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"Family Ties" (1982): Season 3: Episode 13 -- Alex befriends Donna, a young, unwed expectant mother from Elyse's natural-childbirth class
Payback (1999) -- Clip: Hey Porter
Drag Me to Hell (2009) -- A loan officer (Lohman) ordered to evict an old woman from her home finds herself the recipient of a supernatural curse which turns her life into a living nightmare.
"Family Ties" (1982): Season 3: Episode 21 -- With the rest of the Keaton family away for the weekend, Mallory is excited about having the house to herself?until she is accidentally locked in the basement with the person she'd least like to be with?her adoring neighbor, Skippy
"Century City" (2004): Season 1: Episode 1 -- The firm takes on a case of a distraught father who, in an attempt to save his son's life, imported a genetic embryo clone and now faces federal prosecution. Additionally, a boy band that takes drugs to maintain their youth hires the firm to sue the one

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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:
Taught acting classes at the Film Actor's Workshop. more
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations more
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(91 articles)
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US TV Schedule:
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Filmography

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Actor:
  1. Drag Me to Hell (2009) .... Jim Jacks
  2. "My Name Is Earl" .... Clark Clark (1 episode, 2008)
        - Monkeys Take a Bath (2008) TV episode .... Clark Clark
  3. Redbelt (2008) .... Richard
  4. "October Road." .... Dr. Doug Levy (1 episode, 2008)
        - Dancing Days Are Here Again (2008) TV episode .... Dr. Doug Levy
  5. Ocean's Thirteen (2007) .... The V.U.P.
    ... aka 13 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
  6. "Brothers & Sisters" .... Donald Dudley (1 episode, 2007)
        - All in the Family (2007) TV episode (uncredited) .... Donald Dudley
  7. Resurrecting the Champ (2007) .... Whitley
  8. "Ghost Whisperer" .... Adam Godfrey / ... (1 episode, 2006)
        - A Grave Matter (2006) TV episode .... Adam Godfrey/Ghost
  9. "Entourage" .... Sammy Kane (1 episode, 2006)
        - I Wanna Be Sedated (2006) TV episode .... Sammy Kane
  10. "Into the West" (2005) TV mini-series .... Mr. Daniel Royer (unknown episodes)
  11. Checking Out (2005) .... Ted Applebaum
  12. Warm Springs (2005) (TV) .... Louis Howe
  13. My Suicidal Sweetheart (2005) .... Max, Sr.
    ... aka Crazy for Love (USA: new title)
    ... aka Max & Grace (USA: festival title)
  14. The Fix (2005) .... Lew Devlin
  15. School of Life (2005) (TV) .... Matt Warner
  16. Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005) .... Rafael Horowitz
    ... aka Ballroom Dancing (Hong Kong: English title: short title)
  17. In Good Company (2004) .... Morty
  18. Balto III: Wings of Change (2004) (V) (voice) .... Mel
  19. "Jack & Bobby" .... Adam Chasen (2 episodes, 2004)
        - The Kindness of Strangers (2004) TV episode (uncredited) .... Adam Chasen
        - Pilot (2004) TV episode (uncredited) .... Adam Chasen
  20. "Line of Fire" .... Jonah Malloy (13 episodes, 2003-2004)
        - Eminence Front: Part 1 (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
        - Eminence Front: Part 2 (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
        - The Senator (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
        - Mother & Child Reunion (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
        - I'm Your Boogie Man (2004) TV episode .... Jonah Malloy
          (8 more)
  21. "Century City" .... Miller Sisto (1 episode, 2004)
        - Pilot (2004) TV episode .... Miller Sisto
