Aron Tager
Biography
Aron Tager was an American-Canadian actor, voice artist, and sculptor. Born on June 30, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, he had a career that included known credits in acting. His life and career spanned decades until his death on February 28, 2019, at the age of 84. During his lifetime, he contributed to film and television productions, establishing a recognized body of work in the entertainment industry as both an actor and voice artist, while also working as a sculptor.
Career overview
Aron Tager was an American-Canadian actor, voice artist, and sculptor who was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, on June 30, 1934. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Tager established a significant body of work in both television and film, accumulating a total of 85 known acting credits according to historical data from the Movie Database.
Among his various television appearances, Tager is most fondly remembered by 1990s audiences for his recurring role as the eccentric mad scientist Dr. Vink in the Nickelodeon horror anthology series Are You Afraid of the Dark. His career spanned decades, showcasing his versatility across acting and voice performance alongside his work as a sculptor.
Tager passed away on February 28, 2019, at the age of 84. His contributions to television and film, particularly his memorable contributions to youth programming of the 1990s, remain documented through his extensive screen credits and the biographical records maintained by the Movie Database.
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Full Filmography
90 titles- His Master's Voice (2018) as Linguistics Professor
- Ransom (2017) as Grandfather
- My 90 Year Old Roommate (2016) as Harry
- Heroes Reborn (2015) as Old Angry Guy
- He Never Died (2015) as Announcer
- 88 (2015) as Dale
- Goon (2012) as Mr. Goldsmith
- Lost Girl (2010) as Mayer
- The Dating Guy (2009) as Captain Steiner (voice)
- You Might As Well Live (2009) as Rabbi Kirshenblat
- The Echo (2008) as Old Man
- You Kill Me (2007) as Walter Fitzgerald
- The Black Cat (2007) as George Graham
- Jane and the Dragon (2006) as Sir Theodore Boarmaster (voice)
- Billable Hours (2006) as Mortie Fagen
- A Lobster Tale (2006) as Morty Thorpe
- Courts mais Gay : Tome 11 (2006) as Calvin
- Masters of Horror (2005)
- Kojak (2005)
- Cool Money (2005) as Judge Raymond Ziff
- Gold (2005) as Calvin
- Wonderfalls (2004) as Gwen
- Lives of the Saints (2004) as Lawyer
- Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story (2003) as Pops
- Name of the Rose (2003) as Professor Wiseman
- Monk (2002) as Leo Otterman
- Puppets Who Kill (2002)
- The Pact (2002) as Judge H. Rossiter
- The Rats (2002) as Janitor
- 10,000 Black Men Named George (2002) as Governor Morrow
- Fancy Dancing (2002) as Zero
- Touch (2002) as Trick 1 (as Aaron Tager)
- Second String (2002) as Charley Tuck
- Boys Briefs 2 (2002) as Trick 1 (segment "Touch")
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Bernard Fromm
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Commissioner Bernard Fromm
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Commissioner Skinner
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Mr. Carlisle
- Serendipity (2001) as Janitor
- Blue Murder (2001)
- Gahan Wilson's The Kid (2001) as Guard
- Protection (2001) as Lujak
- Chasing Cain (2001) as Rad
- Santa Who? (2000) as Grandpa
- X-Men (2000) as Emcee
- Common Ground (2000) as Mr. Manos
- Relic Hunter (1999) as Lawrence Zale
- The Devil's Arithmetic (1999) as Uncle Abe
- The Third Miracle (1999) as Cardinal Humes
- Rocky Marciano (1999) as Charley Goldman
- A Holiday Romance (1999) as Joseph
- Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999) as J. Edgar Hoover
- Donkey Kong Country (1998) as Cranky Kong (voice)
- Universal Soldier II: Brothers in Arms (1998) as John Devreaux
- Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business (1998) as John Devereaux
- The Windsor Protocol (1998)
- Blind Faith (1998) as Judge Aker
- His Bodyguard (1998) as Dr. Frank
- Donkey Kong Raiders of the Lost Banana (1998) as Cranky Kong
- The Love Prophet and the Children of God (1998) as David Berg (voice)
- Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Smackovich
- Murder at 1600 (1997) as Treasury Guard #2
- Donkey Kong Country: The Legend of the Crystal Coconut (1997) as Cranky Kong (voice)
- Peacekeepers (1997) as Mondolo
- Blazing Dragons (1996)
- Captive Heart: The James Mink Story (1996) as Conductor
- Trilogy of Terror II (1996) as Steve
- Curtis's Charm (1996) as Park Worker
- Goosebumps (1995) as Dr. Shreek
- The Hardy Boys (1995) as Jimmy
- Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde (1995)
- Goosebumps: Piano Lessons Can Be Murder (1995) as Dr. Shreek
- Due South (1994) as Nelson
- Due South (1994) as Bert Block
- Due South (1994) as Tom
- Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994) as Stosh
- Eye of the Wolf (1994) as McCready
- Chili's Blues (1994)
- Sweet Killing (1993) as Officer Lipsky
- Because Why (1993) as Bert
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) as Zeebo
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) as Dr. Vink
- Léolo (1992) as Fishmonger
- Canvas (1992) as Jimmy
- Requiem for a Handsome Bastard (1992) as Émission télé
- Heritage Minutes (1991) as McFarlane
- Heritage Minutes: Jennie Trout (1991) as McFarlane
- The Real Story of Baa Baa Black Sheep (1991) as Master Wolf (voice)
- The Little Flying Bears (1990) as Additional voices (voice)
- Vox as Fernando Moroso
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Aron Tager best known for?
Aron Tager is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ransom (2017), Heroes Reborn (2015), He Never Died (2015), Goon (2012).
When and where was Aron Tager born?
Aron Tager was born on June 30, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 28, 2019.
How many credits does Aron Tager have?
Aron Tager has accumulated over 90 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2018.
What is Aron Tager's background in cinema and television?
Aron Tager was an American-Canadian actor, voice artist, and sculptor. Born on June 30, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA, he had a career that included known credits in acting. His life and career spanned decades until his death on February 28, 2019, at the age of 84. During his lifetime, he contributed ...
Aron Tager by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) as Zeebo — aged about 58
- Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1992) as Dr. Vink — aged about 58
- Monk (2002) as Leo Otterman — aged about 68
- Goosebumps (1995) as Dr. Shreek — aged about 61
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Bernard Fromm — aged about 67
- A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001) as Commissioner Bernard Fromm — aged about 67
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