Howard Hesseman (1940–2022) |
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Howard Hesseman has been a leading counter-culture figure since the late 1960s. He was a member of the improv group, "the Committee", for ten years in the sixties and seventies. He has been a character actor for many years on different television shows since the 1960s, and took small parts in The Andy Griffith Show (1960), Dragnet 1967 (1967), Soap...
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Born:in Lebanon, Oregon, USADied:(age 81) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (153 credits)
Actor (153 credits)
2017
Fresh Off the Boat
(TV Series)
Mr. Royce
Mr. Royce
- This Isn't Us
(2017)
... Mr. Royce
- This Is Us
(2017)
... Mr. Royce
2013
HitStreak
(TV Series short)
(2013)
2011
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series)
Dr. Aden
Dr. Aden
- Turn On, Tune In, Drop Dead
(2011)
... Dr. Aden
2007
John from Cincinnati
(TV Series)
Erlemeyer
Erlemeyer
- His Visit: Day Nine
(2007)
... Erlemeyer
- His Visit: Day Eight
(2007)
... Erlemeyer
2007
Psych
(TV Series)
Barry Saunder
Barry Saunder
- And Down the Stretch Comes Murder
(2007)
... Barry Saunder (as Howard Hessman)
2006-2007
Boston Legal
(TV Series)
Judge Robert Thompson
Judge Robert Thompson
- Fat Burner
(2007)
... Judge Robert Thompson
- Spring Fever
(2006)
... Judge Robert Thompson
- Ivan the Incorrigible
(2006)
... Judge Robert Thompson
2001
That '70s Show
(TV Series)
Max
Max
- Hyde Gets the Girl
(2001)
... Max
- Backstage Pass
(2001)
... Max
- Radio Daze
(2001)
... Max
1999
Family Law
(TV Series)
Howard Thomas / Randall
Howard Thomas / Randall
- The Fourth Trimester
(1999)
... Howard Thomas / Randall
1998
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
(TV Series)
Mr. Bergen
Mr. Bergen
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Dad
(1998)
... Mr. Bergen
1997
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Dr. Emory Taylor
Dr. Emory Taylor
- Music of the Spheres
(1997)
... Dr. Emory Taylor
1991-1993
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series)
Dr. Johnny Fever
Dr. Johnny Fever
- Johnny Goes Hollywood
(1993)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
- Fever All Through the Night
(1993)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
- Fever in the Morning
(1993)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
- Herb's Lost Weekend
(1993)
... Dr. Johnny Fever (voice, uncredited)
- Flimm Flam Man
(1992)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
1986-1990
Head of the Class
(TV Series)
Charlie Moore
Charlie Moore
- Teacher's Pet
(1990)
... Charlie Moore
- Cement Hi-Tops
(1990)
... Charlie Moore
- The Reel Charlie Moore
(1990)
... Charlie Moore
- Politics of Love
(1990)
... Charlie Moore
- Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day
(1990)
... Charlie Moore
1985
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Sheldon Greenberg
Sheldon Greenberg
- Widow, Weep for Me
(1985)
... Sheldon Greenberg
1982-1984
One Day at a Time
(TV Series)
Sam Royer
Sam Royer
- Off We Go
(1984)
... Sam Royer
- Meaning of Life
(1984)
... Sam Royer
- Up in Smoke
(1984)
... Sam Royer
- Never Hire a Relative
(1984)
... Sam Royer
- Sam's Apartment
(1984)
... Sam Royer
1978-1982
WKRP in Cincinnati
(TV Series)
Dr. Johnny Fever / Ghost of Christmas Future
Dr. Johnny Fever / Ghost of Christmas Future
- The Impossible Dream
(1982)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
- To Err Is Human
(1982)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
- Up and Down the Dial
(1982)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
- The Creation of Venus
(1982)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
- Dear Liar
(1982)
... Dr. Johnny Fever
1978
Soap
(TV Series)
Mr. Franklin
Mr. Franklin
- Episode #1.25
(1978)
... Mr. Franklin
- Episode #1.24
(1978)
... Mr. Franklin
- Episode #1.23
(1978)
... Mr. Franklin
- Episode #1.22
(1978)
... Mr. Franklin (uncredited)
- Episode #1.21
(1978)
... Mr. Franklin
1974-1978
The Bob Newhart Show
(TV Series)
Craig Plager / Augie
Craig Plager / Augie
- Group on a Hot Tin Roof
(1978)
... Craig Plager
- Some of My Best Friends Are...
(1976)
... Craig Plager
- Who Is Mr. X?
(1975)
... Augie (voice, uncredited)
- Emily Hits the Ceiling
(1975)
... Craig Plager
- The Battle of the Groups
(1974)
... Craig Plager
1976-1977
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
(TV Series)
Dr. Robert Williams
Dr. Robert Williams
- Episode #2.155
(1977)
... Dr. Robert Williams
- Episode #2.150
(1977)
... Dr. Robert Williams
- Episode #2.25
(1976)
... Dr. Robert Williams (credit only)
- Episode #2.22
(1976)
... Dr. Robert Williams (uncredited)
- Episode #2.15
(1976)
... Dr. Robert Williams (credit only)
1969
Where It's At
(as The Committee)
1968-1969
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
(TV Series)
Various
Various
- Episode #3.23
(1969)
... Various (as The Committee)
- Episode #3.22
(1969)
... Various (as The Committee)
- Episode #3.21
(1969)
... Various (as The Committee)
- Episode #3.11
(1968)
... Various (as The Committee)
- Episode #3.7
(1968)
... Various (as The Committee)
1968
Dragnet 1967
(TV Series)
Jesse Chaplin
Jesse Chaplin
- Public Affairs: DR-07
(1968)
... Jesse Chaplin (as Don Sturdy)
1968
The Andy Griffith Show
(TV Series)
Harry / Counterboy
Harry / Counterboy
- Sam for Town Council
(1968)
... Harry (as Don Sturdy)
- Goober Goes to an Auto Show
(1968)
... Counterboy (as Don Sturdy)
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Writer (5 credits)
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Director (2 credits)
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Self (44 credits)
Self (44 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(May 4 to July 9, 1995) He acted in Neil Simon's play, "Laughter on the 23rd Floor," in presented by the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson at the James A. Doolittle (University of California) Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Jerry Zaks was director. See more »Alternate Names:
The Committee | Howard Hessman | Don SturdyHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)Parents:
George Henry Hesseman | Edna Forster
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