James Karen

Acting

James Karen

Born 28 November 1923 · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA · Died 23 October 2018 at 94

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Karen (November 28, 1923 - October 23, 2018) was an American character actor of Broadway, film and television. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Karen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known for

Highlights

The Pursuit of Happyness2006 · Film · Martin Frohm
Mulholland Drive2001 · Film · Wally Brown
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Mr. Canterman
All the President's Men1976 · Film · Hugh Sloan's Lawyer
Poltergeist1982 · Film · Mr. Teague
The Return of the Living Dead1985 · Film · Frank

Filmography

Movies

95 films

Cynthia2018 · Film · Frank Teague
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk2017 · Film · Interviewee #1
Bender2016 · Film · Old Man Bender
Drew Peterson: Untouchable2014 · Film · Pastor Tom Keller
Green Briefs2013 · Film · Anthony
America's Most Haunted2013 · Film · Ralph George
Ambush at Dark Canyon2012 · Film · Seymour Redfield
The Butterfly Room2012 · Film · Sales Clerk
Pride2011 · Film · Anthony
Sympathy for Delicious2010 · Film · Father Rohn
Jack and the Beanstalk2009 · Film · Saddius
Dark and Stormy Night2009 · Film · Seyton Ethelquake
Trail of the Screaming Forehead2007 · Film · Reverend Beaks
The Pursuit of Happyness2006 · Film · Martin Frohm
Superman Returns2006 · Film · Ben Hubbard
A House on a Hill2003 · Film · Sy
Fatal Kiss2002 · Film · Larry Jacobs
Mulholland Drive2001 · Film · Wally Brown
Thirteen Days2000 · Film · George Ball
Any Given Sunday1999 · Film · Christina's Advisor
One Last Flight1999 · Film
My Last Love1999 · Film · Phil Morton
Girl1998 · Film · Dad
Apt Pupil1998 · Film · Victor Bowden
Freedom Strike1998 · Film · President Mitchell
The Cowboy and the Movie Star1998 · Film · Brad Peters
Shadow of Doubt1998 · Film · Norman Calloway
Nightman1997 · Film · Secretary of Defense Laughton
Joyride1997 · Film · The Client / Mayor
River Made to Drown In1997 · Film · Ray
Always Say Goodbye1997 · Film · William Tager
Behind Enemy Lines1997 · Film · TV Reporter
Up Close & Personal1996 · Film · Tom Orr
Nixon1995 · Film · Bill Rogers
Piranha1995 · Film · Governor
Congo1995 · Film · College President / Elliot's Boss
Tough and Deadly1995 · Film · Winston Briggers
Bonanza: Under Attack1995 · Film · Mr. Stewart
The Companion1994 · Film · Peter Franklin
A Kiss Goodnight1994 · Film · Sam Mosbach
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love1994 · Film
Future Shock1994 · Film · Kafka
Staying Afloat1993 · Film · George
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion1993 · Film · Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
Absolute Strangers1991 · Film · Dr. X
The Unborn1991 · Film · Dr. Richard Meyerling
Lies Before Kisses1991 · Film · Arthur
The Willies1990 · Film · Jenkins / Uncle Harry
Thanksgiving Day1990 · Film · Averill Crandall
Road Lawyers and Other Briefs1990 · Film · Judge Bowelmore
Road Lawyers1990 · Film · Judge Bowelmore
Shattered Dreams1990 · Film · Charles O'Donnell
Vital Signs1990 · Film · Dean of Students
Rich Men, Single Women1990 · Film
The Closer1990 · Film · Ned Randall
Girlfriend from Hell1989 · Film · Carl's Dad
Return of the Living Dead Part II1988 · Film · Ed
Wall Street1987 · Film · Lynch
Hardbodies 21986 · Film · Logan
Invaders from Mars1986 · Film · Gen. Climet Wilson
Jagged Edge1985 · Film · Andrew Hardesty
The Return of the Living Dead1985 · Film · Frank
The Boy Who Loved Trolls1984 · Film · Richman
Sam's Son1984 · Film · Mr. Collins
Little House: The Last Farewell1984 · Film · Nathan Lassiter
Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?1983 · Film · Mr. Fairchild
Kiss Me Goodbye1982 · Film · Lawyer
Frances1982 · Film · Juge Hillier
Time Walker1982 · Film · Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
Poltergeist1982 · Film · Mr. Teague
The Day the Bubble Burst1982 · Film
The Violation of Sarah McDavid1981 · Film · Dr. Spandler
Take This Job and Shove It1981 · Film · Loomis
The Jazz Singer1980 · Film · Barney Callahan
F.D.R.: The Last Year1980 · Film · Adm. McIntire
Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger1980 · Film · Untermeyer
Once Upon a Family1980 · Film · Alvin Heller
Topper1979 · Film · Fred Korbell
The China Syndrome1979 · Film · Mac Churchill
The Ordeal of Patty Hearst1979 · Film · Psychologist
Institute for Revenge1979 · Film · Power Broker
F.I.S.T.1978 · Film · Andrews
Opening Night1977 · Film · Bellboy
Capricorn One1977 · Film · Vice President Price
The Gathering1977 · Film · Bob Block
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night1977 · Film · Dr. Sutterman
Something for Joey1977 · Film · Dr. Wingreen
All the President's Men1976 · Film · Hugh Sloan's Lawyer
Amazing Grace1974 · Film · Annenberg
Rivals1972 · Film · Child Psychiatrist
I Never Sang for My Father1970 · Film · Old Age Home Director
Hercules in New York1970 · Film · Professor Camden
Managing Time1968 · Film
Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster1965 · Film · Dr. Steele
Film1965 · Film · Passerby

