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David Rasche

Acting Born Aug 7, 1944 St. Louis, Missouri 24 credits

Biography

David Rasche (born August 7, 1944) is an American theater, film, and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the 1980s satirical police sitcom Sledge Hammer! Since then he has often played characters in positions of authority, in both serious and comical turns. In television he is known for his main role as Karl Muller in the HBO drama series Succession, as well as recurring and guest performances in L.A. Law, Monk, The West Wing, Veep, and Ugly Betty.

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  • Law & Order (1990) as Joe Delaney
  • Monk (2002) as Nick Patterson
  • Columbo (1971) as Patrick Kinsley
  • The West Wing (1999) as Carl Everett
  • Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Lawyer
  • Miami Vice (1984) as Surf
  • Succession (2018) as Karl Muller
  • Las Vegas (2003) as Tim Valentine
  • Elsbeth (2024) as Monsignor Frank
  • Madam Secretary (2014) as Ambassador Arlen Maxwell
  • Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Michael Tenzer
  • L.A. Law (1986) as David McCoy
  • Veep (2012) as Jim Marwood
  • Ugly Betty (2006) as Calvin Hartley
  • The Hunting Party (2025) as Dr. Sidney Fairfax
  • Providence (1999) as Doc Croc
  • Duckman (1994) as Baron Von Dillweed (voice)
  • Kate & Allie (1984)
  • Empty Nest (1988) as Jack Trenton
  • Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Sledge Hammer
  • She Spies (2002) as Norton Andrews
  • Dying for Sex (2025) as Dr. Pankowitz
  • Burke's Law (1994) as John Ramsey
  • Suddenly Susan (1996) as Evan