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Wolf (1989) -- He’s a book editor with a taste for puppy chow. Jack Nicholson gets bitten by a wolf then goes for the throat of his enemies with Michelle Pfeiffer cleaning up behind him. Woof.
"Hunter" (1984): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Son of a mobster, Detective Sergeant Rick Hunter finds it difficult to keep a partner. The Captain assigns Hunter a new partner, but Hunter has another maverick in mind, Sergeant Dee Dee McCall. Hunter and McCall team up to catch a serial killer.
Moonlight Serenade (2009) -- Trailer for this musical romantic comedy
"FlashForward" (2009): Season 1: Episode 5 -- Mark finds himself on the defense during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing; Janis wonders how her vision will affect her current romantic relationship; Olivia receives an anonymous message.
"Dark Shadows" (1991): Season 1: Episode 1 -- Life and death will never be the same again when the mysterious  stranger, Barnabas Collins, appears in Collinsport, Maine.

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  1. Moonlight Serenade (2009) .... Beretsky
  2. "FlashForward" .... SETI Chairman Warren Moore (1 episode, 2009)
        - Gimme Some Truth (2009) TV episode .... SETI Chairman Warren Moore
  3. "Without a Trace" .... Richard Conlon (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka W.A.T (USA: short title)
        - Last Call (2008) TV episode .... Richard Conlon
  4. "Eli Stone" .... D.A. Lowell Grayson (1 episode, 2008)
        - Something to Save (2008) TV episode .... D.A. Lowell Grayson
  5. "Shark" .... Judge Newman (2 episodes, 2007)
        - Burning Sensation (2007) TV episode .... Judge Newman
        - Teacher's Pet (2007) TV episode .... Judge Newman
  6. "The Unit" .... Committee Chair Locke (1 episode, 2007)
        - Pandemonium: Part 1 (2007) TV episode .... Committee Chair Locke
  7. Who's Your Caddy? (2007) .... John Marshall
  8. Live! (2007) .... Wilken
  9. "Monk" .... Bobby Davenport (2 episodes, 2005-2007)
        - Mr. Monk Is at Your Service (2007) TV episode .... Bobby Davenport
        - Mr. Monk Goes to a Wedding (2005) TV episode .... Bobby Davenport
  10. All the King's Men (2006) .... Mr. Peyton
    ... aka Das Spiel der Macht (Germany)
  11. Down the P.C.H. (2006) .... Michael O'Hara
  12. "Cold Case" .... David Poole (1 episode, 2006)
        - The Hen House (2006) TV episode .... David Poole
  13. "Bones" .... Senator Alan Corman (1 episode, 2006)
        - The Woman in the Garden (2006) TV episode .... Senator Alan Corman
  14. "E-Ring" .... U.S. Ambassador: Suriname (1 episode, 2005)
        - Weekend Pass (2005) TV episode .... U.S. Ambassador: Suriname
  15. "Just Legal" (1 episode, 2005)
        - Pilot (2005) TV episode
  16. "Point Pleasant" .... Harland (1 episode, 2005)
        - Pilot (2005) TV episode .... Harland
  17. "Higglytown Heroes" .... Tailor Hero (1 episode, 2005)
        - Wayne's Ripping Adventure/Meet Eubie's Cousin (2005) TV episode .... Tailor Hero
  18. "Las Vegas" .... Heyman (1 episode, 2004)
        - Blood Is Thicker (2004) TV episode .... Heyman
  19. "24" .... Joseph O'Laughlin (4 episodes, 2004)
        - Day 3: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (2004) TV episode .... Joseph O'Laughlin
        - Day 3: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. (2004) TV episode .... Joseph O'Laughlin
        - Day 3: 5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m. (2004) TV episode .... Joseph O'Laughlin
