James Karen
Acting Born Nov 28, 1923 Died Oct 23, 2018 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA 188 credits
Biography
James Karen was an American character actor. He was born on November 28, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. Karen's acting credits include 180 known works. He is also known as Jim Ka. Karen passed away on October 23, 2018, at the age of 94. His acting career spanned various mediums, including Broadway, film, and television. He appeared in notable productions such as MAS*H and Square One TV.
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Career overview
James Karen was an American character actor who worked in the entertainment industry. He was active in Broadway, film, and television. Karen's acting credits include a large number of film and television projects.
Karen's career spanned multiple mediums, with notable involvement in film and television productions. He was known for his work in various projects, including MAS*H, Square One TV, and Štěstí na dosah. The exact nature and extent of his involvement in these projects are not specified.
James Karen's acting career consisted of numerous credits, with a total of 180 known credits. He was born on November 28, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. Karen passed away on October 23, 2018, at the age of 94.
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Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
The Great Buster: A CelebrationCynthia
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk
BenderThe Flying Dutchmen · Thanks
Notfilm
Drew Peterson: Untouchable
America's Most HauntedGreen Briefs
The Butterfly RoomAmbush at Dark Canyon
More Brains! A Return to the Living DeadPrideThey Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'
Sympathy for Delicious
Jack and the BeanstalkDark and Stormy Night
Trail of the Screaming ForeheadMaking Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream
The Pursuit of HappynessSuperman Returns
American Dad!Unscripted
The China Syndrome: Creating a ControversyThe China Syndrome: A Fusion of TalentSo Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM
Cold CaseA House on a Hill
First MondayFatal Kiss
Mulholland DriveThe Nightmare Room
Thirteen Days
Judging AmyThe ParkersAny Given SundayMy Last LoveOne Last Flight
Apt PupilShadow of DoubtGirlUniversal HorrorFreedom Strike
The PracticeJoyrideAlways Say GoodbyeRiver Made to Drown InBehind Enemy Lines
Dark SkiesUp Close & Personal
JAGJAGNed & StaceyCongoNixon
Touched by an AngelRevenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in LoveThe CompanionFuture ShockA Kiss Goodnight
Walker, Texas RangerClass of '96Staying AfloatA Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Melrose PlaceThe Larry Sanders ShowHearts AfireBodies of Evidence
The CommishThe UnbornAbsolute StrangersSistersLies Before Kisses
Beverly Hills, 90210Vital SignsThe WilliesRich Men, Single WomenThe Closer
SeinfeldCoachBookerMancuso, F.B.I.The New Lassie
Full Filmography
188 titles- Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! (2021) as Self
- The Great Buster: A Celebration (2018) as Self
- Cynthia (2018) as Frank Teague
- Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk (2017) as Interviewee #1
- Bender (2016) as Old Man Bender
- The Flying Dutchmen (2016) Thanks
- Notfilm (2015) as Self
- Drew Peterson: Untouchable (2014) as Pastor Tom Keller
- America's Most Haunted (2013) as Ralph George
- Green Briefs (2013) as Anthony
- The Butterfly Room (2012) as Sales Clerk
- Ambush at Dark Canyon (2012) as Seymour Redfield
- More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead (2011) as Himself
- Pride (2011) as Anthony
- They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II' (2011) as Himself
- Sympathy for Delicious (2010) as Father Rohn
- Jack and the Beanstalk (2009) as Saddius
- Dark and Stormy Night (2009) as Seyton Ethelquake
- Trail of the Screaming Forehead (2007) as Reverend Beaks
- Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream (2007) as Self
- The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) as Martin Frohm
- Superman Returns (2006) as Ben Hubbard
- American Dad! (2005) as Larry Herman (voice)
- Unscripted (2005) as Dante's Friend
- The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy (2004) as Self
- The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004) as Self
- So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM (2004) as Self - Host / Narrator
- Cold Case (2003) as Steve Pratt (2008)
- A House on a Hill (2003) as Sy
- First Monday (2002) as Michael Bancroft
- Fatal Kiss (2002) as Larry Jacobs
- Mulholland Drive (2001) as Wally Brown
- The Nightmare Room (2001) as Tobias Langley (uncredited)
- Thirteen Days (2000) as George Ball
- Judging Amy (1999) as Dr. Irwin Garner
- The Parkers (1999)
- Any Given Sunday (1999) as Christina's Advisor
- My Last Love (1999) as Phil Morton
- One Last Flight (1999)
- Apt Pupil (1998) as Victor Bowden
- Shadow of Doubt (1998) as Norman Calloway
- Girl (1998) as Dad
- Universal Horror (1998) as Self - Interviewee
- Freedom Strike (1998) as President Mitchell
- The Cowboy and the Movie Star (1998) as Brad Peters
- The Practice (1997) as Judge M. Knapp
- Joyride (1997) as The Client / Mayor
- Always Say Goodbye (1997) as William Tager
- River Made to Drown In (1997) as Ray
- Behind Enemy Lines (1997) as TV Reporter
- Nightman (1997) as Secretary of Defense Laughton
- Dark Skies (1996)
- Up Close & Personal (1996) as Tom Orr
- JAG (1995) as Senator Barrington
- JAG (1995) as Former COMSUBPAC
- Ned & Stacey (1995) as Patrick Kirkland
- Congo (1995) as College President / Elliot's Boss
- Nixon (1995) as Bill Rogers
- Piranha (1995) as Governor
- Bonanza: Under Attack (1995) as Mr. Stewart
- Tough and Deadly (1995) as Winston Briggers
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Mark Abernathy
- Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994)
- The Companion (1994) as Peter Franklin
- Future Shock (1994) as Kafka
- A Kiss Goodnight (1994) as Sam Mosbach
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Senator
- Class of '96 (1993) as Prof. Drake
