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Actor:

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• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s
• 1970s
• 1960s
• 1940s

1. Rain from Stars (2010) (post-production) .... Spencer
2. Jack and the Beanstalk (2009) (completed) .... Saddius
   
   
3. Dark and Stormy Night (2009) .... Seyton Ethelquake
4. "Cold Case" .... Steve Pratt '08 (1 episode, 2008)
       - Glory Days (2008) TV episode .... Steve Pratt '08
5. Heart Medicine (2007) .... Mac
6. Trail of the Screaming Forehead (2007) .... Reverend Beaks
7. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) .... Martin Frohm
8. Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy (2006) .... Leroy Parker
9. Superman Returns (2006) (scenes deleted) .... Ben Hubbard
   ... aka Superman Returns: An IMAX 3D Experience (USA: IMAX version)
10. Office Court (2005) .... Judge Jimmy
11. "Unscripted" .... Dante's Friend (3 episodes, 2005)
        - Episode #1.10 (2005) TV episode .... Dante's Friend
        - Episode #1.9 (2005) TV episode .... Dante's Friend
        - Episode #1.5 (2005) TV episode .... Dante's Friend
12. Flickering Blue (2004) .... Al
13. "Judging Amy" .... Dr. Irwin Garner (1 episode, 2003)
        - Rumspringa (2003) TV episode .... Dr. Irwin Garner
14. A House on a Hill (2003) .... Sy
15. "JAG" .... Cmdr. US Pacific Submarine Fleet / ... (2 episodes, 2000-2002)
    ... aka JAG: Judge Advocate General (Australia)
        - Need to Know (2002) TV episode .... Cmdr. US Pacific Submarine Fleet
        - Real Deal SEAL (2000) TV episode .... Senator Barrington
16. Fatal Kiss (2002) (TV)
17. "First Monday" .... Justice Michael Bancroft (13 episodes, 2002)
        - Family Secrets (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
        - Showdown (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
        - Strip Search (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
        - Unprotected Speech (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
        - Secrets and Lies (2002) TV episode .... Justice Michael Bancroft
          (8 more)
18. Jane Bond (2001) .... Z
19. Mulholland Dr. (2001) .... Wally Brown
    ... aka Mulholland Drive (France) (UK) (USA: closing credits title)
20. "The Practice" .... Judge Knapp / ... (3 episodes, 1998-2001)
        - The Thin Line (2001) TV episode .... Judge Knapp
        - Payback (2001) TV episode .... Judge Knapp
        - Another Day (1998) TV episode .... Judge in Tobacco Case
21. Thirteen Days (2000) .... George Ball
    ... aka Thirteen Days (USA)
22. "Walker, Texas Ranger" .... Senator (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Walker (Australia)
        - Winds of Change (2000) TV episode .... Senator
23. "The Parkers" .... Rupert Van Lowe (1 episode, 2000)
        - Moving on Out (2000) TV episode .... Rupert Van Lowe
    
