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Legal Eagles (1986) -- Assistant D.A. Tom Logan (Academy Award-winner Robert Redford) is set for a higher office until he meets lawyer Laura Kelly (Academy Award-nominee Debra Winger), and her flaky client (Daryl Hannah) who's accused of murder and theft.
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) -- Clip: Santa vs. Frost
Ultimate Jordan (2001) -- hv post
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) -- Behind the Scenes: Martin Short Makeup
Teacher's Pet (2004) -- Spot (Lane) is a dog who can talk and read. Posing as a human, he sneaks into school with his master Leonard (Flemming). Educational adventures ensue.
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Date of Birth:
12 July 1948, Kermit, Texas, USA more
Contact:
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Mini Biography:
Jon Thomas Terrell was born on July 12, 1948 in the small town of Kermit... more
Trivia:
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 6161... more
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Awards:
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(10 articles)
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Paul Shaffer didn't do his Cher impression last night (but here it is anyway)
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US TV Schedule:
Sat. Feb. 1311:30 AMSHOW Mr. Holland's Opus  more

Filmography

View resume or jump to filmography as: Actor, Editor, Producer, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Material Lies (2010) (pre-production) .... Frank
  2. Horrorween (2010) (post-production) .... Two Headed Monster
    ... aka Horrorween 3D (International: English title: copyright title) (USA: 3-D version)
  3. Snatched (2010) (post-production) .... Roger Byamm
  4. A Kiss for Jed Wood (2010) (post-production) .... Carter
  5. Sex Tax: Based on a True Story (2010) (completed) .... Charles Taylor

  6. The Pool Boys (2009) .... Martin Sperling
  7. The Spirit of '76 (2009) (V) .... Benjamin Franklin
  8. Labor Pains (2009) .... Garth
  9. "Boston Legal" .... Ian Hoberman (1 episode, 2008)
        - Happy Trails (2008) TV episode .... Ian Hoberman
  10. "American Dad!" .... Brett Morris (1 episode, 2007)
        - Dope and Faith (2007) TV episode (voice) .... Brett Morris
  11. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) .... Easter Bunny
    ... aka Pretender (Philippines: English title: review title)
  12. Copshop (2004) (TV) .... Det. Mo Diamond
  13. Teacher's Pet (2004) (voice) .... Barry Anger
    ... aka Disney's Teacher's Pet (USA: complete title)
  14. "Joan of Arcadia" .... Obnoxious Investor at Spa (1 episode, 2004)
        - Recreation (2004) TV episode .... Obnoxious Investor at Spa
  15. "Run of the House" .... Bob Melman (1 episode, 2003)
        - 'Twas the Night Before Homecoming (2003) TV episode .... Bob Melman
  16. Why I Hate Parties (But Pretend to Love Them) (2003) .... Extra
  17. The Santa Clause 2 (2002) .... Easter Bunny
    ... aka SC2 (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Santa Clause 2 (UK: poster title)
    ... aka The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause (USA: alternative title)
  18. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Joe Sherman (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka Law & Order: SVU (UK: promotional abbreviation) (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Special Victims Unit (New Zealand: English title) (UK: informal short title)
        - Vulnerable (2002) TV episode .... Joe Sherman
  19. "The Education of Max Bickford" .... Jerry / ... (3 episodes, 2001-2002)
        - One More Time (2002) TV episode .... Jerry
        - The Egg and I (2002) TV episode .... Jerry
        - Revisionism (2001) TV episode .... Jerry Zibowski
  20. Dragonfly (2002) .... Hal
    ... aka Im Zeichen der Libelle (Germany)
  21. Monday Night Mayhem (2002) (TV) .... Pete Rozelle
  22. "Ed" .... Gary Siringo (1 episode, 2002)
        - Small Town Guys (2002) TV episode .... Gary Siringo
  23. An American Daughter (2000) (TV) .... Timber Tucker
    ... aka Trial by Media (UK) (USA: video title)
  24. Two Heterosexual Men Get Ready to Go Out (2000)

