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Actor | Director | Writer

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Severely typecast in his long-running, rather featherweight role, he played it low-keyed for many years and found renewed respect on stage as a writer/director/producer/actor. He earned several stage awards for his efforts, including the Renaissance Man Theatre Award from the NAACP and the Paul Robeson Award from AFI. See more trivia »

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Theodore William Lange
in Oakland, California, USA
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2012 Bama & Fred (short) (completed)
Fred
 
2011 A Russell Peters Christmas Special (TV movie)
 
2011 Are We There Yet? (TV series)
Ad Director
– The Kevin Gets a Commercial Episode (2011) … Ad Director
 
2011 Last Job of the Out of Controls (short)
Veteran
 
2011 Phil Cobb's Dinner for Four
Raymond
 
2010 Bed & Breakfast: Love is a Happy Accident
Judge/Mediator
 
2010 Jack's Family Adventure (TV movie)
Pastor Michael
 
2010 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Ted Lange
– Cleveland's Angels (2010) … Ted Lange (voice)
 
2009 Who Shot Mamba?
Dr. Crazy
 
2009 The Adventures of Umbweki
Airline Captain Boka
 
2008 Psych (TV series)
Pookie
– Disco Didn't Die. It Was Murdered! (2008) … Pookie
 
2008 Senior Skip Day (video)
Reverend
 
2007 General Hospital (TV series)
Judge
– Episode #1.11396 (2007) … Judge
– Episode #1.11395 (2007) … Judge
 
2007 Carts
Sam
 
2007 Last of the Romantics
Cole Henderson
 
2006 Dorm Daze 2 (video)
Celebrity Judge #2
 
2006 Uncle Tom's Apartment
Pops
 
2004-2005 Drake & Josh (TV series)
Mr. Calvert / Teacher
– Mindy's Back (2005) … Mr. Calvert
– Guitar (2004) … Teacher
 
2003 Half & Half (TV series)
Repairman
– The Big Butting in Episode (2003) … Repairman
 
2003 Gang of Roses
Bartender #2
 
2003 The King of Queens (TV series)
Barkeep
– Taste Buds (2003) … Barkeep
 
2003 Banana Moon
Prof. Williams
 
2002 Scrubs (TV series)
Mr. Blair
– My New Coat (2002) … Mr. Blair
 
2002 Is This Your Mother? (short)
 
2002 The Hughleys (TV series)
Mr. Henderson
– How Hattie Got Her Groove Back (2002) … Mr. Henderson
 
2000/I The Redemption
Reverend
 
1998 Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV series)
Isaac Washington
– Reunion (1998) … Isaac Washington
 
1998 Sandman
Gnome
 
1997 Family Matters (TV series)
Frank Winslow
– The Brother Who Came to Dinner (1997) … Frank Winslow
 
1997 L.A. Heat (TV series)
Frank Millan
– Rap Sheet (1997) … Frank Millan
 
1997 Martin (TV series)
Bartender Issac Washington
– Goin' Overboard: Part 1 (1997) … Bartender Issac Washington
– Goin' Overboard: Part 2 (1997) … Bartender Issac Washington
 
1996 Weird Science (TV series)
Isaac
– Chett-A-Nator (1996) … Isaac
 
1995 Platypus Man (TV series)
Mr. Angel
– Out of the Mouths of Babes (1995) … Mr. Angel
 
1993 The Naked Truth
The Flower Peddler
 
1993 Evening Shade (TV series)
Mr. Taxerman
– Teaching Is a Good Thing (1993) … Mr. Taxerman
 
1992 Prophet Nat
Nat Turner
 
1991 Perfume
George
 
1990 The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage (TV movie)
Isaac
 
1990 Penny Ante: The Motion Picture
The Deacon
 
1989 Othello
Othello
 
1989 It Nearly Wasn't Christmas (TV movie)
Napoleon
 
1988 Glitch!
DuBois
 
1988 In the Heat of the Night (TV series)
James 'J.J.' Jeffson
– A Necessary Evil (1988) … James 'J.J.' Jeffson
 
1988 Bustin' Loose (TV series)
Ken Arber
– Oh, Big Brother (1988) … Ken Arber
 
1988 227 (TV series)
Lou Wilson
– Snowbound (1988) … Lou Wilson
 
1987 Terminal Exposure
Fantastic
 
1977-1987 The Love Boat (TV series)
Bartender Isaac Washington / Isaac Washington / Bartender / …
– Who Killed Maxwell Thorn? (1987) … Isaac Washington
– The Christmas Cruise: Part 1 (1986) … Isaac Washington / Bartender
– The Christmas Cruise: Part 2 (1986) … Isaac Washington
– The Shipshape Cruise (1986) … Isaac Washington / Bartender
– Happily Ever After/Have I Got a Job for You/Mr. Smith Goes to Minikulu (1986) … Bartender Isaac Washington
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1986 John Grin's Christmas (TV movie)
Ghost of Christmas Present
 