        - Day 3: 2:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m. (2004) TV episode .... Joseph O'Laughlin
  20. Chance (2004) .... Mike
  21. "The Young and the Restless" .... Franklin J. Becker (6 episodes, 2003-2004)
    ... aka Y&R (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - Episode #1.7809 (2004) TV episode .... Franklin J. Becker
        - Episode #1.7801 (2004) TV episode .... Franklin J. Becker
        - Episode #1.7799 (2004) TV episode .... Franklin J. Becker
        - Episode #1.7766 (2003) TV episode .... Franklin J. Becker
        - Episode #1.7760 (2003) TV episode .... Franklin J. Becker
          (1 more)
  22. "Carnivàle" .... Talkative Hobo (1 episode, 2003)
    ... aka La feria ambulante (USA: Spanish title)
        - Pick a Number (2003) TV episode .... Talkative Hobo
  23. "Boston Public" .... Judge Boilings (1 episode, 2003)
        - Chapter Sixty Seven (2003) TV episode .... Judge Boilings
  24. Holes (2003) .... Judge
  25. "Mister Sterling" (1 episode, 2003)
        - Human Error (2003) TV episode
  26. "The Agency" .... Mr. Barnes (1 episode, 2002)
        - Home Grown (2002) TV episode .... Mr. Barnes
  27. "Push, Nevada" (1 episode, 2002)
        - The Letter of the Law (2002) TV episode
  28. Red Dragon (2002) .... Forensic Dentist
    ... aka Roter Drache (Germany)
  29. Collateral Damage (2002) .... Chairman Paul Devereaux
  30. Raptor (2001) (V) .... Col. Vandamar
  31. Thy Neighbor's Wife (2001) .... Ian McMillan
    ... aka Poison (USA: alternative title)
  32. Ablaze (2001) .... Chief Sam Davis
  33. When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) (TV) .... Brother John
    ... aka Billie contre Bobby: La bataille des sexes (Canada: French title)
  34. Warden of Red Rock (2001) (TV) .... Sen. Paul Townsend
  35. "The West Wing" .... Pharmaceutical Executive (1 episode, 2000)
        - In This White House (2000) TV episode .... Pharmaceutical Executive
  36. Militia (2000) .... Col. Jim Donaman, Ret.
  37. Dancing in September (2000) .... Harbor
  38. Epoch (2000) (TV) .... Williams
  39. Under Pressure (2000) .... Captain
    ... aka Escape Under Pressure (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Cruel Deep (UK: DVD title)

  40. The Haunting (1999) .... Dr. Malcolm Keogh
    ... aka La maldición (USA: Spanish title)
  41. "L.A. Heat" .... Timothy Scully (1 episode, 1999)
        - Green Justice (1999) TV episode .... Timothy Scully
  42. Mutiny (1999) (TV)
  43. In Dreams (1999) (voice) .... Judge
  44. Just Deserts (1999) (TV) .... Campbell Cunningham
  45. Romp (1999) .... Norman Fase
  46. Black Thunder (1998/II) .... Barnes
  47. "C-16: FBI" .... Dennis Grassi (5 episodes, 1997-1998)
        - Hitting Olansky (1998) TV episode .... Dennis Grassi
        - The Sandman (1997) TV episode .... Dennis Grassi
        - Radio FBI (1997) TV episode .... Dennis Grassi
        - Pilot: Part 2 (1997) TV episode .... Dennis Grassi
        - Pilot: Part 1 (1997) TV episode .... Dennis Grassi
  48. "The Practice" .... Primate Center Director (1 episode, 1998)
        - Food Chains (1998) TV episode .... Primate Center Director
  49. Breast Men (1997) .... Harry
  50. Inferno (1997) .... Grayson
    ... aka Operation Cobra (International: English title) (USA: DVD title)
  51. "The Secret World of Alex Mack" .... Dean (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka Alex Mack (USA: short title)
        - The Switch (1997) TV episode .... Dean
  52. Crash Dive (1997) (V) .... Capt. Lange
    ... aka Crash Dive: The Chase Is On