  25. The Big Tease (1999) (uncredited) .... Tony Bolero
  26. "The Wild Thornberrys" .... Bull Seal (1 episode, 1999)
        - Tamper Proof Seal (1999) TV episode (voice) .... Bull Seal
  27. "Katie Joplin" (1999) TV series .... Glen Shotz (unknown episodes)
  28. "Dead Man's Gun" .... Emil Kosar (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Good Chef (1999) TV episode .... Emil Kosar
  29. "Fantasy Island" .... Carl Harbin (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Real Thing (1999) TV episode .... Carl Harbin
  30. Last Chance (1999) .... Artie
  31. "Hercules" .... Ares (3 episodes, 1998-1999)
    ... aka Disney's Hercules (USA: complete title)
        - Hercules and the Spartan Experience (1999) TV episode (voice) .... Ares
        - Hercules and the Underworld Takeover (1998) TV episode .... Ares
        - Hercules and the Assassin (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Ares
  32. Hercules: Zero to Hero (1999) (V) (voice) .... Ares
  33. Stranger in My House (1999) .... Ray Young
    ... aka Total Stranger (Europe: English title: cable TV title)
  34. "The Simple Life" .... Joel Campbell (1 episode, 1998)
        - Sara's Ex (1998) TV episode .... Joel Campbell
  35. My Date with the President's Daughter (1998) (TV) .... Charles Fletcher
  36. "Murphy Brown" .... Jerry Gold (9 episodes, 1989-1998)
        - Seems Like Gold Times (1998) TV episode .... Jerry Gold
        - Old Flames (1996) TV episode .... Jerry Gold
        - Lovesick (1992) TV episode .... Jerry Gold
        - Uh-Oh: Part 2 (1991) TV episode .... Jerry Gold
        - Uh-Oh: Part 3 (1991) TV episode .... Jerry Gold
          (4 more)
  37. Monkey Business (1998) .... Tedesco
  38. The Adventures of Ragtime (1998) .... Lester Waylin
    ... aka Barclay's Big Adventure (USA: DVD title)
  39. "Working" .... Mr. Peyser (1 episode, 1997)
        - Lost Weekend (1997) TV episode .... Mr. Peyser
  40. A Smile Like Yours (1997) .... Steve Harris
  41. Desert's Edge (1997) (TV) .... Hewitt
  42. "Ink" .... Jack Stein (3 episodes, 1996-1997)
        - Logan's Run (1997) TV episode .... Jack Stein
        - Life Without Mikey (1997) TV episode .... Jack Stein
        - High Noon (1996) TV episode .... Jack Stein
  43. Killing Mr. Griffin (1997) (TV) .... John Griffin
  44. Dirty Laundry (1996/I) .... Joey Greene
  45. "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" (1 episode, 1996)
        - The Road to Dendron (1996) TV episode (voice)
  46. Encino Woman (1996) (TV) .... Marvin Reckler
    ... aka California Woman
  47. A Husband, a Wife and a Lover (1996) (TV) .... Eric McKeever
    ... aka A Strange Affair
  48. Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) .... Bill Meister
  49. "Bless This House" .... Ted (1 episode, 1995)
        - If It Ain't Broke, Break It (1995) TV episode .... Ted
  50. "Love & War" .... Jack Stein (6 episodes, 1993)
        - Opening Day (1993) TV episode .... Jack Stein
        - Friends and Relations (1993) TV episode .... Jack Stein
        - Tattoo You (1993) TV episode .... Jack Stein
        - Two on the Aisle (1993) TV episode .... Jack Stein
        - PMS, I Love You (1993) TV episode .... Jack Stein
          (1 more)
  51. "Batman" .... Guard #1 (1 episode, 1992)
    ... aka Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title)
        - The Forgotten (1992) TV episode (voice) .... Guard #1
  52. Straight Talk (1992) .... Zim Zimmerman
  53. "Married People" .... Russell Meyers (18 episodes, 1990-1991)
        - You Were Right and I Was... (1991) TV episode .... Russell Meyers
        - Dance Ten, Friends Zero (1991) TV episode .... Russell Meyers
        - Mommy and Me (1991) TV episode .... Russell Meyers
        - The Nanny (1991) TV episode .... Russell Meyers
        - To Live and Drive in New York (1990) TV episode .... Russell Meyers
          (13 more)
  54. The American Film Institute Presents: TV or Not TV? (1990) (TV)
  55. Where's Rodney? (1990) (TV) .... Lou Barnes
  56. Little Vegas (1990) .... Bobby
    ... aka Little Vegas: A Desert Story (USA: long title)
  57. "Open House" (1 episode, 1990)
        - Lost Weekend (1990) TV episode
  58. Miracle Landing (1990) (TV) .... Ed Meyer, Maui Tower Supervisor