1986 That's My Mama Now! (TV movie)
Junior
 
1979 Charlie's Angels (TV series)
Isaac Washington
– Love Boat Angels (1979) … Isaac Washington
 
1979 Fantasy Island (TV series)
The Great Scott
– Amusement Park/Rock Stars (1979) … The Great Scott
 
1978 Record City
The Wiz
 
1977 The Love Boat II (TV movie)
Isaac (Bartender)
 
1976 Mr. T and Tina (TV series)
Harvard
– I Thought He'd Never Leave (1976) … Harvard
– Tina Really Truly Gets Fired (1976) … Harvard
– What Makes Sumo Run? (1976) … Harvard
– The Americanization of Michi (1976) … Harvard
– Pilot (1976) … Harvard
 
1975 Friday Foster
Fancy Dexter
 
1974-1975 That's My Mama (TV series)
Junior
– Clifton's Casual Fling (1975) … Junior
– Get Your Kicks on Routes 22 and 76 (1975) … Junior
– A Man from the Past (1975) … Junior
– Queen of the Ribs (1975) … Junior
– Mama's Big Move (1975) … Junior
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1974 Larry (TV movie)
 
1974 Black Belt Jones
Militant (uncredited)
 
1973 Blade
Henry Watson
 
1972 Trick Baby
Melvin the Pimp
 
Show ShowDirector (16 titles)
2011 Are We There Yet? (TV series)
– The House Sitters Episode (2011)
– Nick Gets Promoted
 
2009 For Love of Amy
 
2005 All of Us (TV series)
– Who Took the Merry Out of Christmas (2005)
 
2004 Eve (TV series)
– Friend or Foe? (2004)
 
2001 Dharma & Greg (TV series)
– Home Is Where the Art Is (2001)
– The End of the Innocence: Part 1 (2001)
 
2001 Cody: An Evening with Buffalo Bill (video)
 
1996-2000 Moesha (TV series)
– The Candidate (2000)
– Arriving Right on Q (2000)
– Halloween Part 1: Kim Revenge (1997)
– Hakeem's Birthday (1997)
– Sixteen (1996)
 
1999 Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV series)
– Divorce, Downbeat and Distemper (1999)
– Blind Love (1999)
 
1998 The Wayans Bros. (TV series)
– Independence Day (1998)
 
1992 Prophet Nat
 
1989 Othello
 
1987 The New Mike Hammer (TV series)
– Green Lipstick/Mike's Daughter (1987)
 
1987 Starman (TV series)
– Fathers and Sons (1987)
 
1982-1986 The Love Boat (TV series)
– Gothic Romance/Whatever Happened to Crazy Joe Flash?/We'll Meet Again (1986)
– The Art Lover/Couples/Made for Each Other (1986)
– The Second Time Around/Hello, Spencer/Runaway, Go Home (1986)
– Getting Started/Daughter's Dilemma/The Captain Wears Pantyhose (1985)
– The Last Heist/Starting Over/Watching the Master (1984)
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1983-1985 The Fall Guy (TV series)
– Spring Break (1985)
– The Last Drive (1983)
– Trauma (1983)
 
1983 Fantasy Island (TV series)
– God Child/Curtain Call (1983)
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2003 Banana Moon (co-producer)
 
1992 Prophet Nat (executive producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (5 titles)
2011 My Dinner with A.J. (special thanks)
 
2010 Lisa Trotter (short) (special thanks)
 
2010/I Salvation Road (short) (special thanks)
 
2006 Uncle Tom's Apartment (special thanks)
 
1973 Wattstax (documentary) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (45 titles)
2012 Directors on Directing (documentary) (filming)
Ted Lange
 
