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James Karen
Acting

James Karen

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

28 Nov 1923

Age

103 Years

Born In

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA

Total Projects

186

Years Active

71 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.5 ★

Overview

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Filmography

Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!

movie

Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!

2021

Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!

as Self

The Great Buster: A Celebration

movie

The Great Buster: A Celebration

2018

The Great Buster: A Celebration

as Self

Cynthia

movie

Cynthia

2018

Cynthia

as Frank Teague

Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

movie

Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

2017

Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

as Interviewee #1

Bender

movie

Bender

2016

Bender

as Old Man Bender

Notfilm

movie

Notfilm

2015

Notfilm

as Self

Drew Peterson: Untouchable

movie

Drew Peterson: Untouchable

2014

Drew Peterson: Untouchable

as Pastor Tom Keller

Green Briefs

movie

Green Briefs

2013

Green Briefs

as Anthony

America's Most Haunted

movie

America's Most Haunted

2013

America's Most Haunted

as Ralph George

The Butterfly Room

movie

The Butterfly Room

2012

The Butterfly Room

as Sales Clerk

Pride

movie

Pride

2011

Pride

as Anthony

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

movie

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

2011

More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead

as Himself

They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'

movie

They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'

2011

They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'

as Himself

Sympathy for Delicious

movie

Sympathy for Delicious

2010

Sympathy for Delicious

as Father Rohn

Jack and the Beanstalk

movie

Jack and the Beanstalk

2009

Jack and the Beanstalk

as Saddius

Dark and Stormy Night

movie

Dark and Stormy Night

2009

Dark and Stormy Night

as Seyton Ethelquake

Trail of the Screaming Forehead

movie

Trail of the Screaming Forehead

2007

Trail of the Screaming Forehead

as Reverend Beaks

Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream

movie

Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream

2007

Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream

as Self

The Pursuit of Happyness

movie

The Pursuit of Happyness

2006

The Pursuit of Happyness

as Martin Frohm

Superman Returns

movie

Superman Returns

2006

Superman Returns

as Ben Hubbard

American Dad!

tv

American Dad!

2005

American Dad!

as Larry Herman (voice)

Unscripted

tv

Unscripted

2005

Unscripted

as Dante's Friend

So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM

movie

So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM

2004

So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM

as Self - Host / Narrator

The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent

movie

The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent

2004

The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent

as Self

The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy

movie

The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy

2004

The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy

as Self

A House on a Hill

movie

A House on a Hill

2003

A House on a Hill

as Sy

Cold Case

tv

Cold Case

2003

Cold Case

as Steve Pratt (2008)

Fatal Kiss

movie

Fatal Kiss

2002

Fatal Kiss

as Larry Jacobs

First Monday

tv

First Monday

2002

First Monday

as Michael Bancroft

The Nightmare Room

tv

The Nightmare Room

2001

The Nightmare Room

as Tobias Langley (uncredited)