Filmography

Series

70 shows

American Dad!2005 · Series · Larry Herman (voice)
Unscripted2005 · Series · Dante's Friend
Cold Case2003 · Series · Steve Pratt (2008)
First Monday2002 · Series · Michael Bancroft
The Nightmare Room2001 · Series · Tobias Langley (uncredited)
Judging Amy1999 · Series · Dr. Irwin Garner
The Parkers1999 · Series
The Practice1997 · Series · Judge M. Knapp
Dark Skies1996 · Series
JAG1995 · Series · Senator Barrington
Ned & Stacey1995 · Series · Patrick Kirkland
Touched by an Angel1994 · Series · Mark Abernathy
Walker, Texas Ranger1993 · Series · Senator
Class of '961993 · Series · Prof. Drake
Hearts Afire1992 · Series · Norman Lynch
The Larry Sanders Show1992 · Series · Sheldon Davidoff
Melrose Place1992 · Series · Judge Mike Thomas
Bodies of Evidence1992 · Series · Gil Murphy
The Commish1991 · Series · Jimmy Malloy
Sisters1991 · Series
Beverly Hills, 902101990 · Series · Minister
Mancuso, F.B.I.1989 · Series
Booker1989 · Series · Jack Wingate
The New Lassie1989 · Series
Seinfeld1989 · Series · Mr. Canterman
Coach1989 · Series · James Armstrong
Murphy Brown1988 · Series · Arvin
Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow1987 · Series
Jake and the Fatman1987 · Series
Designing Women1986 · Series
Sledge Hammer!1986 · Series · Governor Fritz La Chatte
L.A. Law1986 · Series · Dr. Everett Kyle
Matlock1986 · Series · Ed Billings
Melba1986 · Series
MacGyver1985 · Series · Robert Sanborn / Papillon
Amazing Stories1985 · Series · Richard Whelan
The Golden Girls1985 · Series · Raymond
2271985 · Series
Moonlighting1985 · Series · Alan
Charles in Charge1984 · Series · Austin Miller
Who's the Boss?1984 · Series
Highway to Heaven1984 · Series
Hardcastle and McCormick1983 · Series
Tucker's Witch1982 · Series
Cheers1982 · Series · Dr. Ludlow
Family Ties1982 · Series · Philip
The Powers of Matthew Star1982 · Series · Major Wymore
Herbie, the Love Bug1982 · Series
Simon & Simon1981 · Series · Insurance Agent
Dynasty1981 · Series
Magnum, P.I.1980 · Series · Dr. Hightower
Knots Landing1979 · Series · Max Craig
Lou Grant1977 · Series
Lucan1977 · Series
Eight Is Enough1977 · Series
Gibbsville1976 · Series
Quincy, M.E.1976 · Series
The Bionic Woman1976 · Series
One Day at a Time1975 · Series
Starsky & Hutch1975 · Series · Carter
The Invisible Man1975 · Series · Hotel Manager
The Rockford Files1974 · Series · John LaPointe
Police Woman1974 · Series · Driver
The Streets of San Francisco1972 · Series
M*A*S*H1972 · Series · Dr. Chesler
The Waltons1972 · Series
McMillan & Wife1971 · Series · George Pauling
Hawaii Five-O1969 · Series · Wingfield
The Defenders1961 · Series · Paul Damon
Lux Video Theatre1950 · Series · Llewellyn