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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Don't Tell Larry | Bruce | 2025-06-20 |
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Let's Call the Whole Thing Off | Fred | 2025-10-18 |
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The Cowboy Killer | Chief White | 2025-07-21 |
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Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story | Paul Higman | 2024-11-30 |
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Strange Darling | Frederick | 2024-08-14 |
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Making of Better Call Saul: Finale | Self | 2022-09-01 |
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Amsterdam | General Bill Meekins | 2022-09-27 |
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Dear Christmas | Randy Morgan | 2020-11-27 |
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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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Bixler High Private Eye | Charlie DeWitt | 2019-01-21 |
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Plus One | Chuck King | 2019-06-14 |
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Making Babies | Dr. Remis | 2019-03-29 |
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Book Club | Tom | 2018-05-18 |
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Imperfections | Barry | 2018-10-14 |
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CHiPs | Wasp Driver | 2017-03-23 |
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And the Winner Isn't | Self | 2017-12-08 |
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Amelia 2.0 | Paul Wesley | 2017-08-04 |
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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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Ed Ruscha: Buildings and Words | Self | 2016-05-01 |
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Mascots | A.J. Blumquist | 2016-10-11 |
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Ghostbusters | Ed Mulgrave | 2016-07-14 |
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Vegan: Everyday Stories | Himself | 2016-06-04 |
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Time Toys | Wiz | 2016-04-29 |
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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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You're Not You | Uncle Roger | 2014-10-10 |
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Wish Wizard | Wish Wizard | 2014-04-29 |
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In Security | Officer Krupke | 2014-04-28 |
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Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight | Justice Harry Blackmun | 2013-10-04 |
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The Arrested Development Documentary Project | Self | 2013-05-02 |
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How to Succeed at Birth | Dr. Finch | 2013-12-12 |
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The Real Love | Self - Master of Ceremonies | 2012-05-01 |
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Little Women Big Cars | Mr. Hughes | 2012-05-14 |
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Adventures in Plymptoons! | Self | 2011-05-30 |
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What's Your Number? | Mr. Darling | 2011-09-30 |
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The Penthouse | Nicholas | 2010-03-02 |
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What is the Electric Car? | Himself | 2010-11-15 |
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Tripping Forward | James | 2009-04-26 |
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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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Finding Amanda | Self | 2008-06-27 |
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Fly Me to the Moon | Poopchev (voice) | 2008-08-15 |
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Pineapple Express | Robert | 2008-08-06 |
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Recount | David Boies | 2008-05-25 |
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Going To Whatstock? | 2008-05-05 | |
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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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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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Pittsburgh | Self | 2006-09-17 |
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The Legend of William Tell | James | 2006-01-01 |
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For Your Consideration | Sandy Lane | 2006-11-17 |
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Spirit Bear: The Simon Jackson Story | Frank Perdue | 2005-10-28 |
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Back By Midnight | Robert Wade | 2005-01-25 |
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Desolation Sound | Doug Shepard | 2005-06-27 |
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Raising Genius | Dr. Curly Weeks | 2004-03-10 |
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Life on Liberty Street | Richard Spencer | 2004-01-01 |
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Hair High | Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice) | 2004-04-17 |
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Kingdom Hospital | Dr. Jesse James | 2004-03-03 |
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Stateside | Father Concoff | 2004-05-23 |
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A Mighty Wind | Lars Olfen | 2003-04-16 |
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Net Games | John Fielding | 2003-02-02 |
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War Stories | Ed O'Brian | 2003-01-29 |
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Going Down | Oscar Earnest | 2003-04-11 |
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Bug | The Dept. of Health Inspector / 'The Hand' | 2002-02-28 |
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Auto Focus | Mel Rosen | 2002-10-18 |
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Get Over It | Frank Landers | 2001-03-08 |
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Hounded | Ward Van Dusen | 2001-04-13 |
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Diary of a Sex Addict | Dr. Aaron Spencer | 2001-11-23 |
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Anthrax | Brent Krawford | 2001-01-01 |
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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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I'm Losing You | Zev | 1998-09-16 |
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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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Alone | Gerald | 1997-12-21 |
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Not in This Town | Henry Whitcomb | 1997-04-16 |
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Ms. Bear | Greg Bradley | 1997-10-05 |
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Joey | Ambassador Ted Ross | 1997-12-26 |
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Hourglass | Det. Cecil Dish | 1997-02-26 |
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The Late Shift | Rod Perth | 1996-02-24 |
