CASEY ANDERSON AND BRUTUS THE BEAR

Born and raised in East Helena, Montana, Casey Anderson is a fifth generation Montanan and has been involved in Film and Television production for over 12 years. A wildlife naturalist, Casey has worked on several wildlife documentaries. He recently led two expeditions to Botswana’s Okavango Delta for the HD wildlife series Untamed. His acting resume includes the television series Wild Wacky World and a role in the upcoming feature film, Iron Ridge. Currently Casey is hosting his very own National Geographic Television special scheduled to air in 2009.

Casey is also the trainer of Brutus the Bear, who he raised since birth. Together they have worked on feature films, television shows, and commercials. When they are not on set the two of them spend their days at Montana Grizzly Encounter. Located in Bozeman, Montana, this grizzly bear rescue and education facility is their home. Whether they are educating the public on grizzly conservation, wrestling in the grass, or on a location, this tandem loves what they do.

EXPERIENCE

(1992-1995) Montana State University, Bozeman MT

(Wildlife Biology)

(1995-1998) Animals of Montana, Bozeman MT

LEAD ANIMAL TRAINER/KEEPER: Cared for and trained 14 different species of wildlife including Grizzly Bear & black bear

(1998-1999) Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Helena MT

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN: Cared for orphaned wildlife including Black Bears

(1999-2000) Wild Bunch Ranch, Driggs ID

ANIMAL KEEPER/HEAD TRAINER: Cared for and Trained several species of wildlife including Grizzly Bears and Black Bears

(2000-2004) Yellowstone Bear World, Rexburg ID

CURATOR/ LEAD KEEPER: Cared for and handled several species of North American wildlife. Specializing in Black bear and Grizzly bear operations

(2004-present) Montana Grizzly Encounter, Bozeman MT

OWNER/OPERATOR: Rescue, care for, and handle grizzly bears

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Trainer/ Wrangler: THE SNOW LEOPARD (Zenboy Productions)

Head Trainer: BLUE WOLF LOGO (Big Splash Productions/Blue Wolf Productions)

Trainer/ Wrangler: WINSLOW THE CHRISTMAS BEAR (Majestic Entertainment)

Trainer/ Wrangler: THE LAST PHANTOM (Laluma Films/Scandinature/Discovery)

Trainer/ Wrangler: FORD EXPEDITION  (HKM Productions)

Trainer/ Wrangler/ Consultant: SAFARI (10 episodes) (Assoc. Television Int.)

Actor: RUGER RIFLE (Associated Television International)

Actor/ Camera/ Production Assistant: WILD WACKY WORLD (Assoc. Television Int.)

Actor: CUPID’S FUNNIEST (John Ross - ATI)

Head Trainer: LEWIS & CLARK (IMAX)

Head Trainer: KEN ROWE - MOUNTAIN TRAILS (Creative Video Productions)

Head Trainer: PICANTE, THE POWER OF THE PEPPER (PBS)

Head Trainer: UDAP BEAR PEPPER SPRAY (Commercial)

Head Trainer: THE “BEAR”RIER (Commercial)

Head Trainer: GRIZZLY BEARS (Wild Life Unlimited Foundation)

Head Trainer: OLD WEST NEWS (Robert Basgell)

Head Trainer/ Consultant: YELLOWSTONE WOLF CHRONICLES (Century Arts Inc.)

Production Assistant / Guide/ Tracker/ Camera Op: UNTAMED (Assoc. Television Int.)

Actor (Jake): IRON RIDGE (Yellowwood Films)

Head Trainer: PRETTY UGLY PEOPLE (Plump Pictures)

Head Trainer: AN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING (CW Network)

Trainer: IZZNO WYATT (Warbonnet films)

PA/AC: POVERTY: LIFE BELOW THE LINE (Shot in Brazil, Honduras and Kenya)

PA/ Camera Op: SPIRIT READERS (Shot in Northern India)

Host/ producer: CASEY & BRUTUS (National Geographic Channel, Yellowstone Grizzly Bear special)

Host/ producer: Buck Fever