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David Cryer(I)

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David Cryer was born on 8 March 1936 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Escape from Alcatraz (1979), American Gigolo (1980) and Wonder Woman (1975). He has been married to Margaret Elizabeth (Britt) Swanson since 20 December 1973. They have four children. He was previously married to Gretchen Cryer.
BornMarch 8, 1936
BornMarch 8, 1936
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Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Escape from Alcatraz
7.6
  • Wagner
  • 1979
Richard Gere in American Gigolo (1980)
American Gigolo
6.3
  • Lt. Curtis
  • 1980
Lynda Carter in Wonder Woman (1975)
Wonder Woman
7.0
TV Series
  • Hank Miller
New York Stories (1989)
New York Stories
6.4
  • Suit (segment "Life Lessons")
  • 1989

Credits

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Actor

  • Ice-T, Sam Waterston, Mariska Hargitay, Camryn Manheim, Christopher Meloni, Jeffrey Donovan, Mehcad Brooks, Kelli Giddish, and Danielle Moné Truitt in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    • Arraignment Court Judge M. Kleinman
    • Judge Rowan
    • TV Series
    • 1991
  • As the World Turns (1956)
    As the World Turns
    • Philip Lombard
    • Jack Haskell
    • Philip Lombard (1988-1990)
    • TV Series
    • 1985–1990
  • New York Stories (1989)
    New York Stories
    • Suit (segment "Life Lessons")
    • 1989
  • Gotham (1988)
    Gotham
    • Waiter
    • TV Movie
    • 1988
  • Avery Brooks and Robert Urich in Spenser: For Hire (1985)
    Spenser: For Hire
    • Barney
    • TV Series
    • 1988
  • One Police Plaza (1986)
    One Police Plaza
    • Msgr. McDevlin
    • TV Movie
    • 1986
  • George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation (1986)
    George Washington II: The Forging of a Nation
    • TV Movie
    • 1986
  • Kennedy (1983)
    Kennedy
    • Secret Service Man
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1983
  • Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number (1983)
    Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number
    • (uncredited)
    • TV Movie
    • 1983
  • Victoria Principal, Barbara Bel Geddes, Patrick Duffy, Larry Hagman, Charlene Tilton, Jim Davis, Linda Gray, and Steve Kanaly in Dallas (1978)
    Dallas
    • Wilbur Calder
    • TV Series
    • 1980
  • Richard Gere in American Gigolo (1980)
    American Gigolo
    • Lt. Curtis
    • 1980
  • Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
    Escape from Alcatraz
    • Wagner
    • 1979
  • Our Town (1977)
    Our Town
    • Simon Stimson
    • TV Movie
    • 1977
  • Lynda Carter in Wonder Woman (1975)
    Wonder Woman
    • Hank Miller
    • TV Series
    • 1977
  • Days of Our Lives (1965)
    Days of Our Lives
    • Dr. Walters
    • TV Series
    • 1976

Personal details

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  • Born
    • March 8, 1936
    • Evanston, Illinois, USA
  • Spouses
      Margaret Elizabeth (Britt) SwansonDecember 20, 1973 - present (4 children)
  • Children
    • Jon Cryer
  • Relatives
    • Lisa Joyner(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    He acted in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical, "Evita", at the Broadway Theatre on Broadway in New York City with Loni Ackerman and Anthony Crivello in the cast. Harold Prince was the director.

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  • Trivia
    Father of Robin Cryer and actor Jon Cryer. Ex-father-in-law of Sarah Trigger and Lisa Joyner.

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