James Karen

Acting • 1923-11-28 • Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Karen (November 28, 1923 - October 23, 2018) was an American character actor of Broadway, film and television. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Karen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Known For

7.9

The Pursuit of Happyness

2006

7.2

The Return of the Living Dead

1985

7.6

The Practice

1997

6.4

Return of the Living Dead Part II

1988

6.2

Eight Is Enough

1977

7.8

The Larry Sanders Show

1992

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Filmography

2021
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!Film
Self
★ 5.2
2018
The Great Buster: A CelebrationFilm
Self
★ 7.2
2018
CynthiaFilm
Frank Teague
★ 4.7
2017
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus JerkFilm
Interviewee #1
★ 4.8
2016
BenderFilm
Old Man Bender
★ 4.2
2015
NotfilmFilm
Self
★ 5.0
2014
Drew Peterson: UntouchableFilm
Pastor Tom Keller
★ 5.3
2013
America's Most HauntedFilm
Ralph George
★ 4.2
2013
Green BriefsFilm
Anthony
★ 2.3
2012
The Butterfly RoomFilm
Sales Clerk
★ 5.6
2012
Ambush at Dark CanyonFilm
Seymour Redfield
★ 4.4
2011
More Brains! A Return to the Living DeadFilm
Himself
★ 7.4
2011
They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'Film
Himself
★ 5.7
2011
PrideFilm
Anthony
★ 6.0
2010
Sympathy for DeliciousFilm
Father Rohn
★ 5.7
2009
Jack and the BeanstalkFilm
Saddius
★ 5.2
2009
Dark and Stormy NightFilm
Seyton Ethelquake
★ 5.8
2007
Trail of the Screaming ForeheadFilm
Reverend Beaks
★ 5.0
2007
Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American DreamFilm
Self
★ 9.0
2006
The Pursuit of HappynessFilm
Martin Frohm
★ 7.9
2006
Superman ReturnsFilm
Ben Hubbard
★ 5.8
2005
American Dad!TV
Larry Herman (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2005
UnscriptedTV
Dante's Friend • 3 episodes
★ 8.5
2004
So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGMFilm
Self - Host / Narrator
★ 7.5
2004
The China Syndrome: A Fusion of TalentFilm
Self
★ 7.7
2004
The China Syndrome: Creating a ControversyFilm
Self
★ 8.0
2003
Cold CaseTV
Steve Pratt (2008) • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2003
A House on a HillFilm
Sy
★ 9.0
2002
First MondayTV
Michael Bancroft • 13 episodes
★ 6.5
2002
Fatal KissFilm
Larry Jacobs
★ 4.0
2001
Mulholland DriveFilm
Wally Brown
★ 7.8
2001
The Nightmare RoomTV
Tobias Langley (uncredited) • 1 episodes
★ 8.1
2000
Thirteen DaysFilm
George Ball
★ 7.0
1999
Any Given SundayFilm
Christina's Advisor
★ 6.8
1999
Judging AmyTV
Dr. Irwin Garner • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1999
The ParkersTV
★ 8.0
1999
My Last LoveFilm
Phil Morton
★ 5.4
1999
One Last FlightFilm
★ 10.0
1998
Apt PupilFilm
Victor Bowden
★ 6.5
1998
GirlFilm
Dad
★ 6.3
1998
Shadow of DoubtFilm
Norman Calloway
★ 4.8
1998
Universal HorrorFilm
Self - Interviewee
★ 7.1
1998
Freedom StrikeFilm
President Mitchell
★ 4.8
1998
The Cowboy and the Movie StarFilm
Brad Peters
★ 9.2
1997
The PracticeTV
Judge M. Knapp • 3 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
JoyrideFilm
The Client / Mayor
★ 5.2
1997
Behind Enemy LinesFilm
TV Reporter
★ 4.9
1997
River Made to Drown InFilm
Ray
★ 5.4
1997
NightmanFilm
Secretary of Defense Laughton
★ 6.7
1997
Always Say GoodbyeFilm
William Tager
★ 3.3
1996
Up Close & PersonalFilm
Tom Orr
★ 6.3
1996
Dark SkiesTV
★ 7.2
1995
JAGTV
Senator Barrington • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1995
JAGTV
Former COMSUBPAC • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1995
CongoFilm
College President / Elliot's Boss
