Howard Hesseman
Biography
Howard Hesseman was an American actor born on February 27, 1940, in Lebanon, Oregon, USA. He is known for his television roles, including Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati and Charlie Moore on Head of the Class. He also appeared in the film Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment as Captain Pete Lassard. Hesseman's other notable television role was as Sam Royer, the husband of lead character Ann Romano, in the last two seasons of One Day at a Time. He was active in the entertainment industry from the 1970s to the 2010s, with over 144 known credits in acting. Hesseman passed away on January 29, 2022, at the age of 81.
Career overview
Howard Hesseman was an American actor known for his television roles. He appeared regularly on television and in film from the 1970s to the 2010s. Hesseman's acting credits include a notable role as Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati.
He also played the lead role of history teacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class. Hesseman's other television roles include Sam Royer, the husband of lead character Ann Romano, in the last two seasons of One Day at a Time.
In addition to his television work, Hesseman appeared in films, including a supporting role as Captain Pete Lassard in the movie Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. Throughout his acting career, Hesseman accumulated a significant number of credits, with a total of 144 known credits.
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149 titles- Who Done It: The Clue Documentary (2022) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close (2020) as Self
- Life After The Navigator (2020) as Himself
- Valerie (2019) as Self
- Silver Skies (2016) as Billy
- A Christmas in Vermont (2016) as Nick Harper
- Wild Oats (2016) as Vespucci
- Chicago Med (2015) as Clyde Glickman
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Mr. Royce
- Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2015) as Self
- Bigfoot (2012) as Mayor Tommy Gillis
- Salvation Boulevard (2011) as Billy
- Mike & Molly (2010) as Otis
- Lie to Me (2009) as Sam Hendricks
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Cole Lamburt
- Halloween II (2009) as Uncle Meat
- All About Steve (2009) as Mr. Horowitz
- The Rocker (2008) as Gator
- John from Cincinnati (2007) as Erlemeyer
- Martian Child (2007) as Dr. Berg
- Psych (2006) as Barry Saunder
- Man About Town (2006) as Ben Giamoro
- Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock (2005) as narrator
- Crazy for Christmas (2005) as Fred Nickells
- House (2004) as Henry Errington
- Boston Legal (2004) as Judge Robert Thompson
- Celebrities Uncensored (2003) as Self
- Boomtown (2002) as Mel Castle
- About Schmidt (2002) as Larry Hertzel
- The Mesmerist (2002) as Mr. Valdemar
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Barney Reynolds
- Three Sisters (2001) as Jerry Keats
- Thieves (2001)
- The Sky is Falling (2001) as Yogi Cook
- Teddy Bears' Picnic (2001) as Ted Frye
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Dr. Aden
- Level 9 (2000)
- Family Law (1999) as Howard Thomas / Randall
- That '70s Show (1998) as Max
- Two Guys and a Girl (1998) as Mr. Bergen
- The Practice (1997) as Judge C. Williams
- Gridlock'd (1997) as Blind Man
- On the 2nd Day of Christmas (1997) as David
- High Stakes (1997) as Wayne Dreyer
- The Pretender (1996) as Landlord
- Innocent Victims (1996) as Smithline
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. Emory Taylor
- Out-of-Sync (1995) as Det. Caldwell
- ER (1994) as Dr. James Broderick
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Flynn Hodge
- Burke's Law (1994) as Chuck Mason
- Munchie Strikes Back (1994) as Munchie (voice)
- Little Miss Millions (1993) as Nick Frost
- Lethal Exposure (1993) as Taylor Cochran
- Hot Chocolate (1992) as Mr. Cassidy
- Quiet Killer (1992) as Congressman Calvin Phillips
- Rubin & Ed (1992) as Ed Tuttle
- The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991)
- Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story (1991) as Paul Maggioto
- Call Me Anna (1990) as John Ross
- The Diamond Trap (1988) as Det. Rollings
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Rupert King (segment "Titan Man")
- Six Against the Rock (1987) as Joseph 'Dutch' Cretzer
- Inside Out (1987) as Jack
- Head of the Class (1986) as Charlie Moore
- Flight of the Navigator (1986) as Dr. Louis Faraday
- My Chauffeur (1986) as McBride
- Heat (1986) as Pinchus Zion
- The Princess Who Had Never Laughed (1986) as King
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) as Pete Lassard
- Clue (1985) as The Chief (uncredited)
- George Burns Comedy Week (1985) as Andy Pace
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Sheldon Greenberg