  53. Strategic Command (1997) .... Vice President Charles Baker
  54. "NYPD Blue" .... Len (1 episode, 1996)
        - Caulksmanship (1996) TV episode .... Len
  55. "The Burning Zone" .... Pilot Rick McKee (1 episode, 1996)
        - Night Flight (1996) TV episode .... Pilot Rick McKee
  56. "Pacific Blue" .... Curtis Bilson (1 episode, 1996)
        - The Phoenix (1996) TV episode .... Curtis Bilson
  57. Night Hunter (1996) .... Roy Ward
  58. "High Tide" (1 episode, 1996)
        - Sins of the Mother (1996) TV episode
  59. Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom (1996) (VG) .... Telamon doctor
  60. Eye of the Stalker (1995) (TV) .... Judge Warren Curtis
    ... aka Moment of Truth: Eye of the Stalker (USA: series title)
  61. Illegal in Blue (1995) (V) .... Lt. Lyle
  62. Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (1995) (TV) .... Walter Wanger
  63. "Vanishing Son" .... Marcek (5 episodes, 1995)
        - Land of the Free (1995) TV episode .... Marcek
        - Win, Place or Dead (1995) TV episode .... Marcek
        - Two Guys with Guns (1995) TV episode .... Marcek
        - Runaway Hearts (1995) TV episode .... Marcek
        - Dance of the Dust (1995) TV episode .... Marcek
  64. A Passion to Kill (1994) .... Robinson
    ... aka Rules of Obsession (UK: TV title)
  65. "ER" .... Suzanne's Dad (1 episode, 1994)
        - 24 Hours (1994) TV episode .... Suzanne's Dad
  66. Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story (1994) (TV) .... Evy Scotvold
  67. "Renegade" (1 episode, 1994)
        - Once Burned, Twice Chey (1994) TV episode
  68. Hart to Hart Returns (1993) (TV)
  69. "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" .... Dr. Carlton (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka Lois & Clark
    ... aka The New Adventures of Superman (UK)
        - Smart Kids (1993) TV episode .... Dr. Carlton
  70. "The X Files" .... Sheriff Jack Withers (1 episode, 1993)
    ... aka The X-Files (USA)
        - Conduit (1993) TV episode .... Sheriff Jack Withers
  71. Donato and Daughter (1993) (TV) .... Vinnie Stellino
    ... aka Dead to Rights
    ... aka Under Threat (UK)
  72. Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story (1993) (TV)
  73. The Fire Next Time (1993) (TV) .... Seth
  74. Sworn to Vengeance (1993) (TV) .... Pete Hall
  75. "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" .... Mr. Craig Harding (1 episode, 1993)
        - Bad Water (1993) TV episode .... Mr. Craig Harding
  76. Somebody's Daughter (1992) (TV) .... Aarons
  77. Intruders (1992) (TV) .... Soil Specialist
  78. Angel Street (1992) (TV)
  79. False Arrest (1991) (TV) .... Dr. Chandler
  80. To the Moon, Alice (1991) (TV) .... Policeman
  81. "FBI: The Untold Stories" (1 episode)
        - D.B. Cooper/McCoy (????) TV episode
  82. Marilyn and Me (1991) (TV) .... Walter Winchell
  83. "Dark Shadows" .... Andre du Pres / ... (11 episodes, 1991)
    ... aka Dark Shadows Revival (USA: video box title)
        - Episode #1.12 (1991) TV episode .... Andre du Pres
        - Episode #1.11 (1991) TV episode .... Andre du Pres
        - Episode #1.10 (1991) TV episode .... Sheriff George Patterson / Andre du Pres
        - Episode #1.9 (1991) TV episode .... Andre du Pres
        - Episode #1.8 (1991) TV episode .... Sheriff George Patterson / Andre du Pres
          (6 more)
  84. "Matlock" .... Al Brown / ... (1 episode, 1991)
        - The Arsonist (1991) TV episode .... Al Brown/Marvin Latham
