Rick Overton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 10, 1954 in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1980–2024 (45 Years)
- Total Credits
- 138 credits in database
Biography
Rick Overton was born on August 10, 1954, in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, USA, and was raised in New Jersey and New York. He comes from a musical family. His father, Hal Overton, was a music teacher at the Juilliard Institute and Thelonious Monk's big band arranger. His mother, Nancy Overton, also known as Anne Swain Overton, was a member of the girl group The Chordettes, which is famous for the singles Lollipop and Mr. Sandman. Rick Overton has dabbled in the music industry by playing the harmonica with local blues bands. He began his stand-up career in high school as part of the comedy team Overton and Sullivan before going solo and performing at the New York Improvisation in the early 1970s.
Career overview
Rick Overton was born in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, on August 10, 1954, and was raised in New Jersey and New York. Coming from a musical family, his father, Hal Overton, worked as Thelonious Monk's big band arranger and taught at the Juilliard Institute. His mother, Nancy Overton, also known as Anne Swain Overton, performed as a member of the girl group The Chordettes, which achieved fame for the singles Lollipop and Mr. Sandman. Rick Overton also spent time in the music industry, occasionally playing the harmonica with local blues bands.
His career in entertainment began during high school when he performed as part of the comedy team Overton and Sullivan. He eventually transitioned to a solo stand-up career, breaking in at the New York Improvisation in the early 1970s. Over the course of his career, Overton has accumulated 138 known credits in acting across movies and television shows.
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Full Filmography
138 titles- Secret Level (2024) as Dr. Light (voice)
- Hendrie (2024) as Self
- Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth (2022) as Board Member Valentine
- Robin's Wish (2020) as Self
- Mother's Little Helpers (2019) as Danny Ray
- A.P. Bio (2018) as House Father
- Duck Duck Goose (2018) as Stanley (voice)
- A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) as First Publisher
- Literally, Right Before Aaron (2017) as Dean (Allison's Dad)
- Dave Made a Maze (2017) as Hobo
- Escaping Dad (2017) as Tulsa Ted
- Dying Laughing (2017) as Self
- Everybody Has an Andy Dick Story (2017) as Self
- Speechless (2016) as Frank Dante
- Another Period (2015) as Mr. Savoy
- Togetherness (2015) as Miles Kenton
- Lethal Seduction (2015) as Deacon Williams
- #BeRobin the Movie (2015)
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn (2014) as Wizard (voice)
- A Haunted House 2 (2014) as Professor Wilde
- Such Good People (2014) as Sidney Talmadge
- Muffin Top: A Love Story (2014) as Steve
- The Liars Chair (2014) as Herschel Boone
- Mom (2013) as Burt
- Noobz (2013) as Martin Wilson
- Veep (2012) as Congressman Spencer
- The Seven Year Hitch (2012) as D. Green
- Alone Up There (2012) as Self
- Bright Day (2012) as Dr. Alex Joyfrem
- Meridian (2012) as Alan Greggs
- Grimm (2011) as Felix
- Last Man Standing (2011) as Ted Dryer
- Bad Teacher (2011) as Philip
- InSight (2011) as Det. Gehrke
- Dinner for Schmucks (2010) as Chuck
- Jelly (2010) as Tad Wasserstein
- A Fork in the Road (2010) as Sheriff Thompson
- I Am Comic (2010) as Self
- The Middle (2009) as Obadiah
- The League (2009) as Mr. Rosenthal
- The Informant! (2009) as Terry Wilson
- Wonder Woman (2009) as Slick (voice)
- The Whole Truth (2009) as Uri Standinoff
- True Blood (2008) as Stewart Shelby
- Childrens Hospital (2008) as Chairman
- Leverage (2008) as FBI Agent Taggert
- True Jackson, VP (2008) as (voice)
- True Jackson, VP (2008) as Jimmy's Dad
- Cloverfield (2008) as Frantic Man
- A Plumm Summer (2008) as Agent Brinkman
- Drive (2007) as Bank Manager
- The Astronaut Farmer (2007) as Arnold 'Arnie' Millard
- Pledge This! (2007) as Janitor Jones
- Heckler (2007) as Self
- Chasing Robert (2007) as Thadeus Wrazinski
- The Tripper (2006) as Mayor Hal Burton
- Cloud 9 (2006) as Buckner
- Bones (2005) as Minister
- The Office (2005) as Mr. Beesly
- Fun with Dick and Jane (2005) as Head Shop Clerk
- A Lot Like Love (2005) as Tailor
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self
