- Born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, John Bert has always had an interest in film production. He became involved in historic preservation as a living historian, appearing as an extra in "Dances With Wolves" and "Gettysburg" before being contacted to work as a military advisor on "Gods and Generals" and "Cold Mountain". It was on "Cold Mountain" that he had the chance to work with two other respected historians; Brian C. Pohanka and Michael Kraus. Those scenes were shot in Romania.
He is a member of the Property Masters Guild (PMG), a huge history buff, and a private pilot.- IMDb Mini Biography By: D.E. Gavalia
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- Cousin Amber Brikich won 2004's "Survivor: All-Stars". Her father is his godfather.
- Toured Europe as a teenager, playing trumpet in a youth orchestra.
- Cousin of Art Director Malcome C. Bert
- The 101st Airborne hat he almost always wears was a gift from his friend Nick Komornicki, armorer for the HBO mini-series, "Band of Brothers.".
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