Jerry Wasserman
Acting Born Nov 2, 1945 Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 160 credits
Biography
Jerry Wasserman is an American character actor who was born on November 2, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Active in both film and television, his acting career includes over two hundred credits, with source listings noting 150 known credits on the Movie Database platform. His film appearances include roles in Look Who's Talking from 1989, Christina's House from 2000, I, Robot from 2004, and Watchmen from 2009. Additionally, he appeared in two episodes of the television series The X-Files, and his television work includes appearances in programs such as Cold Squad, which ran from 1998 through 2005, The Entrance in 2006, and Láska pod olivovníkem in 2020.
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Career overview
Jerry Wasserman is an American character actor born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 2, 1945. Known professionally in acting, he has accumulated numerous credits in film and television throughout his career. Some of his film credits include Look Who's Talking from 1989, Christina's House from 2000, I, Robot from 2004, and Watchmen from 2009. Additionally, his television work includes appearances on two episodes of the X-Files. His other credited television and film appearances include roles in Cold Squad beginning in 1998, The Entrance in 2006, and Láska pod olivovníkem in 2020.
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Career timeline
The More the Merrier
The Last of Us
HeatwaveThe Wedding Veil LegacyHeart of the MatterJailbreak Lovers
Family Law
Love Under the Olive TreeChristmas She WroteChristmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing
William
Reap What You Sew: An Aurora Teagarden MysteryLittle Pink House
The Good DoctorRiverdale
Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart
UnREALStolen DreamsThe Starlight Heist
The FlashThe EditorThe Editor · Associate ProducerFeed the Gods
MotiveScarecrowDown RiverGoodnight for Justice: Queen of Hearts
Emily Owens, M.D.
Doomsday ProphecyThe Killing Game
Sins of the MotherParadox
WatchmenA Dangerous ManAlien TrespassSight Unseen
NYC: Tornado Terror
The Last MimzyUnthinkableWrite & Wrong
PsychThe Butterfly Effect 2Black ChristmasTrapped AshesFamily in Hiding
SupernaturalThe Long WeekendSeveredBob the ButlerFBI: Negotiator
Battlestar GalacticaI, RobotThe Survivors Club
Tru CallingFirst to Die
The Dead ZoneLiberty Stands StillL.A. Law: The Movie
SmallvilleTouched by a KillerThe Heart DepartmentThe Operative
Dark AngelCall of the WildChristina's HouseScorn
So WeirdBeggars and ChoosersA Cooler Climate
First WaveFirst WaveCold SquadThe Crow: Stairway to HeavenOne Hot Summer Night
Stargate SG-1Mr. MagooWoundedContagiousKitchen Party
The SentinelThe SentinelPoltergeist: The LegacyShe Woke Up PregnantMaternal Instincts
The Outer LimitsThe Outer LimitsThe Outer LimitsCrying FreemanMalicious
Full Filmography
160 titles- The More the Merrier (2025) as Jake
- The Last of Us (2023) as Abe
- Heatwave (2022) as Ironside
- The Wedding Veil Legacy (2022) as Bruce
- Heart of the Matter (2022) as Milton Reed
- Jailbreak Lovers (2022) as James Phalen
- Family Law (2021) as Judge Hingston
- Love Under the Olive Tree (2020) as Raphael Brandini
- Christmas She Wrote (2020) as Mr. Grantham
- Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing (2020) as Jeb Cooper
- William (2019) as Chairman Douglass
- Reap What You Sew: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery (2018) as Marv Wilson
- Little Pink House (2018) as Jim Bratten
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Walter Flemming
- Riverdale (2017) as Mr. Lazenby
- Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart (2016) as Toni's Lawyer
- UnREAL (2015) as Gregor Fields
- Stolen Dreams (2015) as Garwin
- The Starlight Heist (2015) as Bill Willsworth
- The Flash (2014) as President
- The Editor (2014) as Police Chief O'Connor
- The Editor (2014) Associate Producer
- Feed the Gods (2014) as Vincent
- Motive (2013) as Mr. Victor
- Scarecrow (2013) as Murphy
- Down River (2013) as Dr. Leonard
- Goodnight for Justice: Queen of Hearts (2013) as Sheriff
- Emily Owens, M.D. (2012) as Dr. Morehead
- Doomsday Prophecy (2011) as Sam Lowell
- The Killing Game (2011) as McCandless the Coroner
- Sins of the Mother (2010) as Carl
- Paradox (2010) as Hillman
- Watchmen (2009) as Detective Fine
- A Dangerous Man (2009) as Sgt. Ritchie
- Alien Trespass (2009) as Sam
- Sight Unseen (2009) as Detective Richard Walker
- NYC: Tornado Terror (2008) as Mayor Leonardo
- The Last Mimzy (2007) as Utilities Commisioner
- Unthinkable (2007) as Ed Callahan
- Write & Wrong (2007) as Marty Rosen
- Psych (2006) as Jack Atwater
- The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006) as Alberto Fuentes
- Black Christmas (2006) as Medical Examiner
- Trapped Ashes (2006) as Dr. Strangler (segment "My Twin, The Worm")
- Family in Hiding (2006) as Cloninger
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006) as Howard Leeds
- The Entrance (2006) as The Rapist
- Supernatural (2005) as Coroner
- The Long Weekend (2005) as Gordon Lanson
- Severed (2005) as John
- Bob the Butler (2005) as Detective Alvarez
- FBI: Negotiator (2005) as Agent Jon Di Carlo
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Cabott
- I, Robot (2004) as Baldez
- The Survivors Club (2004) as Fitz Fitzpatrick
- Tru Calling (2003) as Marlon Todd
- First to Die (2003) as Lt. Roth
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Sam Baker
- Liberty Stands Still (2002) as Wall Street Man
- L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) as Ron Gervin
- Smallville (2001) as Yaeger Scanlan
- Touched by a Killer (2001) as Mitch Clarke
- The Heart Department (2001) as Doctor #4
- The Operative (2001) as Urquhart
- Dark Angel (2000) as Dr. George
- Call of the Wild (2000)
- Christina's House (2000) as Sheriff Mark Sklar
- Scorn (2000) as Swirski
- So Weird (1999) as Club Manager
- Beggars and Choosers (1999)
- A Cooler Climate (1999) as Leo
- First Wave (1998) as Dr. Markowitz
- First Wave (1998) as Sammy 'The Horse' Kozack
- Cold Squad (1998) as Insp. Vince Schneider
- The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (1998)
- One Hot Summer Night (1998) as Judge Block
- Goldrush: A Real Life Alaskan Adventure (1998) as Fisher
- Circle of Deceit (1998) as Leo Pappas
- Outrage (1998) as Officer Dan McRyan
- Golf Punks (1998) as Joe
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Whitlow
- Mr. Magoo (1997) as Javier
- Wounded (1997) as Dr. Sam Cohen
- Contagious (1997) as Det. Barnes
- Kitchen Party (1997) as Les Sr.
