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American character actor and playwright Wallace Shawn has one of those fun, delightfully mischievously gnomish faces made for entertaining. Though he got out of the acting starting gate rather late, he quickly excelled film and TV while managing to turn himself into comedy egghead or loser types. Woody Allen's slightly threatened character in the ...
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Actor (207 credits)
Actor (207 credits)
2018-2022
Young Sheldon
(TV Series)
Dr. John Sturgis
Dr. John Sturgis
- An Expensive Glitch and a Goof-Off Room
(2022)
... Dr. John Sturgis
- Money Laundering and a Cascade of Hormones
(2021)
... Dr. John Sturgis
- Stuffed Animals and a Sweet Southern Syzygy
(2021)
... Dr. John Sturgis
- Potential Energy and Hooch on a Park Bench
(2021)
... Dr. John Sturgis
- One Bad Night and Chaos of Selfish Desires
(2021)
... Dr. John Sturgis
2018-2021
The Good Fight
(TV Series)
Charles Lester
Charles Lester
- And the Clerk Had a Firm...
(2021)
... Charles Lester
- Once There Was a Court...
(2021)
... Charles Lester
- Day 471
(2018)
... Charles Lester
2020-2021
Summer Camp Island
(TV Series short)
Pete / Barry / Morris Mole
Pete / Barry / Morris Mole
- Tomorrow's Bananas
(2021)
... Pete (voice)
- When Harry Met Barry
(2020)
... Barry (voice)
- Molar Moles
(2020)
... Morris Mole (voice)
2019-2020
The Bug Diaries
(TV Series short)
Grampa Spider
Grampa Spider
- Halloween Bug-A-Boo!
(2020)
... Grampa Spider
- A Nightcrawler to Remember
(2020)
... Grampa Spider
- Spider's Tire Trouble
(2019)
... Grampa Spider
- Fly's Picnic Problem
(2019)
... Grampa Spider
- House Spider
(2019)
... Grampa Spider
2020
Search Party
(TV Series)
William Badpastor
William Badpastor
- Irrefutable Evidence
(2020)
... William Badpastor
- A Dangerous Union
(2020)
... William Badpastor
2017-2019
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
(TV Series)
Herb Smith
Herb Smith
- Panty Pose
(2019)
... Herb Smith
- Doink
(2017)
... Herb Smith
2017-2019
OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
(TV Series short)
Wally the White / Narrator
Wally the White / Narrator
- Thank You for Watching the Show
(2019)
... Wally the White (voice)
- Soda Genie
(2018)
... Wally the White / Narrator (voice)
- You Get Me
(2017)
... Wally the White (voice)
2016-2019
The Stinky & Dirty Show
(TV Series)
Tall
Tall
- Sno Cone Sliders/Trading Wheels
(2019)
... Tall
- Scaredy Brave/Movie Makeover
(2019)
... Tall
- A Sweepy Surprise/Radio Free Stinky
(2019)
... Tall
- Missed On My List/Clean Up Catastrophe
(2018)
... Tall
- Traffic Jam-Boree/Late Night with Monster Truck
(2018)
... Tall
2019
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Wallace the Hernia
Wallace the Hernia
- I Want You (She's So Heavy)
(2019)
... Wallace the Hernia (voice)
2009-2018
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(TV Series)
Benjamin Edelman / Professor Roy Batters
Benjamin Edelman / Professor Roy Batters
- Alta Kockers
(2018)
... Benjamin Edelman
- Snatched
(2009)
... Professor Roy Batters
2017-2018
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
(TV Series)
Unkar the Unfortunate / Unkar
Unkar the Unfortunate / Unkar
- The Eternal Knight Part 2
(2018)
... Unkar the Unfortunate (voice)
- Unbecoming
(2017)
... Unkar (voice)
2014-2018
Mozart in the Jungle
(TV Series)
Winslow Elliott
Winslow Elliott
- The Coach
(2018)
... Winslow Elliott
- Circles Within Circles
(2016)
... Winslow Elliott
- Now I Will Sing
(2016)
... Winslow Elliott
- Avventura Romantica
(2016)
... Winslow Elliott
- Nothing Resonates Like Rhinoceros Foreskin
(2015)
... Winslow Elliott
2017
Graves
(TV Series)
Jerry North
Jerry North
- All the King's Horses
(2017)
... Jerry North
- Delights of My Suffering
(2017)
... Jerry North
- The Opposite of People
(2017)
... Jerry North
2017
She's Gotta Have It
(TV Series)
Julius Kemper
Julius Kemper
- #LoveDontPayDaRent (IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME BY NOW)
(2017)
... Julius Kemper
- #HowToMakeLoveToANegroWithoutGettingTired
(2017)
... Julius Kemper
- #HeGotItAllMixedUp (DYSLEXIA)
(2017)
... Julius Kemper
2011-2016
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
(TV Series)
Taotie
Taotie
- Emperor's Rule
(2016)
... Taotie (voice)
- Youth in Re-Volt
(2016)
... Taotie (voice)
- Apocalypse Yao
(2014)
... Taotie (voice)
- A Thousand and Twenty Questions
(2013)
... Taotie (voice)
- The Maltese Mantis
(2013)
... Taotie (voice)
2013-2015
The Good Wife
(TV Series)
Charles Lester
Charles Lester
- Wanna Partner?