Mulholland Drive

movie

Mulholland Drive

2001

Mulholland Drive

as Wally Brown

Thirteen Days

movie

Thirteen Days

2000

Thirteen Days

as George Ball

Any Given Sunday

movie

Any Given Sunday

1999

Any Given Sunday

as Christina's Advisor

Judging Amy

tv

Judging Amy

1999

Judging Amy

as Dr. Irwin Garner

The Parkers

tv

The Parkers

1999

The Parkers

CineRaya

movie

One Last Flight

1999

One Last Flight

My Last Love

movie

My Last Love

1999

My Last Love

as Phil Morton

Girl

movie

Girl

1998

Girl

as Dad

Apt Pupil

movie

Apt Pupil

1998

Apt Pupil

as Victor Bowden

Universal Horror

movie

Universal Horror

1998

Universal Horror

as Self - Interviewee

Freedom Strike

movie

Freedom Strike

1998

Freedom Strike

as President Mitchell

The Cowboy and the Movie Star

movie

The Cowboy and the Movie Star

1998

The Cowboy and the Movie Star

as Brad Peters

Shadow of Doubt

movie

Shadow of Doubt

1998

Shadow of Doubt

as Norman Calloway

Nightman

movie

Nightman

1997

Nightman

as Secretary of Defense Laughton

Joyride

movie

Joyride

1997

Joyride

as The Client / Mayor

River Made to Drown In

movie

River Made to Drown In

1997

River Made to Drown In

as Ray

Always Say Goodbye

movie

Always Say Goodbye

1997

Always Say Goodbye

as William Tager

Behind Enemy Lines

movie

Behind Enemy Lines

1997

Behind Enemy Lines

as TV Reporter

The Practice

tv

The Practice

1997

The Practice

as Judge M. Knapp

Dark Skies

tv

Dark Skies

1996

Dark Skies

Up Close & Personal

movie

Up Close & Personal

1996

Up Close & Personal

as Tom Orr

Nixon

movie

Nixon

1995

Nixon

as Bill Rogers

Piranha

movie

Piranha

1995

Piranha

as Governor

JAG

tv

JAG

1995

JAG

as Senator Barrington

JAG

tv

JAG

1995

JAG

as Former COMSUBPAC

Ned & Stacey

tv

Ned & Stacey

1995

Ned & Stacey

as Patrick Kirkland

Congo

movie

Congo

1995

Congo

as College President / Elliot's Boss

Tough and Deadly

movie

Tough and Deadly

1995

Tough and Deadly

as Winston Briggers

Bonanza: Under Attack

movie

Bonanza: Under Attack

1995

Bonanza: Under Attack

as Mr. Stewart

The Companion

movie

The Companion

1994

The Companion

as Peter Franklin

Touched by an Angel

tv

Touched by an Angel

1994

Touched by an Angel

as Mark Abernathy

A Kiss Goodnight

movie

A Kiss Goodnight

1994

A Kiss Goodnight

as Sam Mosbach

Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love

movie

Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love

1994

Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love

Future Shock

movie

Future Shock

1994

Future Shock

as Kafka

Staying Afloat

movie

Staying Afloat

1993

Staying Afloat

as George

A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion

movie

A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion

1993

A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion

as Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson

Walker, Texas Ranger

tv

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993

Walker, Texas Ranger

as Senator

Class of '96

tv

Class of '96

1993

Class of '96

as Prof. Drake

Hearts Afire

tv

Hearts Afire

1992

Hearts Afire

as Norman Lynch

The Larry Sanders Show

tv

The Larry Sanders Show

1992

The Larry Sanders Show

as Sheldon Davidoff

Melrose Place

tv

Melrose Place

1992

Melrose Place

as Judge Mike Thomas

Bodies of Evidence

tv

Bodies of Evidence

1992

Bodies of Evidence

as Gil Murphy

The Commish

tv

The Commish

1991

The Commish

as Jimmy Malloy

Sisters

tv

Sisters

1991

Sisters

Absolute Strangers

movie

Absolute Strangers

1991

Absolute Strangers

as Dr. X

The Unborn

movie

The Unborn

1991

The Unborn

as Dr. Richard Meyerling

Lies Before Kisses

movie

Lies Before Kisses

1991

Lies Before Kisses

as Arthur

The Willies

movie

The Willies

1990

The Willies

as Jenkins / Uncle Harry

Thanksgiving Day

movie

Thanksgiving Day

1990

Thanksgiving Day

as Averill Crandall

Beverly Hills, 90210

tv

Beverly Hills, 90210

1990

Beverly Hills, 90210

as Minister

Road Lawyers and Other Briefs

movie

Road Lawyers and Other Briefs

1990

Road Lawyers and Other Briefs

as Judge Bowelmore

Shattered Dreams

movie

Shattered Dreams

1990

Shattered Dreams

as Charles O'Donnell

Vital Signs

movie

Vital Signs

1990

Vital Signs

as Dean of Students

Rich Men, Single Women

movie

Rich Men, Single Women

1990

Rich Men, Single Women

CineRaya

movie

The Heart of the Deal

1990

The Heart of the Deal

The Closer

movie

The Closer

1990

The Closer

as Ned Randall

Mancuso, F.B.I.

tv

Mancuso, F.B.I.

1989

Mancuso, F.B.I.

