James Karen (born Jacob Karnovsky; November 28, 1923 – October 23, 2018) was an American actor. He was best known for Capricorn One, Wall Street, and Mulholland Dr.. He was also the longtime pitchman for Pathmark supermarkets on the US East Coast.
Karen was married to musician/actress Susan Reed and to actress Alba Francesca, having one child with each. He died of cardiac arrest at age 94.
Works with James Karen
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Film
- 1965 Frankenstein Meets The Spacemonster: Dr. Adam Steele
- 1970 Hercules in New York: Professor Camden
- 1970 I Never Sang For My Father: Old Age Home Director
- 1972 Rivals: Child Psychiatrist
- 1974 Amazing Grace: Annenberg
- 1976 All the President's Men: Hugh Sloan’s Lawyer
- 1977 Something For Joey: Dr. Wingreen (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1977 Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night: Dr. Sutterman (TV Movie)
- 1977 The Gathering: Bob Block (TV Movie)
- 1977 Capricorn One: Vice President Price
- 1977 Opening Night: Bellboy
- 1978 F.I.S.T.: Andrews
- 1979 Institute For Revenge: Power Broker
- 1979 The Ordeal Of Patty Hearst: Psychologist (TV Movie)
- 1979 The China Syndrome: Mac Churchill
- 1979 Topper: Fred Korbell (TV Movie)
- 1980 Once Upon A Family: Alvin Heller (TV Movie)
- 1980 FDR The Last Year: Adm. McIntire (TV Movie)
- 1980 Portrait Of A Rebel The Remarkable Mrs Sanger: Untermeyer
- 1980 The Jazz Singer: Barney Callahan
- 1981 Take This Job And Shove It: Loomis
- 1981 The Violation Of Sarah Mc David: Dr. Spandler (TV Movie)
- 1982 Poltergeist: Mr. Teague
- 1982 Time Walker: Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
- 1982 Frances: Judge Hiller
- 1982 Kiss Me Goodbye: Lawyer (Uncredited Role)
- 1984 Little House On The Prairie S 10 E 3 The Last Farewell: Nathan Lassiter
- 1984 Sams Son: Mr. Collins
- 1984 The Boy Who Loved Trolls: Richman (TV Movie)
- 1985 The Return of the Living Dead: Frank
- 1985 Jagged Edge: Andrew Hardesty
- 1986 Invaders from Mars: Gen. Climet Wilson
- 1986 Hardbodies 2: Logan
- 1987 Billionaire Boys Club: Mr. Fairmont Sr. (TV Movie)
- 1987 Wall Street: Lynch
- 1988 Return Of The Living Dead II: Ed
- 1989 Girlfriend From Hell: Carl’s Dad
- 1990 Vital Signs: Dean of Students
- 1990 Shattered Dreams: Charles O’Donnell (TV Movie)
- 1990 Road Lawyers And Other Briefs: Judge Bowelmore
- 1990 Thanksgiving Day: Averill Crandall (TV Movie)
- 1990 The Willies: Uncle Harry / Mr. Jenkins
- 1990 The Closer: Ned Randall
- 1991 Lies Before Kisses: Arthur (TV Movie)
- 1991 The Unborn: Dr. Richard Meyerling
- 1991 Absolute Strangers: Dr. X (TV Movie)
- 1991 Spirit Of The Eagle: Adult Little Eli / Narrator
- 1993 A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion: Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson (TV Movie)
- 1993 Staying Afloat: George (TV Movie)
- 1993 Stone Soup: Paul
- 1994 Future Shock: Kafka
- 1994 Revenge Of The Nerds IV Nerds In Love: Mylan Whitfield (TV Movie)
- 1994 The Companion: Peter Franklin (TV Movie)
- 1994 A Kiss Goodnight: Sam Mosbach (TV Movie)
- 1995 Bonanza Under Attack: Mr. Stewart (TV Movie)
