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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The Cowboy Killer | Chief White | 2025-07-21 |
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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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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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Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be? | Self | 2020-07-10 |
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Dear Christmas | Randy Morgan | 2020-11-27 |
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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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Making Babies | Dr. Remis | 2019-03-29 |
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Plus One | Chuck King | 2019-06-14 |
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Book Club | Tom | 2018-05-18 |
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Imperfections | Barry | 2018-10-14 |
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Lucky | Dr. Kneedler | 2017-09-29 |
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And the Winner Isn't | Self | 2017-12-08 |
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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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Girlfriend's Day | Rupert | 2017-01-24 |
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Mascots | A.J. Blumquist | 2016-10-11 |
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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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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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In Security | Officer Krupke | 2014-04-28 |
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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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How to Succeed at Birth | Dr. Finch | 2013-12-12 |
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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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Brunch Village | Cafe Owner | 2012-07-20 |
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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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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? | Himself | 2010-11-15 |
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The Penthouse | Nicholas | 2010-03-02 |
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Whatever Works | John | 2009-06-19 |
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Georgia O'Keeffe | Dr. Lee Steiglita | 2009-09-19 |
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Tripping Forward | James | 2009-04-26 |
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Fatal Secrets | Reverend Vernon | 2009-01-03 |
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Recount | David Boies | 2008-05-25 |
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Pineapple Express | Robert | 2008-08-06 |
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Finding Amanda | Self | 2008-06-27 |
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Going To Whatstock? | 2008-05-05 | |
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Fly Me to the Moon | Poopchev (voice) | 2008-08-15 |
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Hard Four | Governor Begley | 2007-11-01 |
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One Long Night | Joel | 2007-03-25 |
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Who Killed the Electric Car? | Self | 2006-08-04 |
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The Legend of William Tell | James | 2006-01-01 |
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Relative Strangers | Mr. Manoire | 2006-05-01 |
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The Elder Son | Leonard | 2006-01-01 |
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Pittsburgh | Self | 2006-09-17 |
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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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Hair High | Rev. Sidney Cheddar (voice) | 2004-04-17 |
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Stateside | Father Concoff | 2004-05-23 |
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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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Going Down | Oscar Earnest | 2003-04-11 |
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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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Auto Focus | Mel Rosen | 2002-10-18 |
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Bug | The Dept. of Health Inspector / 'The Hand' | 2002-02-28 |
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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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Get Over It | Frank Landers | 2001-03-08 |
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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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Addams Family Reunion | Phillip Adams | 1998-12-23 |
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Murder She Purred: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery | Fitz-Gilbert Hamilton | 1998-12-13 |
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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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The Late Shift | Rod Perth | 1996-02-24 |
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Too Soon For Jeff | Mr. Rogers | 1996-09-12 |
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Santa with Muscles | Ebner Frost | 1996-11-08 |
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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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Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time | Ned Kincaid | 1995-01-07 |
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Batman Forever | Fred Stickley (uncredited) | 1995-06-16 |
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The Pagemaster | Alan Tyler | 1994-11-23 |
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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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The Crazysitter | Paul Van Arsdale | 1994-12-31 |
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The Shaggy Dog | Ron Daniels | 1994-11-12 |
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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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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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Exclusive | Allen | 1992-10-04 |
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Running Mates | Chapman Snow | 1992-10-04 |
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Mastergate | Steward Butler | 1992-11-01 |
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Cruise Control | 1992-10-01 | |
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Earth and the American Dream | Reader (voice) | 1992-10-01 |
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In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion | Lt. Fred House | 1992-02-10 |
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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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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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Meet the Applegates | Richard P. Applegate | 1990-06-06 |
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Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker | Bertram (voice) | 1990-09-27 |
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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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She-Devil | Bob Patchett | 1989-12-08 |
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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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Celebration Family | Jake | 1987-05-24 |
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Roman Holiday | Leonard Lupo | 1987-12-28 |
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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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Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle | Brom Dutcher | 1987-03-23 |
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Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce | Self | 1986-01-01 |
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Amy Grant: Headin' Home for the Holidays | Moose Simms | 1986-12-21 |
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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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Voyager from the Unknown | Wilbur Wright | 1984-01-01 |
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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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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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Tales of the Apple Dumpling Gang | Amos Tucker | 1982-01-16 |
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Young Doctors in Love | The Flashback - Young Simon's Father | 1982-07-16 |
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Rascals and Robbers: The Secret Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn | Jeb | 1982-02-27 |
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Eating Raoul | Hippie | 1982-03-24 |
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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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Cat People | Joe Creigh | 1982-04-02 |
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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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The Concorde... Airport '79 | Rescuer #1 | 1979-08-17 |
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Hot Rod | Clay | 1979-05-25 |
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The In-Laws | Barry Lutz | 1979-06-15 |
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Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill | Moss Tillis | 1979-01-08 |
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Hardcore | Soldier | 1979-02-09 |
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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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The One and Only | Arnold - The King | 1978-02-03 |
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Record City | Pokey | 1978-02-08 |
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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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Blue Collar | Bobby Joe | 1978-02-10 |
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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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Superdad | The Gang | 1973-12-14 |
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Charley and the Angel | Derwood Moseby | 1973-03-23 |
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Showdown | Pook | 1973-06-20 |
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Family Flight | Driver | 1972-10-25 |
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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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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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