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Veteran stage and TV actor David Ackroyd was born on May 30, 1940 in Orange, New Jersey, the son of Arthur, an insurance adjuster, and Charlotte (nee Henderson) Ackroyd. He studied at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania where he received his BA in 1962 as an ROTC student. Following his graduation he appeared in community theater productions while ...
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Actor (89 credits)
Actor (89 credits)
2000
History's Mysteries
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Nazi Ghost Train
(2000)
... Narrator (voice)
1996
In Search of History
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Meriwether Lewis: Suicide or Murder?
... Narrator (voice)
1996
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
(TV Series)
Ezekiel Rage
Ezekiel Rage
- Future Rage
(1996)
... Ezekiel Rage (voice)
- Rage's Burning Wheel
(1996)
... Ezekiel Rage (voice)
1994-1996
Captain Planet and the Planeteers
(TV Series)
Owner / Bus Driver
Owner / Bus Driver
- 101 Mutations
(1996)
... Owner / Bus Driver (voice)
- A River Ran Through It
(1994)
... (voice)
1989-1995
A Peaceable Kingdom
(TV Series)
Dr. Bart Langley / Dr. Bartholomew Langley
Dr. Bart Langley / Dr. Bartholomew Langley
- Chimp
(1995)
... Dr. Bart Langley
- Lone Wolf
(1989)
... Dr. Bart Langley
- Jaguar
(1989)
... Dr. Bart Langley
- Symphony
(1989)
... Dr. Bart Langley
- Moonstruck
(1989)
... Dr. Bart Langley
1995
The Cosby Mysteries
(TV Series)
Desmond Pierce
Desmond Pierce
- Big Brother Is Watching
(1995)
... Desmond Pierce
1994
Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron
(TV Series)
Newscaster / Enforcer Pilot / Security Guard
Newscaster / Enforcer Pilot / Security Guard
- Razor's Edge
(1994)
... Newscaster / Enforcer Pilot / Security Guard (voice)
1986-1994
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Bert Lown / Nate Parsons / Prosecutor Tom Casselli
Bert Lown / Nate Parsons / Prosecutor Tom Casselli
- Portrait of Death
(1994)
... Bert Lown
- The Witch's Curse
(1992)
... Nate Parsons
- Trial by Error
(1986)
... Prosecutor Tom Casselli
1992
Swamp Thing
(TV Series)
Ian James
Ian James
- The Curse
(1992)
... Ian James
- Poisonous
(1992)
... Ian James
1992
The Round Table
(TV Series)
Sen. Jack Reed
Sen. Jack Reed
- Yesterday We Were Playing Football
(1992)
... Sen. Jack Reed
1989
Studio 5-B
(TV Series)
J.J. McMillan
J.J. McMillan
- Surro-gate
(1989)
... J.J. McMillan
- The Aftermath
(1989)
... J.J. McMillan
1988
Highway to Heaven
(TV Series)
Commander Matthew Rogers
Commander Matthew Rogers
- Hello and Farewell: Part 2
(1988)
... Commander Matthew Rogers
- Hello and Farewell: Part 1
(1988)
... Commander Matthew Rogers
1988
The New Yogi Bear Show
(TV Series)
Additional Voices
Additional Voices
- Little Big Foot
(1988)
... Additional Voices (voice)
- Little Lord Boo Boo
(1988)
... Additional Voices (voice)
- Clucking Crazy
(1988)
... Additional Voices (voice)
- Kahuna Yogi
(1988)
... Additional Voices (voice)
1985-1988
MacGyver
(TV Series)
Mr. Knapp / Lucien Trumbo
Mr. Knapp / Lucien Trumbo
- The Negotiator
(1988)
... Mr. Knapp
- Trumbo's World
(1985)
... Lucien Trumbo
1988
Windmills of the Gods
(TV Mini-Series)
Dr. Edward Ashley
Dr. Edward Ashley
- Episode #1.2
(1988)
... Dr. Edward Ashley
- Episode #1.1
(1988)
... Dr. Edward Ashley
1987
Foofur
(TV Series)
- Annabell Gets Framed/Scary Harry
(1987)
... (voice)
- Look Homeward, Foofur
(1987)
... (voice)
- Fencer Gets Soul/You Bet Your Life
(1987)
... (voice)
- Rocki's Big Fib/Bye, Bye, Birdie
(1987)
... (voice)
- Annabell Goes Punk/Puppy Love
(1987)
... (voice)
1987
Great Performances
(TV Series)
Reginald Broderick
Reginald Broderick
- Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson
(1987)
... Reginald Broderick (as Davis Ackroyd)
1985-1987
Cagney & Lacey
(TV Series)
Brian Cagney
Brian Cagney
