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James Karen

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James Karen

Born November 28, 1923 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USADied October 23, 201896 films

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James Karen (November 28, 1923 - October 23, 2018) was an American character actor of Broadway, film and television.

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The Pursuit of Happyness posterFirst watchThe Pursuit of Happyness20067.9as Martin FrohmA struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Mulholland Drive poster7.8Mulholland Drive2001All the President's Men poster7.7All the President's Men1976Poltergeist poster7.2Poltergeist1982The Return of the Living Dead poster7.2The Return of the Living Dead1985Wall Street poster7.2Wall Street1987Any Given Sunday poster6.8Any Given Sunday1999Superman Returns poster5.8Superman Returns2006Thirteen Days poster7.0Thirteen Days2000

Filmography

96 films as actor
  1. 2018CynthiaFrank Teague
  2. 2017Confessions of a Teenage Jesus JerkInterviewee #1
  3. 2016BenderOld Man Bender
  4. 2014Drew Peterson: UntouchablePastor Tom Keller
  5. 2013Green BriefsAnthony
  6. 2013America's Most HauntedRalph George
  7. 2012Ambush at Dark CanyonSeymour Redfield
  8. 2012The Butterfly RoomSales Clerk
  9. 2011PrideAnthony
  10. 2010Sympathy for DeliciousFather Rohn
  11. 2009Jack and the BeanstalkSaddius
  12. 2009Dark and Stormy NightSeyton Ethelquake
  13. 2007Trail of the Screaming ForeheadReverend Beaks
  14. 2006The Pursuit of HappynessMartin Frohm
  15. 2006Superman ReturnsBen Hubbard
  16. 2003A House on a HillSy
  17. 2002Fatal KissLarry Jacobs
  18. 2001Mulholland DriveWally Brown
  19. 2000Thirteen DaysGeorge Ball
  20. 1999Any Given SundayChristina's Advisor
  21. 1999One Last Flight
  22. 1999My Last LovePhil Morton
  23. 1998GirlDad
  24. 1998Apt PupilVictor Bowden
  25. 1998Freedom StrikePresident Mitchell
  26. 1998The Cowboy and the Movie StarBrad Peters
  27. 1998Shadow of DoubtNorman Calloway
  28. 1997NightmanSecretary of Defense Laughton
  29. 1997JoyrideThe Client / Mayor
  30. 1997River Made to Drown InRay
  31. 1997Always Say GoodbyeWilliam Tager
  32. 1997Behind Enemy LinesTV Reporter
  33. 1996Up Close & PersonalTom Orr
  34. 1995NixonBill Rogers
  35. 1995PiranhaGovernor
  36. 1995CongoCollege President / Elliot's Boss
  37. 1995Tough and DeadlyWinston Briggers
  38. 1995Bonanza: Under AttackMr. Stewart
  39. 1994The CompanionPeter Franklin
  40. 1994A Kiss GoodnightSam Mosbach
  41. 1994Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love
  42. 1994Future ShockKafka
  43. 1993Staying AfloatGeorge
  44. 1993A Walton Thanksgiving ReunionAssistant District Attorney Al Sampson
  45. 1991Absolute StrangersDr. X
  46. 1991The UnbornDr. Richard Meyerling
  47. 1991Lies Before KissesArthur
  48. 1990The WilliesJenkins / Uncle Harry
  49. 1990Thanksgiving DayAverill Crandall
  50. 1990Road Lawyers and Other BriefsJudge Bowelmore
  51. 1990Shattered DreamsCharles O'Donnell
  52. 1990Vital SignsDean of Students
  53. 1990Rich Men, Single Women
  54. 1990The Heart of the Deal
  55. 1990The CloserNed Randall
  56. 1989Girlfriend from HellCarl's Dad
  57. 1989The Roommate
  58. 1988Return of the Living Dead Part IIEd
  59. 1987Wall StreetLynch
  60. 1986Hardbodies 2Logan
  61. 1986Invaders from MarsGen. Climet Wilson
  62. 1985Jagged EdgeAndrew Hardesty
  63. 1985The Return of the Living DeadFrank
  64. 1984The Boy Who Loved TrollsRichman
  65. 1984Sam's SonMr. Collins
  66. 1984Little House: The Last FarewellNathan Lassiter
  67. 1983Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?Mr. Fairchild
  68. 1982Kiss Me GoodbyeLawyer
  69. 1982FrancesJuge Hillier
  70. 1982Time WalkerDr. Wendell J. Rossmore
  71. 1982PoltergeistMr. Teague
  72. 1982The Day the Bubble Burst
  73. 1981The Violation of Sarah McDavidDr. Spandler
  74. 1981Take This Job and Shove ItLoomis
  75. 1980The Jazz SingerBarney Callahan
  76. 1980F.D.R.: The Last YearAdm. McIntire
  77. 1980Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. SangerUntermeyer
  78. 1980Once Upon a FamilyAlvin Heller
  79. 1979TopperFred Korbell
  80. 1979The China SyndromeMac Churchill
  81. 1979The Ordeal of Patty HearstPsychologist
  82. 1979Institute for RevengePower Broker
  83. 1978F.I.S.T.Andrews
  84. 1977Opening NightBellboy
  85. 1977Capricorn OneVice President Price
  86. 1977The GatheringBob Block
  87. 1977Mary Jane Harper Cried Last NightDr. Sutterman
  88. 1977Something for JoeyDr. Wingreen
  89. 1976All the President's MenHugh Sloan's Lawyer
  90. 1974Amazing GraceAnnenberg
  91. 1972RivalsChild Psychiatrist
  92. 1970I Never Sang for My FatherOld Age Home Director
  93. 1970Hercules in New YorkProfessor Camden
  94. 1968Managing Time
  95. 1965Frankenstein Meets the Space MonsterDr. Steele
  96. 1965FilmPasserby