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Heart and Souls (1993) -- Four guardian angels get a chance to redeem their past through the slimy banker they failed to guide in boyhood.
"The Good Wife" (2009): Season 1: Episode 6 -- As Alicia works with Will on the appeal of a death row inmate, she agrees to a conjugal visit with Peter in order to get information from him since her client was convicted under Peter's regime as state's attorney.
Payback (1999) -- Clip: Hey Porter
Night of the Creeps (1986) -- In 1959, a college couple see an object plummet to Earth. The boy accidentally swallows a space-slug that shoots out. In 1986, two freshmen roam the campus and stumble across the corpse of the boy who swallowed the space-slug. Once thawed out, the corpse comes to life.
Night of the Creeps (1986) -- In 1959, an alien experiment crashes to earth and infects a fraternity member. They freeze the body, but in the modern day, two geeks pledging a fraternity accidentally thaw the corpse, which proceeds to infect the campus with parasites that transform their hosts into killer zombies.

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Date of Birth:
30 August 1954, Oceanside, Long Island, New York, USA more
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Mini Biography:
One of modern TV and moviedom's most sturdy and reliable character actors... more
Trivia:
Billy Crystal was so impressed with his work in the film City Slickers (1991)... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations more
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "The Good Wife" (2009)   Judge Richard Cuesta (2 episodes, 2009) 2009 - -
2 TV episodes:
- 2. Drag Me to Hell (2009) Mr. Jacks 2009 $80.5M 7.3 (34,813)
- 3. "My Name Is Earl" (2005)   Clark Clark (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 8.7 (18,450)
- 4. Redbelt (2008) Richard 2008 - 7.0 (10,089)
- 5. "October Road." (2007)   Dr. Doug Levy (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 7.6 (618)
- 6. Ocean's Thirteen (2007)   The V.U.P. 2007 $311M 7.0 (67,785)
AKAs:
  • 13 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
- 7. "Brothers & Sisters" (2006)   Donald Dudley (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.0 (55)
1 TV episode:
- 8. Resurrecting the Champ (2007) Whitley 2007 - 7.0 (6,751)
- 9. "Ghost Whisperer" (2005)   Adam Godfrey / Ghost (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 7.5 (45)
1 TV episode:
- 10. "Entourage" (2004)   Sammy Kane (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 9.2 (30,706)
1 TV episode:
- 11. "Into the West" (2005) Mr. Daniel Royer (unknown episodes) 2005 - 8.1 (2,910)
- 12. Checking Out (2005) Ted Applebaum 2005 - 6.0 (334)
- 13. Warm Springs (2005) (TV) Louis Howe 2005 - 7.7 (1,295)
- 14. My Suicidal Sweetheart (2005)   Max, Sr. 2005 - 4.7 (181)
AKAs:
  • Crazy for Love (USA: new title)
  • Max & Grace (USA: festival title)
- 15. The Fix (2005) Lew Devlin 2005 - 7.0 (25)
- 16. School of Life (2005) (TV) Matt Warner 2005 - 6.5 (1,606)
- 17. Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005)   Rafael Horowitz 2005 - 6.6 (1,232)
AKAs:
  • Ballroom Dancing (Hong Kong: English title: short title)
- 18. In Good Company (2004) Morty 2004 - 6.9 (23,928)
- 19. Balto III: Wings of Change (2004) (V) (voice) Mel 2004 - 6.6 (295)
- 20. "Jack & Bobby" (2004)   Adam Chasen (2 episodes, 2004) 2004 - 7.8 (797)
- 21. "Line of Fire" (2003)   Jonah Malloy (13 episodes, 2003-2004) 2004 - 6.8 (104)
- 22. "Century City" (2004)   Miller Sisto (1 episode, 2004) 2004 - 5.8 (72)
1 TV episode:
- 23. Capital City (2004) (TV) 2004 - 6.1 (45)
- 24. Spartan (2004) (uncredited) TV News Anchor 2004 - 6.8 (15,885)
- 25. Alex & Emma (2003) John Shaw 2003 - 5.4 (5,994)
- 26. Candor City Hospital (2003) 2003 - 7.2 (16)
- 27. The Burial Society (2002)   Morry Zimmer 2002 - 5.8 (138)
AKAs:
  • Mis en boîte (Canada: French title)
- 28. "Without a Trace" (2002)   Mr. Freedman (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 7.5 (37)
AKAs:
  • W.A.T (USA: short title)
1 TV episode:
