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Actor:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s
• 1940s

1. Jack and the Beanstalk (2009) (post-production) .... Saddius
   
   
2. Dark and Stormy Night (2009) .... Seyton Ethelquake
3. "Cold Case" .... Steve Pratt '08 (1 episode, 2008)
       - Glory Days (2008) TV episode .... Steve Pratt '08
4. Heart Medicine (2007) .... Mac
5. Trail of the Screaming Forehead (2007) .... Reverend Beaks
6. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) .... Martin Frohm
7. Superman Returns (2006) (scenes deleted) .... Ben Hubbard
   ... aka Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
8. Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy (2006) .... Leroy Parker
9. Office Court (2005) .... Judge Jimmy
10. "Unscripted" .... Dante's Friend (3 episodes, 2005)
        - Episode #1.10 (2005) TV episode .... Dante's Friend
        - Episode #1.9 (2005) TV episode .... Dante's Friend
        - Episode #1.5 (2005) TV episode .... Dante's Friend
11. Flickering Blue (2004) .... Al
12. "Judging Amy" .... Dr. Irwin Garner (1 episode, 2003)
        - Rumspringa (2003) TV episode .... Dr. Irwin Garner
13. A House on a Hill (2003) .... Sy
14. "JAG" .... Cmdr. US Pacific Submarine Fleet / ... (2 episodes, 2000-2002)
    ... aka "JAG: Judge Advocate General" (Australia)
        - Need to Know (2002) TV episode .... Cmdr. US Pacific Submarine Fleet
        - Real Deal SEAL (2000) TV episode .... Senator Barrington
15. Fatal Kiss (2002) (TV)
16. "First Monday" .... Justice Michael Bancroft (13 episodes, 2002)
        - Family Secrets (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
        - Showdown (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
        - Strip Search (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
        - Unprotected Speech (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
        - Secrets and Lies (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
          (8 more)
17. Jane Bond (2001) .... Z
18. Mulholland Dr. (2001) .... Wally Brown
    ... aka Mulholland Drive (France) (UK) (USA: closing credits title)
19. "The Practice" .... Judge Knapp / ... (3 episodes, 1998-2001)
        - The Thin Line (2001) TV episode .... Judge Knapp
        - Payback (2001) TV episode .... Judge Knapp
        - Another Day (1998) TV episode .... Judge in Tobacco Case
20. Thirteen Days (2000) .... George Ball
    ... aka Thirteen Days (USA)
21. "Walker, Texas Ranger" .... Senator (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka "Walker" (Australia)
        - Winds of Change (2000) TV episode .... Senator
22. "The Parkers" .... Rupert Van Lowe (1 episode, 2000)
        - Moving on Out (2000) TV episode .... Rupert Van Lowe
    