  85. Held Hostage: The Sis and Jerry Levin Story (1991) (TV) .... Kaplan
  86. Full Fathom Five (1990) .... Garvin
  87. Kid (1990) .... Walters
    ... aka Back for Revenge
  88. People Like Us (1990) (TV)
  89. "Star Trek: The Next Generation" .... Captain Robert DeSoto (1 episode, 1990)
    ... aka Star Trek: TNG (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - Tin Man (1990) TV episode .... Captain Robert DeSoto
  90. "Tour of Duty" .... Major General Proctor (1 episode, 1990)
        - Three Cheers for the Orange, White and Blue (1990) TV episode .... Major General Proctor
  91. Dark Shadows (1990) (TV) .... Sheriff George Patterson

  92. Wolf (1989) (TV)
  93. "L.A. Law" .... Paul Richardson (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Accidental Jurist (1989) TV episode .... Paul Richardson
  94. Street of Dreams (1988) (TV) .... Lt. Marcus
  95. Promised a Miracle (1988) (TV) .... Detective
  96. Two to Tango (1988) .... Dean Boyle
    ... aka Matar es morir un poco (Argentina)
  97. "Our House" .... Mac Hoover (2 episodes, 1987)
        - Sounds from a Silent Clock: Part 2 (1987) TV episode .... Mac Hoover
        - Sounds from a Silent Clock: Part 1 (1987) TV episode .... Mac Hoover
  98. "Starman" .... George Fox (22 episodes, 1986-1987)
        - The Test (1987) TV episode .... George Fox
        - Starscape: Part 2 (1987) TV episode .... George Fox
        - Starscape: Part 1 (1987) TV episode .... George Fox
        - Fathers and Sons (1987) TV episode .... George Fox
        - The Wedding (1987) TV episode .... George Fox
          (17 more)
  99. Second Serve (1986) (TV) .... Gene Scott
    ... aka I Change My Life
  100. "Joe Bash" .... Lt. Pendleton (2 episodes, 1986)
        - Cash (1986) TV episode .... Lt. Pendleton
        - Pilot (1986) TV episode .... Lt. Pendleton
  101. "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" .... Gerald Falken (1 episode, 1986)
        - The Triumvirate (1986) TV episode .... Gerald Falken
  102. "MacGyver" .... Michael Donahue (1 episode, 1986)
        - Countdown (1986) TV episode .... Michael Donahue
  103. Iron Eagle (1986) (uncredited) .... Disclipinary panel colonel
  104. "Santa Barbara" .... D. A. Patterson (3 episodes, 1985-1986)
        - Episode #1.365 (1986) TV episode .... D. A. Patterson
        - Episode #1.349 (1985) TV episode .... D. A. Patterson
        - Episode #1.340 (1985) TV episode .... D. A. Patterson
  105. Final Jeopardy (1985) (TV) .... Garage Attendant
  106. Hostage Flight (1985) (TV) .... Bill Orfman
  107. "Amazing Stories" .... Storekeeper (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
        - Alamo Jobe (1985) TV episode .... Storekeeper
  108. "Airwolf" .... Patrick Stoner (1 episode, 1985)
    ... aka Lobo del aire (USA: Spanish title)
        - Fortune Teller (1985) TV episode .... Patrick Stoner
  109. A Death in California (1985) (TV) .... Gene Brooks
    ... aka Psychopath (USA: video title)
  110. "Highway to Heaven" .... Coach (1 episode, 1985)
        - As Difficult as ABC (1985) TV episode .... Coach
  111. "Cagney & Lacey" .... Detective #1 (1 episode, 1984)
        - Old Debts (1984) TV episode .... Detective #1
  112. "Matt Houston" .... Byron / ... (2 episodes, 1983-1984)
        - Eyewitness (1984) TV episode .... George Davis
        - The Showgirl Murders (1983) TV episode .... Byron
  113. "Call to Glory" .... Capt. Bishop (1 episode, 1984)
        - A Wind from the East (1984) TV episode .... Capt. Bishop
  114. "Hunter" .... Capt. Lester Cain (1 episode, 1984)