(2015)
... Charles Lester
- Parallel Construction, Bitches
(2014)
... Charles Lester
- Runnin' with the Devil
(2013)
... Charles Lester
2014
The Mysteries of Laura
(TV Series)
Kenneth Walters
Kenneth Walters
- The Mystery of the Sex Scandal
(2014)
... Kenneth Walters
2014
The 7D
(TV Series short)
Not-So-Magic Mirror
Not-So-Magic Mirror
- Mirror, Mirror/The Big Bash
(2014)
... Not-So-Magic Mirror (voice)
2014
Phineas and Ferb
(TV Series short)
Saul
Saul
- Phineas and Ferb Save Summer: Parts 1 & 2
(2014)
... Saul (voice)
2013
Adventure Time
(TV Series)
Rasheeta / Imaginary Jake
Rasheeta / Imaginary Jake
- Puhoy
(2013)
... Rasheeta / Imaginary Jake (voice, uncredited)
2008-2012
Gossip Girl
(TV Series)
Cyrus Rose
Cyrus Rose
- New York, I Love You XOXO
(2012)
... Cyrus Rose
- G.G.
(2012)
... Cyrus Rose
- The Fasting and the Furious
(2011)
... Cyrus Rose
- Shattered Bass
(2011)
... Cyrus Rose
- Last Tango, Then Paris
(2010)
... Cyrus Rose
2011-2012
Eureka
(TV Series)
Dr. Warren Hughes / Warren Hughes
Dr. Warren Hughes / Warren Hughes
- Jack of All Trades
(2012)
... Warren Hughes
- This One Time at Space Camp...
(2011)
... Dr. Warren Hughes
- Clash of the Titans
(2011)
... Dr. Warren Hughes
2001-2011
Family Guy
(TV Series)
Bertram
Bertram
- The Big Bang Theory
(2011)
... Bertram (voice)
- Sibling Rivalry
(2006)
... Bertram (voice)
- Emission Impossible
(2001)
... Bertram (voice)
2010
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore: Dogs Dishing: Tails from the Bark Side of Hollywood
(Video short)
2010
Damages
(TV Series)
Sterling Biddle
Sterling Biddle
- Don't Forget to Thank Mr. Zedeck
(2010)
... Sterling Biddle
2008-2009
The L Word
(TV Series)
William Halsey
William Halsey
- Litmus Test
(2009)
... William Halsey
- Loyal and True
(2008)
... William Halsey
- Lights! Camera! Action!
(2008)
... William Halsey
- Look Out, Here They Come!
(2008)
... William Halsey
- LGB Tease
(2008)
... William Halsey
2006
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(TV Series)
Film Professor
Film Professor
- Weeping Willow
(2006)
... Film Professor
2001-2006
Crossing Jordan
(TV Series)
Dr. Howard Stiles
Dr. Howard Stiles
- Death Toll
(2006)
... Dr. Howard Stiles
- Intruded
(2004)
... Dr. Howard Stiles
- Fire and Ice
(2003)
... Dr. Howard Stiles
- Cruel & Unusual
(2003)
... Dr. Howard Stiles
- Scared Straight
(2002)
... Dr. Howard Stiles
2005
Desperate Housewives
(TV Series)
Lonny Moon
Lonny Moon
- They Asked Me Why I Believe in You
(2005)
... Lonny Moon
2003
Stanley
(TV Series)
Mr. Goldberg
Mr. Goldberg
- Going-Away Goose/Time to Climb!