    
23. Any Given Sunday (1999) .... Ed Phillips
24. Fly Boy (1999) .... Gramps
    ... aka One Last Flight (USA)
25. "Ned and Stacey" .... Patrick Kirkland (8 episodes, 1996-1999)
        - Skippy's Revenge (1999) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
        - I Like Your Moxie (1999) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
        - No Retreat, No Surrender (1997) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
        - Les Is More or Less Moral-less (1996) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
        - The Other End (1996) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
          (3 more)
26. My Last Love (1999) (TV) .... Phil Morton
    ... aka To Live For (South Africa: English title) (UK)
27. Apt Pupil (1998) .... Victor Bowden
    ... aka L'élève doué (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Un élève doué - Été de corruption (France)
28. Freedom Strike (1998) .... President Mitchell
29. The Cowboy and the Movie Star (1998) (TV) .... Brad Peters
    ... aka Love on the Edge (UK: cable TV title)
30. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Minister (2 episodes, 1998)
    ... aka "Class of Beverly Hills" (USA: teaser title)
        - The Wedding: Part 1 (1998) TV episode .... Minister
        - The Wedding: Part 2 (1998) TV episode .... Minister
31. Girl (1998) .... Dad
32. "Seinfeld" .... Mr. Canterman (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Puerto Rican Day (1998) TV episode .... Mr. Canterman
33. Shadow of Doubt (1998) .... Norman Calloway
    ... aka Reasonable Doubt
34. NightMan (1997) (TV)
35. "Night Man" .... Secretary of Defense Laughton (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka "NightMan" (USA)
        - World Premiere (1997) TV episode .... Secretary of Defense Laughton
36. Behind Enemy Lines (1997) .... TV Reporter
37. "Dark Skies" .... Harry Carruthers (1 episode, 1997)
        - To Prey in Darkness (1997) TV episode .... Harry Carruthers
38. River Made to Drown In (1997) .... Ray
39. "Touched by an Angel" .... Mark Abernathy (1 episode, 1996)
        - Something Blue (1996) TV episode .... Mark Abernathy
40. Up Close & Personal (1996) .... Tom Orr
41. "Sisters" .... Judge (1 episode, 1996)
        - A Sudden Change of Heart (1996) TV episode .... Judge
42. Always Say Goodbye (1996) .... William Tager
    ... aka A Little Romance (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Desperate Housewife: The Early Years (UK: DVD title)
43. Joyride (1996) .... The Client
44. Spycraft: The Great Game (1996) (VG) .... DDO Gene Warhurst
45. Nixon (1995) .... Bill Rogers
46. Piranha (1995) (TV) .... Governor
    ... aka Roger Corman Presents Piranha
47. Congo (1995) .... College President/Elliot's Boss
48. Tough and Deadly (1995) (V) .... Winston Briggers
49. "The Commish" .... Jimmy Malloy (1 episode, 1995)
        - The Golden Years (1995) TV episode .... Jimmy Malloy
50. Bonanza: Under Attack (1995) (TV)
51. "Hearts Afire" .... Norman Lynch (1 episode, 1994)
        - Prose and Condoms (1994) TV episode .... Norman Lynch
52. The Companion (1994) (V) .... Peter Franklin
53. "Melrose Place" .... Judge Mike Thomas (1 episode, 1994)
        - It's a Bad World After All (1994) TV episode .... Judge Mike Thomas
54. "Coach" .... James Armstrong (3 episodes, 1992-1994)
        - Coach - The One-Hour Special: Part 1 (1994) TV episode
        - Coach - The One-Hour Special: Part 2 (1994) TV episode
        - Vows (1992) TV episode .... James Armstrong
55. Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994) (TV) .... Mylan Whitfield
56. Future Shock (1994) .... Kefka
57. A Kiss Goodnight (1994) (TV) .... Sam Mosbach
58. Staying Afloat (1993) (TV) .... George
59. A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993) (TV) .... Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
60. "The Larry Sanders Show" .... Sheldon Davidoff (4 episodes, 1992-1993)
        - Larry's Agent (1993) TV episode .... Sheldon Davidoff
        - Hank's Contract (1992) TV episode .... Sheldon Davidoff
        - The Guest Host (1992) TV episode (uncredited) .... Sheldon Davidoff
        - What Have You Done for Me Lately? (1992) TV episode .... Sheldon Davidoff
61. "Class of '96" .... Prof. Drake (1 episode, 1993)
        - See You in September (1993) TV episode .... Prof. Drake
62. "Designing Women" .... Kearney (2 episodes, 1993)
        - Gone with a Whim: Part 1 (1993) TV episode .... Kearney
        - Gone with a Whim: Part 2 (1993) TV episode .... Kearney
63. "Bodies of Evidence" .... Gil Murphy (2 episodes, 1993)
        - Endangered Species (1993) TV episode .... Gil Murphy
        - The Formula (1993) TV episode .... Gil Murphy
64. Stone Soup (1993) .... Paul
65. Absolute Strangers (1991) (TV) .... Doctor X
66. The Unborn (1991) .... Dr. Richard Meyerling
67. "L.A. Law" .... Dr. Wilson (1 episode, 1991)
        - Good to the Last Drop (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Wilson
68. Lies Before Kisses (1991) (TV) .... Arthur
69. "Matlock" .... Ed Billings (1 episode, 1991)
        - The Formula (1991) TV episode .... Ed Billings
70. The Closer (1990) .... Ned Randall
71. The Willies (1990) .... Jenkins/Uncle Harry
72. Thanksgiving Day (1990) (TV) .... Averill Crandall
    ... aka The Good Family
73. Shattered Dreams (1990) (TV) .... Charles O'Donnell
74. Vital Signs (1990) .... Dean of Students
75. Rich Men, Single Women (1990) (TV)
76. "Drug Wars: The Camarena Story" (1990) TV mini-series .... Aide
    ... aka "The Drug Wars: Camarena" (Europe: English title: video title)
77. Heart of the Deal (1990)
78. "Charles in Charge" .... Austin Miller / ... (3 episodes, 1987-1990)
        - Let's Quake a Deal (1990) TV episode .... Austin Miller
        - There's a Girl in My Ficus (1990) TV episode
        - Pizza Parlor Protest (1987) TV episode .... Mr. Bartlett
    