    
24. Any Given Sunday (1999) .... Ed Phillips
25. Fly Boy (1999) .... Gramps
    ... aka One Last Flight (USA)
26. "Ned and Stacey" .... Patrick Kirkland (8 episodes, 1996-1999)
        - Skippy's Revenge (1999) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
        - I Like Your Moxie (1999) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
        - No Retreat, No Surrender (1997) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
        - Les Is More or Less Moral-less (1996) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
        - The Other End (1996) TV episode .... Patrick Kirkland
          (3 more)
27. My Last Love (1999) (TV) .... Phil Morton
    ... aka To Live For (South Africa: English title) (UK)
28. Apt Pupil (1998) .... Victor Bowden
    ... aka L'élève doué (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Un élève doué - Été de corruption (France)
29. Freedom Strike (1998) .... President Mitchell
30. The Cowboy and the Movie Star (1998) (TV) .... Brad Peters
    ... aka Love on the Edge (UK: cable TV title)
31. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Minister (2 episodes, 1998)
    ... aka Class of Beverly Hills (USA: teaser title)
        - The Wedding: Part 1 (1998) TV episode .... Minister
        - The Wedding: Part 2 (1998) TV episode .... Minister
32. Girl (1998) .... Dad
33. "Seinfeld" .... Mr. Canterman (1 episode, 1998)
        - The Puerto Rican Day (1998) TV episode .... Mr. Canterman
34. Shadow of Doubt (1998) .... Norman Calloway
    ... aka Reasonable Doubt
35. NightMan (1997) (TV)
36. "Night Man" .... Secretary of Defense Laughton (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka NightMan (USA)
        - World Premiere (1997) TV episode .... Secretary of Defense Laughton
37. Behind Enemy Lines (1997) .... TV Reporter
38. "Dark Skies" .... Harry Carruthers (1 episode, 1997)
        - To Prey in Darkness (1997) TV episode .... Harry Carruthers
39. River Made to Drown In (1997) .... Ray
40. "Touched by an Angel" .... Mark Abernathy (1 episode, 1996)
        - Something Blue (1996) TV episode .... Mark Abernathy
41. Up Close & Personal (1996) .... Tom Orr
42. "Sisters" .... Judge (1 episode, 1996)
        - A Sudden Change of Heart (1996) TV episode .... Judge
43. Always Say Goodbye (1996) .... William Tager
    ... aka A Little Romance (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Desperate Housewife: The Early Years (UK: DVD title)
44. Joyride (1996) .... The Client
45. Spycraft: The Great Game (1996) (VG) .... DDO Gene Warhurst
46. Nixon (1995) .... Bill Rogers
47. Piranha (1995) (TV) .... Governor
    ... aka Roger Corman Presents Piranha
48. Congo (1995) .... College President/Elliot's Boss
49. Tough and Deadly (1995) (V) .... Winston Briggers
50. "The Commish" .... Jimmy Malloy (1 episode, 1995)
        - The Golden Years (1995) TV episode .... Jimmy Malloy
51. Bonanza: Under Attack (1995) (TV)
52. "Hearts Afire" .... Norman Lynch (1 episode, 1994)
        - Prose and Condoms (1994) TV episode .... Norman Lynch
53. The Companion (1994) (V) .... Peter Franklin
54. "Melrose Place" .... Judge Mike Thomas (1 episode, 1994)
        - It's a Bad World After All (1994) TV episode .... Judge Mike Thomas
55. "Coach" .... James Armstrong (3 episodes, 1992-1994)
        - Coach - The One-Hour Special: Part 1 (1994) TV episode
        - Coach - The One-Hour Special: Part 2 (1994) TV episode
        - Vows (1992) TV episode .... James Armstrong
56. Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love (1994) (TV) .... Mylan Whitfield
57. Future Shock (1994) .... Kefka
58. A Kiss Goodnight (1994) (TV) .... Sam Mosbach
59. Staying Afloat (1993) (TV) .... George
60. A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion (1993) (TV) .... Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
61. "The Larry Sanders Show" .... Sheldon Davidoff (4 episodes, 1992-1993)
        - Larry's Agent (1993) TV episode .... Sheldon Davidoff
        - Hank's Contract (1992) TV episode .... Sheldon Davidoff
        - The Guest Host (1992) TV episode (uncredited) .... Sheldon Davidoff
        - What Have You Done for Me Lately? (1992) TV episode .... Sheldon Davidoff
62. "Class of '96" .... Prof. Drake (1 episode, 1993)
        - See You in September (1993) TV episode .... Prof. Drake
63. "Designing Women" .... Kearney (2 episodes, 1993)
        - Gone with a Whim: Part 1 (1993) TV episode .... Kearney
        - Gone with a Whim: Part 2 (1993) TV episode .... Kearney
64. "Bodies of Evidence" .... Gil Murphy (2 episodes, 1993)
        - Endangered Species (1993) TV episode .... Gil Murphy
        - The Formula (1993) TV episode .... Gil Murphy
65. Stone Soup (1993) .... Paul
66. Absolute Strangers (1991) (TV) .... Doctor X
67. The Unborn (1991) .... Dr. Richard Meyerling
68. "L.A. Law" .... Dr. Wilson (1 episode, 1991)
        - Good to the Last Drop (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Wilson
69. Lies Before Kisses (1991) (TV) .... Arthur
70. "Matlock" .... Ed Billings (1 episode, 1991)
        - The Formula (1991) TV episode .... Ed Billings
71. The Closer (1990) .... Ned Randall
72. The Willies (1990) .... Jenkins/Uncle Harry
73. Thanksgiving Day (1990) (TV) .... Averill Crandall
    ... aka The Good Family
74. "Charles in Charge" .... Austin Miller / ... (3 episodes, 1987-1990)
        - Let's Quake a Deal (1990) TV episode .... Austin Miller
        - There's a Girl in My Ficus (1990) TV episode .... Austin Miller
        - Pizza Parlor Protest (1987) TV episode .... Mr. Bartlett
75. Shattered Dreams (1990) (TV) .... Charles O'Donnell
76. Vital Signs (1990) .... Dean of Students
77. Rich Men, Single Women (1990) (TV)
78. "Drug Wars: The Camarena Story" (1990) TV mini-series .... Aide
    ... aka The Drug Wars: Camarena (Europe: English title: video title)
79. Heart of the Deal (1990)
    