- Staying Afloat (1993) as George
- A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993) as Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
- Melrose Place (1992) as Judge Mike Thomas
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Sheldon Davidoff
- Hearts Afire (1992) as Norman Lynch
- Bodies of Evidence (1992) as Gil Murphy
- The Commish (1991) as Jimmy Malloy
- The Unborn (1991) as Dr. Richard Meyerling
- Absolute Strangers (1991) as Dr. X
- Sisters (1991)
- Lies Before Kisses (1991) as Arthur
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Minister
- Vital Signs (1990) as Dean of Students
- The Willies (1990) as Jenkins / Uncle Harry
- Rich Men, Single Women (1990)
- The Closer (1990) as Ned Randall
- Shattered Dreams (1990) as Charles O'Donnell
- Thanksgiving Day (1990) as Averill Crandall
- The Heart of the Deal (1990)
- Road Lawyers and Other Briefs (1990) as Judge Bowelmore
- Seinfeld (1989) as Mr. Canterman
- Coach (1989) as James Armstrong
- Booker (1989) as Jack Wingate
- Mancuso, F.B.I. (1989)
- The New Lassie (1989)
- Cult People (1989) as Himself
- Girlfriend from Hell (1989) as Carl's Dad
- The Roommate (1989)
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Arvin
- Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) as Ed
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Jake and the Fatman (1987) as The Mayor
- Wall Street (1987) as Lynch
- Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow (1987)
- Drive-In Madness! (1987) as Himself / Host / Narrator
- Matlock (1986) as Ed Billings
- L.A. Law (1986) as Dr. Everett Kyle
- Designing Women (1986)
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Governor Fritz La Chatte
- Invaders from Mars (1986) as Gen. Climet Wilson
- Hardbodies 2 (1986) as Logan
- Melba (1986)
- MacGyver (1985) as Robert Sanborn / Papillon
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Raymond
- Moonlighting (1985) as Alan
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Richard Whelan
- 227 (1985)
- The Return of the Living Dead (1985) as Frank
- Jagged Edge (1985) as Andrew Hardesty
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Austin Miller
- Charles in Charge (1984) as Mr. Bartlett
- Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) as Nathan Lassiter
- The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984) as Richman
- Sam's Son (1984) as Mr. Collins
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983)
- Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents? (1983) as Mr. Fairchild
- Cheers (1982) as Dr. Ludlow
- Family Ties (1982) as Philip
- Poltergeist (1982) as Mr. Teague
- Tucker's Witch (1982)
- The Powers of Matthew Star (1982) as Major Wymore
- Frances (1982) as Juge Hillier
- Kiss Me Goodbye (1982) as Lawyer
- Herbie, the Love Bug (1982)
- The Day the Bubble Burst (1982)
- Time Walker (1982) as Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Insurance Agent
- Dynasty (1981)
- Dynasty (1981) as Avril Dawson
- Take This Job and Shove It (1981) as Loomis
- The Violation of Sarah McDavid (1981) as Dr. Spandler
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Dr. Hightower
- The Jazz Singer (1980) as Barney Callahan
- Once Upon a Family (1980) as Alvin Heller
- F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) as Adm. McIntire
- Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger (1980) as Untermeyer
- Knots Landing (1979) as Max Craig
- The China Syndrome (1979) as Mac Churchill
- The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (1979) as Psychologist
- Institute for Revenge (1979) as Power Broker
- Topper (1979) as Fred Korbell
- F.I.S.T. (1978) as Andrews
- Lou Grant (1977)
- Eight Is Enough (1977)
- Lucan (1977)
- Capricorn One (1977) as Vice President Price
- Opening Night (1977) as Bellboy
- The Kallikaks (1977)
- The Gathering (1977) as Bob Block
- Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night (1977) as Dr. Sutterman
- Something for Joey (1977) as Dr. Wingreen
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Chet Rawlings
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Lench
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- All the President's Men (1976) as Hugh Sloan's Lawyer
- Gibbsville (1976)
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Carter
- One Day at a Time (1975)
- The Invisible Man (1975) as Hotel Manager
- The Rockford Files (1974) as John LaPointe
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Martin Horvath
- Police Woman (1974) as Driver
- Amazing Grace (1974) as Annenberg
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Dr. Chesler
- The Waltons (1972)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Rivals (1972) as Child Psychiatrist
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as George Pauling
- Hercules in New York (1970) as Professor Camden
- I Never Sang for My Father (1970) as Old Age Home Director
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Wingfield
- Managing Time (1968)
- Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster (1965) as Dr. Steele
- Film (1965) as Passerby
- The Defenders (1961) as Rabbi Fine
- The Defenders (1961) as Paul Damon
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Llewellyn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Karen best known for?
James Karen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I Can I BB (2014), The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), Superman Returns (2006), The Devil's Backbone (2001).
When and where was James Karen born?
James Karen was born on November 28, 1923 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on October 23, 2018.
How many credits does James Karen have?
James Karen has accumulated over 188 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2021.
What is James Karen's background in cinema and television?
James Karen was an American character actor. He was born on November 28, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. Karen's acting credits include 180 known works. He is also known as Jim Ka. Karen passed away on October 23, 2018, at the age of 94. His acting career spanned various mediums, including Broadway, film, and...