Ken Lerner

Acting

Ken Lerner

Born 27 May 1948 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA · 78

Kenneth Lerner (born May 27, 1948) is an American television, stage and film actor. He is known for playing Principal Flutie in the first episodes of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and earlier roles on Happy Days, along with numerous film and television guest-starring roles.

Known for

Highlights

Friends1994 · Series · Professor Spafford
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Dr. Schneider
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Judge
DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story2022 · Series · Joe Zilber
Buffy the Vampire Slayer1997 · Series · Principal Flutie
Silicon Valley2014 · Series · Arthur

Filmography

Movies

47 films

Undisputed II: Last Man Standing2006 · Film · Phil
All In2006 · Film · Rosenbloom
Jesus, Mary and Joey2006 · Film · Saulley
Mafioso: The Father The Son2004 · Film · Sid Freeman
National Security2003 · Film · Hank's Lawyer
They Crawl2001 · Film · Coroner Glen
Perfect Lover2001 · Film · Rosen
The Story of Us1999 · Film · Dr. Rifkin
Senseless1998 · Film · Dean Barlow
Don King: Only in America1997 · Film · Bob Arum
High Voltage1997 · Film · Justice of the Peace
Inside Out1997 · Film · Judge Levin
Dead Girl1996 · Film · Producer
Trial by Fire1995 · Film · Earl Cleaver
Rave Review1995 · Film · Saul Slobin
Dream a Little Dream 21995 · Film · James
Bodily Harm1995 · Film · Alex Shaw
For Better or Worse1995 · Film · Sgt. Moss
Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes1994 · Film · Al Rosenberg
Fast Getaway II1994 · Film · Tony Bush
Mother's Boys1993 · Film · Analyst
Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife1993 · Film · Bristol
Unlawful Entry1992 · Film · Roger Graham
Diary of a Hitman1991 · Film · Optometrist
The Doctor1991 · Film · Pete
Fast Getaway1991 · Film · Tony Bush
The Exorcist III1990 · Film · Dr. Freedman
RoboCop 21990 · Film · Delaney
Immediate Family1989 · Film · Josh
The Fabulous Baker Boys1989 · Film · Ray
Relentless1989 · Film · Arthur
Hit List1989 · Film · Gravenstein
Maniac Cop1988 · Film · Mayor Jerry Killium (uncredited)
The Running Man1987 · Film · Agent
Project X1987 · Film · Finley
Miracles1986 · Film · Stuart
Jake Speed1986 · Film · Ken
Love on the Run1985 · Film · Aaron
Secret Admirer1985 · Film · Waiter
Irreconcilable Differences1984 · Film · Doctor
Best Kept Secrets1984 · Film · Lawyer
The Million Dollar Infield1982 · Film · Long Island Bucks Player
Any Which Way You Can1980 · Film · Tony Paoli Jr.
Gas Pump Girls1979 · Film · Peewee
The Two-Five1978 · Film · Desk Officer
Grand Theft Auto1977 · Film · Eagle I
Hot Tomorrows1977 · Film · Michael

Filmography

Series

54 shows

DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story2022 · Series · Joe Zilber
Gravesend2020 · Series
Liza on Demand2018 · Series · Seymour
Marlon2017 · Series · Dr. Pepper
This Is Us2016 · Series · Brandon Novak
American Crime Story2016 · Series · Howard Weitzman
Grace and Frankie2015 · Series · Elliott
Silicon Valley2014 · Series · Arthur
The Goldbergs2013 · Series · Lou Schwartz
Anger Management2012 · Series · Judge
Glory Daze2010 · Series · Rabbi Shapiro
The League2009 · Series · Rabbi
Castle2009 · Series · Police Attorney
The Mentalist2008 · Series · Judge
In Plain Sight2008 · Series · Hal Alpert
The Big Bang Theory2007 · Series · Dr. Schneider
Close to Home2005 · Series · Judge Abraham Schlichter
Weeds2005 · Series · Rabbi
Desperate Housewives2004 · Series · Dr. Bernstein
Boston Legal2004 · Series · Howard Bridge
NCIS2003 · Series · Albert Hencheck
Two and a Half Men2003 · Series · Dr. Levine
Happy Family2003 · Series · Rick
Without a Trace2002 · Series · Ron Forsythe
Scrubs2001 · Series · Mr. James
The Michael Richards Show2000 · Series · Mulligan
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · Series · Mr. Nivens
The West Wing1999 · Series · Congressman Marino
Will & Grace1998 · Series · Bob
Two Guys and a Girl1998 · Series · Police Officer
Ally McBeal1997 · Series · Attorney Dick Raditz
Gun1997 · Series · The Criminalist
Buffy the Vampire Slayer1997 · Series · Principal Flutie
The Practice1997 · Series · Rabbi Sam Benzig
EZ Streets1996 · Series
JAG1995 · Series · James Reid
The Drew Carey Show1995 · Series · Feinstein
Friends1994 · Series · Professor Spafford
Touched by an Angel1994 · Series · Sid Lumsky
ER1994 · Series · Harry Stopak
Chicago Hope1994 · Series · Jonathan Saunders
Diagnosis: Murder1993 · Series · Saul Singer
Cafe Americain1993 · Series · Dr. Rieder
Fallen Angels1993 · Series · Sid Weinberg
Beverly Hills, 902101990 · Series · Jerry Korman
Blossom1990 · Series
Matlock1986 · Series · Nolan Wheeler
Hollywood Beat1985 · Series
The Golden Girls1985 · Series · Doctor
Hunter1984 · Series · Howard Nelson
Newhart1982 · Series · Mr. Van Cleve
Family Ties1982 · Series · Mr. Feinman
The Last Resort1979 · Series · Dentist
Columbo1971 · Series · Walter Neff