Lyle DeRose
Biography
Pookie's ability to deliver a powerful performance is drawn from his real life experiences. He grew up in a remote rural area in Wisconsin, doing things most of us only see in movies, like milking cows, racing snowmobiles, motorcycles and running large pieces of heavy duty farm equipment. Lyle Allen DeRose Jr. (Pookie) was born on May 30, 1962, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Barbara DeRose (Lutz) a retired Executive Secretary and Lyle Allen DeRose Sr., who is a retired Industrial Engineer. His only sibling, a sister, Cheryl DeRose. DeRose is of Italian heritage and grew up in Wisconsin's dairy land working on dairy farms. After 2 marriages Pookie took to the road driving Long Haul semi which landed him in Denver Colorado setting up a new start where he married once more, opened a small trucking company which closed 7 years later and divorced once again. This when he was discovered by the producer of a Reality show, American Guns filmed in Arvada Colorado. After filming, Pookie realized he was meant to be in front of the camera. After appearing on a few more Reality Tv shows like Lords of War and Big Rig Bounty, he moved on to short films, feature films and even a few local Colorado commercials.
Known For & Full Filmography12 Titles
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Biker (uncredited)
An ex-con reconnects with his estranged teenage daughter while fighting to keep her alive after she becomes a target of violent drug dealers.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Gerald
Single mom Kate is contemplating leaving the floundering small-town family business behind for the big-city life when she finds romance in an unlikely source in her hometown.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Cavalry Soldier (uncredited)
Based on a true story, this riveting western follows a headstrong New York widow as she journeys west to meet Sioux chief Sitting Bull, facing off with an army officer intent on war with Native Americans.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Doc Wilson
Melody Miller has left her dream job of teaching music to work as a carer. When one of her clients falls ill, his son rushes home, who to Melody's surprise turns out to be none other than country music superstar, Johnny Colorado! As the unlikely pair grow closer, it looks like it could be the start of the perfect Christmas romance, until an old flame of Johnny's arrives at the family ranch...
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Recording studio executive John Tell notices a pair of old dirty sneakers in an adjacent stall while using the restroom at work. He, at first, assumes that the shoes belong to a fellow employee or a delivery person. However, when he visits the bathroom again throughout the week, he notices that not only have the shoes not moved, they are now surrounded by the bodies of dead flies and other bugs.
Movie - 2014, 2h 15m • as Mr. Metzger
Popsy follows Angus, a serial kidnapper, as he attempts to abduct a boy to pay off his massive debt. The boy isn't exactly what he appears, turning the hunter into prey.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Joey
Defying an ancient curse, a group of occultists steal thirteen sacred relics from the tomb of Prince Horus-Kan in order to feed their supernatural powers. Now, the three thousand year old mummy prince must hunt down the stolen relics and bring deadly vengeance upon the perpetrators. For Detectives Blake and Crawford, the body count is piling up. Can they stop the mummy from his deadly rampage?
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Clark
A dead high schooler rises from her watery grave to take revenge on the jealous cheerleaders who drugged and murdered her.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Uncle George
After a breakup leaves her alone on a Christmas cabin trip, Paige finds mysterious vintage love letters during her solo adventures. She teams up with Daniel, the charming local guide, to uncover the letters' romantic mystery.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Angry Customer 2 (segment "Radical Video")
After being abducted by a psychopath, a husband is subjected to three horrific tales of terror while his family is held captive in an attached cargo trailer.
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Derek
A comedy about a nice normal girl, Mackenzie, who is lives in a world where the swiping of profiles of bloody dead fish and men who can't spell the word 'their' right, is the standard method to find a suitable mate. How many dates does it take before she quits online dating and just gets a cat?