  22. Capital City (2004) (TV)
  23. Spartan (2004) (uncredited) .... TV News Anchor
  24. Alex & Emma (2003) .... John Shaw
  25. Candor City Hospital (2003)
  26. The Burial Society (2002) .... Morry Zimmer
    ... aka Mis en boîte (Canada: French title)
  27. "Without a Trace" .... Mr. Freedman (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka "W.A.T" (USA: short title)
        - Birthday Boy (2002) TV episode .... Mr. Freedman
  28. RFK (2002) (TV) .... Dick Goodwin
  29. Joe and Max (2002) (TV) .... Joe Jacobs
    ... aka Joe and Max - Rivalen im Ring (Germany)
  30. "Justice League" .... Chancellor (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka "JL" (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka "Justice League Unlimited" (USA: third season title)
        - War World: Part 1 (2002) TV episode (voice) .... Chancellor
  31. Focus (2001/I) .... Mr. Finkelstein
  32. "Night Visions" .... Jim Osgoode (1 episode, 2001)
        - Neighborhood Watch (2001) TV episode .... Jim Osgoode
  33. Bartleby (2001) .... The Boss
  34. Destiny (2001) (TV)
  35. For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story (2000) (TV) .... Embassy interviewer
    ... aka The Arturo Sandoval Story (USA)
  36. Bounce (2000) (uncredited) .... Prosecuting Attorney Mandel
  37. Enemies of Laughter (2000) .... Paul Halpern
  38. Bait (2000) .... Agent Wooly
    ... aka Piégé (Canada: French title)
  39. State and Main (2000) .... Marty Rossen
    ... aka Séquences et conséquences (France)
  40. From Where I Sit (2000) (TV) .... Bob
  41. Partners (2000) (TV) .... Bob

  42. The Hurricane (1999) .... Myron Bedlock
  43. Mumford (1999) .... Dr. Ernest Delbanco
  44. Chill Factor (1999) .... Dr. Richard Long
  45. Dash and Lilly (1999) (TV) .... Arthur Kober, Lillian's Husband
  46. Payback (1999/I) .... Arthur Stegman
  47. Mighty Joe Young (1998) .... Harry Ruben
    ... aka Mighty Joe (UK)
  48. Outside Ozona (1998) .... Alan Defaux
  49. "The Wild Thornberrys" .... Finch, Iguanas (1 episode, 1998)
        - Eliza-cology (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Finch, Iguanas
  50. "Godzilla: The Series" (1 episode, 1998)
        - Talkin' Trash (1998) TV episode (voice)
  51. The Lesser Evil (1998) .... George
  52. "The New Batman Adventures" .... Frank (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka "Batman: The Animated Series Volume Four" (USA: DVD box title)
        - Torch Song (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Frank
  53. "The Larry Sanders Show" .... Norman Litkey (6 episodes, 1992-1998)
        - Flip (1998) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
        - The Interview (1998) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
        - The Roast (1997) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
        - Make a Wish (1997) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
        - The Mr. Sharon Stone Show (1994) TV episode .... Norman Litkey
          (1 more)
  54. Amistad (1997) .... Secretary of State John Forsyth
  55. Gang Related (1997) .... Elliot Goff
    ... aka Criminal Intent (International: English title) (USA: working title)
  56. The Sixth Man (1997) .... Coach Pederson
    ... aka The 6th Man
  57. "Channel Umptee-3" (1997) TV series (voice) .... Sheldon S. Cargo
  58. "Santo Bugito" (1995) TV series .... Centipede / ... (unknown episodes, 1996)
  59. Crime of the Century (1996) (TV) .... David Wilentz
  60. Carpool (1996) .... Daniel Miller
  61. City Hall (1996) .... Abe Goodman
  62. Unforgettable (1996) .... Curtis Avery
  63. Nixon (1995) .... Ron Ziegler
  64. The American President (1995) .... Leon Kodak
  65. Get Shorty (1995) .... Leo Devoe
  66. Cagney & Lacey: Together Again (1995) (TV) .... Deputy D.A. Feldberg
  67. In Search of Dr. Seuss (1994) (TV) .... The Ad Man