    
79. "Mancuso, FBI" .... Nagan (1 episode, 1989)
        - Weapons-Grade (1989) TV episode .... Nagan
80. "Booker" .... Jack Wingate (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka "Booker, P.I."
        - Bete Noir (1989) TV episode .... Jack Wingate
81. "Highway to Heaven" .... Mr. Simenton (1 episode, 1989)
        - Goodbye, Mr. Zelinka (1989) TV episode .... Mr. Simenton
82. "Murphy Brown" .... Arvin (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Summer of '77 (1989) TV episode .... Arvin
83. Girlfriend from Hell (1989) .... Carl's Dad
84. "Jake and the Fatman" .... The Mayor (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
        - Wish You Were Here (1989) TV episode
        - Fatal Attraction (1987) TV episode .... The Mayor
85. "MacGyver" .... Papillon / ... (1 episode, 1989)
        - Fraternity of Thieves (1989) TV episode .... Robert Sanborn/Papillon
86. "The Golden Girls" .... Raymond (1 episode, 1988)
        - And Ma Makes Three (1988) TV episode .... Raymond
87. "Sledge Hammer!" .... Governor Fritz La Chatte (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka "Sledge Hammer: The Early Years" (USA: second season title)
        - The Secret of My Excess (1988) TV episode .... Governor Fritz La Chatte
88. Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) .... Ed
    ... aka Revenge of the Living Dead (USA: promotional title)
89. Wall Street (1987) .... Lynch
90. Billionaire Boys Club (1987) (TV) .... Christopher Fairmount Sr.
91. "Magnum, P.I." .... Andrew Clifton, the IAD Cop (1 episode, 1987)
        - Tigers Fan (1987) TV episode .... Andrew Clifton, the IAD Cop
92. "Who's the Boss?" .... Jerry (1 episode, 1987)
        - Two on a Billboard (1987) TV episode .... Jerry
93. Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (1987) (TV) .... Eliot Randolph
94. "Amazing Stories" .... Richard Whelan (1 episode, 1987)
    ... aka "Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories" (USA: complete title)
        - Miss Stardust (1987) TV episode .... Richard Whelan
95. "Square One TV" .... Prosecutor (2 episodes, 1987)
        - Episode #1.20 (1987) TV episode .... Prosecutor
        - Episode #1.19 (1987) TV episode .... Prosecutor
96. "Mathnet" .... Prosecutor (1 episode, 1987)
        - The Trial of George Frankly (1987) TV episode .... Prosecutor
97. Hardbodies 2 (1986) .... Logan
98. "Melba" (1 episode, 1986)
        - My Shadow and Me (1986) TV episode
99. Invaders from Mars (1986) .... Gen. Climet Wilson
100. "227" .... Lawyer (1 episode, 1985)
         - Pilot (1985) TV episode .... Lawyer
101. Jagged Edge (1985) .... Andrew Hardesty
102. The Return of the Living Dead (1985) .... Frank
     ... aka Return of the Living Dead (USA: video box title)
103. "Webster" .... Dr. Rosencrantz (1 episode, 1985)
         - The Best Thing I Can Be (1985) TV episode .... Dr. Rosencrantz
104. "Moonlighting" .... Alan (1 episode, 1985)
         - Moonlighting (Pilot) (1985) TV episode .... Alan
105. "Cheers" .... Dr. Bennett Ludlow (1 episode, 1985)
         - Whodunit? (1985) TV episode .... Dr. Bennett Ludlow
106. "Three's a Crowd" .... Dr. Richard Kimberley (1 episode, 1984)
     ... aka "Three's Company Too" (syndication title)
         - Jack's Problem (1984) TV episode .... Dr. Richard Kimberley
107. The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984) (TV) .... Richman
108. "Dynasty" .... Avril Dawson (2 episodes, 1984)
         - The Mortgage (1984) TV episode .... Avril Dawson
         - The Engagement (1984) TV episode .... Avril Dawson
109. Sam's Son (1984) .... Mr. Collins
110. "The Paper Chase" (1 episode, 1984)
     ... 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)
         - Hart Goes Home (1984) TV episode
111. "Emerald Point N.A.S." .... Admiral Lovell (2 episodes, 1983-1984)
         - The Wedding (1984) TV episode .... Admiral Lovell
         - Episode #1.3 (1983) TV episode .... Admiral Lovell
112. Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) (TV) .... Nathan Lassiter
113. "Family Ties" .... Harold (1 episode, 1984)
         - 'M' Is for the Many Things (1984) TV episode .... Harold
114. "Hardcastle and McCormick" .... C. Calvin Moore (1 episode, 1984)
         - Third Down and Twenty Years to Life (1984) TV episode .... C. Calvin Moore
115. "Trapper John, M.D." .... Krewitt (1 episode, 1983)
         - ...And for Loyal and Devoted Service... (1983) TV episode .... Krewitt
116. "Simon & Simon" .... Insurance Agent (1 episode, 1983)
         - Grand Illusion (1983) TV episode .... Insurance Agent
117. "Tucker's Witch" .... Earl Crayton (1 episode, 1983)
         - Dye Job (1983) TV episode .... Earl Crayton
118. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Mr. Fairchild (1 episode, 1983)
         - Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents? (1983) TV episode .... Mr. Fairchild
119. "The Powers of Matthew Star" .... Major Wymore (7 episodes, 1982-1983)
         - Brain Drain (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
         - The Quadrian Caper (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
         - 36 Hours (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
         - Dead Man's Hand (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
         - The Racer's Edge (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
           (2 more)
120. "M*A*S*H" .... Dr. Stephen Chesler (1 episode, 1983)
         - Say No More (1983) TV episode .... Dr. Stephen Chesler
121. "Dallas" .... Elton Lawrence (3 episodes, 1982-1983)
         - The Reckoning (1983) TV episode .... Elton Lawrence
         - Mama Dearest (1982) TV episode .... Elton Lawrence
         - Barbecue Three (1982) TV episode .... Elton Lawrence
122. Frances (1982) .... Judge Hillier
123. Time Walker (1982) .... Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
     ... aka Being from Another Planet
124. Poltergeist (1982) .... Mr. Teague
125. "Knots Landing" .... Max Craig (1 episode, 1982)
         - Acts of Love (1982) TV episode .... Max Craig
126. "Quincy M.E." .... Dr. Chet Rawlings / ... (3 episodes, 1977-1982)
     ... aka "Quincy" (International: English title: informal title)
         - The Flight of the Nightingale (1982) TV episode .... Dr. Tom Pierce
         - For the Benefit of My Patients (1979) TV episode .... Dr. Chet Rawlings
         - The Deadly Connection (1977) TV episode .... Dr. Lench
127. The Day the Bubble Burst (1982) (TV)
128. The Violation of Sarah McDavid (1981) (TV) .... Dr. Spandler
129. Take This Job and Shove It (1981) .... Loomis
130. "The Jeffersons" .... Herbert Purcell (1 episode, 1981)
         - Sorry, Wrong Meeting (1981) TV episode .... Herbert Purcell
131. The Jazz Singer (1980) .... Barney Callahan
132. Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger (1980) (TV)
     ... aka Portrait of a Rebel: Margaret Sanger
133. F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) (TV) .... Adm. McIntire
134. Once Upon a Family (1980) (TV) .... Alvin Heller
     
