David Kagen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 27, 1948 in Somers Point, New Jersey, USA
- Active Years
- 1981–2018 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
David Kagen, also known by the birth name David B. Yanowitz, is an American film, stage, and television actor. He was born on September 27, 1948, in Somers Point, New Jersey. Kagen is a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon and also attended the Juilliard Preparatory School, where he studied piano. He is best known for playing Sheriff Michael Garris, also referred to as Sheriff Mike Garris, in the 1986 film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. In addition to his acting career, Kagen runs his own acting school, David Kagen's School of Film Acting, located in Studio City, California. He has coached actors at all levels, including Alec Baldwin, Ted Danson, Robin Wright-Penn, Kyle Secor, Scott Lawrence, and Dale Midkiff.
Career overview
David Kagen, also known as David B. Yanowitz, is an American film, stage, and television actor born on September 27, 1948, in Somers Point, New Jersey. He is best known for playing Sheriff Michael Garris, also referred to as Sheriff Mike Garris, in the 1986 film Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. Over his career, Kagen has accumulated numerous acting credits across film and television projects.
In addition to his acting career, Kagen is an educator who owns and runs his own acting school, David Kagen's School of Film Acting, which is situated in Studio City, California. For over thirty-five years, he has coached actors at all levels, including Alec Baldwin, Ted Danson, Robin Wright-Penn, Kyle Secor, Scott Lawrence, and Dale Midkiff.
Kagen's educational background includes graduating from Carnegie-Mellon. He also attended the Juilliard Preparatory School, where he studied piano before pursuing his professional paths in acting and coaching.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Intersection (2018) as Lt. Jackson
- Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) as Self
- His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th (2010) as Self
- Jason Lives: The Making of Friday the 13th: Part VI (2009) as Self
- Otis (2008) Gaffer
- Life (2007) as Betsy's lawyer
- Life (2007) as Tins' Lawyer
- The Curse of King Tut's Tomb (2006) Gaffer
- Bones (2005) as Sam Eagan
- House (2004) as CEO
- Without a Trace (2002) as Osbourne
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Major Klev
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as MTB Rep
- Angel (1999) as Salesman
- Family Law (1999)
- The Annihilation of Fish (1999) as Social Worker
- V.I.P. (1998) as Frank Zeit
- The Magnificent Seven (1998) as Sheriff
- On the Line (1998) as Laslo
- Profiler (1996)
- Hologram Man (1995) as Chief of Police
- Getting Even with Dad (1994) as Little League Coach
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Detective
- Melrose Place (1992) as Roger Langdon
- Boris and Natasha (1992) as Gun Salesman
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Attorney
- Body Chemistry (1990) as Freddie
- Follow Your Heart (1990) as Baker
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Eddie Malone
- The Bronx Zoo (1987)
- Matlock (1986) as Actor
- Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI (1986) as Sheriff Garris
- The A-Team (1983) as Willis
- Remington Steele (1982) as Michael J. Spencer
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Kagen best known for?
David Kagen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Life (2007), Life (2007), The 13th Warrior (1999), Cutthroat Island (1995).
When and where was David Kagen born?
David Kagen was born on September 27, 1948 in Somers Point, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does David Kagen have?
David Kagen has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2018.
What is David Kagen's background in cinema and television?
David Kagen, also known by the birth name David B. Yanowitz, is an American film, stage, and television actor. He was born on September 27, 1948, in Somers Point, New Jersey. Kagen is a graduate of Carnegie-Mellon and also attended the Juilliard Preparatory School, where he studied piano. He is best known for playing S...
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