James Karen
Acting
Biography
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
Born: November 28, 1923
Place of Birth: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
Melba
Melba is an American television sitcom which aired on CBS from January 28, 1986 until September 13, 1986. The series was a vehicle for singer/actress Melba Moore.
The Cowboy and the Movie Star
Depressed at the thought of losing his family ranch to settle his divorce, cowboy Clint Brannan decides to drive his cattle up to their high pasture.
Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream
This is a "making of" documentary for the hit film "The Pursuit of Happyness". It chronicles a foreign director's perspective on The American Dream, and the challenges in making the film.
Unscripted
Three young, struggling actors (played by three young, less-struggling actors) try to navigate the maze of agents, auditions and avarice that is Hollywood, frequently turning to their acting teacher for advice. As the title implies, the dialogue is mostly improvised, with situations based on the lives of the cast and creators.
Seinfeld
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
The Parkers
Spunky daughter Kim is mortified when her bigger-than-life mom, Nikki, decides to go back to school at the same junior college she attends.
The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of "The China Syndrome."
Sledge Hammer!
Sledge Hammer! is an American satirical police sitcom produced by New World Television that ran for two seasons on ABC from 1986 to 1988. The series was created by Alan Spencer and stars David Rasche as Inspector Sledge Hammer, a preposterous caricature of the standard "cop on the edge" character. Al Jean and Mike Reiss, best known for their work on The Simpsons, wrote for the show and worked as story editors.
M*A*S*H
The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.
The Pursuit of Happyness
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Filmography
as Frank Teague
as Interviewee #1
as Old Man Bender
as Self
as Pastor Tom Keller
as Anthony
as Ralph George
as Sales Clerk
as Anthony
as Himself
as Father Rohn
as Saddius
as Seyton Ethelquake
as Reverend Beaks
as Martin Frohm
as Ben Hubbard
as Larry Herman (voice)
as Dante's Friend
as Self - Host / Narrator
as Sy
as Steve Pratt (2008)
as Larry Jacobs
as Michael Bancroft
as Tobias Langley (uncredited)
as Wally Brown
as George Ball
as Christina's Advisor
as Dr. Irwin Garner
as Phil Morton
as Dad
as Victor Bowden
as Self - Interviewee
as President Mitchell
as Brad Peters
as Norman Calloway
as Secretary of Defense Laughton
as The Client / Mayor
as Ray
as William Tager
as TV Reporter
as Judge M. Knapp
as Tom Orr
as Bill Rogers
as Governor
as Senator Barrington
as Former COMSUBPAC
as Patrick Kirkland
as College President / Elliot's Boss
as Winston Briggers
as Mr. Stewart
as Peter Franklin
as Mark Abernathy
as Sam Mosbach
as Kafka
as George
as Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
as Senator
as Prof. Drake
as Norman Lynch
as Sheldon Davidoff
as Judge Mike Thomas
as Gil Murphy
as Jimmy Malloy
as Dr. X
as Dr. Richard Meyerling
as Arthur
as Jenkins / Uncle Harry
as Averill Crandall
as Minister
as Judge Bowelmore
as Charles O'Donnell
as Dean of Students
as Ned Randall
as Mr. Canterman
as Carl's Dad
as James Armstrong
as Himself
as Arvin
as Lynch
as The Mayor
as Himself / Host / Narrator
as Dr. Everett Kyle
as Logan
as Gen. Climet Wilson
as Ed Billings
as Andrew Hardesty
as Robert Sanborn / Papillon
as Richard Whelan
as Raymond
as Frank
as Alan
as Richman
as Austin Miller
as Mr. Bartlett
as Mr. Collins
as Nathan Lassiter
as Mr. Fairchild
as Lawyer
as Juge Hillier
as Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
as Dr. Ludlow
as Philip
as Major Wymore
as Mr. Teague
as Insurance Agent
as Dr. Spandler
as Loomis
as Avril Dawson
as Barney Callahan
as Dr. Hightower
as Adm. McIntire
as Untermeyer
as Alvin Heller
as Max Craig
as Fred Korbell
as Mac Churchill
as Psychologist
as Andrews
as Bellboy
as Vice President Price
as Bob Block
as Dr. Sutterman
as Dr. Wingreen
as Dr. Chet Rawlings
as Dr. Lench
as Hugh Sloan's Lawyer
as Carter
as Hotel Manager
as John LaPointe
as Martin Horvath
as Driver
as Annenberg
as Dr. Chesler
as Child Psychiatrist
as George Pauling
as Old Age Home Director
as Professor Camden
as Wingfield
as Dr. Steele
as Passerby
as Paul Damon
as Rabbi Fine