Scene from Jolly Roger: Massacre at Cutter's Cove (2005)

Alternate Names: Berna Roberts, Bernadette Blanton Perez, Berna Perrez-Roberts, Berna Roberts, Bernadette Perez, Bernadette Perrez-Roberts, Bernadette Roberts

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Meet the Fockers (2004) as Girl Bus Driver

Most Important Roles:

• Black Knuckle and Deputy Maltese (2019) as Lucy
• The Occult (2024) as Charlotte
• Pennies from Heaven (2023) as Waitress
• Meet the Fockers (2004) as Girl Bus Driver
• Cuck (2019) as Prostitute
• Saltwater (2012) as Christine
• Alpha Dog (2006) as Bar Girl (uncredited)
• Werewolf in a Women's Prison (2006) as Serina
• Shut Up and Kiss Me (2010) as Amber
• Time in Between (2016) as Candy

Career Highlights:

• Black Knuckle and Deputy Maltese (2019)
• The Occult (2024)
• Pennies from Heaven (2023)
• Meet the Fockers (2004)
• Cuck (2019)
• Saltwater (2012)
• Alpha Dog (2006)
• Werewolf in a Women's Prison (2006)
• Shut Up and Kiss Me (2010)
• Time in Between (2016)

Bernadette Perez, born in East Chicago to Native American and Mexican heritage, began her acting career at age 12 on stage. She played Edna Arkins in Lynda Barry's 'The Good Times Are Killing Me'. After winning the Original Oratory Optimist Speech Contest, she pursued acting professionally, working in events like pARTners Performing For Life to raise HIV/AIDS awareness. Moving to New York and later Los Angeles, Perez landed roles in films like 'Meet the Fockers' and 'War of The Worlds', as well as numerous independent films for SyFy Channel, Amazon, Netflix, and TV series like 'Boystown'. She actively advocates for LGBTQ+ equality, at-risk youth, and diversity in film. Perez has studied various acting techniques under renowned professionals.