Jack Kruschen
Biography
Jack Kruschen was a Jewish character actor who worked primarily in American film, television, and radio. Born Jacob Kruschen on March 20, 1922, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, his parents were Moses Kruschen and Sophie Bogushevsky, who were Russian immigrants. He was also known as Jack Joseph. During his career, he amassed 159 known acting credits. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dr. Dreyfuss in the 1960 comedy-drama The Apartment. He passed away on April 2, 2002, at the age of 80 in Chandler, Arizona, United States.
Career overview
Jack Kruschen was a Jewish character actor born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on March 20, 1922. The son of Russian immigrants Moses Kruschen and Sophie Bogushevsky, he worked primarily in American film, television, and radio throughout his career. Also known as Jack Joseph, Kruschen accumulated 159 known acting credits on the movie database.
During his career, Kruschen received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dr. Dreyfuss in the 1960 comedy drama film The Apartment. His notable film and television work includes appearances in productions such as The Apartment, Tightrope, and Disneyland.
Kruschen passed away at the age of 80 on April 2, 2002, in Chandler, Arizona, United States.
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164 titles- Alice in Wonderland (2010) as (voice) (archive footage)
- 'Til There Was You (1997) as Mr. Katz
- Hart to Hart: Home Is Where the Hart Is (1994) as Mayor Walter Trout
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Captain Keene
- Living Single (1993) as Mort
- The American Clock (1993)
- Love & War (1992)
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Mr. Melville
- Penny Ante: The Motion Picture (1990) as Isadore Perlman
- Full House (1987) as Iorgos
- She's the Sheriff (1987) as George Bloomgarden
- Matlock (1986) as Judge Ogilvie / Bus Repairman
- Deadly Intentions (1985) as Alex Livanos
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dr. John Logan
- E/R (1984)
- Dark Mirror (1984) as Smithson
- The A-Team (1983) as Bernie Shatzman
- Zorro and Son (1983)
- Money to Burn (1983) as Pops
- Remington Steele (1982) as Buddy Brokaw
- Silver Spoons (1982) as Judge Harold S. Nutterman
- Hotel (1982)
- Matt Houston (1982)
- Tucker's Witch (1982)
- The New Odd Couple (1982) as Judge
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Darkroom (1981) as Sam
- Under the Rainbow (1981) as Louie
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1981) as Judge Thatcher
- Legend of the Wild (1981) as Frost-bite Foley
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Doheny's partner & speaker at the retirement
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Hart to Hart (1979)
- Sunburn (1979) as Gela
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978)
- Vega$ (1978)
- The Time Machine (1978) as John Bedford
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Norman Abrams
- Grizzly Adams (1977) as Metcalf
- Grizzly Adams (1977) as Frost-bite Foley
- CHiPs (1977) as Frank Higgins
- Busting Loose (1977)
- The November Plan (1977) as Harry Kahn
- Satan's Cheerleaders (1977) as Billy the Janitor
- The Incredible Rocky Mountain Race (1977) as Jim Bridger
- Alice (1976)
- City of Angels (1976)
- Guardian of the Wilderness (1976) as Madden
- The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper (1976) as Abner Denby
- Barney Miller (1975) as Julius Wittenour
- Barney Miller (1975) as Rudolph Kamen
- Barney Miller (1975) as Benjamin Diamond
- Switch (1975) as Damon Alexander
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Gunther Starr
- Bronk (1975)
- The Log of the Black Pearl (1975) as Jocko Roper
- Nick and Nora (1975) as Sergeant Steinmetz
- Little House on the Prairie (1974)
- The Rockford Files (1974) as John Koenig
- Movin' On (1974)
- Freebie and the Bean (1974) as Red Meyers
- Assignment: Vienna (1972) as Orloff
- Deadly Harvest (1972) as Vartamian
- Emergency! (1972) as Sen. Mike Wolski
- Columbo (1971) as Tomlin Dudek
- The Million Dollar Duck (1971) as Doctor Gottlieb
- McCloud (1970)
- Nanny and the Professor (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Doctor Deets
- Medical Center (1969)
- Istanbul Express (1969) as Capt. Granicek
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Blumberg
- Ironside (1967) as Willie Busch
- He & She (1967) as Captain Pappas
- The Happening (1967) as Inspector
- Caprice (1967) as Matthew Cutter
- Batman (1966) as Eivol Ekdal
- The John Forsythe Show (1965)
- Dear Brigitte (1965) as Doctor Volker
- Harlow (1965) as L.B. Mayer
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Herman
