George Wyner

Acting

George Wyner

Born 20 October 1945 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA · 81

George Wyner (born October 20, 1945) is an American actor. A native of Boston and graduate of Syracuse University, George has worked extensively in TV and film since 1972. Notable film roles include Rabbi Nachtner in the Coen Brothers' best-picture nominee A Serious Man (2009) and Colonel Sandurz in Mel Brooks' Spaceballs (1987). and his To Be or Not to Be (1983). Other credits include To Be or Not to Be (1983), Fletch (1985), Fletch Lives (1989), The Devil's Advocate (1997), and Trouble with the Curve (2012). George has guest starred on over 150 TV shows, and has been a series regular on nine. He is perhaps best known for his six seasons as Deputy D.A. Irwin Bernstein on Hill Street Blues (1981).

Known for

Highlights

The Umbrella Academy2019 · Series · Dan Frankel
House2004 · Series · Dr. Richardson
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Dr. Zane
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Dr. Steiner
Bones2005 · Series · Marcus Haddoes

Filmography

Movies

46 films

In Security2014 · Film · Rafferty
Snow Bride2013 · Film · Lou Blanco
Trouble with the Curve2012 · Film · Rosenbloom
The Wish List2010 · Film · Charles Praxton
A Serious Man2009 · Film · Rabbi Nachtner
How to Be a Serial Killer2009 · Film · Dr. Goldberg
Black Widow2008 · Film · Stan Driver
Though None Go with Me2006 · Film · Attorney Albert Browning
Domino One2005 · Film · Lake (Iodom Rep #1)
Knee High P.I.2003 · Film · Fishman
Almost a Woman2002 · Film · Dr. Fishbeck
Gilda Radner: It's Always Something2002 · Film · Herman Radner
The Mesmerist2002 · Film · Dr. Hoffler
Do It for Uncle Manny2002 · Film · Uncle Manny
Not Another Teen Movie2001 · Film · Mr. Cornish
American Pie 22001 · Film · Camp Director
The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads1999 · Film · Leonard Gillespie
The Postman1997 · Film · Benning Mayor
The Devil's Advocate1997 · Film · Meisel
For Richer, for Poorer1992 · Film · Harry
Listen to Me1989 · Film · Dean Schwimmer
Fletch Lives1989 · Film · Marvin Gillet
Spaceballs1987 · Film · Colonel Sandurz
The Leftovers1986 · Film · Mr. Gladstone
The Richest Cat in the World1986 · Film · Victor Rigsby
Wildcats1986 · Film · Principal Walker
Fletch1985 · Film · Marvin Gillet
Half Nelson1985 · Film
Deadly Messages1985 · Film · Laura's Boss
To Be or Not to Be1983 · Film · Ratkowski
Imps*1983 · Film · Irving Rosenbloom Private Eye
My Favorite Year1982 · Film · Myron Fein
Drop-Out Father1982 · Film · Dr. Irving Lefkowitz
Whose Life Is It Anyway?1981 · Film · Dr. Jacobs
Reunion1980 · Film · John Wiepert
The Islander1978 · Film · Simms
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan1978 · Film · The Network Director
Lucan1977 · Film · Rantzen
Tail Gunner Joe1977 · Film · Roy Cohn
Dogs1976 · Film · Michael Fitzgerald
All the President's Men1976 · Film · Attorney #2
The Bad News Bears1976 · Film · White Sox Manager
Airport 19751974 · Film · Harry - Passenger That Sees the Oil Leak (uncredited)
Willie Dynamite1974 · Film · Bailiff (uncredited)
The Long Goodbye1973 · Film · Cop at Beach (uncredited)
Lady Sings the Blues1972 · Film · The M.C.

