1949-09-16 Los Angeles, California, USA
Edward James Begley Jr. (born September 16, 1949) is an American actor and environmental activist. He has appeared in hundreds of films, television shows, and stage performances. He played Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the television series St. Elsewhere (1982–1988). The role earned him six consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Equally prolific in cinema, his film appearances include Blue Collar (1978), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Transylvania 6-5000 (1985), The Accidental Tourist (1988), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), She-Devil (1989), Batman Forever (1995), and Pineapple Express (2008). He is a recurring cast member in the mockumentaries of Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, including Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), For Your Consideration (2006), and Mascots (2016). He also co-hosted, along with wife Rachelle Carson, the green living reality show titled Living with Ed (2007–2010). He has been married to actress Rachelle Carson since August 23, 2000, and they have one child. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? | Self | 2020-07-10 |
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Reboot Camp | John Lehman | 2020-10-22 |
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Making Babies | Dr. Remis | 2019-03-29 |
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Bixler High Private Eye | Charlie DeWitt | 2019-01-21 |
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Plus One | Chuck King | 2019-06-14 |
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Imperfections | Barry | 2018-10-14 |
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Book Club | Tom | 2018-05-18 |
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Lucky | Dr. Kneedler | 2017-09-29 |
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Girlfriend's Day | Rupert | 2017-01-24 |
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CHiPs | Wasp Driver | 2017-03-23 |
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Amelia 2.0 | Paul Wesley | 2017-08-04 |
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And the Winner Isn't | Self | 2017-12-08 |
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Time Toys | Wiz | 2016-04-29 |
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Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words | Self | 2016-05-01 |
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Ghostbusters | Ed Mulgrave | 2016-07-14 |
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Mascots | A.J. Blumquist | 2016-09-10 |
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Vegan: Everyday Stories | Self | 2016-06-04 |
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Clint Howard Reboots Pippi Longstocking with Milla Jovovich and Fred Willard | Ed | 2015-07-20 |
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Little Women Big Cars 2 | Principle Larry | 2014-01-01 |
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In Security | Officer Krupke | 2014-04-28 |
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You're Not You | Uncle Roger | 2014-10-10 |
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Wish Wizard | Wish Wizard | 2014-04-29 |
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The Arrested Development Documentary Project | Self | 2013-05-02 |
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Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight | Justice Harry Blackmun | 2013-10-04 |
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How to Succeed at Birth | Dr. Finch | 2013-12-12 |
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Little Women Big Cars | Mr. Hughes | 2012-05-14 |
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The Real Love | Self - Master of Ceremonies | 2012-05-01 |
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Brunch Village | Cafe Owner | 2012-07-20 |
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What's Your Number? | Mr. Darling | 2011-09-30 |
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Adventures in Plymptoons! | Self | 2011-05-30 |
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What is the Electric Car? | Self | 2010-11-15 |
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The Penthouse | Nicholas | 2010-03-02 |
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Georgia O'Keeffe | Dr. Lee Steiglita | 2009-09-19 |
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Whatever Works | John | 2009-06-19 |
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Fatal Secrets | Reverend Vernon | 2009-01-03 |
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Tripping Forward | James | 2009-04-26 |
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Going To Whatstock? | 2008-05-05 | |
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Pineapple Express | Robert | 2008-08-06 |
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Finding Amanda | Self | 2008-06-27 |
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Fly Me to the Moon | Poopchev (voice) | 2008-08-15 |
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Recount | David Boies | 2008-05-25 |
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One Long Night | Joel | 2007-03-25 |
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Hard Four | Governor Begley | 2007-11-01 |
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Pittsburgh | Self | 2006-09-17 |
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Darryl Henriques Is in Show Business | Self | 2006-10-06 |
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The Legend of William Tell | James | 2006-01-01 |
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The Elder Son | Leonard | 2006-01-01 |
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Who Killed the Electric Car? | Self | 2006-08-04 |
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Relative Strangers | Mr. Manoire | 2006-05-01 |
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For Your Consideration | Sandy Lane | 2006-11-17 |
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Desolation Sound | Doug Shepard | 2005-06-27 |