- Popstar (2005) as Mr. Thomas
- Family Plan (2005) as Owens
- Keep Your Distance (2005) as Dr. Floyd Beasley
- Frostbite (2005) as Bartender
- Lost (2004) as Matthew Reed
- Taxi (2004) as Man at Taxi Convention
- Rodney (2004) as Max
- Fat Albert (2004) as Coach Gillespie
- Motocross Kids (2004) as Hook
- Off the Lip (2004) as McReady
- NCIS (2003) as Elmer Barlow
- Joan of Arcadia (2003) as Bad Stand-Up Comedian God
- Northfork (2003) as Rudolph
- Eight Legged Freaks (2002) as Pete Willis
- My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (2002) as Dole Greyson
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Thomas Sheedy
- According to Jim (2001) as Rick
- Alias (2001) as Alexei Vasilevich
- Extreme Honor (2001) as Dr. Lumber
- Jackpot (2001) as Roland
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Angry Gentile
- EDtv (1999) as Barry
- Charmed (1998) as Triad Member
- Rude Awakening (1998) as Joe
- Devil in the Flesh (1998) as Dr. Milletson
- My Giant (1998) as Director
- Ghosts of Fear Street (1998) as Fred the Bugman
- Serial Killing 101 (1998) as Mr. Korn
- Make Me Laugh (1997) as Comedian
- The Love Bug (1997) as The General
- Clueless (1996) as Mr. Dunny
- Encino Woman (1996) as Raji (as Ric Overton)
- JAG (1995) as William Markey
- The Single Guy (1995) as Carl Gannon
- ER (1994) as Mr. McNamara
- Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women (1994) as Officer Brown
- The High Crusade (1994) as Sir Roger
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Victor
- Groundhog Day (1993) as Ralph
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) as Maitre D'
- Mad About You (1992) as Shepherd
- The Edge (1992)
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992) as Rufus
- Galaxies Are Colliding (1992) as Rex
- The Rocketeer (1991) as South Seas Patron
- Babes (1990)
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990) as Rufus (voice)
- Seinfeld (1989) as The Drake
- One Night Stand (1989)
- Blind Fury (1989) as Tector Pike
- Ann Jillian (1989)
- That's Adequate (1989) as Standup Comic
- A Sinful Life (1989) as Janitor Joe
- Willow (1988) as Franjean
- Earth Girls Are Easy (1988) as Dr. Rick
- Willow: The Making of an Adventure (1988) as Franjean
- Traxx (1988) as Frank Williams
- Married... with Children (1987) as Dr. Fisher
- The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987)
- Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge (1987)
- Million Dollar Mystery (1987) as Stuart Briggs
- Double Switch (1987) as Deejay
- Gung Ho (1986) as Googie
- Modern Girls (1986) as Marsalis
- A Fine Mess (1986) as Companion
- Odd Jobs (1986) as Roy
- Amazing Stories (1985) as John Aubrey
- Fletch (1985) Stunts
- Stripper (1985)
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984) as Bonded Warehouse Night Supervisor
- Dark Seduction (1984) as Punk Ninja
- American Playhouse (1982)
- Young Doctors in Love (1982) as Dr. Thurman Flicker
- The 6th Annual Young Comedians (1981) as Self
- Target... Earth? (1980) as Ino The Computer (voice)
- Prop Master, Inside the World of Hollywood Props as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rick Overton best known for?
Rick Overton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Secret Level (2024), Hendrie (2024), A.P. Bio (2018), Duck Duck Goose (2018).
When and where was Rick Overton born?
Rick Overton was born on August 10, 1954 in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, USA.
How many credits does Rick Overton have?
Rick Overton has accumulated over 138 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2024.
What is Rick Overton's background in cinema and television?
Rick Overton was born on August 10, 1954, in Forest Hills, Queens, New York, USA, and was raised in New Jersey and New York. He comes from a musical family. His father, Hal Overton, was a music teacher at the Juilliard Institute and Thelonious Monk's big band arranger. His mother, Nancy Overton, also known as Anne Swai...
Rick Overton by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Office (2005) as Mr. Beesly — aged about 50
- Grimm (2011) as Felix — aged about 56
- Seinfeld (1989) as The Drake — aged about 34
- Bones (2005) as Minister — aged about 50
- Charmed (1998) as Triad Member — aged about 43
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Thomas Sheedy — aged about 46
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