Bernie Kopell
Biography
Bernie Kopell is an American television character actor born on June 21, 1933, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his roles in various television shows, including The Love Boat, When Things Were Rotten, That Girl, Get Smart, The Doris Day Show, and Bewitched. Kopell has also appeared in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. He has acted in numerous other television shows and has a total of 120 known credits.
Career overview
Bernie Kopell is an American television character actor. He has appeared in a variety of roles throughout his career. Kopell is known for his portrayal of Dr. Adam Bricker, also known as "Doc," in The Love Boat. He has also played other notable characters, including Alan-a-Dale in When Things Were Rotten, Jerry Bauman in That Girl, Siegfried in Get Smart, and Louie Pallucci in The Doris Day Show.
In addition to these roles, Kopell has made appearances on the sitcom Bewitched, where he played the witches' Apothecary and the warlock Alonzo in the episode "The Warlock in the Gray Flannel Suit." He has also appeared in an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, titled "Good-Bye George," where he played a director. This episode originally aired on December 13, 1963. Kopell's extensive experience in television has contributed to his reputation as a skilled character actor.
Kopell's career in acting spans multiple genres and roles, showcasing his versatility as a performer. With numerous credits to his name, he has established himself as a talented and recognizable figure in the television industry.
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130 titles- SEGAL (2025) as Self
- Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story (2023) as Bernie
- Elizabeth Montgomery: A Bewitched Life (2023) as Self
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as Marvin Beedleman
- B Positive (2020) as Mr. Knudsen
- Stumptown (2019) as Mr. Schumaker
- The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018) as Charter Boat Captain
- The Comeback Kids (2016) as Jim
- Superstore (2015) as Arthur
- Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything (2015) as Morty
- A Horse Story (2015) as Judge #3
- Silicon Valley (2014) as Lex Skelton
- Silicon Valley (2014) as Lex
- Mom (2013) as Ken
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Itzhak Rozen
- Raising Hope (2010) as Charles
- First Dog (2010) as Psychiatrist Juvenile Hall
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- Get Smart (2008) as Opel Driver
- Say It in Russian (2007)
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Father Christopher
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Lake Resort Manager
- The Cutter (2005) as Issac Teller
- Living in TV Land (2004)
- Arrested Development (2003) as Judge Kornzucker
- ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) as Self
- A Light in the Forest (2003) as Artemis Schnell
- The Creature of the Sunny Side Up Trailer Park (2003) as Percy Wells
- Dismembered (2003)
- Monk (2002) as Gilson
- The Stoneman (2002) as Prof. Milano
- Scrubs (2001) as Mr. Moran
- As Told by Ginger (2000) as Mr. Libby (voice)
- Charmed (1998) as Coroner
- Love Boat: The Next Wave (1998) as Dr. Adam Bricker
- Bug Buster (1998) as Gil Griffin
- Land of the Free (1998) as TV Host
- Sunset Beach (1997)
- World's Greatest Train Ride Videos: Scotland & Wales (1995) as Self
- World's Greatest Train Ride Videos: Switzerland (1995) as Self
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Dr. Les Franklin
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Bernie Kopell
- The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years (1993) as Self (archive footage)
- Martin (1992) as Doc
- Missing Pieces (1992) as Dr. Gutman
- Civil Wars (1991) as Boguslav Martin
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Dr. Beldon
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Doc
- The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage (1990) as Doc
- Get Smart, Again! (1989) as Conrad Siegfried / Prof. Helmut Schmelding
- The Magic Boy's Easter (1989) as Mordechai the Magician
- DuckTales (1987)
- The Charmings (1987)
- The Day My Kid Went Punk (1987) as Tom
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Vincent Lagarski
- Combat Academy (1986) as Mr. Mendelsson
- All Star Party for Clint Eastwood (1986) as Self (uncredited)
- Half Nelson (1985) as Stevens
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Supertrain (1979) as Marshall Fossberg
- $weepstake$ (1979)
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Fred Stouton
- Flying High (1978)
- A Guide for the Married Woman (1978) as Bill
- The Love Boat (1977) as Adam Bricker
- The Love Boat (1977) Writer
- Code R (1977) as Ron Garrison
- The New Love Boat (1977) as Dr. Adam Bricker
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Doctor Adam Bricker
- Alice (1976)
- Bound for Glory (1976) as Woody's Agent (uncredited)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Doctor Adam Bricker (uncredited)
- Switch (1975) as Selig
- Switch (1975) as Gaylord Henderson
- When Things Were Rotten (1975) as Alan-A-Dale
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Pete Martin
- Chico and the Man (1974)
- Harry O (1974)
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Doctor Gravanites
- Kojak (1973) as Sam Bernard
- Needles and Pins (1973) as Charlie Miller
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Dr. Arnold
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Tom Warner
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Arthur Ganz
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Harold Lefkowitz
- The Paul Lynde Show (1972)
- Me and the Chimp (1972)
- Wild in the Sky (1972) as Penrat
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Bernini Mussolino
- The Chicago Teddy Bears (1971)
- Funny Face (1971)
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Professor Faraday
- Night Gallery (1970) as Reed (segment "The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes")
- Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Counselor
- Love, American Style (1969) as Harry Barker
- Love, American Style (1969) as Mr. Chaney
- Room 222 (1969)
- The Debbie Reynolds Show (1969)
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1969)
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Louie Pallucci
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Major Laguinita
- Ironside (1967)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self (uncredited)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Sonny
- That Girl (1966) as Jerry Bauman
- Hero (1966)
- Run, Buddy, Run (1966) as Albert Overstreet
- Death of a Salesman (1966) as Howard
- Get Smart (1965) as Siegfried
- Green Acres (1965) as James D. Stewart
- The Loved One (1965) as Brahmin's Assistant
- Bewitched (1964)
- Bewitched (1964) as Baron von Fuchs
- Bewitched (1964) as Dr. Rhinehouse
- Good Neighbor Sam (1964) as Richard Taragon (uncredited)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Black Salmon
- The Man from the Diners' Club (1963) as Comet Messenger (uncredited)
- The Thrill of It All (1963) as Commercial Director (uncredited)
- The Wheeler Dealers (1963) as Fawning Art Fan (uncredited)
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Jerry Best
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Director
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Interne
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Ben Casey (1961)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Banker
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bernie Kopell best known for?
Bernie Kopell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Lincoln Lawyer (2022), B Positive (2020), Stumptown (2019), Superstore (2015).
When and where was Bernie Kopell born?
Bernie Kopell was born on June 21, 1933 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Bernie Kopell have?
Bernie Kopell has accumulated over 130 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2025.
What is Bernie Kopell's background in cinema and television?
Bernie Kopell is an American television character actor born on June 21, 1933, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his roles in various television shows, including The Love Boat, When Things Were Rotten, That Girl, Get Smart, The Doris Day Show, and Bewitched. Kopell has also appeared in an episode of Alfr...