- 29. RFK (2002) (TV) Dick Goodwin 2002 - 6.4 (248)
- 30. Joe and Max (2002) (TV)   Joe Jacobs 2002 - 6.6 (458)
AKAs:
  • Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
- 31. "Justice League" (2001)   Chancellor (1 episode, 2002) 2002 - 8.8 (2,980)
AKAs:
  • JL (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  • Justice League Unlimited (USA: third season title)
1 TV episode:
- 32. Focus (2001/I) Mr. Finkelstein 2001 - 6.8 (1,937)
- 33. "Night Visions" (2001)   Jim Osgoode (1 episode, 2001) 2001 - 7.6 (186)
- 34. Bartleby (2001) The Boss 2001 - 6.3 (1,033)
- 35. Destiny (2001) (TV) 2001 - 2.1 (53)
- 36. For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000) (TV)   Embassy interviewer 2000 - 7.2 (612)
AKAs:
  • The Arturo Sandoval Story (USA)
- 37. Bounce (2000) (uncredited) Prosecuting Attorney Mandel 2000 - 5.5 (10,126)
- 38. Enemies of Laughter (2000) Paul Halpern 2000 - 5.9 (87)
- 39. Bait (2000)   Agent Wooly 2000 - 5.6 (4,700)
AKAs:
  • Piégé (Canada: French title)
- 40. State and Main (2000)   Marty Rossen 2000 - 6.8 (12,555)
AKAs:
  • Séquences et conséquences (France)
- 41. From Where I Sit (2000) (TV) Bob 2000 - 5.3 (10)
- 42. Partners (2000) (TV) Bob 2000 - 4.7 (167)
- 43. The Hurricane (1999) Myron Bedlock 1999 $101M 7.4 (29,836)
- 44. Mumford (1999) Dr. Ernest Delbanco 1999 - 6.7 (6,032)
- 45. Chill Factor (1999) Dr. Richard Long 1999 - 4.8 (5,115)
- 46. Dash and Lilly (1999) (TV) Arthur Kober, Lillian's Husband 1999 - 6.2 (184)
- 47. Payback (1999/I) Arthur Stegman 1999 $163M 6.9 (40,353)
- 48. Mighty Joe Young (1998)   Harry Ruben 1998 $71.1M 5.4 (8,333)
AKAs:
  • Mighty Joe (UK)
- 49. Outside Ozona (1998) Alan Defaux 1998 - 5.8 (535)
- 50. "The Wild Thornberrys" (1998)   Finch, Iguanas (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.7 (948)
1 TV episode:
- 51. "Godzilla: The Series" (1998)   (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 6.9 (256)
- 52. The Lesser Evil (1998) George 1998 - 6.7 (440)
- 53. "The New Batman Adventures" (1997)   Frank (1 episode, 1998) 1998 - 8.6 (753)
AKAs:
  • Batman: The Animated Series Volume Four (USA: DVD box title)
- 54. "The Larry Sanders Show" (1992)   Norman Litkey (6 episodes, 1992-1998) 1998 - 8.7 (1,336)
- 55. Amistad (1997) Secretary Forsyth 1997 $65.3M 7.1 (26,267)
- 56. Gang Related (1997)   Elliot Goff 1997 - 6.0 (2,584)
AKAs:
  • Criminal Intent (International: English title) (USA: working title)
- 57. The Sixth Man (1997)   Coach Pederson 1997 - 5.1 (2,032)
AKAs:
  • The 6th Man
- 58. "Channel Umptee-3" (1997) (voice) Sheldon S. Cargo 1997 - 1.2 (8)
- 59. "Santo Bugito" (1995) Centipede / The Professor (unknown episodes, 1996) 1996 - 6.5 (11)
- 60. Crime of the Century (1996) (TV) David Wilentz 1996 - 7.1 (439)
- 61. Carpool (1996) Daniel Miller 1996 - 4.6 (2,040)
- 62. City Hall (1996) Abe Goodman 1996 $33.4M 6.1 (9,198)
- 63. Unforgettable (1996) Curtis Avery 1996 - 5.7 (2,117)
- 64. Nixon (1995) Ron Ziegler 1995 $34.6M 7.1 (12,847)
- 65. The American President (1995) Leon Kodak 1995 $113M 6.8 (21,522)
- 66. Get Shorty (1995) Leo Devoe 1995 $115M 6.9 (31,248)
- 67. Cagney & Lacey: Together Again (1995) (TV) Deputy D.A. Feldberg 1995 - 5.7 (57)
- 68. In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994) (TV) The Ad Man 1994 - 6.5 (184)
- 69. Cagney & Lacey: The Return (1994) (TV) Deputy Dist. Atty. Feldberg 1994 - 5.9 (68)
- 70. Quiz Show (1994) Dan Enright 1994 - 7.5 (22,513)
- 71. "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" (1994)   (1 episode, 1994) 1994 - 8.2 (1,172)
- 72. City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994)   Ira Shalowitz 1994 - 5.2 (6,908)
AKAs:
  • City Slickers II (USA: short title)
  • City Slickers: The Legend of Curly's Gold (UK)
- 73. "Tales from the Crypt" (1989)   Andy Conway (1 episode, 1993) 1993 - 8.1 (3,385)
AKAs:
  • HBO's Tales from the Crypt
- 74. Heart and Souls (1993) Hal the Bus Driver 1993 - 6.4 (4,584)
- 75. Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)   Kalev 1993 - 7.6 (12,867)
AKAs:
  • Innocent Moves
- 76. Mr. Saturday Night (1992) Stan 1992 - 5.7 (2,454)
