Bruce Jarchow
Biography
Bruce Jarchow is an American actor born on May 19, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois. He has built a career spanning film, television and stage, accumulating more than fifty credited performances. Jarchow earned the 1981 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Revue for his work in the production “Well, I’m Off to the Thirty Years’ War.” Among his most recognizable screen roles are Lyle Ferguson in the 1990 supernatural thriller Ghost, Dr. Mascelli in the 1995 medical disaster film Outbreak, and the character Principal Scampi in a television series. His work continues to be catalogued in major entertainment databases.
Career overview
Bruce Jarchow is an American actor born on May 19 1948 in Evanston, Illinois. His career spans film, television and stage, and he has accumulated more than fifty credited performances. Early recognition came in 1981 when he received the Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Revue for his work in “Well, I’m Off to the Thirty Years’ War.”
In cinema, Jarchow is noted for portraying Lyle Ferguson in the supernatural thriller Ghost and for playing Dr. Mascelli in the medical disaster film Outbreak. His television work includes the recurring role of Principal Scampi in a series, demonstrating his versatility across comedic and dramatic formats.
Throughout his career Jarchow has maintained a steady presence in both supporting and character roles, contributing to a diverse portfolio that reflects his background in stage performance and his adaptability to a range of screen projects. His body of work, documented in over fifty credited appearances, underscores a long‑standing commitment to acting across multiple media.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- Work in Progress (2019) as Edward
- Merkin Penal (2014) as Warden Taints
- Boss (2011) as Carpenter
- The Defenders (2010) as Clyde
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Frank Schnable
- The MisInventions of Milo Weatherby (2009) as Mr. Murlock
- The Express (2008) as Dr. Hewlett
- Stranger Than Fiction (2006) as Commuter
- The Weather Man (2005) as Viewer
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Samuel Bormanis
- According to Jim (2001) as Santa
- According to Jim (2001) as Henry
- According to Jim (2001) as Officer Zavranski
- According to Jim (2001) as Phil
- According to Jim (2001) as Gate Keeper
- According to Jim (2001) as Dr. Zavranski
- What About Joan? (2001) as Bob
- The Norm Show (1999) as Anthony Curtis
- Music from Another Room (1998) as Richard Swan
- Krippendorf's Tribe (1998) as Dr. Andrews, Chester Hill
- Sour Grapes (1998) as Dr. Dean
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997)
- JAG (1995) as NCIS Agent Grondyke
- Outbreak (1995) as Dr. Mascelli
- ER (1994) as Dr. Hammond
- Weird Science (1994) as Principal Scampi
- The Puppet Masters (1994) as Barnes
- My Life (1993) as Walter
- Mad Dog and Glory (1993) as Detective at Crime Scene
- Step by Step (1991)
- The Doctor (1991) as Tim
- Ghost (1990) as Lyle Furgeson
- Parker Lewis Can't Lose (1990)
- The Family Man (1990)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Mooney
- Seinfeld (1989) as Doctor
- Coach (1989) as Sportscaster
- Coach (1989) as Ted
- Family Matters (1989) as Mr. Morrison
- Major Dad (1989)
- Big (1988) as Photographer
- Scrooged (1988) as Wayne
- Married... with Children (1987) as Manager
- Full House (1987)
- Radio Days (1987) as Ad Man
- Take Five (1987)
- The Manhattan Project (1986) as Interrogator
- The Equalizer (1985) as Flynn
- Night Court (1984) as Marcus
- Kate & Allie (1984)
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Detective
- Family Ties (1982) as Ted
- Continental Divide (1981) as Hellinger
- Somewhere in Time (1980) as Bones [1912]
- My Bodyguard (1980) as Roberto
- Bill Murray Live from the Second City (1980) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Lawyer (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bruce Jarchow best known for?
Bruce Jarchow is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Boss (2011), The Defenders (2010), Dick Tracy (1990), Stranger Than Fiction (2006).
When and where was Bruce Jarchow born?
Bruce Jarchow was born on May 19, 1948 in Evanston, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Bruce Jarchow have?
Bruce Jarchow has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2019.
What is Bruce Jarchow's background in cinema and television?
Bruce Jarchow is an American actor born on May 19, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois. He has built a career spanning film, television and stage, accumulating more than fifty credited performances. Jarchow earned the 1981 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Revue for his work in the production “Well, I’m Off to the Thirty Y...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Seinfeld (1989) as Mooney — aged about 41
- Seinfeld (1989) as Doctor — aged about 41
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Frank Schnable — aged about 61
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Samuel Bormanis — aged about 56
- ER (1994) as Dr. Hammond — aged about 46
- Step by Step (1991) — aged about 43
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