- 1995 Tough And Deadly: Winston Briggers
- 1995 Congo: College President / Elliot’s Boss
- 1995 Piranha: Governor
- 1995 Nixon: Bill Rogers
- 1996 Up Close And Personal: Tom Orr
- 1997 Behind Enemy Lines: TV Reporter
- 1997 Always Say Goodbye: William Tager
- 1997 Joyride: The Client
- 1997 River Made To Drown In: Ray
- 1998 Freedom Strike: President Mitchell
- 1998 Shadow Of Doubt: Norman Calloway
- 1998 Girl: Dad
- 1998 The Cowboy And The Movie Star: Brad Peters (TV Movie)
- 1998 Apt Pupil: Victor Bowden
- 1999 My Last Love: Phil Morton (TV Movie)
- 1999 One Last Flight: Gramps
- 1999 Any Given Sunday: Christina’s Advisor
- 2000 Thirteen Days: George Ball
- 2001 A House On A Hill: Sy
- 2001 Mulholland Dr.: Wally Brown
- 2002 Fatal Kiss: Larry Jacobs (TV Movie)
- 2006 Superman Returns: Ben Hubbard (Deleted Role)
- 2006 Outlaw Trail The Treasure Of Butch Cassidy: Leroy Parker
- 2006 The Pursuit of Happyness: Martin Frohm
- 2007 Trail Of The Screaming Forehead: Reverend Beaks
- 2009 Dark and Stormy Night: Seyton Ethelquake
- 2009 Jack And The Beanstalk: Verri Saddius
- 2010 Sympathy For Delicious: Father Rohn
- 2012 Drew Peterson Untouchable: Pastor Tom Keller
- 2012 The Butterfly Room: Taxidermist
- 2012 Ambush At Dark Canyon: Seymour Redfield
- 2013 Americas Most Haunted: Ralph George
- 2013 Rain From Stars: Spencer
- 2016 Bender: Old Man Bender
- 2017 Confessions Of A Teenage Jesus Jerk: Interviewee #1
- 2018 Cynthia: Frank Teague
Short Films
- 1965 Film: Passerby
- 1968 The Effective Executive Managing Time: Charlie Fisher
- 1991 Heart Of The Deal: Victor Dantsik
- 2000 Jane Bond: Z
- 2004 Flickering Blue: Al
- 2005 Office Court: Judge Jimmy
- 2007 Heart Medicine: Mac
- 2011 Pride: Anthony
- 2016 Humanity: Allen
Television
- 1951 Lux Video Theatre: Llewellyn (1 episode)
- 1962 Car 54, Where Are You?: Bird Owner (1 episode)
- 1964 The Defenders (1961): Paul Damon/Rabbi Fine (2 episodes)
- 1967-70 As the World Turns: Dr. Burke
- 1970 All My Children: Lincoln Tyler (3 episodes)
- 1975 The Invisible Man (1975): Hotel Manager (1 episode)
- 1975 The Waltons: Martin Walters (1 episode)
- 1975 Starsky & Hutch: Carter (1 episode)
- 1976 The Streets of San Francisco: Frank Batz (1 episode)
- 1976 The Bionic Woman: George Morehouse (1 episode)
- 1976 Hawaii Five-O: Wingfield (1 episode)
- 1976 McMillan & Wife: George Pauling (1 episode)
- 1976 Police Woman: Driver (1 episode)
- 1976 Executive Suite: Carter (1 episode)
- 1976 Serpico: Ed Demarest (1 episode)
- 1976 Delvecchio: Porter (1 episode)
- 1976 The Blue Knight: Talford (1 episode)
- 1977 The Love Boat: Mr. Rixie (1 episode)
- 1977 Family: Dr. Addison (1 episode)
- 1977-79 The Rockford Files: John LaPointe/Martin Horvath (2 episodes)
- 1977-83 Quincy, M.E.: Dr. Lench/Dr. Chet Rawlings/Dr. Daniel Pierce/Maszrek (4 episodes)
- 1978 Lucan: Murdoch (1 episode)
- 1978 Lou Grant: Tyler Armitage (1 episode)
- 1978 One Day at a Time (1975): Fred Emerson (1 episode)
- 1979 Blind Ambition: Earl Silbert
- 1979 Eight is Enough: Elliot Randolph (3 episodes)
- Reprised role in TV Movie Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion, 1987.
