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James Karen

James Karen

Acting1923Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

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James Karen (November 28, 1923 - October 23, 2018) was an American character actor of Broadway, film and television.

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Acting History

2018
2016
Bender
as Old Man Bender
2015
Notfilm
as Self
2014
Drew Peterson: Untouchable
as Pastor Tom Keller
2013
America's Most Haunted
as Ralph George
Green Briefs
as Anthony
2012
The Butterfly Room
as Sales Clerk
American Dad!
TVas Larry Herman (voice)1 eps
2010
2009
Dark and Stormy Night
as Seyton Ethelquake
2008
Cold Case
TVas Steve Pratt (2008)1 eps
2006
Superman Returns
as Ben Hubbard
2005
Unscripted
TVas Dante's Friend3 eps
2003
Judging Amy
TVas Dr. Irwin Garner1 eps
2002
Fatal Kiss
as Larry Jacobs
First Monday
TVas Michael Bancroft
JAG
TVas Former COMSUBPAC1 eps
2001
Mulholland Drive
as Wally Brown
The Nightmare Room
TVas Tobias Langley (uncredited)
2000
Thirteen Days
as George Ball
Walker, Texas Ranger
TVas Senator1 eps
1999
My Last Love
as Phil Morton
Any Given Sunday
as Christina's Advisor
1998
Girl
as Dad
Freedom Strike
as President Mitchell
Shadow of Doubt
as Norman Calloway
Universal Horror
as Self - Interviewee
Apt Pupil
as Victor Bowden
Beverly Hills, 90210
TVas Minister1 eps
The Practice
TVas Judge M. Knapp3 eps
Seinfeld
TVas Mr. Canterman1 eps
1997
Behind Enemy Lines
as TV Reporter
Joyride
as The Client / Mayor
Nightman
as Secretary of Defense Laughton
Always Say Goodbye
as William Tager
1996
Ned & Stacey
TVas Patrick Kirkland5 eps
Touched by an Angel
TVas Mark Abernathy1 eps
1995
Congo
as College President / Elliot's Boss
Nixon
as Bill Rogers
Bonanza: Under Attack
as Mr. Stewart
Tough and Deadly
as Winston Briggers
Piranha
as Governor
The Commish
TVas Jimmy Malloy1 eps
1994
The Companion
as Peter Franklin
Future Shock
as Kafka
A Kiss Goodnight
as Sam Mosbach
Hearts Afire
TVas Norman Lynch1 eps
Melrose Place
TVas Judge Mike Thomas1 eps
1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
as Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
Class of '96
TVas Prof. Drake
1992
The Larry Sanders Show
TVas Sheldon Davidoff4 eps
Coach
TVas James Armstrong2 eps
Bodies of Evidence
TVas Gil Murphy
1991
The Unborn
as Dr. Richard Meyerling
Matlock
TVas Ed Billings1 eps
L.A. Law
TVas Dr. Everett Kyle1 eps
1990
The Willies
as Jenkins / Uncle Harry
The Closer
as Ned Randall
Vital Signs
as Dean of Students
Shattered Dreams
as Charles O'Donnell
Thanksgiving Day
as Averill Crandall
1989
Cult People
as Himself
Murphy Brown
TVas Arvin1 eps
MacGyver
TVas Robert Sanborn / Papillon1 eps
Booker
TVas Jack Wingate
1987
Drive-In Madness!
as Himself / Host / Narrator
Wall Street
as Lynch
Jake and the Fatman
TVas The Mayor2 eps
Charles in Charge
TVas Mr. Bartlett1 eps
Amazing Stories
TVas Richard Whelan1 eps
Magnum, P.I.
TVas Dr. Hightower1 eps
1986
Invaders from Mars
as Gen. Climet Wilson
Hardbodies 2
as Logan
1985
Jagged Edge
as Andrew Hardesty
Cheers
TVas Dr. Ludlow1 eps
Moonlighting
TVas Alan1 eps
1984
Sam's Son
as Mr. Collins
Family Ties
TVas Philip1 eps
Dynasty
TVas Avril Dawson1 eps
1983
Simon & Simon
TVas Insurance Agent1 eps
M*A*S*H
TVas Dr. Chesler1 eps
1982
Frances
as Juge Hillier
Time Walker
as Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
Poltergeist
as Mr. Teague
Knots Landing
TVas Max Craig1 eps
1979
Topper
as Fred Korbell
Institute for Revenge
as Power Broker
The China Syndrome
as Mac Churchill
The Rockford Files
TVas Martin Horvath / John LaPointe1 eps
1977
The Gathering
as Bob Block
Capricorn One
as Vice President Price
Something for Joey
as Dr. Wingreen
Opening Night
as Bellboy
Quincy, M.E.
TVas Dr. Lench / Dr. Chet Rawlings1 eps
1976
All the President's Men
as Hugh Sloan's Lawyer
McMillan & Wife
TVas George Pauling1 eps
Hawaii Five-O
TVas Wingfield1 eps
Police Woman
TVas Driver1 eps
1975
Starsky & Hutch
TVas Carter1 eps
The Invisible Man
TVas Hotel Manager
1974
Amazing Grace
as Annenberg
1972
Rivals
as Child Psychiatrist
1970
Hercules in New York
as Professor Camden
I Never Sang for My Father
as Old Age Home Director
1965
1964
The Defenders
TVas Rabbi Fine / Paul Damon1 eps
1950
Lux Video Theatre
TVas Llewellyn

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
11/28/1923
Day of Death
10/23/2018
Place of Birth
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
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