- 77. "The Commish" (1991)   Arnie Metzger (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 7.2 (310)
1 TV episode:
- 78. City Slickers (1991) Ira Shalowitz 1991 $179M 6.7 (18,526)
- 79. "Jake and the Fatman" (1987)   (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 6.5 (306)
- 80. "Murphy Brown" (1988)   Dr. Bishop (2 episodes, 1990-1991) 1991 - 7.1 (1,112)
- 81. "Equal Justice" (1990)   Stuey (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 6.8 (23)
- 82. "Cop Rock" (1990)   Homeless Man (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 4.1 (157)
1 TV episode:
- 83. "Mancuso, FBI" (1989)   Lloyd (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 7.6 (33)
- 84. "Sunset Beat" (1990)   (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 4.0 (5)
- 85. Sunset Beat (1990) (TV) 1990 - 3.6 (73)
- 86. Crazy People (1990) George 1990 - 5.3 (1,913)
- 87. Sky High (1990) (TV) 1990 - 5.2 (14)
- 88. "L.A. Law" (1986)   Joey Paul (1 episode, 1990) 1990 - 6.9 (565)
- 89. "Matlock" (1986)   Lenny Marcus (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 7.1 (935)
1 TV episode:
- 90. No Holds Barred (1989) Unger 1989 - 3.4 (2,310)
- 91. "Hooperman" (1987)   Leonard (1 episode, 1989) 1989 - 7.2 (91)
- 92. "Who's the Boss?" (1984)   Jack (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 6.3 (1,377)
- 93. The Absent-Minded Professor (1988) (TV) Mr. Oliphant 1988 - 5.6 (66)
- 94. "Simon & Simon" (1981)   Brian Sadler (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 7.1 (548)
- 95. "Cagney & Lacey" (1982)   Todd Feldberg / Vinnie (11 episodes, 1982-1988) 1988 - 6.9 (407)
- 96. "St. Elsewhere" (1982)   Mr. Bickle (2 episodes, 1988) 1988 - 7.9 (673)
- 97. Rock 'n' Roll Mom (1988) (TV) Boris 1988 - 5.1 (107)
- 98. "It's Garry Shandling's Show." (1986)   Richard Kimble (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 7.8 (179)
- 99. "My Sister Sam" (1986)   Bob (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 6.6 (66)
- 100. "Downtown" (1986)   Capt. David Kiner (14 episodes, 1986-1987) 1987 - 8.0 (9)
- 101. No Way Out (1987) Technician David 1987 - 7.0 (12,432)
- 102. "21 Jump Street" (1987)   Mike Ferris (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 7.2 (1,978)
1 TV episode:
- 103. "Rags to Riches" (1987)   Arnie (1 episode, 1987) 1987 - 7.9 (89)
- 104. Night of the Creeps (1986) Young Scientist 1986 - 6.6 (3,952)
- 105. Howard the Duck (1986)   Larry, Scientist 1986 - 4.0 (14,910)
AKAs:
  • Howard: A New Breed of Hero (UK)
- 106. "The Paper Chase" (1978)   Myslesky (5 episodes, 1984-1986) 1986 - 8.3 (170)
AKAs:
  • The Paper Chase: The Fourth Year (USA: new title)
  • The Paper Chase: The Graduation Year (USA: new title)
  • The Paper Chase: The Second Year (USA: new title)
  • The Paper Chase: The Third Year (USA: new title)
- 107. "Cheers" (1982)   Phil Schumacher / Reporter (3 episodes, 1985-1986) 1986 - 8.3 (4,938)
- 108. "Moonlighting" (1985)   Camille's PR (1 episode, 1986) 1986 - 7.8 (2,826)
1 TV episode:
- 109. Pleasures (1986) (TV) Stanley 1986 - 5.5 (27)
- 110. "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978)   Mr. Wallace (2 episodes, 1986) 1986 - 6.6 (1,191)
- 111. Love, Mary (1985) (TV) David Lewis 1985 - 6.2 (35)
- 112. "Hardcastle and McCormick" (1983)   Patrick Burke (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 6.3 (230)
- 113. Perfect (1985) Managing Editor 1985 - 3.8 (1,829)
- 114. "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" (1983)   Dr. Fronan (1 episode, 1985) 1985 - 6.9 (331)
- 115. "Family Ties" (1982)   Larry Harris (2 episodes, 1985) 1985 - 7.3 (2,102)
- 116. Irreconcilable Differences (1984) Alan Sluiser 1984 - 5.6 (1,267)
- 117. Best Defense (1984)   Kurly 1984 - 3.1 (2,697)
AKAs:
  • Best Defence (UK: poster title)
- 118. Her Life as a Man (1984) (TV) Ted 1984 - 5.9 (43)
- 119. "Hill Street Blues" (1981)   Attorney Michael Shapiro (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 8.3 (1,189)
1 TV episode:
- 120. "The Jeffersons" (1975)   David (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 7.6 (854)
