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Shampoo (1975) -- Wicked social satire about a sexy male hairdresser that does more than hair. Warren Beatty lampoons his own womanizer reputation in this feature concerned only with who is "doing" who and the superficial appearances of the upper class of Beverly Hills.
"Faerie Tale Theatre" (1982): Season 5: Episode 2 -- In a kingdom where all frivolity is banned, a princess who has grown up never knowing what laughter is decides that she will marry the first man who can make her laugh.
The Rocker (2008) -- A clip from the DVD release of The Rocker
Halloween II (2009) -- TV spot for Rob Zombie's second chapter in his Halloween saga.
The Rocker (2008) -- A DVD extra from The Rocker

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Mini Biography:
Howard Hesseman has been a leading counter-culture figure since the late 1960s... more
Trivia:
As a member of " The Committee" Hesseman appeared weekly on " The Smothers... more
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 nominations more
Alternate Names:
Howard Hessman | Don Sturdy
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. All About Steve (2009) .... Mr. Horowitz
  2. Halloween II (2009) .... Uncle Meat
    ... aka H2: Halloween II (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka Rob Zombie's Halloween II (USA: complete title)
  3. Dirty Politics (2009) .... Big Oil
  4. The Rocker (2008) .... Gator
  5. Martian Child (2007) .... Dr. Berg
  6. "ER" .... Dr. James Broderick (1 episode, 2007)
        - The War Comes Home (2007) TV episode .... Dr. James Broderick
  7. "John from Cincinnati" .... Erlemeyer (2 episodes, 2007)
        - His Visit: Day Nine (2007) TV episode .... Erlemeyer
        - His Visit: Day Eight (2007) TV episode .... Erlemeyer
  8. "Psych" .... Barry Saunder (1 episode, 2007)
        - And Down the Stretch Comes Murder (2007) TV episode (as Howard Hessman) .... Barry Saunder
  9. "Boston Legal" .... Judge Robert Thompson (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Fat Burner (2007) TV episode .... Judge Robert Thompson
        - Spring Fever (2006) TV episode .... Judge Robert Thompson
        - Ivan the Incorrigible (2006) TV episode .... Judge Robert Thompson
  10. "House M.D." .... Henry Errington (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka House (South Africa: English title) (USA: short title)
        - Sex Kills (2006) TV episode .... Henry Errington
  11. Man About Town (2006) .... Ben Giamoro
  12. Domestic Import (2006) .... Lou Kimmelman
    ... aka Nanny Insanity (USA: alternative title)
  13. Crazy for Christmas (2005) (TV) .... Fred Nickells
  14. "Boomtown" .... Mel Castle (1 episode, 2003)
        - The Big Picture (2003) TV episode .... Mel Castle
  15. "It's All Relative" .... Monty (1 episode, 2003)
        - Road Trippin' (2003) TV episode .... Monty
  16. About Schmidt (2002) .... Larry Hertzel
  17. "Maybe It's Me" .... Mr. Finn (1 episode, 2002)
        - The Crazy-Girl Episode (2002) TV episode .... Mr. Finn
  18. Teddy Bears' Picnic (2002) .... Ted Frye
  19. The Mesmerist (2002) .... Mr. Valdemar
  20. "Crossing Jordan" .... Barney Reynolds (1 episode, 2001)
        - Sight Unseen (2001) TV episode .... Barney Reynolds
  21. "Thieves" .... Hal Bloomberg (1 episode, 2001)
        - Jack's Back (2001) TV episode .... Hal Bloomberg
  22. "That '70s Show" .... Max (3 episodes, 2001)
        - Hyde Gets the Girl (2001) TV episode .... Max
        - Backstage Pass (2001) TV episode .... Max
        - Radio Daze (2001) TV episode .... Max
  23. "Three Sisters" .... Jerry Keats (1 episode, 2001)
        - The In-Laws (2001) TV episode .... Jerry Keats
  24. "Level 9" .... General Richard Scheffer (1 episode, 2001)
        - Wetware (2001) TV episode .... General Richard Scheffer
  25. "Touched by an Angel" .... Flynn (1 episode, 2000)
        - Monica's Bad Day (2000) TV episode .... Flynn
  26. The Sky Is Falling (2000) .... Yogi Cook