★ 5.6
1995
NixonFilm
Bill Rogers
★ 6.8
1995
PiranhaFilm
Governor
★ 4.7
1995
Ned & StaceyTV
Patrick Kirkland • 5 episodes
★ 7.2
1995
Tough and DeadlyFilm
Winston Briggers
★ 5.5
1995
Bonanza: Under AttackFilm
Mr. Stewart
★ 6.7
1994
Touched by an AngelTV
Mark Abernathy • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1994
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in LoveFilm
★ 4.6
1994
The CompanionFilm
Peter Franklin
★ 5.3
1994
Future ShockFilm
Kafka
★ 3.9
1994
A Kiss GoodnightFilm
Sam Mosbach
★ 4.0
1993
Walker, Texas RangerTV
Senator • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1993
Class of '96TV
Prof. Drake • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1993
A Walton Thanksgiving ReunionFilm
Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
★ 7.3
1993
Staying AfloatFilm
George
★ 10.0
1992
Melrose PlaceTV
Judge Mike Thomas • 1 episodes
★ 5.8
1992
The Larry Sanders ShowTV
Sheldon Davidoff • 4 episodes
★ 7.8
1992
Hearts AfireTV
Norman Lynch • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1992
Bodies of EvidenceTV
Gil Murphy • 2 episodes
★ 8.3
1991
The CommishTV
Jimmy Malloy • 1 episodes
★ 7.1
1991
The UnbornFilm
Dr. Richard Meyerling
★ 4.9
1991
SistersTV
★ 7.2
1991
Absolute StrangersFilm
Dr. X
1991
Lies Before KissesFilm
Arthur
1990
Beverly Hills, 90210TV
Minister • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1990
The WilliesFilm
Jenkins / Uncle Harry
★ 5.5
1990
Vital SignsFilm
Dean of Students
★ 4.9
1990
Shattered DreamsFilm
Charles O'Donnell
★ 6.0
1990
The CloserFilm
Ned Randall
★ 5.8
1990
Thanksgiving DayFilm
Averill Crandall
★ 7.5
1990
Road Lawyers and Other BriefsFilm
Judge Bowelmore
★ 6.0
1990
Rich Men, Single WomenFilm
★ 4.5
1990
The Heart of the DealFilm
★ 7.0
1990
Road LawyersFilm
Judge Bowelmore
1989
SeinfeldTV
Mr. Canterman • 1 episodes
★ 8.2
1989
CoachTV
James Armstrong • 2 episodes
★ 6.7
1989
BookerTV
Jack Wingate • 1 episodes
★ 5.2
1989
Girlfriend from HellFilm
Carl's Dad
★ 5.1
1989
The New LassieTV
★ 6.9
1989
Mancuso, F.B.I.TV
★ 6.5
1989
Cult PeopleFilm
Himself
★ 7.0
1989
The RoommateFilm
1988
Murphy BrownTV
Arvin • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1988
Return of the Living Dead Part IIFilm
Ed
★ 6.4
1987
Wall StreetFilm
Lynch
★ 7.2
1987
Jake and the FatmanTV
★ 6.2
1987
Jake and the FatmanTV
The Mayor • 2 episodes
★ 6.2
1987
Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to FollowTV
★ 7.5
1987
Drive-In Madness!Film
Himself / Host / Narrator
★ 6.3
1986
L.A. LawTV
Dr. Everett Kyle • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
MatlockTV
Ed Billings • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
1986
Sledge Hammer!TV
Governor Fritz La Chatte • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1986
Invaders from MarsFilm
Gen. Climet Wilson
★ 5.6
1986
Designing WomenTV
★ 6.8
1986
Hardbodies 2Film
Logan
★ 3.4
1986
MelbaTV
★ 10.0
1985
MacGyverTV
Robert Sanborn / Papillon • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
1985
The Golden GirlsTV
Raymond • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1985
The Return of the Living DeadFilm
Frank
★ 7.2
1985
MoonlightingTV
Alan • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1985
Amazing StoriesTV
Richard Whelan • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1985
Jagged EdgeFilm
Andrew Hardesty
★ 6.3
1985
227TV
★ 6.8
1984
Who's the Boss?TV
★ 7.4
1984
Highway to HeavenTV
★ 7.4
1984
Charles in ChargeTV
Austin Miller • 2 episodes
★ 6.1
1984
Charles in ChargeTV
Mr. Bartlett • 1 episodes
★ 6.1
1984
Little House: The Last FarewellFilm
Nathan Lassiter