        - Pilot (1984) TV episode .... Capt. Lester Cain
  115. Hunter (1984) (TV) .... Capt. Lester Cain
  116. "The A-Team" .... Joseph King (1 episode, 1984)
        - Deadly Maneuvers (1984) TV episode .... Joseph King
  117. Night Partners (1983) (TV) .... Roy Henderson
  118. For Love and Honor (1983) (TV) .... Pelham
  119. "For Love and Honor" .... Pelham (1 episode, 1983)
        - For Love and Honor (Pilot) (1983) TV episode .... Pelham
  120. Blood Feud (1983) (TV) .... U.S. Marshal
  121. "Tales of the Gold Monkey" .... Avery Thiel (1 episode, 1983)
        - A Distant Shout of Thunder (1983) TV episode .... Avery Thiel
  122. Heart Like a Wheel (1983) .... NHRA Boss
  123. "T.J. Hooker" .... Carl Hines (1 episode, 1983)
        - The Mumbler (1983) TV episode .... Carl Hines
  124. Forced Vengeance (1982) .... Stan Raimondi
  125. Comeback (1982) .... Manager
  126. "One Day at a Time" .... Gunman (1 episode, 1982)
        - Stick 'em Up (1982) TV episode .... Gunman
  127. "Fitz and Bones" .... Joe (1 episode, 1981)
        - Episode #1.1 (1981) TV episode .... Joe
  128. "Vega$" .... Vance (1 episode, 1981)
        - The Killing (1981) TV episode .... Vance
  129. Miracle on Ice (1981) (TV) .... George
  130. "CHiPs" .... Tom Dempsey (1 episode, 1981)
    ... aka CHiPs Patrol (USA: syndication title)
        - Home Fires Burning (1981) TV episode .... Tom Dempsey
  131. Any Which Way You Can (1980) .... Patrick Scarfe
  132. "Diff'rent Strokes" .... Woody (2 episodes, 1980)
        - The Bank Job: Part 1 (1980) TV episode .... Woody
        - The Bank Job: Part 2 (1980) TV episode .... Woody
  133. A Rumor of War (1980) (TV) .... Capt. Lake
  134. "Hallmark Hall of Fame" .... Stocker (1 episode, 1980)
    ... aka Hallmark Television Playhouse
        - Gideon's Trumpet (1980) TV episode .... Stocker
  135. Belle Starr (1980) (TV) .... Jesse James
  136. "Charlie's Angels" .... Felber (1 episode, 1980)
        - Harrigan's Angels (1980) TV episode .... Felber
  137. "The Rockford Files" .... John Traynor (1 episode, 1980)
    ... aka Jim Rockford, Private Investigator (USA: syndication title)
        - Deadlock in Parma (1980) TV episode .... John Traynor

  138. 11th Victim (1979) (TV) .... Steve
    ... aka The Lakeside Killer (USA: alternative title)
  139. Portrait of a Stripper (1979) (TV) .... Steve Vector
    ... aka The Secret Life of Susie Hanson (USA: alternative title)
  140. The Lady in Red (1979) .... Undercover Cop
    ... aka Guns, Sin and Bathtub Gin (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Touch Me and Die (USA: reissue title)
  141. "Dallas" .... O'Neill (1 episode, 1979)
        - The Red File: Part 1 (1979) TV episode .... O'Neill
  142. Gray Lady Down (1978) (uncredited) .... Pete
  143. "Kojak" .... Sonny (1 episode, 1978)
        - Justice for All (1978) TV episode .... Sonny
  144. The Gauntlet (1977) .... Feyderspiel
  145. Heroes (1977) .... Peanuts
  146. Over - Under, Sideways - Down (1977) (TV) .... Rich
  147. The Enforcer (1976/I) .... Lalo
  148. "The Streets of San Francisco" .... Inspector Meyers (1 episode, 1976)
        - No Minor Vices (1976) TV episode .... Inspector Meyers
Self:
  1. Macy's 4th of July Spectacular (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  2. The 57th Annual Tony Awards (2003) (TV) .... Himself - Nominee: Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Archive Footage:
  1. "Point Pleasant"
        - Human Nature (2005) TV episode (uncredited) .... Harland


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