Jim O'Heir
Biography
James O'Heir is an American actor born on February 4, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was active in the Chicago theater during the 1980s and 1990s as part of the theater group White Noise. O'Heir has appeared in several films and made guest appearances on various television shows, including Friends, Boston Legal, Malcolm in the Middle, Star Trek: Voyager, ER, and Parenthood. He also starred in a regular role in the Comedy Central series Strip Mall as Harvey Krudup. As of 2013, O'Heir is a regular supporting cast member. He has been involved in the acting profession for over three decades, with 137 known credits.
Career overview
Jim O'Heir is an American actor born on February 4, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois. He began his acting career in the Chicago theater during the 1980s and 1990s as part of the theater group White Noise. O'Heir appeared in various plays, including The Book of Blanche, Stumpy's Gang, and Ad-Nauseam.
O'Heir has also made guest appearances on several television shows, such as Friends, Boston Legal, Malcolm in the Middle, Star Trek: Voyager, ER, and Parenthood. In addition to his television work, he has appeared in films. One of his notable roles is in the Comedy Central series Strip Mall, where he played a regular character.
Throughout his career, O'Heir has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 137 known credits. He has been active in the entertainment industry for many years, with a career spanning multiple decades.
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141 titles- Rooster (2026) as Fred Salewski
- Kevin (2026) as (voice)
- Special Op: Rent-a-Cop (2026) as Kurt
- Step-Friend (2026) as Vince Matthews
- Running Point (2025) as Irv Plotkin
- SKIT (2025) as Charlie McConnell (voice)
- Goodbye Stranger (2025) as Cliff
- Premarital (2025) as Stewart Whitaker
- Premarital (2025) Producer
- Doctor Odyssey (2024) as Barry
- Bosco (2024) as Bo
- The Fall (2024) as Ricky Huxley
- Where Are You, Christmas? (2023) as Nick
- The Santa Stories (2023) as Santa
- Quiet! Mom's Working! (2023) as Dad
- The Devil Comes to Kansas City (2023) as Richard Wilson
- The Santa Clauses (2022) as Santa 17
- Cock N' Bull 3 (2022)
- My Babysitter the Super Hero (2022)
- American Auto (2021) as Governor Tom Harper
- United States of Al (2021) as Ted Begley
- Violet (2021) as Dennis Fitcher
- 86 Melrose Avenue (2021) as Detective Philips
- Hero Mode (2021) as James
- The Other Morgan (2021) as Claude Yardley
- Distancing Socially (2021) as Kelly
- The Paley Center Salutes Parks and Recreation (2020) as Jerry Gergich
- A Parks and Recreation Special (2020) as Jerry Gergich
- Pearson (2019) as Police Superintendent Chuck Hargrove
- Bless This Mess (2019) as Kent
- Drowning (2019) as Tim
- The Lonely Island Presents: The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience (2019) as Puka Shell Bob
- Smothered by Mothers (2019) as Agent Miller
- 2nd Chance for Christmas (2019) as Crooner
- The Last Whistle (2019) as Ted
- Heavens to Betsy 2 (2019) as Pastor John
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Don Blevins
- The Neighborhood (2018) as Maynard
- The Conners (2018) as Judge
- Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) as Milton Wyrick
- Alone Together (2018) as Warren
- Liza on Demand (2018) as Don the Landlord
- When Jeff Tried to Save the World (2018) as Carl
- Every 21 Seconds (2018) as Dr. Synkowski
- Dance Baby Dance (2018) as Mr. Dalrymple
- Trial & Error (2017) as Michael Poisson
- Logan Lucky (2017) as Cal
- Bill Nye Saves the World (2017) as Rabies
- Mommy I Didn't Do It (2017) as Ed Flynn
- Take Me (2017) as Stuart
- A Moving Romance (2017) as Neil Wilson
- Landline (2017) as Steve Gout
- Heavens to Betsy (2017) as Pastor John
- Not a War Story (2017)
- Middle Man (2017) as Lenny
- When Jeff Tried to Save the World (2017) as Carl
- Speechless (2016) as Stu
- Edgar Allan Poe's Murder Mystery Dinner Party (2016) as Constable Jim
- Range 15 (2016) as Scientist Hathaway
- The Wrong House (2016) as Mr. Drake
- Halloweed (2016) as Mayor Price