2012 Betty White's Off Their Rockers (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.3 (2012) … Himself
 
2010 The 8th Annual TV Land Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 TV Land: Myths and Legends (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The 100 Greatest TV Quotes & Catchphrases (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 
2006 Celebrity Fit Club (TV series)
Himself
– You Just Got Injected with Victory Juice! (2006) … Himself
– The Cast Melts Down! (2006) … Himself
– Burn Baby Burn (2006) … Himself
– Nick Blows Up! (2006) … Himself
– What the Hell Did I Get Into (2006) … Himself
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2006 Bottoms Up (video)
Himself
 
2004-2006 TV Land's Top Ten (TV series documentary)
Himself
– All in the Family Episodes (2006) … Himself
– Greatest TV Romances (2005) … Himself
– Perfect 10's the Women (2005) … Himself
– Wacky Neighbors (2005) … Himself
– Top 10 TV Cars (2004) … Himself
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2005 Battle of the Network Reality Stars (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.4 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Bid Whist Party Throwdown (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 20 June 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 BET Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2004 Living in TV Land (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dick Van Patten (2004) … Himself
 
2004 TV Land Landmarks: Breaking the Mold (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 I Love '70s (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The 2nd Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2003 ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2002 The Love Boat: TV Tales (TV special)
Himself
 
2001 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 March 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 March 2001 (2001) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 March 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2000 Entertainment Tonight Presents: The Love Boat - Secrets from the Ship (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 TV Guide's Truth Behind the Sitcom Scandals 3 (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 May 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1998 All-Star Party for Aaron Spelling (TV special)
Himself
 
1997 Boy Meets World (TV series)
Himself
– Fraternity Row (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Ed's Night Party (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 21 August 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Malcolm & Eddie (TV series)
Himself
– The Commercial (1997) … Himself
 
1996 The Show (TV series)
Himself
– Tom and Them (1996) … Himself
 
1996 You Don't Know Jack: Volume 2 (Video Game)
Himself - Celebrity Guest Appearance (voice)
 
1991 Showbiz Today (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 8 August 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1988 Living the Dream: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (TV special)
Himself
 
1987 The New Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1987 Ebony/Jet Showcase (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 6 February 1987 (1987) … Himself
 
1985-1986 Body Language (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.3 (1986) … Himself
– Episode #3.2 (1986) … Himself
– Episode #3.1 (1986) … Himself
– Episode dated 31 December 1985 (1985) … Himself
– Episode dated 30 December 1985 (1985) … Himself
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1985 The ABC All-Star Spectacular (TV movie)
Himself - Host
 
1984 The 36th Annual Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best Directing in a Drama Series & Best Directing in a Limited Series or a Special
 
1984 Battle of the Network Stars XVI (TV special)
Himself - ABC Team
 
1982 The John Davidson Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 April 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
1980-1981 Dance Fever (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 September 1981 (1981) … Himself
– Episode dated 15 November 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
1981 Good Evening, Captain (TV special)
Himself
 
1980 Circus of the Stars #5 (TV special documentary)
Himself - Performer
 
1980 The Hollywood Squares (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 10 March 1980 (1980) … Himself
– Episode dated 7 January 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
1980 Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary (TV special)
Himself
 
1979 The 2nd Annual Black Achievement Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1978-1979 Family Feud (TV series)
Himself
– Love Boat vs. Eight Is Enough 2 (1979) … Himself
– Love Boat vs. Eight Is Enough (1979) … Himself
– Love Boat vs. WKRP (1979) … Himself
– Welcome Back, Kotter vs. The Love Boat (1978) … Himself
– Three's Company vs. Love Boat … Himself
 
1977 All-Star Family Feud Special (TV series)
Himself (for "The Love Boat")
 
1973 Wattstax (documentary)
Himself
 
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2004 The N Word (documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

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Co-writes FHM magazine advice column 'Ask Beth & Isaac' with model Beth Ostrosky. See more »

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Height:

5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Personal Quote:

[Who started out as an unfamiliar actor, before he got his first breakout role as Isaac Washington]: Because I'm an actor. I know how to tap into what works for another actor when I'm directing. On the first day, I just let the actors go - I let them make all their suggestions. They like that, because so many directors hamstring them... See more »

Trivia:

Severely typecast in his long-running, rather featherweight role, he played it low-keyed for many years and found renewed respect on stage as a writer/director/producer/actor. He earned several stage awards for his efforts, including the Renaissance Man Theatre Award from the NAACP and the Paul Robeson Award from AFI. See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn