Pookie's ability to deliver a powerful performance is drawn from his real life experiences. He grew up in a remote rural area in Wisconsin, doing things most of us only see in movies, like milking cows, racing snowmobiles, motorcycles and running large pieces of heavy duty farm equipment. Lyle Allen DeRose Jr. (Pookie) was born on May 30, 1962, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Barbara DeRose (Lutz) a retired Executive Secretary and Lyle Allen DeRose Sr., who is a retired Industrial Engineer. His only sibling, a sister, Cheryl DeRose. DeRose is of Italian heritage and grew up in Wisconsin's dairy land working on dairy farms. After 2 marriages Pookie took to the road driving Long Haul semi which landed him in Denver Colorado setting up a new start where he married once more, opened a small trucking company which closed 7 years later and divorced once again. This when he was discovered by the producer of a Reality show, American Guns filmed in Arvada Colorado. After filming, Pookie realized he was meant to be in front of the camera. After appearing on a few more Reality Tv shows like Lords of War and Big Rig Bounty, he moved on to short films, feature films and even a few local Colorado commercials.
Unique traits: Fight scene training, CDL Class A truck driver, Biker with custom Harley Davidson, Concealed Carry permit and firearms training, Heavy Equipment Operator, stunt driver, Dirt bike/motocross, Hunter, fisher, boater,
Kill the Dumbass Budget: $0 - $100K | Comedy A weed-head actor accidentally calls the wife of his producer and the film making mobster shows up with henchmen to pitch his new movie KILL THE DUMBASS.
Unfit
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TV Series
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Rage of the Mummy
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Film
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Monsters of God
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TV Movie
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Rachele Royale: Circus Life
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Video
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Woman Walks Ahead
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Film
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Beware the Lake
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Film
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Hollywood Ending
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Film
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New York Prison Break the Seduction of Joyce Mitchell
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TV Movie
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Maintaining
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Film
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As in Kevin
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Film
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FrIEND
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Film
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Longmire
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TV Series
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Terror Tales
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Film
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Rat Nest
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Film
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The Magnificent Seven
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Film
by Antoine Fuqua (Action and Western)
Black Stone rider Seven gun men in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves.
Blood Father
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Film
by Jean-François Richet (Action and Thriller)
Biker An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 16-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.
Hell or High Water
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Film
by Film 44
Poker Player
The Lake
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Film
by Elgin Cahill
Clark
WICT Project
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Television
by The Urban Brain
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My Twin from Dimension 22
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Film
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Molten
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Film (short)
by Calvin Snead (Drama and Thriller)
Actor Tensions between two best friends begin to boil over when they compete for a manager's position at the steel mill where they work.
The Karma of Happiness
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Film (short)
by Foster V. Corder (Comedy and Drama)
Actor, Producer Madison Wright had a life that wasn't quite "right." She had many of the problems that people around the world encounter with relationships and jobs. And like most people...she felt there was no hope for much of a change, just living a mundane life in search of answers and growing old...until she learned the secret of karma. In her search for happiness, she designed a perfect life by perfect karma and learned to help the world. Written by Anonymous
Crane
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Film (short)
by Brandon Kehiayan (Crime, Horror and Thriller)
Actor After the loss of a close friend, feelings of anger and guilt drive a young Jonathan Crane to commit horrific acts of revenge and bring out his inner psychopath for the very first time.
Bouldergeist
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Film (short)
by Michael Don Miller (Comedy)
Actor
Zombie Love Musical Mash Up
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Film (short)
by Michael Don Miller (Comedy)
Actor
Diablos de Denver
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Film (short)
by Lyle DeRose (Thriller)
Slider Three diverse gang leaders in Denver Colorado come together to collaborate a huge business deal in an open field with no one around for miles, or so they thought.
Oleander
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Television
(Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller)
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Newsroom One
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Television
(Comedy, News and Talk-Show)
Actor Colorado's sexiest news team brings you real, important stories that are made-up in this Non-Emmy award winning television series. From the Producers that know how to film and edit things, 'Newsroom One' does what every other fake news show does, but with half the talent. Real Actors, dressed professionally. It's just the news, it'll be different tomorrow. Written by Ryan Seamy
Tony's Place
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Film
by Lyle DeRose (Action)
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Casting director
The Art of Acting Out
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Television
(Comedy)
Actor Phil Collins, the barista, decides to quit his coffee career to become an actor in Denver Colorado. In the process, he gets a washed up talent manager named Tony who may or may not have ties to the mob. This hilarious story follows Phil and Tony through their journey into the world of acting.
Colorado Classic windows
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Commercial
by Kingdom Sight Studios
Bob
The Night Shift
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Television
by NBC
ER visitor
Riding Legends
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Television
by Rob Kortoky
Pookie
Tonys Placec
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Film
by Cannibal Duck Productions
Stromboli
Isla
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Film (short)
by Amanda Rothrock (Action and Drama)
Actor When a man escapes from a near death experience he needs help to kill the men responsible, so he hires Isla, a young looking hit woman to do the job.
Office Party
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Film (short)
by Michael Don Miller (Comedy)
Actor
Scooby-Doo and the Doggie Style Adventures
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Television
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Actor, Thanks A hilarious and unique twist on the classic cartoon that shines a new light on the beloved characters and dares to push the envelope of what Scooby-Doo should be all the while becoming increasingly bizarre along the way.
Hans Crippleton Talk to the Hans
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Film
by Jimmy Lee Combs (Comedy and Horror)
Actor A disturbing mystery lurks on a old backwoods farm brought to new light when a traveling camera team arrives... seeking the one and only Hans Crippleton.
The Rabbi's Toast
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Film (short)
by Brandon Reich-Sweet (Comedy)
Actor A neurotic rabbi ruins a Jewish wedding with an all too revealing toast.
TCBY
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Commercial
by Ball Point Films
Extra
Lords of War
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Documentary
by Bray Entertainment
Myself
Popsy
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Film (short)
by Creative Coop
Mr. Metzger
The Warning
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Film
by Happy Day Productions
Alien Man
Popsy
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Film (short)
by Creative Coop TV
Mr. Metzker
Grill vs. Grill
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Television
by Howie Drummond (Reality-TV)
Actor Grill vs Grill is real people, cooking real food. All the action takes place at the griller's house not in a studio. Friends, family and neighbors are all part of the show. The judges are not cooking pros or food experts. They're just people that enjoy good food. grill vs grill is spontaneous and unrehearsed, with the funniest moments coming from regular people just being themselves . grill vs grill is informative, inspiring and fun to watch. Written by Len Marino
American Guns
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Television
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Actor Centers on the Wyatt family where patriarch Rich Wyatt, wife Renee, and his step-children. The family runs Gunsmoke Guns in Colorado where they specialize in gun manufacture, trade, customization, and instruction.
Gun from Hell
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Replicant Terminus
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Benjy Dobrin Studios
(2011-2014)
Risk Factor Action Training Center
(2011-2014)