- 121. Grace Kelly (1983) (TV)   Jay Kanter 1983 - 6.4 (130)
AKAs:
  • The Grace Kelly Story (USA: video title)
- 122. "The Powers of Matthew Star" (1982)   Dr. Benson (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 7.6 (42)
- 123. "Gloria" (1982)   Robber (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 4.0 (34)
- 124. "The Greatest American Hero" (1981)   The Gatekeeper (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 7.2 (641)
- 125. Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)   Court Photographer 1982 - 5.8 (13,852)
AKAs:
  • Flying High II
  • Flying High II: The Sequel (Australia)
- 126. "Taxi" (1978)   Director (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 7.9 (1,643)
1 TV episode:
- 127. "Fame" (1982)   The Salesman (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 6.5 (443)
1 TV episode:
- 128. "Open All Night" (1981)   Punker (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 7.2 (21)
- 129. "Hart to Hart" (1979)   Orderly (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 6.4 (563)
- 130. This House Possessed (1981) (TV) Pasternak 1981 - 5.9 (122)
- 131. "House Calls" (1979)   Johnny Vance (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 6.5 (21)
1 TV episode:
- 132. "Happy Days" (1974)   Dwayne (1 episode, 1981) 1981 - 7.7 (2,580)
AKAs:
  • Happy Days Again (USA: syndication title)
- 133. "Lou Grant" (1977)   Roy (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - 7.2 (241)
- 134. "Barney Miller" (1975)   Felix Martin (1 episode, 1980) 1980 - 8.2 (654)
1 TV episode:
- 135. The In-Laws (1979) Cab Driver 1979 - 7.2 (2,959)
- 136. "ABC Afterschool Specials" (1972)   Ralph (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 6.4 (146)
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- 1. "Make It or Break It" (2009)   (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 8.0 (492)
- 2. "Privileged" (2008)   (4 episodes, 2008-2009) 2009 - -
- 3. "Brothers & Sisters" (2006)   (4 episodes, 2007-2009) 2009 - 8.0 (55)
- 4. "Men of a Certain Age" (2009)   (1 episode) 2009 - -
- 5. "The Unit" (2006)   (1 episode, 2008) 2008 - 8.0 (39)
- 6. "October Road." (2007)   (4 episodes, 2007-2008) 2008 - 7.6 (618)
- 7. "Side Order of Life" (2007)   (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - -
- 8. "Heartland" (2007/I)   (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 6.1 (61)
- 9. "Gilmore Girls" (2000)   (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 8.3 (13,994)
AKAs:
  • Gilmore Girls: Beginnings (USA: rerun title)
- 10. "What About Brian" (2006)   (1 episode, 2007) 2007 - 7.7 (1,754)
- 11. "Windfall" (2006)   (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.0 (184)
- 12. "Pepper Dennis" (2006)   (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 6.4 (321)
- 13. "Medium" (2005)   (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 7.6 (56)
- 14. "One Tree Hill" (2003)   (2 episodes, 2004-2006) 2006 - 8.0 (13,807)
- 15. "Grey's Anatomy" (2005)   (1 episode, 2006) 2006 - 7.7 (191)
- 16. "Everwood" (2002)   (4 episodes, 2004-2005) 2005 - 7.7 (3,079)
AKAs:
  • Our New Life in Everwood (UK: new syndication title)
- 17. "Inconceivable" (2005)   (1 episode) 2005 - 5.0 (21)
- 18. "Jack & Bobby" (2004)   (1 episode, 2005) 2005 - 7.8 (797)
- 19. Candor City Hospital (2003) 2003 - 7.2 (16)
Self
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- 1. Char·ac·ter: The Interviews (post-production) (2010) (V) Himself 2010 - -
- 2. "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" (2005)   Himself (1 episode, 2009) 2009 - 7.7 (1,222)
- 3. The Long Way Home (1997) (voice) 1997 - 7.6 (277)
- 4. The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV) Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role & Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Live Action 1993 - 6.1 (224)
- 5. Making 'Mr. Saturday Night' (1992) (V) Himself 1992 - 5.1 (7)
Archive Footage
- 1. Paybacks Are a Bitch (2007) (V) Himself
- 2. Payback: Straight Up - The Director's Cut (2006) (V) Arthur Stegman

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