Denis Arndt
Biography
Denis Leroy Arndt was an American actor born on February 23, 1939, in Issaquah, Washington, and he passed away on March 25, 2025. He was known for his work in film, television, and theatre, accumulating 71 known acting credits. Arndt was best known for his starring role as Alex Priest in the play Heisenberg, a performance that earned him a 2017 Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. Throughout his career, he was also known by the alternative name Dennis Ar.
Career overview
Denis Leroy Arndt was an American actor born on February 23, 1939, in Issaquah, Washington, and he passed away on March 25, 2025. Over the course of his career, he built a body of work spanning television, film, and theater, accumulating seventy-one known acting credits according to archival data.
Among his numerous stage and screen appearances, Arndt was best known for his starring role as Alex Priest in the play Heisenberg. His performance in the production earned him a 2017 Tony Award nomination in the category of Best Actor in a Play, marking a notable high point in his theatrical career.
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74 titles- Do Over (2023) as Lou
- The Good Fight (2017) as Ron
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) as Justice Strickland
- Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) as Dennis
- Past Life (2010) as Henry
- Shuffle (2010) as Big boss
- Vanished (2006) as Senator Eugene Collins
- Bandidas (2006) as Ashe
- Behind Enemy Lines II: Axis of Evil (2006) as CIA Director Weylon Armitage
- Supernatural (2005) as Father Reynolds
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Colonel Daniel Robbins
- Last Best Chance (2005) as Nathan Sheldon
- Boston Legal (2004) as A.D.A. Joshua Wendt
- Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004) as CEO
- Sniper 3 (2004) as William Avery
- S.W.A.T. (2003) as Sgt. Howard
- Undisputed (2002) as Warden Lipscom
- Dead Heat (2002) as Ivan Barnes
- 24 (2001) as Don Ashton
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Larry Maddox
- Boston Public (2000) as A.D.A. Roland Hill
- The District (2000) as Owen Mitchell
- Blast (2000) as Sheriff
- Providence (1999) as Dr. Bill Augustine
- Providence (1999)
- Family Law (1999) as Szabo
- Get Real (1999) as Stewart Green
- Time of Your Life (1999)
- Blackout Effect (1998) as Frank Wyatt
- Max Q: Emergency Landing (1998) as Don Mitchum
- The Practice (1997) as A.D.A. Roland Hill
- The Practice (1997) as A.A.G. Quentin Reynolds
- The Practice (1997) as Defense Attorney Robertson
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Michael Mannix
- Metro (1997) as Capt. Frank Solis
- NightScream (1997) as Ray Ordwell
- Asteroid (1997) as President
- Payback (1997) as Neil Stanfill
- The Pretender (1996) as Nick Avani
- The Burning Zone (1996)
- The Beast (1996) as Osborne Manning
- JAG (1995) as Richard La Porte
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) as James
- The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. (1995) as Frank Battaglia
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Jason Sollers
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Darrell
- Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight (1994) as Joseph Laughlin
- Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story (1994) as Jerry Werner
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Dr. Sam Lane
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Navy Quartermaster Bickle
- Boy Meets Girl (1993) as Ted Jordan
- Basic Instinct (1992) as Lieutenant Walker
- Picket Fences (1992) as Franklin Dell
- Bodies of Evidence (1992) as Harris Devlin
- Cruel Doubt (1992) as Leith Von Stein
- Condition: Critical (1992) as Dr. Austin DeGroose
- Herman's Head (1991) as Russell Boswell
- One Special Victory (1991) as Jack Arner
- Life Goes On (1989)
- Mancuso, F.B.I. (1989)
- Judith Krantz's Till We Meet Again (1989)
- The Wonder Years (1988) as Mr. Tyler
- TV 101 (1988) as Officer Checker
- Distant Thunder (1988) as Larry
- Annie McGuire (1988)
- Wiseguy (1987)
- L.A. Law (1986) as Jack Sollers
- Crime Story (1986) as Al Novak
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lt. Vincent Palermo
- Dawn Flight (1976)
- Runaway on the Rogue River (1974) as John Peterson
- Columbo (1971) as Paul Mackey
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as John Peterson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Denis Arndt best known for?
Denis Arndt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Good Fight (2017), How to Get Away with Murder (2014), Dolphin Tale 2 (2014), Vanished (2006).
When and where was Denis Arndt born?
Denis Arndt was born on February 23, 1939 in Issaquah, Washington, USA. They passed away on March 25, 2025.
How many credits does Denis Arndt have?
Denis Arndt has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2023.
What is Denis Arndt's background in cinema and television?
Denis Leroy Arndt was an American actor born on February 23, 1939, in Issaquah, Washington, and he passed away on March 25, 2025. He was known for his work in film, television, and theatre, accumulating 71 known acting credits. Arndt was best known for his starring role as Alex Priest in the play Heisenberg, a performa...