Bronson Pinchot
Biography
Bronson Pinchot is an American actor born on May 20, 1959, in New York City, New York, USA. He has appeared in numerous feature films, including Risky Business, Beverly Hills Cop, and The First Wives Club. Pinchot is also known for his role in the ABC family sitcom Perfect Strangers, where he portrayed a character from the fictional Greek-like island of Mypos. He has a total of 97 known credits in acting. Pinchot's work spans various genres, showcasing his versatility as a performer. He is also a narrator of novels.
Career overview
Bronson Pinchot is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He has appeared in several feature films, including Risky Business and Beverly Hills Cop, in which he reprised his supporting role in Beverly Hills Cop III. Pinchot's film credits also include The First Wives Club, True Romance, Courage Under Fire, and It's My Party.
Pinchot is also recognized for his work in television, particularly in the role of Balki Bartokomous in the ABC family sitcom Perfect Strangers. The show is set in the United States and features a character from the fictional Greek-like island of Mypos. This role is likely his most well-known and has contributed to his recognition in the entertainment industry.
Throughout his career, Pinchot has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with 97 known credits to his name. Born in New York City, Pinchot has established himself as a versatile actor with a diverse range of film and television experience.
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101 titles- The Residence (2025) as Didier Gotthard
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) as Serge
- Stalked by My Stepsister (2023) as Photographer
- Our Flag Means Death (2022) as Ned Low
- Clowning (2022) as Joaquin Alvin Illingworth III
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Darrin Schwartz
- The Mysterious Benedict Society (2021)
- The Timekeepers of Eternity (2021) as Craig Toomy (archive footage)
- Black Monday (2019) as Douglas 'Doug' Blackmore
- Project Blue Book (2019) as David Dubrovsky
- A Million Little Things (2018) as Berge
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) as Principal George Hawthorne
- Lodge 49 (2018)
- Battle of the Network Stars (2017) as Self
- Double Play (2017) as Bob
- The Strike (2016) as Carlo Lombardi
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Head Chef J.T. Thompson
- Kung-Fu and Titties (2013) as The Beaver
- Virgin Alexander (2012) as Bim Norse
- You and I (2011) as Torrino
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Bastille
- Shake It Up (2010) as Kashlack Hessenheffer
- Worst Cooks in America (2010) as Self - Contestant
- Pure Country 2: The Gift (2010) as Angel Matthew
- Hooking Up (2009) as Mr. Kimbal
- From a Place of Darkness (2008) as Carl
- Mr. Art Critic (2008) as M.J. Clayton
- The Dream Is Always the Same: The Story of Risky Business (2008) as Self
- Chuck (2007) as Victor
- The Wager (2007) as Colin Buchansn
- Six Degrees (2006)
- Diamond Zero (2005) as Bergerac De La Houssey
- Second Best (2004) as Doc Klingenstein
- Two Times (2004) as Aronne "Aaron" Conaro
- NCIS (2003) as George Burton
- The Surreal Life (2003) as Self
- I Love the '80s Strikes Back (2003)
- Breaking News (2002)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Greg Ross
- Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001) as Francois (voice)
- Putting It Together (2001) as The Narrator
- Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000) as Shakey / Science (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Henry Carlisle
- Out of the Cold (1999) as Max Kaplan
- The All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy in For Love or Mummy (1999) as Stan Laurel
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- V.I.P. (1998) as Self
- The Wild Thornberrys (1998) as Franz Fensterkopf (voice)
- Quest for Camelot (1998) as Grifin (voice)
- Slappy and the Stinkers (1998) as Roy
- Board Heads (1998) as Ronald
- Cow and Chicken (1997) as Oscar / Guard / Old Wardrobe Man (voice)
- The Angry Beavers (1997) as Truman / Brat (voice)
- I Am Weasel (1997) as Oscar / Guard / Old Wardrobe Man (voice)
- Meego (1997) as Meego
- Babes in Toyland (1997) as Rodrigo (voice)
- Merry Christmas, George Bailey (1997) as Mr. Carter
- Bruno the Kid: The Animated Movie (1997) as General Armando Costrato (voice) (archive footage)
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Roy Albright
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Director / Chauffeur (voice)
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Ronnie Matthews (voice)
- Clueless (1996) as Ka-feen
- Clueless (1996) as Mr. Pontormo
- Courage Under Fire (1996) as Bruno
- The First Wives Club (1996) as Duarto Feliz
- Bruno the Kid (1996)
- It's My Party (1996) as Monty Tipton
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Sonny the Toad (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Killer Whale / Reindeer (voice)
- Dumb and Dumber (1995) as Dumbster / Announcer (voice)
- The Langoliers (1995) as Craig Toomy
- High Society (1995) as Dr. Zipkin
- The Adventures of Hyperman (1995)
- Duckman (1994) as Dr. Henri Ducharme (voice)
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1994) as Deitrich Dunlap (voice)
- Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) as Serge
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as The Prankster
- True Romance (1993) as Elliot Blitzer
- The Trouble with Larry (1993) as Larry Burton
- Blame It on the Bellboy (1992) as Bellboy
- Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992) as Self
- Step by Step (1991) as Jean-Luc Rieupeyroux
- Jury Duty: The Comedy (1990) as Sanford Lagelfost / Jorge Jimenez / Arthur Lloyd / Magda
- Second Sight (1989) as Bobby
- She's Having a Baby (1988) as Bronson Pinchot (uncredited)
- Perfect Strangers (1986) as Balki Bartokomous
- Amazing Stories (1986) as Director
- Between Two Women (1986) as Photographer
- The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986) as Charles Dickens
- Amazing Stories (1985) as The Director
- After Hours (1985) as Lloyd
- George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
- Sara (1985) as Dennis Kemper
- Hot Resort (1985) as Brad
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) as Serge
- The Flamingo Kid (1984) as Alfred Schultz
- Risky Business (1983) as Barry
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Run Amok as Harvey Zuckerman
- Amazing Stories: The Movie III Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bronson Pinchot best known for?
Bronson Pinchot is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Residence (2025), Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024), Our Flag Means Death (2022), NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021).
When and where was Bronson Pinchot born?
Bronson Pinchot was born on May 20, 1959 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Bronson Pinchot have?
Bronson Pinchot has accumulated over 101 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Bronson Pinchot's background in cinema and television?
Bronson Pinchot is an American actor born on May 20, 1959, in New York City, New York, USA. He has appeared in numerous feature films, including Risky Business, Beverly Hills Cop, and The First Wives Club. Pinchot is also known for his role in the ABC family sitcom Perfect Strangers, where he portrayed a character from...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sara (1985) as Dennis Kemper — aged about 26
- Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018) as Principal George Hawthorne — aged about 59
- Project Blue Book (2019) as David Dubrovsky — aged about 60
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Henry Carlisle — aged about 40
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Director / Chauffeur (voice) — aged about 37
- Hey Arnold! (1996) as Ronnie Matthews (voice) — aged about 37
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