- This Is Spinal Tap (1984) as Terry Ladd
- Mister Roberts (1984) as Doc
- Silence of the Heart (1984) as Carl Lewis
- Best Kept Secrets (1984) as Jim Osborne
- Doctor Detroit (1983) as Smooth Walker
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) as Self
- Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983) as Sy Fishko
- Focus on Fishko (1983) as Sy
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as King
- One Shoe Makes it Murder (1982) as Joe Hervey
- Victims (1982) as Charles Galloway
- Private Lessons (1981) as Lester
- Honky Tonk Freeway (1981) as Snapper
- The Fantastic Funnies (1980) as Dr. Johnny Fever
- Gridlock (1980) as Señor Smooth (voice)
- Skyward (1980) as Koup Trenton
- John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body (1980) as Self / The Rock Doctor
- The Jerk (1979) as Carnival Worker (uncredited)
- Americathon (1979) as Kip Margolis
- You Can't Take it With You (1979) as Wilbur C. Henderson
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Dr. Johnny Fever
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) Director
- The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) as Bert Stockwell
- Loose Shoes (1978) as Ernie Piles, War Correspondent
- More Than Friends (1978) as Avery Salminella
- Outside Chance (1978) as David
- The Comedy Company (1978) as Roger Dustleman
- Soap (1977) as Mr. Franklin
- The Other Side of Midnight (1977) as O'Brien
- Tail Gunner Joe (1977) as Lt. Ted Cantwell
- The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) as Jenks
- The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) as Jenks
- Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (1977) as Fred
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1976) as Dr. Robert Williams
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as D.A. Jerry Douglas
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Delvecchio (1976) as Goldie
- Silent Movie (1976) as Executive
- The Big Bus (1976) as Jack
- Jackson County Jail (1976) as David
- Tunnel Vision (1976) as Senator McMannus
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Baretta (1975) as Walker
- One Day at a Time (1975) as Sam Royer
- Switch (1975) as M.W.
- The Blue Knight (1975) as Resident
- Shampoo (1975) as Red Dog
- The Sunshine Boys (1975) as Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
- Whiffs (1975) as Dr. Gopian
- Hustling (1975) as Detective
- Prisoners (1975)
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Al Steever
- Rhoda (1974)
- Harry O (1974) as Senator Lawler
- The Blue Knight (1973)
- Steelyard Blues (1973) as Frank Veldini
- The Blue Knight (1973)
- Kid Blue (1973) as Confectionary Man (as Howard Hessman)
- Jory (1973) as Santa Rosa bartender
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Craig Plager
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as Augie (voice) (uncredited)
- Cisco Pike (1972) as Recording Engineer
- Billy Jack (1971) as Drama Teacher
- The Christian Licorice Store (1971) as Last Party Guest
- Some Kind of a Nut (1969) as Bartender
- A Session with the Committee (1969) as (as Don Sturdy)
- Petulia (1968) as Hippie (uncredited)
- Mannix (1967) as Ray Bennett
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967) as Various
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967) Writer
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Counter Boy
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Harry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Howard Hesseman best known for?
Howard Hesseman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Silver Skies (2016), Chicago Med (2015), Fresh Off the Boat (2015), Mike & Molly (2010).
When and where was Howard Hesseman born?
Howard Hesseman was born on February 27, 1940 in Lebanon, Oregon, USA. They passed away on January 29, 2022.
How many credits does Howard Hesseman have?
Howard Hesseman has accumulated over 149 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2022.
What is Howard Hesseman's background in cinema and television?
Howard Hesseman was an American actor born on February 27, 1940, in Lebanon, Oregon, USA. He is known for his television roles, including Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati and Charlie Moore on Head of the Class. He also appeared in the film Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment as Captain Pete Lassard. Hesseman...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- House (2004) as Henry Errington — aged about 64
- Chicago Med (2015) as Clyde Glickman — aged about 75
- Family Law (1999) as Howard Thomas / Randall — aged about 59
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as King — aged about 42
- Lie to Me (2009) as Sam Hendricks — aged about 69
- Psych (2006) as Barry Saunder — aged about 66
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