     
135. Topper (1979) (TV) .... Fred Korbell
136. "Eight Is Enough" .... Eliot Randolph (3 episodes, 1979)
         - Fathers and Other Strangers: Part 1 (1979) TV episode .... Eliot Randolph
         - The Final Days (1979) TV episode .... Eliot Randolph
         - Just the Ten of Us (1979) TV episode .... Eliot Randolph
137. "Blind Ambition" (1979) TV mini-series .... Earl Silbert
     ... aka "The John Dean Story"
138. The China Syndrome (1979) .... Mac Churchill
139. The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (1979) (TV) .... Psychologist
140. "The Rockford Files" .... John LaPointe / ... (2 episodes, 1977-1979)
     ... aka "Jim Rockford, Private Investigator" (USA: syndication title)
         - The Deuce (1979) TV episode .... Martin Horvath
         - Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury You (1977) TV episode .... John LaPointe
141. Institute for Revenge (1979) (TV) .... Power Broker
142. "One Day at a Time" .... Fred (1 episode, 1978)
         - Ann's Friend (1978) TV episode .... Fred
143. Capricorn One (1978) .... Vice President Price
144. F.I.S.T (1978) .... Andrews
145. "Lou Grant" .... Tyler Armitage (1 episode, 1978)
         - Renewal (1978) TV episode .... Tyler Armitage
146. Opening Night (1977) .... Bellboy
147. "Family" .... Dr. Addison (1 episode, 1977)
         - A Child Is Given (1977) TV episode .... Dr. Addison
148. The Gathering (1977) (TV) .... Bob Block
149. Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night (1977) (TV) .... Dr. Sutterman
150. Something for Joey (1977) (TV) .... Dr. Wingreen
151. "Delvecchio" .... Porter (1 episode, 1976)
         - APB: Santa Claus (1976) TV episode .... Porter
152. "Serpico" .... Ed Demarest (1 episode, 1976)
         - Every Man Must Pay His Dues (1976) TV episode .... Ed Demarest
153. "Executive Suite" .... Carter (1 episode, 1976)
         - Re: The Secret (1976) TV episode .... Carter
154. All the President's Men (1976) .... Hugh Sloan's Lawyer
155. "Police Woman" (1 episode, 1976)
         - Task Force: Cop Killer: Part 2 (1976) TV episode
156. "McMillan & Wife" .... George Pauling (1 episode, 1976)
     ... aka "McMillan" (USA: sixth season title)
         - Point of Law (1976) TV episode .... George Pauling
157. "Hawaii Five-O" .... Del Wingfield (1 episode, 1976)
     ... aka "McGarrett" (USA: rerun title)
         - Love Thy Neighbor, Take His Wife (1976) TV episode .... Del Wingfield
158. "The Bionic Woman" .... George Morehouse (1 episode, 1976)
         - Angel of Mercy (1976) TV episode .... George Morehouse
159. "The Streets of San Francisco" .... Frank Batz (1 episode, 1976)
         - Police Buff (1976) TV episode .... Frank Batz
160. "The Waltons" .... Martin Walters (1 episode, 1975)
         - The Abdication (1975) TV episode .... Martin Walters
161. "Starsky and Hutch" .... Carter (1 episode, 1975)
         - The Bait (1975) TV episode .... Carter
162. "The Invisible Man" .... Hotel Manager (1 episode, 1975)
         - The Klae Resource (1975) TV episode .... Hotel Manager
163. Amazing Grace (1974) .... Annenberg
164. Rivals (1972) .... Child Psychiatrist
     ... aka Deadly Rivals (USA: video title)
165. "All My Children" (1970) TV series .... Lincoln 'Linc' Tyler #1 (1970) (original cast) (unknown episodes)
     ... aka "All My Children: The Summer of Seduction" (USA: promotional title)
166. I Never Sang for My Father (1970) .... Mr. Tucker (old age home director)
167. Hercules in New York (1970) .... Professor Camden
     ... aka Hercules - The Movie
     ... aka Hercules Goes Bananas
     