  68. Cagney & Lacey: The Return (1994) (TV) .... Deputy Dist. Atty. Feldberg
  69. Quiz Show (1994) .... Dan Enright
  70. "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" (1 episode, 1994)
        - Joking the Chicken (1994) TV episode (voice)
  71. City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994) .... Ira Shalowitz
    ... aka City Slickers II (USA: short title)
    ... aka City Slickers: The Legend of Curly's Gold (UK)
  72. "Tales from the Crypt" .... Andy Conway (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka "HBO's Tales from the Crypt"
        - Two for the Show (1993) TV episode .... Andy Conway
  73. Heart and Souls (1993) .... Hal the Bus Driver
  74. Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) .... Kalev
    ... aka Innocent Moves
  75. Mr. Saturday Night (1992) .... Stan
  76. "The Commish" .... Arnie Metzger (1 episode, 1991)
        - Do You See What I See (1991) TV episode .... Arnie Metzger
  77. City Slickers (1991) .... Ira Shalowitz
  78. "Jake and the Fatman" (1 episode, 1991)
        - I'm Gonna Live Till I Die (1991) TV episode
  79. "Murphy Brown" .... Dr. Bishop (2 episodes, 1990-1991)
        - Hoarse Play (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Bishop
        - The Bitch's Back (1990) TV episode .... Dr. Bishop
  80. "Equal Justice" .... Stuey (1 episode, 1991)
        - Sleeping with the Enemy (1991) TV episode .... Stuey
  81. "Cop Rock" .... Homeless Man (1 episode, 1990)
        - Oli of Ol' Lay (1990) TV episode .... Homeless Man
  82. "Mancuso, FBI" .... Lloyd (1 episode, 1990)
        - Adamant Eve (1990) TV episode .... Lloyd
  83. Sunset Beat (1990) (TV)
  84. "Sunset Beat" (1 episode, 1990)
        - One Down, Four Up (1990) TV episode
  85. Crazy People (1990) .... George
  86. Sky High (1990) (TV)
  87. "L.A. Law" .... Joey Paul (1 episode, 1990)
        - Whatever Happened to Hannah? (1990) TV episode .... Joey Paul

  88. "Matlock" .... Lenny Marcus (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Prisoner: Part 1 (1989) TV episode .... Lenny Marcus
  89. No Holds Barred (1989) .... Unger
  90. "Hooperman" .... Leonard (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Sure Thing (1989) TV episode .... Leonard
  91. "Who's the Boss?" .... Jack (1 episode, 1988)
        - A Jack Story (1988) TV episode .... Jack
  92. The Absent-Minded Professor (1988) (TV) .... Mr. Oliphant
  93. "Simon & Simon" .... Brian Sadler (1 episode, 1988)
        - Ain't Gonna Get It from Me, Jack (1988) TV episode .... Brian Sadler
  94. "Cagney & Lacey" .... Todd Feldberg / ... (11 episodes, 1982-1988)
        - A Fair Shake: Part 1 (1988) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
        - Greed (1987) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
        - You've Come a Long Way, Baby (1987) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
        - Right to Remain Silent (1987) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
        - Divine Couriers (1987) TV episode .... Todd Feldberg
          (6 more)
  95. "St. Elsewhere" .... Mr. Bickle (2 episodes, 1988)
        - Requiem for a Heavyweight (1988) TV episode .... Mr. Bickle
        - The Naked Civil Surgeon (1988) TV episode .... Mr. Bickle
  96. Rock 'n' Roll Mom (1988) (TV) .... Boris
  97. "It's Garry Shandling's Show." .... Richard Kimble (1 episode, 1987)
        - The Fugitive (1987) TV episode .... Richard Kimble
  98. "My Sister Sam" .... Bob (1 episode, 1987)
        - And They Said It Would Never Last (1987) TV episode .... Bob
  99. "Downtown" .... Capt. David Kiner (14 episodes, 1986-1987)
        - Episode #1.13 (1987) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
        - Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die (1986) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