- I Know Where Lizzie Is (2016) as Detective Williams
- If I Could Tell You (2016) as Jim
- The Dust Storm (2016) as Steve Bundy
- Charlie (2016)
- Better Call Saul (2015) as Frank
- Charlie (2015) as Max
- Helen Keller vs. Nightwolves (2015) as Vance
- Bad Night (2015) as Abby's Dad
- Road Hard (2015) as Mark Davis
- Spare Change (2015) as Don
- Life in Color (2015) as Bill Winters
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- Celebrity Name Game (2014) as Self
- I Didn't Do It (2014) as Principal McLean
- In Security (2014) as Norval
- Life After Beth (2014) as Chip
- Naughty & Nice (2014) as Harper
- Fatal Acquittal (2014) as Greyson
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013) as Sheriff Reynolds
- The Wrong Woman (2013) as Ed Flynn
- Non-Stop (2013) as Howard
- My Santa (2013) as Jack
- Boats (2013) as The Boss
- Old Rivalry (2013) as Larry
- Veep (2012) as Mr. Brookheimer
- Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) as Cop #2
- Switched at Birth (2011) as Chuck Conroy
- Austin & Ally (2011) as Santa Claus
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Dr. Little
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Ross
- Parenthood (2010) as Pete
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Alan
- Castle (2009) as Hal Rossi
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Jerry Gergich
- The Mentalist (2008) as Mr. Norris
- Saving Grace (2007) as Mitch Duncan
- Welcome to Paradise (2007) as Fred Fargo
- Accepted (2006) as Mr. Schrader
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Lawyer
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Doctor
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- Jane Doe: Vanishing Act (2005) as Air Traffic Controller
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Sam Killian
- Boston Legal (2004) as Gil Furnald
- Knee High P.I. (2003) as Fastlov
- Monk (2002) as Park Ranger
- Without a Trace (2002) as Mr. Ricker
- American Dreams (2002) as Big Arnie
- Less than Perfect (2002) as Russell
- George Lopez (2002) as Reggie
- George Lopez (2002) as Pete
- Grounded for Life (2001) as Harry
- Mimic 2 (2001) as Lou
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Detective
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Roy
- Strip Mall (2000) as Harvey Krudup
- Popular (1999) as Warner
- Harvey (1999) as Duane Wilson
- Martial Law (1998) as Dr. Cheery Tooth
- Mr. Murder (1998) as Swimmer's Father
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Actor
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Big Dan
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Steve Mallory
- Working (1997) as Fryer Lawrence
- Lost on Earth (1997) as Ed
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Walt
- Ed (1996) as Art
- Harvey (1996) as Duane Wilson
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Husband
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as The Maintenance Guy
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Man in the Moon
- Friends (1994) as Adoption Agency Worker
- ER (1994) as McKenna
- Party of Five (1994) as Plumber #1
- Ellen (1994) as Kelsy
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Howard Weber
- Step by Step (1991) as Tom Garilick
- Step-Friend as Vince Matthews
- Groad as Groad
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim O'Heir best known for?
Jim O'Heir is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rooster (2026), Running Point (2025), Doctor Odyssey (2024), 9-1-1 (2018).
When and where was Jim O'Heir born?
Jim O'Heir was born on February 4, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does Jim O'Heir have?
Jim O'Heir has accumulated over 141 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.
What is Jim O'Heir's background in cinema and television?
James O'Heir is an American actor born on February 4, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was active in the Chicago theater during the 1980s and 1990s as part of the theater group White Noise. O'Heir has appeared in several films and made guest appearances on various television shows, including Friends, Boston Legal, M...