- The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) as Christmas Morgan
- McLintock! (1963) as Jake Birnbaum
- Cape Fear (1962) as Attorney Dave Grafton
- Follow That Dream (1962) as Carmine
- Convicts 4 (1962) as Resko's Father
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Mister Ed (1961)
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Bill Ziegler
- Kraft Mystery Theatre (1961)
- The Ladies Man (1961) as Graduation Emcee Professor
- Lover Come Back (1961) as Doctor Linus Tyler
- Route 66 (1960)
- The Apartment (1960) as Dr. Dreyfuss
- Hong Kong (1960)
- Harrigan and Son (1960)
- The Westerner (1960) as Rigdon
- Where the Boys Are (1960) as Max (uncredited)
- Seven Ways from Sundown (1960) as Beeker
- The Bellboy (1960) as Jack E Mulcher (uncredited)
- The Last Voyage (1960) as Chief Engineer Pringle
- Bonanza (1959) as Giorgio Rossi
- The Detectives (1959)
- Black Saddle (1959) as Ben Winkleman
- Law of the Plainsman (1959) as Dr. Pearson
- Tightrope (1959)
- The Lawless Years (1959)
- The Gazebo (1959) as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- The Angry Red Planet (1959) as CWO Sam Jacobs
- The Man Who Understood Women (1959) as Mickey (uncredited)
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Ben Tarko
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Patch Finley
- Naked City (1958) as Dean Fairland
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Sheriff Pig Wells
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Hunt Willis
- Behind Closed Doors (1958) as Ruchef
- Fraulein (1958) as Sgt. Grischa
- Cry Terror! (1958) as Agent Charles Pope
- The Decks Ran Red (1958) as Alex Cole
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Max Schilling
- Zorro (1957)
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Sam Bolt
- Trackdown (1957)
- Reform School Girl (1957) as Mr. Horvath
- Badlands of Montana (1957) as Cavalry Sergeant
- Telephone Time (1956)
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
- The Benny Goodman Story (1956) as 'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
- The Steel Jungle (1956) as Truckdriver Helper
- Outside the Law (1956) as Agent Pill Schwartz
- Julie (1956) as Det. Mace
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Jed
- The Millionaire (1955) as Mike Sharkey
- Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) as Ernie
- Soldier of Fortune (1955) as Austin Stoker
- The Night Holds Terror (1955) as Detective Pope
- Carolina Cannonball (1955) as Hogar
- Dial Red O (1955) as Lloyd Lavalle
- It Should Happen to You (1954) as Joe (uncredited)
- The Long, Long Trailer (1954) as Mechanic (uncredited)
- The Great Diamond Robbery (1954) as Cafe Counterman (uncredited)
- Tennessee Champ (1954) as Andrews
- Untamed Heiress (1954) as Louie
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Charlie
- The War of the Worlds (1953) as Salvatore
- Money from Home (1953) as Short Boy
- Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953) as Harry
- A Blueprint for Murder (1953) as Harold Y. Cole
- Adventures of Superman (1952) as First Airport Robber
- Terry and the Pirates (1952)
- Your Jeweler's Showcase (1952) as The Whale
- Confidence Girl (1952) as Detective Sergeant Quinn
- Tropical Heat Wave (1952) as Stickey Langley
- Dragnet (1951)
- The People Against O'Hara (1951) as Uniformed Detective (uncredited)
- The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) as Muscleman (uncredited)
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- No Way Out (1950) as (uncredited)
- Gambling House (1950) as Italian Immigrant (uncredited)
- Where Danger Lives (1950) as Cosey - Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
- Women from Headquarters (1950) as Sam
- Red, Hot and Blue (1949) as Steve
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Kruschen best known for?
Jack Kruschen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Embarrassing Bodies (2007), Lions for Lambs (2007), Living Single (1993), Love & War (1992).
When and where was Jack Kruschen born?
Jack Kruschen was born on March 20, 1922 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They passed away on April 2, 2002.
How many credits does Jack Kruschen have?
Jack Kruschen has accumulated over 164 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2010.
What is Jack Kruschen's background in cinema and television?
Jack Kruschen was a Jewish character actor who worked primarily in American film, television, and radio. Born Jacob Kruschen on March 20, 1922, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, his parents were Moses Kruschen and Sophie Bogushevsky, who were Russian immigrants. He was also known as Jack Joseph. During his career, he amas...