  27. "The Pretender" .... Landlord (1 episode, 1999)
        - Extreme (1999) TV episode .... Landlord
  28. "Family Law" .... Howard Thomas / ... (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Fourth Trimester (1999) TV episode .... Howard Thomas/Randall
  29. "Tracey Takes On..." .... Todd (1 episode, 1999)
        - Drugs (1999) TV episode .... Todd
  30. "The Practice" .... Judge C. Williams (1 episode, 1999)
        - A Day in the Life (1999) TV episode .... Judge C. Williams
  31. "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" .... Mr. Bergen (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka Two Guys and a Girl (USA: fourth season title) (USA: third season title)
        - Two Guys, a Girl and a Dad (1998) TV episode .... Mr. Bergen
  32. On the 2nd Day of Christmas (1997) (TV) .... David
  33. High Stakes (1997) (TV) .... Wayne Dreyer
    ... aka High Stakes: The Melanie Morgan Story (Australia)
  34. "The Outer Limits" .... Dr. Emory Taylor (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka The New Outer Limits (USA: promotional title)
        - Music of the Spheres (1997) TV episode .... Dr. Emory Taylor
  35. Gridlock'd (1997) .... Blind Man
  36. Innocent Victims (1996) (TV)
  37. Boys Night Out (1996) .... Sheba/Mr. Cabot
  38. Out-of-Sync (1995) .... Det. Caldwell
  39. "Burke's Law" (1 episode, 1995)
        - Who Killed the World's Greatest Chef? (1995) TV episode
  40. Munchie Strikes Back (1994) (voice) .... Munchie
  41. Little Miss Millions (1993) .... Nick Frost
    ... aka Home for Christmas (USA: video title)
    ... aka Little Miss Zillions
  42. Lethal Exposure (1993) (TV) .... Taylor
    ... aka Déclic fatal (France)
  43. "The New WKRP in Cincinnati" .... Dr. Johnny Fever (4 episodes, 1991-1993)
        - Fever in the Morning (1993) TV episode .... Dr. Johnny Fever
        - Here Comes Everybody: Part 2 (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Johnny Fever
        - Here Comes Everybody: Part 1 (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Johnny Fever
        - Where Are We Going? (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Johnny Fever
  44. Amour et chocolat (1992) (TV) .... Mr. Cassidy
    ... aka Hot Chocolate (USA)
  45. "The Ray Bradbury Theater" .... Bayes (1 episode, 1992)
    ... aka Le monde fantastique de Ray Bradbury (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Mystery Theatre (UK: rerun title)
    ... aka Ray Bradbury présente (France)
    ... aka The Bradbury Trilogy (UK: rerun title)
    ... aka The Ray Bradbury Theatre (UK)
        - Downwind from Gettysburg (1992) TV episode .... Bayes
  46. Quiet Killer (1992) (TV) .... Congressman Calvin Phillips
    ... aka Black Death (UK)
    ... aka New York, alerte à la peste (France)
  47. Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story (1991) (TV) .... Paul Maggioto
    ... aka Murder in New Hampshire (USA: video title)
  48. Rubin and Ed (1991) .... Ed Tuttle
  49. Call Me Anna (1990) (TV) .... John Ross
    ... aka Call Me Anna: The Patty Duke Story (Australia)
  50. "Head of the Class" .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore (92 episodes, 1986-1990)
        - Teacher's Pet (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
        - Cement Hi-Tops (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
        - The Reel Charlie Moore (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
        - Politics of Love (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
        - Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
          (87 more)

