Curtis Armstrong on 'Revenge of the Nerd' and a colorful career
The Business · KCRW
July 24, 201729m 31s
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<p>Character actor Curtis Armstrong auditioned for the 1984 comedy <em>Revenge of the Nerds,</em> hoping to play the lead. The filmmakers saw him in the lesser role of Booger. At first, Armstrong told his agent, no way. But that role became a standout in Armstrong's long career as a character actor in film and TV. He shares stories of Booger and beyond in his new memoir.</p>