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Michael Fairman (I)
Michael Fairman is a veteran of film, stage and television, with a career spanning more than 40 years. He has portrayed Adlai Stevenson in the political thriller Thirteen Days (2000) starring Kevin Costner, was featured in David Lynch's Academy Award-nominated Mulholland Drive (2001) and played Ben Affleck's father in Dreamworks' Forces of Nature ...
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Actor (146 credits)
Actor (146 credits)
2013-2015
Workaholics
(TV Series)
Gramps DeMamp
Gramps DeMamp
- Gramps DeMamp Is Dead
(2015)
... Gramps DeMamp
- The Worst Generation
(2013)
... Gramps DeMamp
2008-2014
The Young and the Restless
(TV Series)
Murphy / Patrick Murphy / Himself
Murphy / Patrick Murphy / Himself
- Episode #1.10486
(2014)
... Patrick Murphy
- Episode #1.10485
(2014)
... Patrick Murphy
- Episode dated 11 September 2013
(2013)
... Patrick Murphy
- Episode dated 4 September 2013
(2013)
... Patrick Murphy
- Episode dated 3 September 2013
(2013)
... Patrick Murphy
2010
Sons of Anarchy
(TV Series)
Lumpy Feldstein
Lumpy Feldstein
- Turas
(2010)
... Lumpy Feldstein
- Lochan Mor
(2010)
... Lumpy Feldstein
- Turning and Turning
(2010)
... Lumpy Feldstein
2008-2009
Crash
(TV Series)
Lou Losky
Lou Losky
- The Pain Won't Stop
(2009)
... Lou Losky
- Clusterf**k
(2008)
... Lou Losky
- Railroaded
(2008)
... Lou Losky
- The Doctor Is In
(2008)
... Lou Losky
- Episode One
(2008)
... Lou Losky
2006
Ghost Whisperer
(TV Series)
Dennis' Father
Dennis' Father
- Dead Man's Ridge
(2006)
... Dennis' Father
(uncredited)
2001-2004
The Practice
(TV Series)
Governor's Council Interviewer / Harold Shaw - School Board President
Governor's Council Interviewer / Harold Shaw - School Board President
- New Hoods on the Block
(2004)
... Governor's Council Interviewer
- The Day After
(2001)
... Harold Shaw - School Board President
2002
Firefly
(TV Series)
Adelai Niska
Adelai Niska
- War Stories
(2002)
... Adelai Niska
- The Train Job
(2002)
... Adelai Niska
2002
JAG
(TV Series)
CIA Director Norman Watts
CIA Director Norman Watts
- Need to Know
(2002)
... CIA Director Norman Watts
- Critical Condition
(2002)
... CIA Director Norman Watts
1999
Sunset Beach
(TV Series)
Archbishop Damien
Archbishop Damien
- Episode #1.682
(1999)
... Archbishop Damien
(uncredited)
- Episode #1.681
(1999)
... Archbishop Damien
(uncredited)
- Episode #1.680
(1999)
... Archbishop Damien
(uncredited)
- Episode #1.679
(1999)
... Archbishop Damien
(uncredited)
- Episode #1.678
(1999)
... Archbishop Damien
(uncredited)
1998
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
(TV Series)
Publisher
Publisher
- Bon Voyage/Man in the Model T/The Scoop/Angel on Board/Buenos Dias
(1998)
... Publisher
1997
Brooklyn South
(TV Series)
Dr. Vanderluke
Dr. Vanderluke
- Why Can't Even a Couple of Us Get Along?
(1997)
... Dr. Vanderluke
- Life Under Castro
(1997)
... Dr. Vanderluke
1994
Murphy Brown
(TV Series)
Steve Ferguson
Steve Ferguson
- Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?
(1994)
... Steve Ferguson
1994
The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.
