The movie Bernard and Doris, released in 2006, is a biography-comedy film about Doris Duke, a tobacco billionairess, who forms a unique bond with her butler, Bernard Lafferty. The main actors in this hour and 42-minute long TV-14 movie are Susan Sarandon as Doris Duke, Ralph Fiennes as Bernard Lafferty, and Peter Asher as the First Butler. This article will explore the locations where the film was shot and share interesting behind-the-scenes information.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Bernard and Doris took place mainly in two locations in New York, USA. The first is the iconic New York City, known for its skyscrapers and bustling city life. The second location is the historical Old Westbury Gardens, which is situated at 71 Old Westbury Road in Long Island, New York. The filming was completed mainly on the date of November 3, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Susan Sarandon | Doris Duke |
| Ralph Fiennes | Bernard Lafferty |
| Peter Asher | First Butler |
| Don Harvey | Security Guard |
| Chris Bauer | Chef |
| Monique Gabriela Curnen | Paloma |
| Marilyn Torres | Nancy |
| Nick Rolfe | Ben |
| James Rebhorn | Waldo Taft |
| Dominick Dunne | Board Member |
| Thomas J. McGrath | Board Member |
| Gene Parseghian | Board Member |
| Henry Schleiff | Board Member |
| Calvin Trillin | Board Member |
| Kunnath P. Namboodiri | Swami |
| David Kuhn | Dinner Guest |
| Neal Huff | Dinner Guest |
| Robert Penotti | Masseur |
| Bruce MacVittie | Doctor |
| Ed Onipede Blunt | Second Officer |
| Vincent Bagnall | Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| Eliot Sash | Cop #1 (uncredited) |
| John Schuman | Cop in Cruiser (uncredited) |
| April Yvette Thompson | Ms. Chang (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Bernard and Doris were nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys and received another 23 nominations.
- The director of the movie is Bob Balaban, and the writer is Hugh Costello.
- The supporting cast includes actors Don Harvey, Chris Bauer, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Marilyn Torres, Nick Rolfe, and James Rebhorn, among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Old Westbury Gardens – 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, Long Island, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7746254
- Longitude: -73.6018285
- Place ID: ChIJT8aGDwGHwokR8Tg_-DkoXoI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
