David Rasche

Acting

David Rasche

Born 7 August 1944 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA · 82

David Rasche (born August 7, 1944) is an American theater, film, and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the 1980s satirical police sitcom Sledge Hammer! Since then he has often played characters in positions of authority, in both serious and comical turns. In television he is known for his main role as Karl Muller in the HBO drama series Succession, as well as recurring and guest performances in L.A. Law, Monk, The West Wing, Veep, and Ugly Betty.

Known for

Highlights

Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Lawyer
Succession2018 · Series · Karl Muller
Manhattan1979 · Film · Television Actor #3
Men in Black 32012 · Film · Agent X
Burn After Reading2008 · Film · CIA Officer
Monk2002 · Series · Nick Patterson

Filmography

Movies

75 films

Theater Camp2023 · Film · Dr. Bill Rauch
About My Father2023 · Film · William 'Bill' Collins XII
The Good House2021 · Film · Scott
Paper Spiders2021 · Film · Bill Hoffman
Swallow2020 · Film · Michael Conrad
Father Figurine2019 · Film · Larry Berman
Freedom2014 · Film · Jefferson Monroe
Amira & Sam2014 · Film · Jack
The Discoverers2014 · Film · Cyrus Marshall
Kill Your Darlings2013 · Film · Dean
Petunia2013 · Film · Percy Petunia
The Big Wedding2013 · Film · Barry O'Connor
The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich2013 · Film · Public Prosecutor Mr. Hills
Revenge for Jolly!2012 · Film · Eichelberger
Men in Black 32012 · Film · Agent X
Remembrance2011 · Film · Daniel Levine
Blue Eyes2010 · Film · Marshall
In the Loop2009 · Film · Linton Barwick
Peter and Vandy2009 · Film · Alan
Crimes of the Past2009 · Film · Thomas Sparrow
Burn After Reading2008 · Film · CIA Officer
The Girl in the Park2007 · Film · Doug
Flags of Our Fathers2006 · Film · Senator
United 932006 · Film · Donald Freeman Greene
The Sentinel2006 · Film · President Ballentine
The L.A. Riot Spectacular2005 · Film
Final Approach2005 · Film · Gen. Perkins
Off the Lip2004 · Film · Dr. Martin Shutte
Exposed2003 · Film · Warren Ward
Just Married2003 · Film · Mr. McNerney
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood2002 · Film · Taylor Abbott
Teddy Bears' Picnic2001 · Film · Elliot Chevron
The Big Tease1999 · Film · Stig
Hard Time: Hostage Hotel1999 · Film · Robert Sinclair
Friends & Lovers1999 · Film · Richard 'Richie' Wickham
The Settlement1999 · Film · Denny
Pros & Cons1999 · Film · Jack Stanford
Tourist Trap1998 · Film · Derek Early
That Old Feeling1997 · Film · Alan
Pie in the Sky1996 · Film · Amy's Dad
Out There1995 · Film · Emmett Davis
Dead Weekend1995 · Film · Payne
Magic in the Water1995 · Film · Phillip, Patient #4
Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokester1995 · Film · Ben Landry
Lieberman in Love1995 · Film · M.C. at Luau
A Million to Juan1994 · Film · Jeff
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die1994 · Film · Alfred Raine
Bigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter1994 · Film · Chaz Frederick
Partners1993 · Film · "Grave Squad" Lawyer
Twenty Bucks1993 · Film · Baker
Barbarians at the Gate1993 · Film · Ted Forstmann
Bingo1991 · Film · Hal Devlin
Delirious1991 · Film · Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis
Silhouette1990 · Film · Sheriff Kyle Lauder
Masters of Menace1990 · Film · Buddy Wheeler
Wedding Band1990 · Film · Sloane Vaughn
An Innocent Man1989 · Film · Detective Mike Parnell LBPD
Wicked Stepmother1989 · Film · Steve Fisher
Secret Witness1988 · Film · Sandy
Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall1987 · Film · Cal McGinnis
Made in Heaven1987 · Film · Donald Summer
Native Son1986 · Film · Buckley
Cobra1986 · Film · Dan
Code Name: Foxfire1985 · Film · Sam Rawlings
Best Defense1984 · Film · Jeff
The Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck1984 · Film · Donald Catton
Special Bulletin1983 · Film · David McKeeson
Hellfire1983 · Film · Rev Howard Woode
Fighting Back1982 · Film · Michael Taylor
Honky Tonk Freeway1981 · Film · Eddie White
Just Tell Me What You Want1980 · Film · Stopwatch Producer
Something Short of Paradise1979 · Film · David Ritchie
Manhattan1979 · Film · Television Actor #3
Sanctuary of Fear1979 · Film · Jack Collins
An Unmarried Woman1978 · Film · Man who says, "Hello" (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

37 shows

Dying for Sex2025 · Series · Dr. Pankowitz
The Hunting Party2025 · Series · Dr. Sidney Fairfax
Elsbeth2024 · Series · Monsignor Frank
Succession2018 · Series · Karl Muller
Impastor2015 · Series · Alden Schmidt
Madam Secretary2014 · Series · Ambassador Arlen Maxwell
Black Box2014 · Series · Hunter Black
Inside Amy Schumer2013 · Series · CEO
Veep2012 · Series · Jim Marwood
Bored to Death2009 · Series · Bernard
Ugly Betty2006 · Series · Calvin Hartley
The Book of Daniel2006 · Series
Las Vegas2003 · Series · Tim Valentine
She Spies2002 · Series · Norton Andrews
Monk2002 · Series · Nick Patterson
DAG2000 · Series · President Whitman
Malcolm in the Middle2000 · Series · Lawyer
The West Wing1999 · Series · Carl Everett
Providence1999 · Series · Doc Croc
Just Shoot Me!1997 · Series · Michael Tenzer
Suddenly Susan1996 · Series · Evan
High Society1995 · Series · Peter Thomas
Signs and Wonders1995 · Series · Brother Nahum
Duckman1994 · Series · Baron Von Dillweed (voice)
Burke's Law1994 · Series · John Ramsey
Nurses1991 · Series · Jack Trenton
Law & Order1990 · Series · Joe Delaney
Empty Nest1988 · Series · Jack Trenton
Sledge Hammer!1986 · Series · Sledge Hammer
L.A. Law1986 · Series · David McCoy
Sara1985 · Series
Miami Vice1984 · Series · Surf
Kate & Allie1984 · Series
American Playhouse1982 · Series · Buckley
Mrs. Columbo1979 · Series
The Andros Targets1977 · Series · Smitty
Columbo1971 · Series · Patrick Kinsley