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Don Keith Opper

Acting Born Jun 12, 1949 Chicago, Illinois, USA 46 credits
46
Total Credits
1980–2026
47 Years Career Span
26
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Don Keith Opper works in acting. Born June 12, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 46 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Cycle
They Bite!: The Making of CrittersThe Main Course: The Making of Critters 2Space Madness: The Making of Critters 4You Are What They Eat: The Making of Critters 3
Supernova · WriterPainkiller Jane · WriterSupernova · WriterInfection
The Division
L.A. DoctorsWhere's Marlowe?
The PretenderSuddenly
One West WaikikiPainted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.Ghost in the Machine
RenegadeCritters 4The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag
Critters 3The Great Pretender
Quantum LeapBookerMancuso, F.B.I.The Forgotten
RoseanneCritters 2
21 Jump StreetJake and the FatmanTour of DutySlam DanceSlam Dance · Writer
L.A. LawCrittersCritters · Additional WritingBlack Moon Rising
City LimitsCity Limits · Writer
Miami Vice
Forbidden WorldAndroidAndroid · Writer
Galaxy of Terror · Production Manager
Battle Beyond the Stars · Second Assistant Director

Full Filmography

46 titles
  • The Cycle (2026) as Frank
  • They Bite!: The Making of Critters (2018) as Self
  • The Main Course: The Making of Critters 2 (2018) as Self
  • Space Madness: The Making of Critters 4 (2018) as Self
  • You Are What They Eat: The Making of Critters 3 (2018) as Self
  • Supernova (2005) Writer
  • Painkiller Jane (2005) Writer
  • Supernova (2005) Writer
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  • Infection (2005) as Deputy Ben (voice)
  • The Division (2001)
  • L.A. Doctors (1998)
  • Where's Marlowe? (1998) as Composer
  • The Pretender (1996) as Lester
  • Suddenly (1996)
  • One West Waikiki (1994)
  • Painted Desert - TUFF Theatrical Edition (1994) as Montana
  • The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Riley
  • Ghost in the Machine (1993) as Man in Office
  • Renegade (1992) as Jail Officer
  • Critters 4 (1992) as Charlie McFadden
  • The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag (1992) as Dell
  • Critters 3 (1991) as Charlie McFadden
  • The Great Pretender (1991) as Marco
  • Quantum Leap (1989) as Crooner
  • Booker (1989) as Rev. Towers
  • Mancuso, F.B.I. (1989)
  • The Forgotten (1989) as Sgt. Peter Lowell
  • Roseanne (1988)
  • Critters 2 (1988) as Charlie McFadden
  • 21 Jump Street (1987) as CIA Man
  • Jake and the Fatman (1987)
  • Tour of Duty (1987)
  • Slam Dance (1987) as Buddy
  • Slam Dance (1987) Writer
  • L.A. Law (1986) as Kevin Garwood
  • Critters (1986) as Charlie McFadden
  • Critters (1986) Additional Writing
  • Black Moon Rising (1986) as Emile French
  • City Limits (1985) as Sammy
  • City Limits (1985) Writer
  • Miami Vice (1984) as Johnny Blatt
  • Forbidden World (1982) as SAM-104 (voice) (uncredited)
  • Android (1982) as Max 404
  • Android (1982) Writer
  • Galaxy of Terror (1981) Production Manager
  • Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) Second Assistant Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Don Keith Opper best known for?

Don Keith Opper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Division (2001), Re-Animator (1985), The Pretender (1996), Consenting Adults (1992).

When and where was Don Keith Opper born?

Don Keith Opper was born on June 12, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

How many credits does Don Keith Opper have?

Don Keith Opper has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2026.

What is Don Keith Opper's background in cinema and television?

Don Keith Opper (born June 12, 1949) is an American actor, writer, and producer who has starred in film and on television. He is best known for his role as Charlie McFadden in the 1986 science fiction film Critters and each of the three sequels. His most recent film role is in Albert Pyun's 2005 horror film Infection. ...

Don Keith Opper by the numbers

46credits
30films
16TV series
1980–2026active years

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