Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Brian Backer (born December 5, 1956) is an American actor who has starred in film and on television. He is best known for his role in the 1982 hit comedy film Fast Times at Ridgemont High as shy teenager Mark "Rat" Ratner. His other films include the 1985 comedy film Moving Violations (playing the role of Scott Greeber) and the 1987 comedy film Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. Backer's primary television role was on the soap opera Santa Barbara in 19...
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Complete Filmography
Vamps
2012
as Middle-Aged Guy / Dentist
The modern-day story focuses on two beautiful young vampires who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has ...
Loser
2000
as Doctor
On a university scholarship, a good natured student from the midwest gets a crash course in city life while dealing with three evil roommates. He befr...
Reliving Our Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1999
This documentary is featured on the Collector's Edition, High School Reunion Edition, and Awesome Special Edition DVDs for 'Fast Times at Ridgemont Hi...
A Clown in Babylon
1999
as Blake
Haunted by childhood memories of his father's murder, Frank Carroll, a private detective/circus clown, sets out on a mission of vengeance. Jingles Car...
Steel and Lace
1991
as Norman
After her attackers go free, Gaily Morton, the victim of a vicious assault, commits suicide. Her vengeful brother, brilliant robotics engineer and sci...
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
1989
as Eugene
Ken Malansky, a law student of Perry Mason's, is accused of murdering a fellow student. Perry is reluctant to take on his case as the victim was the s...
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1987
as Arnie
A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have joined Commandant Lassard's new Citizens on Patro...
The Money Pit
1986
as Ethan
After being evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a couple buy what looks like the home of their dreams—only to find themselves saddled with a bank-...
Moving Violations
1985
as Scott Greeber
A group of careless and unlucky drivers are sentenced to attend traffic school to keep their records clean.
Talk to Me
1984
as Salesman
Richard, a successful New York accountant, has a chronic stuttering problem that causes great exhaustion and personal strife for him. After trying a n...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
1982
as Mark "Rat" Ratner
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. S...
The Burning
1981
as Alfred
A caretaker at a summer camp is burned when a prank goes tragically wrong. After several years of intensive treatment at hospital, he is released back...