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Back By Midnight | Robert Wade | 2005-01-25 |
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Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story | Frank Perdue | 2005-10-28 |
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Hair High | Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice) | 2004-04-17 |
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Stateside | Father Concoff | 2004-05-23 |
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Raising Genius | Dr. Curly Weeks | 2004-03-10 |
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Kingdom Hospital | Dr. Jesse James | 2004-03-03 |
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Life on Liberty Street | Richard Spencer | 2004-01-01 |
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A Mighty Wind | Lars Olfen | 2003-04-16 |
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War Stories | Ed O'Brian | 2003-01-29 |
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Net Games | John Fielding | 2003-02-02 |
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Going Down | Oscar Earnest | 2003-04-11 |
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Auto Focus | Mel Rosen | 2002-10-18 |
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Bug | The Hand | 2002-02-28 |
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Anthrax | Brent Krawford | 2001-01-01 |
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Hounded | Ward Van Dusen | 2001-04-13 |
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Get Over It | Frank Landers | 2001-03-08 |
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Diary of a Sex Addict | Dr. Aaron Spencer | 2001-11-23 |
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Homicide: The Movie | Victor Ehrlich | 2000-02-13 |
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Best in Show | Hotel Manager | 2000-09-29 |
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Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery | Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton | 1998-12-13 |
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Addams Family Reunion | Phillip Adams | 1998-12-23 |
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I'm Losing You | Zev | 1998-09-16 |
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Hourglass | Det. Cecil Dish | 1997-02-26 |
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Not in This Town | Henry Whitcomb | 1997-04-16 |
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Joey | Ambassador Ted Ross | 1997-12-26 |
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Ms. Bear | Greg Bradley | 1997-10-05 |
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Alone | Gerald | 1997-12-21 |
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Project: ALF | Dr. Warner | 1996-02-17 |
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Santa with Muscles | Ebner Frost | 1996-11-08 |
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Too Soon For Jeff | Mr. Rogers | 1996-09-12 |
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The Late Shift | Rod Perth | 1996-02-24 |
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Rave Review | Bert | 1995-09-13 |
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Batman Forever | Fred Stickley (uncredited) | 1995-06-16 |
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Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time | Ned Kincaid | 1995-01-07 |
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The Crazysitter | Paul Van Arsdale | 1994-12-31 |
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The Shaggy Dog | Ron Daniels | 1994-11-12 |
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Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | Rupert | 1994-05-13 |
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Greedy | Carl | 1994-03-04 |
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Incident at Deception Ridge | Jack Davis | 1994-09-15 |
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Storybook | Pouch | 1994-01-01 |
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The Pagemaster | Alan Tyler | 1994-11-23 |
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Renaissance Man | Jack Markin | 1994-06-03 |
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Sensation | Earl Strauber | 1994-06-30 |
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Cooperstown | Dave Cormeer | 1993-01-26 |
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Partners | "Grave Squad" Lawyer | 1993-11-12 |
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Mickey's Audition | Assistant Director #1 | 1992-10-01 |
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Earth and the American Dream | Reader (voice) | 1992-10-01 |
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Mastergate | Steward Butler | 1992-11-01 |
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Exclusive | Allen | 1992-10-04 |
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In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion | Lt. Fred House | 1992-02-10 |
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Running Mates | Chapman Snow | 1992-10-04 |
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Dark Horse | Jack Mills | 1992-07-17 |
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Cruise Control | 1992-10-01 | |
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Chance of a Lifetime | Darrel | 1991-11-18 |
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The Story Lady | Otis | 1991-12-09 |
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The Great Los Angeles Earthquake | Jerry Soloway | 1990-11-11 |
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Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker | Bertram (voice) | 1990-09-27 |
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Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less | Stephen Bradley | 1990-03-25 |
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In the Best Interest of the Child | Howard Feldon | 1990-05-20 |
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Meet the Applegates | Richard P. Applegate | 1990-06-06 |