(2003)
... Mr. Goldberg (voice)
2000-2002
Teacher's Pet
(TV Series short)
Principal Crosby Strickler / Principal Strickler
Principal Crosby Strickler / Principal Strickler
- Strickler's Pet/Fresh 'n' Frozey Chocolaccino
(2002)
... Principal Strickler (voice)
- Tallulahpalooza
(2001)
... Principal Crosby Strickler (voice)
- A Dog for All Seasons
(2000)
... Principal Crosby Strickler (voice)
- Bad to the Bone/Always Knock the Postman Twice
(2000)
... Principal Crosby Strickler (voice)
- Being Mrs. Leadready
(2000)
... Principal Crosby Strickler (voice)
2001
Blonde
(TV Mini Series)
I.E. Shinn
I.E. Shinn
- Episode #1.2
(2001)
... I.E. Shinn
- Episode #1.1
(2001)
... I.E. Shinn
1999
Cosby
(TV Series)
Mr. Fleming
Mr. Fleming
- Book 'Em, Griff O
(1999)
... Mr. Fleming
- The Vesey Method
(1999)
... Mr. Fleming
1993-1999
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(TV Series)
Zek
Zek
- The Dogs Of War
(1999)
... Zek
- The Emperor's New Cloak
(1999)
... Zek
- Profit And Lace
(1998)
... Zek
- Ferengi Love Songs
(1997)
... Zek
- Prophet Motive
(1995)
... Zek
1999
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Frank Hopper
Frank Hopper
- A Case of Do or Die
(1999)
... Frank Hopper
1998
The Lionhearts
(TV Series)
- Leo's Diet
(1998)
... (voice)
- Brown Dog Day
(1998)
... (voice)
- But Some of My Best Friends Are Clowns
(1998)
... (voice)
- Survive
(1998)
... (voice)
- Family Circus
(1998)
... (voice)
1997
King of the Hill
(TV Series)
Philip Ny
Philip Ny
- How to Fire a Rifle Without Really Trying
(1997)
... Philip Ny (voice)
1994-1997
Murphy Brown
(TV Series)
Stuart Best / Rep. Stuart Best
Stuart Best / Rep. Stuart Best
- Hero Today, Gone Tomorrow
(1997)
... Stuart Best
- Up in Smoke
(1996)
... Stuart Best
- The Best and Not-So-Brightest
(1995)
... Rep. Stuart Best
- The Fifth Anchor
(1994)
... Stuart Best
1996-1997
Clueless
(TV Series)
Mr. Hall
Mr. Hall
- Secrets & Lies
(1997)
... Mr. Hall
- Mr. Wright
(1997)
... Mr. Hall
- All Teed Off
(1997)
... Mr. Hall
- I'm in with the Out Crowd
(1997)
... Mr. Hall
- The Party's Over
(1997)
... Mr. Hall
1996
Toy Story Treats
(TV Series short)
Rex
Rex
- Ticket Line
(1996)
... Rex
- Chicken Fingers
(1996)
... Rex
- What Are We Waiting For?
(1996)
... Rex
- Inventory
(1996)
... Rex
- Out of Line
(1996)
... Rex
1993-1996
The Pink Panther
(TV Series)
The Little Man / Little Man
The Little Man / Little Man
- No Pink Is an Island/Pinky and the Golden Fleece
(1996)
... (voice)
- A Hard Day's Pink/You Only Pink Twice
(1996)
... (voice)
- Royal Canadian Mounted Panther/Power of Pink
(1996)
... (voice)
- Pinky in Toyland/Detective of Oz
(1996)
... (voice)
- Eric the Pink/Pretty and Pink
(1995)
... (voice)
1987-1991
The Cosby Show
(TV Series)
Jeffrey Engels / Jeff Engels / Jeffrey Engels - Narrator
Jeffrey Engels / Jeff Engels / Jeffrey Engels - Narrator
- Olivia's Field Trip
(1991)
... Jeffrey Engels
- The Moves
(1990)
... Jeff Engels
- Cliff's Nightmare
(1990)
... Jeffrey Engels - Narrator (voice)
- The Day the Spores Landed
(1989)
... Jeff Engels
- Cliff's Mistake
(1987)
... Jeffrey Engels
1982-1983
Taxi
(TV Series)
Arnie / Arnie Ross
Arnie / Arnie Ross
- Arnie Meets the Kids
(1983)
... Arnie
- Love Un-American Style
(1982)
... Arnie Ross
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Writer (7 credits)
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Producer (1 credit)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Thanks (5 credits)
Thanks (5 credits)
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Self (30 credits)
Self (30 credits)
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Archive footage (11 credits)
Archive footage (11 credits)
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Other Works:
(2009- 10 season) Stage: Wrote "Aunt and Lemon", performed at the BackStage Theatre Company in Chicago, IL, with Rebekah Ward in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Wally ShawnHeight:
5' 2" (1.57 m)Parents:
Lyon, Cecille | Shawn, William
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