  59. "Freddy's Nightmares" .... Stan Brooks (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka Freddy's Nightmares: A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series
        - Dream Come True (1989) TV episode .... Stan Brooks
  60. "Cheers" .... Eddie LeBec (9 episodes, 1987-1989)
        - Call Me, Irresponsible (1989) TV episode .... Eddie LeBec
        - Those Lips, Those Ice (1988) TV episode .... Eddie LeBec
        - Slumber Party Massacred (1988) TV episode .... Eddie LeBec
        - Airport V (1988) TV episode .... Eddie LeBec
        - Little Carla, Happy at Last: Part 2 (1987) TV episode .... Eddie LeBec
          (4 more)
  61. "The Golden Girls" .... Sy Furbis (1 episode, 1989)
        - High Anxiety (1989) TV episode .... Sy Furbis
  62. "Almost Grown" (1 episode, 1989)
        - Take It Slow (1989) TV episode
  63. Justin Case (1988) (TV) .... Delivery Man
  64. "A Year in the Life" .... Scott Spencer (1 episode, 1987)
        - What Do People Do All Day? (1987) TV episode .... Scott Spencer
  65. "Family Ties" .... Jerry DiNello (1 episode, 1987)
        - Super Mom (1987) TV episode .... Jerry DiNello
  66. Legal Eagles (1986) .... Waiter in Restaurant
  67. The Gig (1985) .... Rick Valentine
  68. "Spenser: For Hire" .... Tony Braz (1 episode, 1985)
        - Discord in a Minor (1985) TV episode .... Tony Braz
  69. C.H.U.D. (1984) .... Cop in Diner
  70. "Master of the Game" (1984) TV mini-series .... Levy
  71. "Mork & Mindy" .... Remo DaVinci (17 episodes, 1979-1981)
        - Reflections and Regrets (1981) TV episode .... Remo DaVinci
        - Invasion of the Mork Snatchers (1980) TV episode .... Remo DaVinci
        - Clerical Error (1980) TV episode .... Remo DaVinci
        - Looney Tunes and Morkie Melodies (1980) TV episode .... Remo DaVinci
        - Jeanie Loves Mork (1980) TV episode .... Remo DaVinci
          (12 more)
  72. "The Love Boat" .... Paul Harris (1 episode, 1981)
        - April the Ninny/The Loan Arranger/First Voyage, Last Voyage (1981) TV episode .... Paul Harris
Editor:
  1. Phreaker (2004)
Producer:
  1. The Bachelor's Baby (1996) (TV) (co-executive producer)
    ... aka Here Comes the Son (UK)
Soundtrack:
  1. "Mork & Mindy" (1 episode, 1980)
        - Looney Tunes and Morkie Melodies (1980) TV episode (performer: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic")
Self:
  1. "Late Show with David Letterman" .... Himself / ... (6 episodes, 2004-2009)
    ... aka Late Show Backstage (USA: title for episodes with guest hosts)
    ... aka Letterman (Australia)
    ... aka The Late Show (USA: informal short title)
        - Episode #17.65 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #16.65 (2008) TV episode (also archive footage) .... Himself - Christmas Annual Guest
        - Episode dated 22 December 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 October 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 23 December 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
          (1 more)
  2. Ed Sullivan's Rock and Roll Classics: The 60s (2009) (TV) .... Himself - narrator only
  3. "Celebrity Ghost Stories" .... Himself (1 episode, 2009)
        - Episode #1.7 (2009) TV episode .... Himself
  4. The Fame of Our Fathers (2008) (V) .... Ben Franklin - John Adams
  5. "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" .... Himself - Guest Expert (5 episodes, 2008)
    ... aka Millionaire (USA: promotional title)
        - Episode #7.25 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Expert
        - Episode #7.24 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Expert
        - Episode #7.23 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Expert
        - Episode #7.22 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Expert
        - Episode #7.21 (2008) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Expert
  6. "Howard Stern on Demand" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka Howard TV on Demand (USA: alternative title)
        - Jay Thomas (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" .... Himself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka Jimmy Kimmel (Australia)
        - Episode dated 8 January 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Himself
  8. The Road to Independence (2007) (voice) .... John Adams
  9. Jocking Around (2007)
  10. "Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 29 September 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  11. "The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch" .... Himself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode dated 18 May 2006 (2006) TV episode .... Himself
  12. 101 Craziest TV Moments (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  13. "The View" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 17 June 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  14. "Dennis Miller" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
        - Episode dated 13 May 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  15. "The Great American Celebrity Spelling Bee" (2004) TV mini-series .... Himself
  16. "Hollywood Squares" .... Guest Appearance (15 episodes, 2002-2004)
    ... aka H² (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka H2: Hollywood Squares (USA: fifth season title)
        - Episode dated 16 January 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 15 January 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 14 January 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 13 January 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
        - Episode dated 12 January 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Guest Appearance
          (10 more)
  17. "Pyramid" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka The $100,000 Pyramid (USA: alternative title)
        - Episode dated 1 December 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
  18. Ultimate Jordan (2001) (V) .... Narrator
  19. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2000)
        - Cheers (2000) TV episode .... Himself
        - Rick & Darva: The Million Dollar Mistake (2000) TV episode
  20. Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire? (2000) (TV) .... Himself - Host