- Turn, Turn, Turn: Part 1
(1987)
... Brian Cagney
- Extradition
(1986)
... Brian Cagney
- Old Ghosts
(1985)
... Brian Cagney
1987
Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder
(TV Mini-Series)
Jones
Jones
- Episode #1.3
(1987)
... Jones
- Episode #1.2
(1987)
... Jones
- Episode #1.1
(1987)
... Jones
1986
Wildfire
(TV Series)
John Cavanaugh / Prince Cavan
John Cavanaugh / Prince Cavan
- Where the Dreams Come From
(1986)
... John Cavanaugh / Prince Cavan (voice)
- A Meeting in Time
(1986)
... John Cavanaugh / Prince Cavan (voice)
- The Ogre's Bride
(1986)
... John Cavanaugh (voice)
- A Visit to Wonderland
(1986)
... John Cavanaugh (voice)
- Once and Future Queen
(1986)
... John Cavanaugh (voice)
1986
The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible
(TV Series)
Jesus / Gabriel
Jesus / Gabriel
- The Miracles of Jesus
(1986)
... Jesus (voice)
- The Nativity
(1986)
... Gabriel (voice)
1985
St. Elsewhere
(TV Series)
Col. Chuck Cochrane
Col. Chuck Cochrane
- Watch the Skies
(1985)
... Col. Chuck Cochrane
- Close Encounters
(1985)
... Col. Chuck Cochrane
- Lost and Found in Space
(1985)
... Col. Chuck Cochrane
1984-1985
AfterMASH
(TV Series)
Dr. Boyer
Dr. Boyer
- Saturday's Heroes
(1985)
... Dr. Boyer
- Wet Feet
(1984)
... Dr. Boyer
- Ward Is Hell
(1984)
... Dr. Boyer
- The Recovery Room
(1984)
... Dr. Boyer
- Madness to His Method
(1984)
... Dr. Boyer
1985
Hardcastle and McCormick
(TV Series)
Eddie Dawson
Eddie Dawson
- Undercover McCormick
(1985)
... Eddie Dawson
1983
Dynasty
(TV Series)
Detective Lieutenant Fred Merrill
Detective Lieutenant Fred Merrill
- The Note
(1983)
... Detective Lieutenant Fred Merrill
- The Bungalow
(1983)
... Detective Lieutenant Fred Merrill
- The Arrest
(1983)
... Detective Lieutenant Fred Merrill
1983
Teachers Only
(TV Series)
Jack / Jack Murphy
Jack / Jack Murphy
- Leather and Lace
(1983)
... Jack
- Beetlemania
(1983)
... Jack Murphy
1982
The Facts of Life
(TV Series)
Major Dorsey
Major Dorsey
- The Big Fight
(1982)
... Major Dorsey
- The Academy
(1982)
... Major Dorsey
1980
The Yeagers
(TV Series)
John David Yeager
John David Yeager
- The Neighbors
(1980)
... John David Yeager
- The Strong Survive
(1980)
... John David Yeager
1978
The Word
(TV Mini-Series)
Tom Carey
Tom Carey
- Part IV
(1978)
... Tom Carey
- Part III
(1978)
... Tom Carey
- Part II
(1978)
... Tom Carey
- Part I
(1978)
... Tom Carey
1978
Dallas
(TV Series)
Gary Ewing
Gary Ewing
- Reunion: Part 2
(1978)
... Gary Ewing
- Reunion: Part 1
(1978)
... Gary Ewing
1978
The Dark Secret of Harvest Home
(TV Mini-Series)
Nick Constantine
Nick Constantine
- Tithing Day, Sheaving Tide, Husking Bee, Corn Play, Kindling Night, Harvest Home
(1978)
... Nick Constantine
- Ploughing Day, Planting Day, Agnes Fair, Choosing the Young Lord, the Day of Seasoning
(1978)
... Nick Constantine
1974-1977
Another World
(TV Series)
Dr. Dave Gilchrist / Dave Gilchrist
Dr. Dave Gilchrist / Dave Gilchrist
- Episode #1.3328
(1977)
... Dr. Dave Gilchrist
- Episode #1.3327
(1977)
... Dr. Dave Gilchrist
- Episode #1.3069
(1976)
... Dave Gilchrist
- Episode #1.2721
(1975)
... Dr. Dave Gilchrist
- Episode #1.2594
(1974)
... Dave Gilchrist
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Additional Crew (1 credit)
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Self (9 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
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(July 3 to 12, 1969) He played Patrice Bombelles in Jean Anouilh's play, "Ring Round the Moon," in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre Main Stage at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts with Charlotte Albright (dancer); Karlene Bradley (Capulet); Peter Bubrinski (dancer); Robert... See more »Alternate Names:
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6' 1" (1.85 m)
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