  51. The Diamond Trap (1988) (TV) .... Det. Rollings
  52. Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) .... Rupert King (segment "Titan Man")
  53. Inside Out (1987) .... Jack
  54. Six Against the Rock (1987) (TV) .... Joseph 'Dutch' Cretzer
  55. Heat (1986) .... Pinchus Zion
  56. "Faerie Tale Theatre" .... King (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre (USA: alternative title)
        - The Princess Who Had Never Laughed (1986) TV episode .... King
  57. Flight of the Navigator (1986) .... Dr. Faraday
    ... aka The Navigator (Norway)
  58. My Chauffeur (1986) .... McBride
    ... aka My Chauffeur: Licensed to Love (Philippines: English title)
  59. Clue (1985) (uncredited) .... The Chief
    ... aka Clue: The Movie (USA: poster title)
  60. "George Burns Comedy Week" (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Honeybunnies (1985) TV episode
  61. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Sheldon Greenberg (1 episode, 1985)
        - Widow, Weep for Me (1985) TV episode .... Sheldon Greenberg
  62. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) .... Pete Lassard
  63. Silence of the Heart (1984) (TV) .... Carl Lewis
  64. "One Day at a Time" .... Sam Royer (18 episodes, 1982-1984)
        - Another Man's Shoes (1984) TV episode (credit only) .... Sam Royer
        - Off We Go (1984) TV episode .... Sam Royer
        - Meaning of Life (1984) TV episode .... Sam Royer
        - Up in Smoke (1984) TV episode .... Sam Royer
        - Never Hire a Relative (1984) TV episode .... Sam Royer
          (13 more)
  65. Best Kept Secrets (1984) (TV) .... Jim Osborne
  66. Mister Roberts (1984) (TV) .... Doc
  67. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) .... Terry Ladd
    ... aka This is Spinal Tap®: A Rockumentary by Martin Di Bergi (USA: complete title)
  68. The Princess Who Had Never Laughed (1984) (TV) .... King
  69. Focus on Fishko (1983) .... Sy
    ... aka King of the B's (International: English title)
  70. "Love, Sidney" (1 episode, 1983)
        - The Shrink (1983) TV episode
  71. Doctor Detroit (1983) .... Smooth Walker
  72. Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983) (TV) .... Seymour Z. Fishko
  73. "9 to 5" (1 episode, 1982)
    ... aka Nine to Five (USA)
        - Home Is Where the Hart Is (1982) TV episode
  74. One Shoe Makes It Murder (1982) (TV) .... Joe Hervey
  75. "WKRP in Cincinnati" .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella (90 episodes, 1978-1982)
        - Up and Down the Dial (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
        - To Err Is Human (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
        - The Impossible Dream (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
        - The Creation of Venus (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
        - Dear Liar (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
          (85 more)
  76. Victims (1982) (TV) .... Charles Galloway
  77. Private Lessons (1981) .... Lester Lewis
  78. Honky Tonk Freeway (1981) .... Snapper
  79. Women Who Rate a 10 (1981) (TV) .... Host
  80. Skyward (1980) (TV) .... Koup Trenton
    ... aka Ron Howard's 'Skyward'
  81. Gridlock (1980) (TV) (voice) .... Senor Smooth
    ... aka The Great American Traffic Jam (USA: reissue title)
  82. Loose Shoes (1980) .... Ernie Piles, War Correspondent
    ... aka Coming Attractions
    ... aka Quackers