  21. "Politically Incorrect" .... Himself (1 episode, 1999)
    ... aka P.I. (USA: short title)
        - Episode dated 16 February 1999 (1999) TV episode .... Himself
  22. Explosion! (1997) (TV) .... Himself/Host
  23. "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Episode dated 11 September 1996 (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  24. "Lauren Hutton and..." .... Himself (1 episode, 1996)
        - Jay Thomas (1996) TV episode .... Himself
  25. "Cybill" .... Himself (1 episode, 1995)
        - Zing! (1995) TV episode .... Himself
  26. Extremely Weird (1995) (TV) .... Himself - Host
  27. "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" .... Himself (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka Late Night with Conan O'Brien (Australia)
        - Jay Thomas/Barabara Eden/Lemonheads (1994) TV episode .... Himself
  28. Circus of the Stars Gives Kids the World (1993) (TV) .... Himself - Ringmaster
    ... aka Circus of the Stars #18 (USA: series title)
  29. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" .... Himself (2 episodes, 1993)
    ... aka Jay Leno (Australia)
        - Episode dated 7 September 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 18 March 1993 (1993) TV episode .... Himself
  30. "Intimate Portrait" .... Himself (1 episode)
        - Park Overall (????) TV episode .... Himself
  31. Circus of the Stars #16 (1991) (TV) .... Himself

  32. Michael Jordan: Come Fly with Me (1989) (V) .... Narrator
Archive Footage:
  1. "Howard Stern on Demand"
        - Russell Simmons (2007) TV episode (voice) .... Himself

Additional Details

Other Works:
In February 2000, co-hosted Fox Television's controversial "Who Wants to Marry a Multimillionaire?" special. more
Publicity Listings:
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