnecessary logistics, one more asshole we need to supply MREs and baby wipes for. The issue of extremist groups has gained attention after the riot on Jan. 6 aimed at preventing the peaceful transfer of the Veterans who have had a head injury are at higher risk for suicide, but these deaths can be prevented, experts say. Ferrando gets an A-plus, I don't give a s--- what anybody says. Colbert's vehicle driver and counterpart is Cpl. Skarsgrd attended Leeds Beckett University and later enrolled in a theater course at Marymount Manhattan University. Colbert was dumped by his ex-fianceeand junior highsweetheart for his best friend. 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. Sgt. The lattermost earned him several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a . Last time I saw her, she was doing all of H & S Company. Josh Ray Person 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. Marines tear into their MREs. 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. -- Hope Hodge Seck can be reached at hope.seck@military.com. Alexander Skarsgard is a Swedish actor. Carisalez, a salty-mouthed Marine who freely criticizes the Marine Corps and the war throughout the deployment, was informed after his return that he too could face administrative punishment for his comments. 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. We're out here, 40 klicks in enemy lines, and this man of God here, he's a fuckin' POG. When he was 19, he applied to perform his national service and served in the Swedish Armed Forces. 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. Brad 'Iceman' Colbert Moral courage and restraint; it was on the backs of [sergeants] and below that our military succeeded. jhm-grose POG Boot Reservist . Josh Ray Person But he won't let anyone forget that he's a Marine first. As the articles came out and began to receive attention from the Marine Corps, Colbert said he was called in to several meetings with service leaders, including Mattis himself, to account for the portrayal. "I was excited, because I wanted to be able to share my experiences with the world, and I had a vehicle to do that. Colbert takes the infant, kneels down and rocks him. Thank you. Additional comment actions. 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. Alan Ball, the man behind Six Feet Under, built the series (2001).