     
168. "As the World Turns" (1956) TV series .... Dr. Burke (unknown episodes, 1967-1970)
169. "Directions" (1 episode, 1966)
         - The 11th Man (1966) TV episode
170. Frankenstein Meets the Spacemonster (1965) (as Jim Karen) .... Dr. Adam Steele
     ... aka Duel of the Space Monsters (UK)
     ... aka Frankenstein Meets the Space Men
     ... aka Mars Attacks Puerto Rico
     ... aka Mars Invades Puerto Rico
     ... aka Operation San Juan
171. Film (1965) .... Passerby
     ... aka Samuel Beckett's Film
172. "The Defenders" .... Paul Damon / ... (2 episodes, 1964)
         - The Man Who (1964) TV episode .... Rabbi Fine
         - Who'll Dig His Grave? (1964) TV episode .... Paul Damon
     
     
173. "The Philco Television Playhouse" .... Undetermined Role (1 episode, 1948)
     ... aka "Arena Theatre" (USA: new title)
     ... aka "Repertory Theatre" (USA: new title)
     ... aka "The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse" (USA: new title)
         - A Christmas Carol (1948) TV episode (uncredited) .... Undetermined Role
     

Thanks:

1. So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM (2004) (TV) (acknowledgment: still photographs provided by) (special thanks)
2. A Moment of Grace (2004) (special thanks)
3. The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004) (V) (special thanks)
4. Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic (2004) (TV) (thanks)
5. Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000) (TV) (grateful thanks)
   

Self:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. When the World Breaks (2009) (filming) .... Himself
   
   
2. Return of the Living Dead: The Dead Have Risen (2007) (V) .... Himself
3. Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream (2007) (V) .... Himself
4. Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' (2006) (V) .... Himself
5. "Movies That Shook the World" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
       - China Syndrome (2005) TV episode .... Himself
6. I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (2005) .... Himself - interviewee
7. Garbo (2005) .... Himself - interviewee
8. So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM (2004) (TV) .... Himself - Host/Narrator
9. The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004) (V) .... Himself
10. The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy (2004) (V) .... Himself
    
    
11. Universal Horror (1998) (TV) .... Himself
12. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Michael Landon (1997) TV episode .... Himself
    
    
13. Cult People (1989) (V) .... Himself
14. Drive-In Madness! (1987) .... Himself
    ... aka Screen Scaries (USA: video title)
15. Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow (1987) (TV) .... Himself