  83. Americathon (1979) .... Kip Margolis
  84. You Can't Take It with You (1979) (TV) .... Wilbur C. Henderson
  85. Outside Chance (1978) (TV) .... David
    ... aka Jackson County Jail
  86. More Than Friends (1978) (TV) .... Avery Salminella
    ... aka Love Me and I'll Be Your Best Friend
  87. The Comedy Company (1978) (TV) .... Roger Dustleman
  88. "Soap" .... Mr. Franklin (7 episodes, 1978)
        - Episode #1.25 (1978) TV episode .... Mr. Franklin
        - Episode #1.24 (1978) TV episode .... Mr. Franklin
        - Episode #1.23 (1978) TV episode .... Mr. Franklin
        - Episode #1.22 (1978) TV episode (uncredited) .... Mr. Franklin
        - Episode #1.21 (1978) TV episode .... Mr. Franklin
          (2 more)
  89. "Husbands, Wives & Lovers" .... Dave (1 episode, 1978)
        - Ron Moves in and Helene Steps Out (1978) TV episode .... Dave
  90. "The Rockford Files" .... Al Steever (1 episode, 1978)
    ... aka Jim Rockford, Private Investigator (USA: syndication title)
        - The House on Willis Avenue (1978) TV episode .... Al Steever
  91. The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) (TV) .... Bert Stockwell
  92. "The Bob Newhart Show" .... Craig Plager / ... (7 episodes, 1974-1978)
        - Group on a Hot Tin Roof (1978) TV episode .... Craig Plager
        - Son of an Ex-Con Job (1978) TV episode .... Craig Plager
        - Some of My Best Friends Are... (1976) TV episode .... Craig Plager
        - Who Is Mr. X? (1975) TV episode (voice) .... Augie
        - Emily Hits the Ceiling (1975) TV episode .... Craig Plager
          (2 more)
  93. Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (1977) (TV) .... Fred
  94. "Quincy M.E." .... Asst. District Attorney Jerry Douglas (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka Quincy (International: English title: informal title)
        - A Dead Man's Truth (1977) TV episode .... Asst. District Attorney Jerry Douglas
  95. "Blansky's Beauties" .... Dr. Berg (1 episode, 1977)
        - Nancy Breaks a Leg (1977) TV episode .... Dr. Berg
  96. The Other Side of Midnight (1977) .... O'Brien
  97. The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) (TV) .... Jenks
  98. "Westside Medical" .... Buz Canfield (1 episode, 1977)
        - The Witch of Four West (1977) TV episode .... Buz Canfield
  99. Tail Gunner Joe (1977) (TV) .... Lt. Cantwell
  100. "Delvecchio" .... Goldie (1 episode, 1977)
        - Dying Can Be a Pleasure (1977) TV episode .... Goldie
  101. "Laverne & Shirley" .... Dr. Grayson (1 episode, 1976)
    ... aka Laverne & Shirley & Company (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Laverne & Shirley & Friends (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Laverne DeFazio & Shirley Feeney (USA: first season title)
        - Oh Hear the Angels' Voices (1976) TV episode .... Dr. Grayson
  102. "Baretta" .... Walker (1 episode, 1976)
        - Street Edition (1976) TV episode .... Walker
  103. "Switch" .... M.W. (1 episode, 1976)
        - The Pirates of Tin Pan Alley (1976) TV episode .... M.W.
  104. The Big Bus (1976) .... Jack
  105. Silent Movie (1976) .... Executive
  106. Jackson County Jail (1976) .... David
    ... aka The Innocent Victim (USA: video title)
  107. Tunnel Vision (1976) .... Senator McMannus
    ... aka Tunnelvision
  108. "Family" .... Store Manager (1 episode, 1976)
        - A Special Kind of Loving (1976) TV episode .... Store Manager
  109. The TVTV Show (1976) (TV) .... Ralph Buckler
  110. Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur (1976) (TV) .... AP Man
    ... aka Collision Course (USA: short title)
  111. The Sunshine Boys (1975) .... Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
    ... aka Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys (USA: complete title)
  112. "Harry O" .... Senator Lawler (1 episode, 1975)
        - Tender Killing Care (1975) TV episode .... Senator Lawler
  113. Whiffs (1975) .... Dr. Gopian
    ... aka C.A.S.H. (UK)
    ... aka W.H.I.F.F.S.
  114. Prisoners (1975)
    ... aka Physical Assault (UK)
  115. The Blue Knight (1975) (TV) .... Resident
  116. "Sanford and Son" .... Professor Stoneham (1 episode, 1975)
        - The Family Man (1975) TV episode .... Professor Stoneham
  117. Shampoo (1975) .... Red Dog
  118. Hustling (1975) (TV) .... Detective
  119. "Mannix" .... Ray Bennett (1 episode, 1975)
        - A Ransom for Yesterday (1975) TV episode .... Ray Bennett
  120. "Rhoda" .... Kirk Stevens (1 episode, 1974)
        - I'll Be Loving You, Sometimes (1974) TV episode .... Kirk Stevens
  121. Another April (1974) (TV) .... Dennis Webber
  122. "Firehouse" .... Hanley (1 episode, 1974)
        - The Hottest Place in Town (1974) TV episode .... Hanley
  123. The Blue Knight (1973) (TV)
  124. Kid Blue (1973) (as Howard Hessman) .... Confectionery man
  125. Jory (1973) (uncredited) .... Santa Rosa Bartender
  126. Steelyard Blues (1973) .... Frank Veldini
    ... aka The Final Crash (USA: TV title)
  127. Cisco Pike (1972) (as Don Sturdy) .... Recording Engineer
  128. The Christian Licorice Store (1971) .... Last Party Guest
  129. Billy Jack (1971) (as Don Sturdy) .... Howard Johnson (drama teacher)

