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3David Leonard Landau, better known as [[StageNames David Lander]] (June 22, 1947 – December 4, 2020), was an American actor, musician and comedian.
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5He was best known for his role as Squiggy on ''Series/LaverneAndShirley''. Interestingly enough, Lander's passion for baseball (he was a Pittsburgh Pirates fan) parlayed him into a career as a pro scout for a couple of MLB teams, and he was a member of The Society of American Baseball Research.
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7He passed away at age 73 due to complications from multiple sclerosis.
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9!!Selected filmography:
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11[[folder:Film roles]]
12* ''[[Film/NineteenFortyOne1979 1941]]'' (1979): Joe
13* ''Film/WhollyMoses'' (1980): Beggar
14* ''Film/UsedCars'' (1980): Freddie Paris
15* ''Film/TheManWithOneRedShoe'' (1985): Stemple
16* ''Film/ALeagueOfTheirOwn'' (1992): Radio Sportscaster ({{uncredited|role}})
17* ''Film/ScaryMovie'' (2000): Principal "Squiggy" Squiggman
18* ''Film/SayItIsntSo'' (2001): Rev. Stillwater
19* ''Film/ChristmasWithTheKranks'' (2004): Tanning Intruder
20* ''Film/ZoomAcademyForSuperheroes'' (2006): Wendy's Employee
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23[[folder:Television roles]]
24* ''Series/TheBobNewhartShow'' (1974): Milt the Delivery Boy (1 episode)
25* ''Series/{{Rhoda}}'' (1975): Mel Towers (1 episode)
26* ''Series/BarneyMiller'' (1975): David Gordon (1 episode)
27* ''Series/LaverneAndShirley'' (1976–83): Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman (156 episodes)
28** ''Series/HappyDays'' (1979): Andrew "Squiggy" Squiggman (1 episode)
29* ''Series/TheLoveBoat'' (1984): Arnold Herlick (2 episodes)
30* ''Series/HighwayToHeaven'' (1985): Ed (1 episode)
31* ''Series/{{Matlock}}'' (1987): Eli Walsh (1 episode)
32* ''Series/SimonAndSimon'' (1988): Alvie "The Weasel" Hortsnagel (1 episode)
33* ''Series/FatherDowlingMysteries'' (1989): Eric Becker (1 episode)
34* ''Series/{{Monsters}}'' (1989): James Self (1 episode)
35* ''Series/MarriedWithChildren'' (1989): Eli (1 episode)
36* ''Series/StarTrekTheNextGeneration'' (1989): Tactician (1 episode)
37* ''Series/FreddysNightmares'' (1989): Lenny Nordhoff (1 episode)
38* ''Series/HeadOfTheClass'' (1990): Mr. Freelik (1 episode)
39* ''Series/TwinPeaks'' (1990–91) Tim Pinkle (3 episodes)
40* ''Series/{{Matrix}}'' (1993): Freddy Flanagan (1 episode)
41* ''Series/GettingBy'' (1994): Sid Smollen (1 episode)
42* ''Series/SaturdayNightLive'' (1994–96): Squiggy (2 episodes)
43* ''Series/FamilyMatters'' (1995): Oliver (2 episodes)
44* ''Series/DreamOn'' (1995): The Other Norman Mailer (1 episode)
45* ''Series/TheNanny'' (1995): Landlord (1 episode)
46* ''Series/HomeboysInOuterSpace'' (1996): Inspector 17 (1 episode)
47* ''Series/PacificBlue'' (1996-1997): Elvis Kryzcewski (14 episodes)
48* ''Series/LAHeat'' (1997): Cecil Rusk (1 episode)
49* ''Series/NashBridges'' (1997): Norman Guilfoyle (1 episode)
50* ''Series/TheWeirdAlShow'' (1997): Miner (1 episode)
51* ''Series/TheBoldAndTheBeautiful'' (1997–98): Dr. Martin "Marty" Guthrie (12 episodes)
52* ''Series/DiagnosisMurder'' (1998): Willie Andrews (1 episode)
53* ''Series/SabrinaTheTeenageWitch'' (1999): Postmaster (1 episode)
54* ''Series/MadAboutYou'' (1999): Announcer #1 (1 episode)
55* ''Series/{{Arliss}}'' (1999): Wrestling Promoter (1 episode)
56* ''Series/RaisingTheBar'' (2009): Jury Foreman (1 episode)
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59[[folder:Voice roles]]
60* ''WesternAnimation/GalaxyHigh'' (1986): Milo de Venus (13 episodes)
61* ''[[WesternAnimation/GarfieldSpecials A Garfield Christmas]]'' (1987): Doc Boy
62* ''Film/WhoFramedRogerRabbit'' (1988): Smart Ass
63* ''WesternAnimation/TaleSpin'' (1990): Weazel (1 episode)
64* ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerryKids'' (1991–93): Bernie the Swallow (3 episodes)
65* ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerryTheMovie'' (1992): Frankie da Flea
66* ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheAnimatedSeries'' (1992): Nitro (1 episode)
67* ''WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1992}}'' (1992): Da Shrimp (3 episodes)
68* ''Series/TattooedTeenageAlienFightersFromBeverlyHills'' (1994–95): Lechner (26 episodes)
69* ''WesternAnimation/TheTick'' (1996): Filth #4 (1 episode)
70* ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'' (1996): Sqweek (2 episodes)
71* ''WesternAnimation/HeyArnold'' (1996): Sewer King (1 episode)
72* ''WesternAnimation/JungleCubs'' (1996–98): Arthur (20 episodes)
73* ''WesternAnimation/JohnnyBravo'' (1997): Christopher/Beaver (2 episodes)
74* ''WesternAnimation/SpaceGhostCoastToCoast'' (1997): [[AsHimself Himself]] (1 episode)
75* ''WesternAnimation/OneHundredAndOneDalmatiansTheSeries'' (1997–98): Horace Badun (28 episodes)
76* ''WesternAnimation/{{Recess}}'' (1999): Leonard Weems (2 episodes)
77* ''Series/OneHundredDeedsForEddieMcDowd'' (2000): Caesar (2 episodes)
78* ''[[Film/DrDolittle Dr. Dolittle 2]]'' (2001): Bird
79* ''WesternAnimation/JimmyNeutronBoyGenius'' (2001): Yokian Guard/Gus
80* ''WesternAnimation/{{Oswald}}'' (2001–03): Henry (22 episodes)
81* ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' (2002): Squiggy (1 episode)
82* ''WesternAnimation/TheGrimAdventuresOfBillyAndMandy'' (2004–07): Brain/Curtis (2 episodes)
83* ''WesternAnimation/GreenLanternFirstFlight'' (2009): Ch'p
84* ''WesternAnimation/TheGarfieldShow'' (2009–16): Doc Boy
85* ''WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarePants'' (2016): Donnie the Shark (1 episode)
86* ''WesternAnimation/GoldieAndBear'' (2017): Rumpelstiltskin (1 episode)
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