Booker

tv

Booker

1989

Booker

as Jack Wingate

The New Lassie

tv

The New Lassie

1989

The New Lassie

Seinfeld

tv

Seinfeld

1989

Seinfeld

as Mr. Canterman

Girlfriend from Hell

movie

Girlfriend from Hell

1989

Girlfriend from Hell

as Carl's Dad

Coach

tv

Coach

1989

Coach

as James Armstrong

CineRaya

movie

The Roommate

1989

The Roommate

Cult People

movie

Cult People

1989

Cult People

as Himself

Murphy Brown

tv

Murphy Brown

1988

Murphy Brown

as Arvin

Return of the Living Dead Part II

movie

Return of the Living Dead Part II

1988

Return of the Living Dead Part II

as Ed

Wall Street

movie

Wall Street

1987

Wall Street

as Lynch

Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

tv

Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

1987

Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow

Jake and the Fatman

tv

Jake and the Fatman

1987

Jake and the Fatman

Jake and the Fatman

tv

Jake and the Fatman

1987

Jake and the Fatman

as The Mayor

Drive-In Madness!

movie

Drive-In Madness!

1987

Drive-In Madness!

as Himself / Host / Narrator

Designing Women

tv

Designing Women

1986

Designing Women

Sledge Hammer!

tv

Sledge Hammer!

1986

Sledge Hammer!

L.A. Law

tv

L.A. Law

1986

L.A. Law

as Dr. Everett Kyle

Hardbodies 2

movie

Hardbodies 2

1986

Hardbodies 2

as Logan

Invaders from Mars

movie

Invaders from Mars

1986

Invaders from Mars

as Gen. Climet Wilson

Matlock

tv

Matlock

1986

Matlock

as Ed Billings

Melba

tv

Melba

1986

Melba

Jagged Edge

movie

Jagged Edge

1985

Jagged Edge

as Andrew Hardesty

MacGyver

tv

MacGyver

1985

MacGyver

as Robert Sanborn / Papillon

Amazing Stories

tv

Amazing Stories

1985

Amazing Stories

as Richard Whelan

The Golden Girls

tv

The Golden Girls

1985

The Golden Girls

as Raymond

227

tv

227

1985

227

The Return of the Living Dead

movie

The Return of the Living Dead

1985

The Return of the Living Dead

as Frank

Moonlighting

tv

Moonlighting

1985

Moonlighting

as Alan

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

movie

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

as Richman

Charles in Charge

tv

Charles in Charge

1984

Charles in Charge

as Austin Miller

Charles in Charge

tv

Charles in Charge

1984

Charles in Charge

as Mr. Bartlett

Who's the Boss?

tv

Who's the Boss?

1984

Who's the Boss?

Highway to Heaven

tv

Highway to Heaven

1984

Highway to Heaven

Sam's Son

movie

Sam's Son

1984

Sam's Son

as Mr. Collins

Little House: The Last Farewell

movie

Little House: The Last Farewell

1984

Little House: The Last Farewell

as Nathan Lassiter

Hardcastle and McCormick

tv

Hardcastle and McCormick

1983

Hardcastle and McCormick

Have You Ever Been Ashamed Of Your Parents?

movie

Have You Ever Been Ashamed Of Your Parents?

1983

Have You Ever Been Ashamed Of Your Parents?

as Mr. Fairchild

Kiss Me Goodbye

movie

Kiss Me Goodbye

1982

Kiss Me Goodbye

as Lawyer

Frances

movie

Frances

1982

Frances

as Juge Hillier

Time Walker

movie

Time Walker

1982

Time Walker

as Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore

Tucker's Witch

tv

Tucker's Witch

1982

Tucker's Witch

Cheers

tv

Cheers

1982

Cheers

as Dr. Ludlow

Family Ties

tv

Family Ties

1982

Family Ties

as Philip

The Powers of Matthew Star

tv

The Powers of Matthew Star

1982

The Powers of Matthew Star

as Major Wymore

Poltergeist

movie

Poltergeist

1982

Poltergeist

as Mr. Teague

Herbie, the Love Bug

tv

Herbie, the Love Bug

1982

Herbie, the Love Bug

The Day the Bubble Burst

movie

The Day the Bubble Burst

1982

The Day the Bubble Burst

Simon & Simon

tv

Simon & Simon

1981

Simon & Simon

as Insurance Agent

The Violation of Sarah McDavid

movie

The Violation of Sarah McDavid

1981

The Violation of Sarah McDavid

as Dr. Spandler

Take This Job and Shove It

movie

Take This Job and Shove It

1981

Take This Job and Shove It

as Loomis

Dynasty

tv

Dynasty

1981

Dynasty

Dynasty

tv

Dynasty

1981

Dynasty

as Avril Dawson

The Jazz Singer

movie

The Jazz Singer

1980

The Jazz Singer

as Barney Callahan

Magnum, P.I.

tv

Magnum, P.I.

