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' character Detective O'Brien in the fifth installment of the ''Terminator'' film franchise, ''

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''. Bastrup also appears in the critically acclaimed 2014 American biographical film '' Love and Mercy'', directed by

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, about musician and songwriter

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. He has performed as a guest-star on numerous television shows, including ''

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'', ''CSI: NY'', ''Leverage'', ''Awake'', ''Whitney,'' ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Truth Be Told''. In October 2015, it was announced that Bastrup was joining the cast of ''Sully'', an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by

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, based on the autobiography Highest Duty by Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger. Bastrup is also the drummer for the Seattle-based band Gunbunny. His drumming style has been described as "driving" and "textured," with a live performance review noting his capabilities as "stellar." He was born January 20, 1976, in

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, USA. He earned a master's degree in Architecture from the

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in 2002.

Filmography

References

External links

Wayne Bastrup's Official Website
* 1976 births 21st-century American male actors University of Washington College of Built Environments alumni Living people People from Port Townsend, Washington {{US-screen-actor-1970s-stub