When Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War drama “Platoon,” premiered in December 1986, the cast was concerned it wouldn’t do well. ... Sgt. Barnes, the cold-blooded platoon sergeant.

BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Tom Berenger was born in Chicago, Illinois, today in 1949. This birthday star earned a 1987 Oscar nomination for his role as Sgt. Barnes in “Platoon.” His other film work ...

BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Tom Berenger was born in Chicago, Illinois, today in 1949. This birthday star earned a 1987 Oscar nomination for his role as Sgt. Barnes in “Platoon.” His other film work includes ...