Lou Hirsch
Biography
Lou Hirsch is an actor born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 27, 1955. He studied at the University of Miami and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he attended with future Star Trek actress Marina Sirtis. Based in the United Kingdom, Hirsch has amassed an extensive list of credits in film, television, and theater spanning over twenty years. He made recurring appearances in the sketch show The Kenny Everett Television Show between 1982 and 1986. His film roles include The Lonely Lady in 1983, Superman III in 1983, Insignificance in 1985, and Headmaster Widdlesome in Thunderbirds, and he is widely known as the off-screen voice of Baby Herman in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. On television, he appeared as Arnie Kowalski in the BBC comedy My Hero from 2000 to 2006, and later appeared in the sitcom Episodes as Wallace, a security guard.
Career overview
Lou Hirsch is an actor born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, who is currently based in the United Kingdom. He studied at the University of Miami and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, United Kingdom, where he studied alongside future Star Trek actress Marina Sirtis. Hirsch has an extensive list of credits in film, television, and theater spanning over twenty years.
Among his television credits, Hirsch made recurring appearances between 1982 and 1986 as part of the ensemble cast in the sketch program The Kenny Everett Television Show. He also appeared as Arnie Kowalski in the BBC comedy series My Hero from 2000 to 2006, and was later seen in the British-American sitcom Episodes portraying Wallace, a security guard.
In film, Hirsch has appeared in a variety of roles. His film credits include The Lonely Lady released in 1983, Superman III released in 1983, and Insignificance released in 1985. He is perhaps best known as the off-screen voice of Baby Herman in the 1988 film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. More recently, his film work includes playing the role of Headmaster Widdlesome in Thunderbirds.
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Full Filmography
39 titles- Space Precinct: Deathwatch (2025) as Officer Silas Romek
- Space Precinct: The Fire Within (2025) as Officer Silas Romek
- Episodes (2011) as Wallace
- Thunderbirds (2004) as Headmaster
- The Key (2003)
- Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express (2001) as Fred Wallace
- My Hero (2000) as Arnie Kawolski
- Operation Good Guys (1997)
- Coronation Street: Viva Las Vegas! (1997) as Dino DiCatalano
- The Best of Roger Rabbit (1996) as Adult Baby Herman (voice) (archive footage)
- Space Precinct (1994) as Officer Silas Romek
- Tom & Viv (1994) as Captain Todd
- Comics (1993) as Morris Feldman
- Trail Mix-Up (1993) as Adult Baby Herman (voice)
- Mr Don & Mr George (1993) as Hollywood Producer
- The Fallout Guy (1991) as Raymond
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Jimmy Mundy
- Kappatoo (1990) as Donut
- Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990) as Adult Baby Herman (voice)
- Tummy Trouble (1989) as Adult Baby Herman (voice)
- Red King, White Knight (1989) as Baetz
- Defrosting the Fridge (1989) as USAF Commentator
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as Baby Herman (voice)
- Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town (1988) as Self
- Deadline (1988) as Monty
- The Bell-Run (1988) as Max
- The New Statesman (1987) as Houghton Mifflin
- London Embassy (1987) as Vic Scaduto
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Raymond
- The Last Days of Patton (1986) as Dexter
- The Equalizer (1985) as Counter Clerk
- Dempsey and Makepeace (1985) as Wee Jock
- John and Yoko: A Love Story (1985) as Allen Klein
- Insignificance (1985) as Charlie
- Superman III (1983) as Fred
- The Lonely Lady (1983)
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various
- We'll Meet Again (1982) as Sgt Hymie Stutz
- Whoops Apocalypse (1982) as Jed Grodd
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lou Hirsch best known for?
Lou Hirsch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Episodes (2011), Thunderbirds (2004), My Hero (2000), A Star Is Born (1954).
When and where was Lou Hirsch born?
Lou Hirsch was born on February 27, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
How many credits does Lou Hirsch have?
Lou Hirsch has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.
What is Lou Hirsch's background in cinema and television?
Lou Hirsch is an actor born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 27, 1955. He studied at the University of Miami and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where he attended with future Star Trek actress Marina Sirtis. Based in the United Kingdom, Hirsch has amassed an extensive list of credits in film, telev...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) as Jimmy Mundy — aged about 35
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) as Baby Herman (voice) — aged about 33
- The New Statesman (1987) as Houghton Mifflin — aged about 32
- The Kenny Everett Television Show (1982) as Various — aged about 27
- Episodes (2011) as Wallace — aged about 56
- The Equalizer (1985) as Counter Clerk — aged about 30
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