- 1980 Tenspeed and Brown Shoe: Charles Lovel (1 episode)
- 1981 The Jeffersons: Herbert Purcell (1 episode)
- 1982 Herbie The Love Bug: Minister (1 episode)
- 1982 Knots Landing: Max Craig (1 episode)
- 1982-83 Dallas: Elton Lawrence (3 episodes)
- 1983 M*A*S*H: Dr. Stephen Chesler (1 episode)
- 1983 Afterschool Special: Mr. Fairchild (1 episode)
- 1983 Tuckers Witch: Earl Crayton (1 episode)
- 1983 The Powers of Matthew Star: Major Wymore
- 1983 Simon & Simon: Insurance Agent (1 episode)
- 1983 Trapper John, M.D.: Krewitt (1 episode)
- 1983-84 Emerald Point NAS: Admiral Lovell (2 episodes)
- 1984 Hardcastle and McCormick: C. Calvin Moore (1 episode)
- 1984 Family Ties: Philip (1 episode)
- 1984 The Paper Chase: Mr. Pearson (1 episode)
- 1984 Dynasty: Avril Dawson (2 episodes)
- 1984 Threes A Crowd: Dr. Richard Kimberley (1 episode)
- 1985 Cheers: Dr. Ludlow (1 episode)
- 1985 Moonlighting: Alan (1 episode)
- 1985 Webster: Dr. Farraday (1 episode)
- 1985 227: Lawyer (1 episode)
- 1987 Mathnet: Prosecutor (1 episode)
- 1987 Square One Television: Prosecutor (2 episodes)
- 1987 Amazing Stories: Richard Whelan (1 episode)
- 1987 Who's the Boss?: Jerry (1 episode)
- 1987 Magnum, P.I.: Dr. Hightower (1 episode)
- 1987-89 Jake and the Fatman: The Mayor/Lyle Vandergrift (2 episodes)
- 1987-90 Charles in Charge: Mr. Bartlett/Austin Miller (3 episodes)
- 1988 Sledge Hammer!: Mayor Fritz La Chatte (1 episode)
- 1988 The Golden Girls: Raymond (1 episode)
- 1989 MacGyver (1985): Robert Sanborn / Papillon (1 episode)
- 1989 Murphy Brown: Arvin (1 episode)
- 1989 Highway to Heaven: Mr. Simenton (1 episode)
- 1989 Booker: Mr. Wingate (1 episode)
- 1989 Mancuso FBI: Nagan (1 episode)
- 1989-92 The New Lassie: Officer Stanley/Keith (2 episodes)
- 1990 Drug Wars The Camarena Story: Aide
- 1991 Matlock: Ed Billings (1 episode)
- 1991 L.A. Law: Dr. Everett Kyle (1 episode)
- 1992-93 The Larry Sanders Show: Sheldon Davidoff (4 episodes)
- 1992-94 Coach: James Armstrong (2 episodes)
- 1993 Bodies Of Evidence: Gil Murphy (2 episodes)
- 1993 Designing Women: Mr. Kearney (2 episodes)
- 1993 Class Of 96: Prof. Drake (1 episode)
- 1994 Melrose Place: Judge Mike Thomas (1 episode)
- 1994 Hearts Afire: Norman Lynch (1 episode)
- 1995 The Commish: Jimmy Malloy (1 episode)
- 1996 Sisters: Judge (1 episode)
- 1996 Touched by an Angel: Mark Abernathy (1 episode)
- 1996-2017 Ned & Stacey: Patrick Kirkland (8 episodes)
- 1997 Dark Skies: Harry Carruthers (1 episode)
- 1997 Night Man: Secretary of Defense Lawton (1 episode)
- 1998 Seinfeld: Mr. Canterman (1 episode)
- 1998 Beverly Hills, 90210: Minister (2 episodes)
- 1998-2001 The Practice: Judge M. Knapp (3 episodes)
- 2000 The Parkers: Rupert Van Lowe (1 episode)
- 2000 Walker, Texas Ranger: Senator (1 episode)
- 2000-02 JAG: Senator Barrington/Former COMSUBPAC (2 episodes)
- 2002 First Monday: Justice Michael Bancroft
- 2003 Judging Amy: Dr. Irwin Garner (1 episode)
- 2005 Unscripted: Dante’s Friend (3 episodes)
- 2008 Cold Case: Steve Pratt ’08 (1 episode)
- 2012 American Dad!: Larry Herman (1 episode)
Video Games
- 1996 Pinocchio: Gregorio
- 1996 Spycraft: The Great Game: DDO Gene Warhurst
