As Actor
Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'
1993
7.9
Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.
Acting
Birth Date
August 21, 1950
Place of Birth
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Date of Death
May 22, 1990
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.