Filmography

Series

102 shows

Reboot2022 · Series · Bob
Loot2022 · Series · Martin Streibler
B Positive2020 · Series · Bill
The Umbrella Academy2019 · Series · Dan Frankel
The Kominsky Method2018 · Series · Rabbi
A Million Little Things2018 · Series · Lonny Strobe
New Amsterdam2018 · Series · Rabbi Skillman
Station 192018 · Series · Morris Hapgood
The Resident2018 · Series · Arthur Kravitz
9-1-12018 · Series · Don
American Housewife2016 · Series · Reginald Danfield
Bad Internet2016 · Series · Travis
Dr. Ken2015 · Series · Dicky Wexler
Friends with Better Lives2014 · Series · Dr. Gunderson
The First Family2012 · Series · Dr. Hayes
Anger Management2012 · Series · Dr. Richter
Touch2012 · Series · Lee Zedner
Glee2009 · Series · Plastic Surgeon
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Dr. Steiner
Raising the Bar2008 · Series
Journeyman2007 · Series
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Dr. Zane
The Winner2007 · Series
Shark2006 · Series · Judge George Morton
'Til Death2006 · Series · Rabbi
Bones2005 · Series · Marcus Haddoes
House2004 · Series · Dr. Richardson
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Dr. Rushton
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Al Bostick
Jack & Bobby2004 · Series
NCIS2003 · Series · Randall Worthington
Two and a Half Men2003 · Series · Sheldon
Rock Me Baby2003 · Series · Lawyer
Nip/Tuck2003 · Series · Doctor
Less than Perfect2002 · Series · Alan Turnbach
Without a Trace2002 · Series · Francis Whitmire
Good Morning, Miami2002 · Series · Larry
She Spies2002 · Series · Barry Sharpman
The District2000 · Series · Jonathan Plath
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series
The West Wing1999 · Series · Congressman Simmel
Dharma & Greg1997 · Series · Herb
Brooklyn South1997 · Series · John Hertzfeld
Stargate SG-11997 · Series · Al Martell
The Practice1997 · Series · Rabbi Stewart Lewis
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch1996 · Series · President
ER1994 · Series · Rabbi
Boy Meets World1993 · Series · Frank
Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Series · Dr. Jarred Buckler
Good Advice1993 · Series · Artie Cohen
The Larry Sanders Show1992 · Series · Paul Fisher
Step by Step1991 · Series
Man of the People1991 · Series · Art Louie
True Colors1990 · Series · Mr. Dinski
Family Matters1989 · Series · Mr. Tolbert
Doogie Howser, M.D.1989 · Series · David Moore
Quantum Leap1989 · Series · Ben Harris
Coach1989 · Series · Herb Spiegel
She's the Sheriff1987 · Series · Deputy Max Rubin
Married... with Children1987 · Series · Ronald N. Michaels
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Aaron Voss
The Golden Girls1985 · Series · Dr. Norgan
The Comedy Factory1985 · Series · Wes Bushnell
A Death in California1985 · Series · Joe Haley
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Dr. Lewis
At Ease1983 · Series
The A-Team1983 · Series · Richie Hauser
Newhart1982 · Series · Emmett Devore
Matt Houston1982 · Series
Teachers Only1982 · Series
Nero Wolfe1981 · Series · Saul Panzer
Simon & Simon1981 · Series
Hill Street Blues1981 · Series
Big Shamus, Little Shamus1979 · Series · George Korman
WKRP in Cincinnati1978 · Series · D. Arnold Gonzer
Kaz1978 · Series
The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald1977 · Series · Ed Blandings
Lou Grant1977 · Series · Jeff Benedict
Rafferty1977 · Series
Once an Eagle1976 · Series · Dr. McCabe
Quincy, M.E.1976 · Series
Charlie's Angels1976 · Series · La Plante
Delvecchio1976 · Series · Assistant District Attorney Dorfman
Rich Man, Poor Man1976 · Series · Dr. Fetterman
Ellery Queen1975 · Series · Joe Kemmelman
Switch1975 · Series · Sterling
The Rockford Files1974 · Series · Max Steinberg
Rhoda1974 · Series
The Snoop Sisters1973 · Series · 2nd Doctor
Kojak1973 · Series · Sergeant Collins
Adam's Rib1973 · Series · Salesman
M*A*S*H1972 · Series
The Bob Newhart Show1972 · Series · Rex Pottinger
Emergency!1972 · Series · Medic One Doctor
Sanford and Son1972 · Series
McMillan & Wife1971 · Series · Frank Daniels
Columbo1971 · Series · Film Editor
All in the Family1971 · Series · Dr. Sidney Shapiro
The Odd Couple1970 · Series · Art Director
Hawaii Five-O1969 · Series · Allen Sherick
Mannix1967 · Series · Orrin J. Arthur
Ironside1967 · Series · First Clerk