Brian Dierker is not an actor. His real forte is as a
marine coordinator and he's worked on several
known movies including The River Wild.
Sean Penn coaxed him and was adamant that
he should be cast as the free-spirited Rainey
in Into The Wild. As usual Mr Penn knew
what he was doing and Brian's performance
is brilliantly understated, he's amazingly
relaxed in front of the camera, a natural.
We salute you sir!
Flagstaff native and Grand Canyon boatman Brian Dierker played an integral part in 'Into the Wild,'
Brian Dierker has spent more time rafting the Grand Canyon than any boatman ever has. From his first river trip in 1970 with Grand Canyon Youth to his current contract work with the government leading science trips to assess the ecological impact of Glen Canyon Dam, it's safe to say Dierker has seen it all.
The Sheer Horror!!