- Dad's Week Off (1997) as Detective
- Intensity (1997) as Head of the Hospital
- The Sentinel (1996) as Killibrew
- The Sentinel (1996) as Brad's Lawyer
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) as Dr. Patterson
- She Woke Up Pregnant (1996) as Judge Arnold Rolfe
- Maternal Instincts (1996) as Detective Jack Kramer
- Mask of Death (1996) as Tony Lopata
- Mother Trucker: The Diana Kilmury Story (1996) as Les
- The Outer Limits (1995) as William Talbot
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Gunther Van Owen
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. Silcase
- Crying Freeman (1995) as Chief Randall
- Malicious (1995) as Detective #1
- Red Scorpion 2 (1995) as Steinberg
- Deadlocked: Escape from Zone 14 (1995) as Archer’s Attorney
- When the Vows Break (1995) as Mr. Morley
- Trust in Me (1995) as Kanzer
- Viper (1994) as Philip Leech
- M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) as Det. Paul Warren
- The Disappearance of Vonnie (1994) as Lt. Vigo
- Double Cross (1994) as First Detective
- Nowhere to Hide (1994)
- Heart of a Child (1994) as Cardiologist
- Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story (1994) as Max
- The X-Files (1993) as Doctor Plith
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. John Grago
- Madison (1993)
- Alive (1993) as Co-Pilot
- When a Stranger Calls Back (1993) as Detective Brauer
- Miracle on Interstate 880 (1993) as Dr. Scott
- The Only Way Out (1993) as Brock
- Final Appeal (1993) as Miguel
- Other Women's Children (1993) as Randy Gross
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Tony
- Stay Tuned (1992) as Cop
- Still Not Quite Human (1992) as Tourist Man
- Shame (1992) as Tom Rainey
- Palace Guard (1991) as Grant Dillon
- Run (1991) as Halloran's Lieutenant
- Fly by Night (1991)
- Mystery Date (1991) as Detective Al Condon
- Broken Badges (1990)
- Short Time (1990) as Cop
- Sky High (1990) as Ralph
- Booker (1989) as Lt. Goodman
- Look Who's Talking (1989) as Mr. Anal
- The Fly II (1989) as Simms
- Cold Front (1989) as Cooper
- The Penthouse (1989) as Link
- Quarantine (1989) as Senator Ford
- The Accused (1988) as Plea Bargain Lawyer
- Shoot to Kill (1988) as FBI Agent
- The Red Spider (1988) as Velch
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as A.D.A. Brabeck
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Knoller
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Anderson
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Sgt. Crenshaw
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Detective
- Wiseguy (1987)
- J.J. Starbuck (1987)
- The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987) as Number Two
- Hands of a Stranger (1987) as Hotel Employee
- Stone Fox (1987)
- Spot Marks the X (1986) as Elvis
- The Christmas Star (1986) as Desk Sergeant
- Close to Home (1986)
- MacGyver (1985) as Nick Milani
- MacGyver (1985) as Maddox
- MacGyver (1985) as Falco
- Danger Bay (1985) as Redd
- Blackout (1985) as Motel Clerk
- Airwolf (1984) as Ackroyd
- Airwolf (1984) as Valdez
- Davy Crockett: A Letter to Polly as Soldier
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jerry Wasserman best known for?
Jerry Wasserman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Last of Us (2023), Family Law (2021), The Good Doctor (2017), Riverdale (2017).
When and where was Jerry Wasserman born?
Jerry Wasserman was born on November 2, 1945 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
How many credits does Jerry Wasserman have?
Jerry Wasserman has accumulated over 160 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.
What is Jerry Wasserman's background in cinema and television?
Jerry Wasserman is an American character actor who was born on November 2, 1945, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Active in both film and television, his acting career includes over two hundred credits, with source listings noting 150 known credits on the Movie Database platform. His film appearances include roles i...
Jerry Wasserman by the numbers
160credits
107films
53TV series
1984–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Walter Flemming — aged about 71
- The Last of Us (2023) as Abe — aged about 77
- Riverdale (2017) as Mr. Lazenby — aged about 71
- The X-Files (1993) as Doctor Plith — aged about 47
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. John Grago — aged about 47
- Supernatural (2005) as Coroner — aged about 59
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