        - Flowers (1986) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
        - Tracks of My Tears (1986) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
        - Goin' to California (1986) TV episode .... Capt. David Kiner
          (9 more)
  100. No Way Out (1987) .... Technician David
  101. "21 Jump Street" .... Mike Ferris (1 episode, 1987)
        - 16 Blown to 35 (1987) TV episode .... Mike Ferris
  102. "Rags to Riches" .... Arnie (1 episode, 1987)
        - Born to Ride (1987) TV episode .... Arnie
  103. Night of the Creeps (1986) .... Young Scientist
  104. Howard the Duck (1986) .... Larry, Scientist
    ... aka Howard: A New Breed of Hero (UK)
  105. "The Paper Chase" .... Myslesky (5 episodes, 1984-1986)
    ... aka "The Paper Chase: The Fourth Year" (USA: new title)
    ... aka "The Paper Chase: The Graduation Year" (USA: new title)
    ... aka "The Paper Chase: The Second Year" (USA: new title)
    ... aka "The Paper Chase: The Third Year" (USA: new title)
        - Suppressed Desires (1986) TV episode
        - Decisions: Part 1 (1985) TV episode
        - Decisions: Part 2 (1985) TV episode
        - War of the Wonks (1984) TV episode
        - Limits (1984) TV episode .... Myslesky
  106. "Cheers" .... Phil Schumacher / ... (3 episodes, 1985-1986)
        - Strange Bedfellows: Part 3 (1986) TV episode .... Phil Schumacher
        - Strange Bedfellows: Part 1 (1986) TV episode .... Phil Schumacher
        - King of the Hill (1985) TV episode .... Reporter
  107. "Moonlighting" .... Camille's PR (1 episode, 1986)
        - Camille (1986) TV episode .... Camille's PR
  108. Pleasures (1986) (TV) .... Stanley
  109. "Diff'rent Strokes" .... Mr. Wallace (2 episodes, 1986)
        - Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown (1986) TV episode .... Mr. Wallace
        - Arnold's Initiation (1986) TV episode .... Mr. Wallace
  110. Love, Mary (1985) (TV) .... David Lewis
  111. "Hardcastle and McCormick" .... Patrick Burke (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Yankee Clipper (1985) TV episode .... Patrick Burke
  112. Perfect (1985) .... Managing Editor
  113. "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" .... Dr. Fronan (1 episode, 1985)
        - DOA: Delirious on Arrival (1985) TV episode .... Dr. Fronan
  114. "Family Ties" .... Larry / ... (2 episodes, 1985)
        - Cold Storage (1985) TV episode .... Larry
        - Oh, Donna (1985) TV episode .... Larry Harris
  115. Irreconcilable Differences (1984) .... Alan Sluiser
  116. Best Defense (1984) .... Kurly
    ... aka Best Defence (UK: poster title)
  117. Her Life as a Man (1984) (TV) .... Ted
  118. "Hill Street Blues" .... Attorney Michael Shapiro (1 episode, 1984)
        - The Other Side of Oneness (1984) TV episode .... Attorney Michael Shapiro
  119. "The Jeffersons" .... David (1 episode, 1983)
        - I Do, I Don't (1983) TV episode .... David
  120. Grace Kelly (1983) (TV) .... Jay Kanter
    ... aka The Grace Kelly Story (USA: video title)
  121. "The Powers of Matthew Star" .... Dr. Benson (1 episode, 1983)
        - Matthew Star D.O.A. (1983) TV episode .... Dr. Benson
  122. "Gloria" .... Robber (1 episode, 1983)
        - Gloria on the Couch (1983) TV episode .... Robber
  123. "The Greatest American Hero" .... The Gatekeeper (1 episode, 1983)
        - Wizards and Warlocks (1983) TV episode .... The Gatekeeper
  124. Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) .... Court Photographer
    ... aka Flying High II
    ... aka Flying High II: The Sequel (Australia)
  125. "Taxi" .... Director (1 episode, 1982)
        - Alex the Gofer (1982) TV episode .... Director
  126. "Fame" .... The Salesman (1 episode, 1982)
        - The Sell-Out (1982) TV episode .... The Salesman