(TV Series)
General Quarry
General Quarry
- High Treason: Part 2
(1994)
... General Quarry
- High Treason: Part 1
(1994)
... General Quarry
1986-1994
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
Judge Douglas McGrath / Judge Douglas M. McGrath
Judge Douglas McGrath / Judge Douglas M. McGrath
- Finish Line
(1994)
... Judge Douglas McGrath
- He Ain't Guilty, He's My Brother
(1994)
... Judge Douglas McGrath
- Come Rain or Come Schein
(1993)
... Judge Douglas McGrath
- Christmas Stalking
(1992)
... Judge Douglas McGrath
- Double Breasted Suit
(1992)
... Judge Douglas McGrath
1994
The George Carlin Show
(TV Series)
Commissioner
Commissioner
- George Speaks His Mind
(1994)
... Commissioner
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(TV Series)
Vendor
Vendor
- In the Hands of the Prophets
(1993)
... Vendor
(as Michael Eugene Fairman)
1992
Mad About You
(TV Series)
Conductor
Conductor
- Riding Backwards
(1992)
... Conductor
(as Michael Eugene Fairman)
1991
Wings
(TV Series)
Reporter
Reporter
- Plane Nine from Nantucket
(1991)
... Reporter
(as Michael Eugene Fairman)
1990
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Cabby
Cabby
- The Return of Preston Giles
(1990)
... Cabby
(as Michael Eugene Fairman)
1990
Quantum Leap
(TV Series)
Judge Mulhearn
Judge Mulhearn
- The Great Spontini - May 9, 1974
(1990)
... Judge Mulhearn
1989-1990
Tour of Duty
(TV Series)
Maj. Gen. Edward Higgins / Maj.Gen. Edward Higgins
Maj. Gen. Edward Higgins / Maj.Gen. Edward Higgins
- War Is a Contact Sport
(1990)
... Maj. Gen. Edward Higgins
- Thanks for the Memories
(1989)
... Maj.Gen. Edward Higgins
1990
My Two Dads
(TV Series)
Clark
Clark
- It's My Art, and I'll Die If I Want To
(1990)
... Clark
(as Michael Eugene Fairman)
- Party, Sweet 16: See Appendix
(1990)
1989
Night Court
(TV Series)
Judge Casement
Judge Casement
- Branded: Part 2
(1989)
... Judge Casement
- Branded: Part 1
(1989)
... Judge Casement
1987-1989
CBS Schoolbreak Special
(TV Series)
Sinclair / Dr. Bolton
Sinclair / Dr. Bolton
- Words to Live By
(1989)
... Sinclair
- An Enemy Among Us
(1987)
... Dr. Bolton
1988
Favorite Son
(TV Mini-Series)
Dr. Aronowitz
Dr. Aronowitz
- Part Three
(1988)
... Dr. Aronowitz
- Part Two
(1988)
... Dr. Aronowitz
- Part One
(1988)
... Dr. Aronowitz
1984-1988
Cagney & Lacey
(TV Series)
Department Inspector Knelman / Dep. Inspector Knelman / Deputy Inspector Knelman
Department Inspector Knelman / Dep. Inspector Knelman / Deputy Inspector Knelman
- Amends
(1988)
... Department Inspector Knelman
- Trading Places
(1988)
... Department Inspector Knelman
- You've Come a Long Way, Baby
(1987)
... Department Inspector Knelman
- Special Treatment
(1987)
... Department Inspector Knelman
- To Sir, with Love
(1987)
... Department Inspector Knelman
1983-1987
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
(TV Series)
Sergei / Dr. Theodore Glaser
Sergei / Dr. Theodore Glaser
- Suitable for Framing
(1987)
... Sergei
- If Thoughts Could Kill
(1983)
... Dr. Theodore Glaser
1987
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
(TV Series)
Henry Phelps
Henry Phelps
- Jerry's Mission
(1987)
... Henry Phelps
1985
The Dukes of Hazzard
(TV Series)
Deputy Attorney General
Deputy Attorney General
- Enos and Daisy's Wedding
(1985)
... Deputy Attorney General
1982-1984
Hill Street Blues
(TV Series)
Arnold Detweiler
Arnold Detweiler
- The Rise and Fall of Paul the Wall
(1984)
... Arnold Detweiler
- Requiem for a Hairbag
(1982)
... Arnold Detweiler
- Little Boil Blue
(1982)
... Arnold Detweiler
- Stan the Man
(1982)
... Arnold Detweiler
- Rein of Terror
(1982)
... Arnold Detweiler
1983
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
(TV Series)
Colonel Harris
Colonel Harris
- The Rescue
(1983)
... Colonel Harris
1982
The Powers of Matthew Star
(TV Series)
Mr. Heller
Mr. Heller
- The Italian Caper
(1982)
... Mr. Heller
- Genius
(1982)
... Mr. Heller
- Daredevil
(1982)
... Mr. Heller
- Jackal
(1982)
... Mr. Heller
1979-1982
Lou Grant
(TV Series)
Senator / Doctor / Dr. Thomas Chamberlain
Senator / Doctor / Dr. Thomas Chamberlain
- Unthinkable
(1982)
... Senator
- Violence
(1981)
... Doctor
- Charlatan
(1979)
... Dr. Thomas Chamberlain
1978-1980
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series)
Buddy Barker / Shoe Store Owner
Buddy Barker / Shoe Store Owner
- The Airplane Show
(1980)
... Buddy Barker
- Turkeys Away
(1978)
... Shoe Store Owner
1975-1980
Ryan's Hope
(TV Series)
Nick Szabo / Richie Graham / Rich / ...
Nick Szabo / Richie Graham / Rich / ...
- Episode #1.1366
(1980)
... Richie Graham
- Episode #1.1364
(1980)
... Rich
- Episode #1.1359
(1980)
... Ritchie Graham
- Episode #1.400
(1977)
... Nick Szabo
- Episode #1.245
(1976)
... Nick Szabo
1980
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
(TV Series)
Doyle
Doyle
- Savage Says: There's No Free Lunch
(1980)
... Doyle
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