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She-Devil | Bob Patchett | 1989-12-08 |
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Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills | Peter | 1989-06-09 |
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The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places | Dr. Jack Brooker | 1989-02-26 |
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The Accidental Tourist | Charles Leary | 1988-12-23 |
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Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs | Alan | 1988-11-22 |
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Roman Holiday | Leonard Lupo | 1987-12-28 |
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Celebration Family | Jake | 1987-05-24 |
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Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle | Brom Dutcher | 1987-03-23 |
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Amazon Women on the Moon | Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man") | 1987-09-18 |
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The Incredible Ida Early | Paul Sutton | 1987-05-29 |
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Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays | Moose Simms | 1986-12-21 |
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Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce | Self | 1986-01-01 |
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Transylvania 6-5000 | Gil Turner | 1985-11-08 |
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Ichabod Crane | 1985-09-25 |
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The Pound Puppies | Arnold (voice) | 1985-10-26 |
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Streets of Fire | Ben Gunn | 1984-06-01 |
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This Is Spinal Tap | John 'Stumpy' Pepys | 1984-03-02 |
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Voyager from the Unknown | Wilbur Wright | 1984-01-01 |
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Protocol | Hassler | 1984-12-21 |
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Still the Beaver | Whitey | 1983-03-19 |
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Get Crazy | Colin Beverly | 1983-08-05 |
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An Uncommon Love | Matt Randolph | 1983-11-30 |
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Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang | Amos Tucker | 1982-01-16 |
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Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn | Jeb | 1982-02-27 |
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Not Just Another Affair | Warren Krantz | 1982-10-01 |
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Young Doctors in Love | The Flashback - Young Simon's Father | 1982-07-16 |
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An Officer and a Gentleman | Altitude Chamber Instructor | 1982-07-28 |
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Cat People | Joe Creigh | 1982-04-02 |
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Eating Raoul | Hippie | 1982-03-24 |
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Buddy Buddy | Lieutenant #1 | 1981-04-02 |
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Private Lessons | Jack Travis | 1981-05-01 |
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Hot Rod | Clay | 1979-05-25 |
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The Concorde... Airport '79 | Rescuer #1 | 1979-08-17 |
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Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill | Moss Tillis | 1979-01-08 |
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A Shining Season | John Haaland | 1979-12-26 |
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The In-Laws | Barry Lutz | 1979-06-15 |
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Hardcore | Soldier | 1979-02-09 |
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Elvis | D.J. Fontana | 1979-02-10 |
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Blue Collar | Bobby Joe | 1978-02-10 |
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Record City | Pokey | 1978-02-08 |
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The One and Only | Arnold - The King | 1978-02-03 |
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Battlestar Galactica | Flight Sgt. Greenbean | 1978-10-25 |
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Goin' South | Mr. Haber | 1978-10-06 |
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Citizens Band | The Priest | 1977-05-18 |
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Dead of Night | Frank | 1977-03-29 |
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Stay Hungry | Lester | 1976-04-23 |
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Cockfighter | Tom Peeples | 1974-08-01 |
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Showdown | Pook | 1973-06-20 |
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Charley and the Angel | Derwood Moseby | 1973-03-23 |
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Superdad | The Gang | 1973-12-14 |
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Evil Roy Slade | Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited) | 1972-02-18 |
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Now You See Him, Now You Don't | Druffle | 1972-07-12 |
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Family Flight | Driver | 1972-10-25 |
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Mir hat es immer Spaß gemacht | Bellhop | 1970-01-15 |
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The Lottery | Jack Watson | 1969-01-02 |
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The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes | Student (uncredited) | 1969-12-29 |
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One Planet | Self | |
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A Ghost Story | Charlie | |
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Let's Have Kids! | Dr. Young | |
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