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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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Project: ALF | Dr. Warner | 1996-02-17 |
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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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Greedy | Carl | 1994-03-04 |
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Renaissance Man | Jack Markin | 1994-06-03 |
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Even Cowgirls Get the Blues | Rupert | 1994-05-13 |
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Storybook | Pouch | 1994-01-01 |
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Incident at Deception Ridge | Jack Davis | 1994-09-15 |
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The Shaggy Dog | Ron Daniels | 1994-11-12 |
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The Pagemaster | Alan Tyler | 1994-11-23 |
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Sensation | Earl Strauber | 1994-06-30 |
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The Crazysitter | Paul Van Arsdale | 1994-12-31 |
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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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Mastergate | Steward Butler | 1992-11-01 |
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Cruise Control | 1992-10-01 | |
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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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Earth and the American Dream | Reader (voice) | 1992-10-01 |
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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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The Story Lady | Otis | 1991-12-09 |
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Chance of a Lifetime | Darrel | 1991-11-18 |
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Meet the Applegates | Richard P. Applegate | 1990-06-06 |
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The Great Los Angeles Earthquake | Jerry Soloway | 1990-11-11 |
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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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Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills | Peter | 1989-06-03 |
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The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places | Dr. Jack Brooker | 1989-02-26 |
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She-Devil | Bob Patchett | 1989-12-08 |
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Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs | Alan | 1988-11-22 |
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The Accidental Tourist | Charles Leary | 1988-12-23 |
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The Incredible Ida Early | Paul Sutton | 1987-05-29 |
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Amazon Women on the Moon | Griffin (segment "Son of the Invisible Man") | 1987-09-18 |
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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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Roman Holiday | Leonard Lupo | 1987-12-28 |
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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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The Pound Puppies | Arnold (voice) | 1985-10-26 |
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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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This Is Spinal Tap | John 'Stumpy' Pepys | 1984-03-02 |
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Protocol | Hassler | 1984-12-21 |
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Streets of Fire | Ben Gunn | 1984-06-01 |
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Voyager from the Unknown | Wilbur Wright | 1984-01-01 |
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Still the Beaver | Whitey | 1983-03-19 |
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An Uncommon Love | Matt Randolph | 1983-11-30 |
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Get Crazy | Colin Beverly | 1983-08-05 |
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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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Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang | Amos Tucker | 1982-01-16 |
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Not Just Another Affair | Warren Krantz | 1982-10-01 |
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An Officer and a Gentleman | Altitude Chamber Instructor | 1982-07-28 |
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Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn | Jeb | 1982-02-27 |
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Young Doctors in Love | The Flashback - Young Simon's Father | 1982-07-16 |
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Private Lessons | Jack Travis | 1981-05-01 |
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Buddy Buddy | Lieutenant #1 | 1981-04-02 |
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Hot Rod | Clay | 1979-05-25 |
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Hardcore | Soldier | 1979-02-09 |
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Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill | Moss Tillis | 1979-01-08 |
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The In-Laws | Barry Lutz | 1979-06-15 |
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The Concorde... Airport '79 | Rescuer #1 | 1979-08-17 |
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Elvis | D.J. Fontana | 1979-02-10 |
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A Shining Season | John Haaland | 1979-12-26 |
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Goin' South | Mr. Haber | 1978-10-06 |
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Blue Collar | Bobby Joe | 1978-02-10 |
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Battlestar Galactica | Flight Sgt. Greenbean | 1978-10-25 |
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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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Dead of Night | Frank | 1977-03-29 |
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Citizens Band | The Priest | 1977-05-18 |
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Stay Hungry | Lester | 1976-04-23 |
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Cockfighter | Tom Peeples | 1974-08-01 |
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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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Showdown | Pook | 1973-06-20 |
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Now You See Him, Now You Don't | Druffle | 1972-07-12 |
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Evil Roy Slade | Husband Making Fun of Stool (uncredited) | 1972-02-18 |
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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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Let's Have Kids! | Dr. Young | |
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25 Miles to Normal | Victor | |
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