  127. "Open All Night" .... Punker (1 episode, 1982)
        - Sitting Ducks (1982) TV episode .... Punker
  128. "Hart to Hart" .... Orderly (1 episode, 1981)
        - Hart of Darkness (1981) TV episode .... Orderly
  129. This House Possessed (1981) (TV) .... Pasternak
  130. "House Calls" .... Johnny Vance (1 episode, 1981)
        - No Balls, One Strike (1981) TV episode .... Johnny Vance
  131. "Happy Days" .... Dwayne (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka "Happy Days Again" (USA: syndication title)
        - If You Knew Rosa (1981) TV episode .... Dwayne
  132. "Lou Grant" .... Roy (1 episode, 1980)
        - Nightside (1980) TV episode .... Roy
  133. "Barney Miller" .... Felix Martin (1 episode, 1980)
        - Guns (1980) TV episode .... Felix Martin

  134. The In-Laws (1979) .... Cab Driver
  135. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Ralph (1 episode, 1979)
        - Make Believe Marriage (1979) TV episode .... Ralph
Director:
  1. "Privileged" (4 episodes, 2008-2009)
        - All About a Brand New You! (2009) TV episode
        - All About Confessions (2009) TV episode
        - All About Tough Love (2009) TV episode
        - All About the Power Position (2008) TV episode
  2. "Brothers & Sisters" (4 episodes, 2007-2009)
        - Lost and Found (2009) TV episode
        - Compromises (2008) TV episode
        - 36 Hours (2007) TV episode
        - All in the Family (2007) TV episode
  3. "The Unit" (1 episode, 2008)
        - Inquisition (2008) TV episode
  4. "October Road." (4 episodes, 2007-2008)
        - Hat? No Hat? (2008) TV episode
        - Dancing Days Are Here Again (2008) TV episode
        - Once Around the Block (2007) TV episode
        - Forever Until Now (2007) TV episode
  5. "Side Order of Life" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Coming Out (2007) TV episode
  6. "Heartland" (1 episode, 2007)
        - Domino Effect (2007) TV episode
  7. "Gilmore Girls" (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka "Gilmore Girls: Beginnings" (USA: rerun title)
        - Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore? (2007) TV episode
  8. "What About Brian" (1 episode, 2007)
        - What About the Exes... (2007) TV episode
  9. "Windfall" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Crash Into You (2006) TV episode
  10. "Pepper Dennis" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Dennis, Bulgari, Big Losers at ACoRNS: Film at Eleven (2006) TV episode
  11. "Medium" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Knowing Her (2006) TV episode
  12. "One Tree Hill" (2 episodes, 2004-2006)
        - All Tomorrow's Parties (2006) TV episode
        - Let the Reigns Go Loose (2004) TV episode
  13. "Grey's Anatomy" (1 episode, 2006)
        - Break on Through (2006) TV episode
  14. "Everwood" (4 episodes, 2004-2005)
    ... aka "Our New Life in Everwood" (UK: new syndication title)
        - Pro Choice (2005) TV episode
        - Put on a Happy Face (2005) TV episode
        - Giving Up the Girl (2005) TV episode
        - Sick (2004) TV episode
  15. "Inconceivable" (1 episode)
        - Face Your Demon Semen (????) TV episode
  16. "Jack & Bobby" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Stand by Me (2005) TV episode
  17. Candor City Hospital (2003)
Self:
  1. Char·ac·ter: The Interviews (2010) (V) (post-production) .... Himself

  2. "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Paris Is My New BFF (2009) TV episode .... Himself

  3. The Long Way Home (1997) (voice)
  4. The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role & Co-Presenter: Best Short Film, Live Action
  5. Making 'Mr. Saturday Night' (1992) (V) .... Himself
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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