  130. Some Kind of a Nut (1969) (uncredited) .... Bartender
  131. "Dragnet 1967" .... Jesse Chaplin (1 episode, 1968)
    ... aka Dragnet (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Dragnet 1968 (USA: second season title)
    ... aka Dragnet 1969 (USA: third season title)
    ... aka Dragnet 1970 (USA: fourth season title)
        - Public Affairs: DR-07 (1968) TV episode (as Don Sturdy) .... Jesse Chaplin
  132. Petulia (1968) (uncredited) .... Hippie
  133. "The Andy Griffith Show" .... Counterboy / ... (2 episodes, 1968)
    ... aka Andy of Mayberry (USA: rerun title)
        - Sam for Town Council (1968) TV episode (as Don Sturdy) .... Harry
        - Goober Goes to an Auto Show (1968) TV episode (as Don Sturdy) .... Counterboy
Director:
  1. "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1 episode, 1982)
        - You Can't Go Out of Town Again (1982) TV episode
Writer:
  1. "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1 episode, 1981)
        - Til Debt Do Us Part (1981) TV episode (written by)
Producer:
  1. A Portrait of Grief (2009) (executive producer)
Self:
  1. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 20 April 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "TV Land's Top Ten" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2005-2006)
        - Top Ten Musical Moments (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Top 10 TV Dynamic Duos (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Holiday Moments (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  3. The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  4. CBS at 75 (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  5. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Peter Boyle (2003) TV episode .... Himself

  6. The Life and Times of the Red Dog Saloon (1996) .... Narrator
    ... aka Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock (USA: DVD title)

  7. Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself - Audience Member
  8. The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (1988) (TV) .... Himself
  9. 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  10. Super Night of Rock 'n' Roll (1984) (TV) .... Himself - Host
  11. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) (TV) .... Johnny Caravella (Doctor Johnny Fever)
    ... aka Motown 25 (USA: short title)
  12. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself - Host / ... (4 episodes, 1979-1983)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: complete title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 15 (USA: fifteenth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 20 (USA: twentieth season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live 25 (USA: twentiefifth season title)
        - Beau and Jeff Bridges/Randy Newman (1983) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
        - Howard Hesseman/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1983) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
        - Howard Hesseman/Men at Work (1982) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
        - Howard Hesseman/Randy Newman (1979) TV episode .... Himself - Host/Various
  13. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (1 episode, 1980)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 7 October 1980 (1980) TV episode .... Himself
  14. The Fantastic Funnies (1980) (TV) .... Himself
  15. 30 Years of TV Comedy's Greatest Hits: To Laughter with Love (1980) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter

  16. Battle of the Network Stars VII (1979) (TV) .... Himself (CBS Team)
  17. "Family Feud" .... Himself (2 episodes)
    ... aka Family Fortune (UK)
    ... aka The Best of Family Feud (USA: reissue title)
        - Love Boat vs. WKRP (????) TV episode .... Himself
        - Real People vs. WKRP (????) TV episode .... Himself

  18. A Session with the Committee (1969) (as Don Sturdy)
    ... aka The Committee (USA: alternative title)
Archive Footage:
  1. Spinal Tap Goes to 20 (2004) (TV)
  2. "Celebrities Uncensored"
        - Episode #2.3 (2004) TV episode .... Himself


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