★ 7.2
1984
Sam's SonFilm
Mr. Collins
★ 6.5
1984
The Boy Who Loved TrollsFilm
Richman
★ 4.5
1983
Hardcastle and McCormickTV
★ 6.5
1983
Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?Film
Mr. Fairchild
★ 8.0
1982
CheersTV
Dr. Ludlow • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1982
Family TiesTV
Philip • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1982
PoltergeistFilm
Mr. Teague
★ 7.2
1982
FrancesFilm
Juge Hillier
★ 6.9
1982
Kiss Me GoodbyeFilm
Lawyer
★ 5.9
1982
Time WalkerFilm
Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
★ 4.1
1982
The Powers of Matthew StarTV
Major Wymore • 22 episodes
★ 5.6
1982
Herbie, the Love BugTV
★ 5.4
1982
Tucker's WitchTV
★ 5.2
1982
The Day the Bubble BurstFilm
★ 5.0
1981
DynastyTV
★ 6.5
1981
DynastyTV
Avril Dawson • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1981
Simon & SimonTV
Insurance Agent • 1 episodes
★ 6.7
1981
Take This Job and Shove ItFilm
Loomis
★ 5.4
1981
The Violation of Sarah McDavidFilm
Dr. Spandler
★ 4.5
1980
Magnum, P.I.TV
Dr. Hightower • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
1980
The Jazz SingerFilm
Barney Callahan
★ 5.9
1980
F.D.R.: The Last YearFilm
Adm. McIntire
★ 6.9
1980
Once Upon a FamilyFilm
Alvin Heller
★ 9.0
1980
Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. SangerFilm
Untermeyer
★ 9.0
1979
Knots LandingTV
Max Craig • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1979
The China SyndromeFilm
Mac Churchill
★ 7.1
1979
Institute for RevengeFilm
Power Broker
★ 6.7
1979
TopperFilm
Fred Korbell
★ 7.0
1979
The Ordeal of Patty HearstFilm
Psychologist
★ 6.5
1978
F.I.S.T.Film
Andrews
★ 6.5
1977
Capricorn OneFilm
Vice President Price
★ 6.8
1977
Opening NightFilm
Bellboy
★ 7.6
1977
Lou GrantTV
★ 7.4
1977
Eight Is EnoughTV
★ 6.2
1977
Something for JoeyFilm
Dr. Wingreen
★ 6.6
1977
The GatheringFilm
Bob Block
★ 4.8
1977
LucanTV
★ 8.0
1977
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last NightFilm
Dr. Sutterman
★ 7.5
1977
The KallikaksTV
★ 5.0
1976
Quincy, M.E.TV
★ 7.5
1976
Quincy, M.E.TV
Dr. Chet Rawlings • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1976
Quincy, M.E.TV
Dr. Lench • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
1976
All the President's MenFilm
Hugh Sloan's Lawyer
★ 7.7
1976
The Bionic WomanTV
★ 7.0
1976
GibbsvilleTV
★ 10.0
1975
Starsky & HutchTV
Carter • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
1975
One Day at a TimeTV
★ 6.8
1975
The Invisible ManTV
Hotel Manager • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1974
The Rockford FilesTV
John LaPointe • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1974
The Rockford FilesTV
Martin Horvath • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1974
Police WomanTV
Driver • 1 episodes
★ 6.5
1974
Amazing GraceFilm
Annenberg
★ 6.8
1972
M*A*S*HTV
Dr. Chesler • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1972
The WaltonsTV
★ 7.1
1972
The Streets of San FranciscoTV
★ 7.1
1972
RivalsFilm
Child Psychiatrist
★ 5.6
1971
McMillan & WifeTV
George Pauling • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1970
Hercules in New YorkFilm
Professor Camden
★ 4.1
1970
I Never Sang for My FatherFilm
Old Age Home Director
★ 6.7
1969
Hawaii Five-OTV
Wingfield • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
1968
Managing TimeFilm
1965
FilmFilm
Passerby
★ 7.0
1965
Frankenstein Meets the Space MonsterFilm
Dr. Steele
★ 4.7
1961
The DefendersTV
Rabbi Fine • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1961
The DefendersTV
Paul Damon • 1 episodes
★ 6.3
1950
Lux Video TheatreTV
Llewellyn • 1 episodes
★ 6.7