1980

Magnum, P.I.

as Dr. Hightower

F.D.R.: The Last Year

movie

F.D.R.: The Last Year

1980

F.D.R.: The Last Year

as Adm. McIntire

Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger

movie

Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger

1980

Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger

as Untermeyer

Once Upon a Family

movie

Once Upon a Family

1980

Once Upon a Family

as Alvin Heller

Knots Landing

tv

Knots Landing

1979

Knots Landing

as Max Craig

Topper

movie

Topper

1979

Topper

as Fred Korbell

The China Syndrome

movie

The China Syndrome

1979

The China Syndrome

as Mac Churchill

The Ordeal of Patty Hearst

movie

The Ordeal of Patty Hearst

1979

The Ordeal of Patty Hearst

as Psychologist

CineRaya

movie

Institute for Revenge

1979

Institute for Revenge

as Power Broker

F.I.S.T.

movie

F.I.S.T.

1978

F.I.S.T.

as Andrews

Opening Night

movie

Opening Night

1977

Opening Night

as Bellboy

Capricorn One

movie

Capricorn One

1977

Capricorn One

as Vice President Price

The Gathering

movie

The Gathering

1977

The Gathering

as Bob Block

Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night

movie

Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night

1977

Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night

as Dr. Sutterman

Lou Grant

tv

Lou Grant

1977

Lou Grant

Lucan

tv

Lucan

1977

Lucan

CineRaya

tv

The Kallikaks

1977

The Kallikaks

Something for Joey

movie

Something for Joey

1977

Something for Joey

as Dr. Wingreen

Eight Is Enough

tv

Eight Is Enough

1977

Eight Is Enough

Gibbsville

tv

Gibbsville

1976

Gibbsville

Quincy, M.E.

tv

Quincy, M.E.

1976

Quincy, M.E.

Quincy, M.E.

tv

Quincy, M.E.

1976

Quincy, M.E.

as Dr. Chet Rawlings

Quincy, M.E.

tv

Quincy, M.E.

1976

Quincy, M.E.

as Dr. Lench

All the President's Men

movie

All the President's Men

1976

All the President's Men

as Hugh Sloan's Lawyer

The Bionic Woman

tv

The Bionic Woman

1976

The Bionic Woman

One Day at a Time

tv

One Day at a Time

1975

One Day at a Time

Starsky & Hutch

tv

Starsky & Hutch

1975

Starsky & Hutch

as Carter

The Invisible Man

tv

The Invisible Man

1975

The Invisible Man

as Hotel Manager

The Rockford Files

tv

The Rockford Files

1974

The Rockford Files

as John LaPointe

The Rockford Files

tv

The Rockford Files

1974

The Rockford Files

as Martin Horvath

Police Woman

tv

Police Woman

1974

Police Woman

as Driver

Amazing Grace

movie

Amazing Grace

1974

Amazing Grace

as Annenberg

The Streets of San Francisco

tv

The Streets of San Francisco

1972

The Streets of San Francisco

M*A*S*H

tv

M*A*S*H

1972

M*A*S*H

as Dr. Chesler

The Waltons

tv

The Waltons

1972

The Waltons

Rivals

movie

Rivals

1972

Rivals

as Child Psychiatrist

McMillan & Wife

tv

McMillan & Wife

1971

McMillan & Wife

as George Pauling

I Never Sang for My Father

movie

I Never Sang for My Father

1970

I Never Sang for My Father

as Old Age Home Director

Hercules in New York

movie

Hercules in New York

1970

Hercules in New York

as Professor Camden

Hawaii Five-O

tv

Hawaii Five-O

1968

Hawaii Five-O

as Wingfield

Managing Time

movie

Managing Time

1968

Managing Time

Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster

movie

Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster

1965

Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster

as Dr. Steele

Film

movie

Film

1965

Film

as Passerby

The Defenders

tv

The Defenders

1961

The Defenders

as Paul Damon

The Defenders

tv

The Defenders

1961

The Defenders

as Rabbi Fine

CineRaya

tv

Lux Video Theatre

1950

Lux Video Theatre

as Llewellyn

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