    
80. "Mancuso, FBI" .... Nagan (1 episode, 1989)
        - Weapons-Grade (1989) TV episode .... Nagan
81. "Booker" .... Jack Wingate (1 episode, 1989)
    ... aka Booker, P.I.
        - Bete Noir (1989) TV episode .... Jack Wingate
82. "Highway to Heaven" .... Mr. Simenton (1 episode, 1989)
        - Goodbye, Mr. Zelinka (1989) TV episode .... Mr. Simenton
83. "Murphy Brown" .... Arvin (1 episode, 1989)
        - The Summer of '77 (1989) TV episode .... Arvin
84. Girlfriend from Hell (1989) .... Carl's Dad
85. "Jake and the Fatman" .... The Mayor (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
        - Wish You Were Here (1989) TV episode
        - Fatal Attraction (1987) TV episode .... The Mayor
86. "MacGyver" .... Papillon / ... (1 episode, 1989)
        - Fraternity of Thieves (1989) TV episode .... Robert Sanborn/Papillon
87. "The Golden Girls" .... Raymond (1 episode, 1988)
        - And Ma Makes Three (1988) TV episode .... Raymond
88. "Sledge Hammer!" .... Governor Fritz La Chatte (1 episode, 1988)
    ... aka Sledge Hammer: The Early Years (USA: second season title)
        - The Secret of My Excess (1988) TV episode .... Governor Fritz La Chatte
89. Return of the Living Dead Part II (1988) .... Ed
    ... aka Revenge of the Living Dead (USA: promotional title)
90. Wall Street (1987) .... Lynch
91. Billionaire Boys Club (1987) (TV) .... Christopher Fairmount Sr.
92. "Magnum, P.I." .... Andrew Clifton, the IAD Cop (1 episode, 1987)
        - Tigers Fan (1987) TV episode .... Andrew Clifton, the IAD Cop
93. "Who's the Boss?" .... Jerry (1 episode, 1987)
        - Two on a Billboard (1987) TV episode .... Jerry
94. Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion (1987) (TV) .... Eliot Randolph
95. "Amazing Stories" .... Richard Whelan (1 episode, 1987)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg Presents Amazing Stories (Australia)
    ... aka Steven Spielberg's Amazing Stories (USA: complete title)
        - Miss Stardust (1987) TV episode .... Richard Whelan
96. "Square One TV" .... Prosecutor (2 episodes, 1987)
        - Episode #1.20 (1987) TV episode .... Prosecutor
        - Episode #1.19 (1987) TV episode .... Prosecutor
97. "Mathnet" .... Prosecutor (1 episode, 1987)
        - The Trial of George Frankly (1987) TV episode .... Prosecutor
98. Hardbodies 2 (1986) .... Logan
99. "Melba" (1 episode, 1986)
        - My Shadow and Me (1986) TV episode
100. Invaders from Mars (1986) .... Gen. Climet Wilson
101. "227" .... Lawyer (1 episode, 1985)
         - Pilot (1985) TV episode .... Lawyer
102. Jagged Edge (1985) .... Andrew Hardesty
103. The Return of the Living Dead (1985) .... Frank
     ... aka Return of the Living Dead (USA: video box title)
104. "Webster" .... Dr. Rosencrantz (1 episode, 1985)
         - The Best Thing I Can Be (1985) TV episode .... Dr. Rosencrantz
105. "Moonlighting" .... Alan (1 episode, 1985)
         - Moonlighting (Pilot) (1985) TV episode .... Alan
106. "Cheers" .... Dr. Bennett Ludlow (1 episode, 1985)
         - Whodunit? (1985) TV episode .... Dr. Bennett Ludlow
107. "Three's a Crowd" .... Dr. Richard Kimberley (1 episode, 1984)
     ... aka Three's Company Too (syndication title)
         - Jack's Problem (1984) TV episode .... Dr. Richard Kimberley
108. The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984) (TV) .... Richman
109. "Dynasty" .... Avril Dawson (2 episodes, 1984)
         - The Mortgage (1984) TV episode .... Avril Dawson
         - The Engagement (1984) TV episode .... Avril Dawson
110. Sam's Son (1984) .... Mr. Collins
111. "The Paper Chase" (1 episode, 1984)
     ... aka The Paper Chase: The Fourth Year (USA: new title)
     ... aka The Paper Chase: The Graduation Year (USA: new title)
     ... aka The Paper Chase: The Second Year (USA: new title)
     ... aka The Paper Chase: The Third Year (USA: new title)
         - Hart Goes Home (1984) TV episode
112. "Emerald Point N.A.S." .... Admiral Lovell (2 episodes, 1983-1984)
         - The Wedding (1984) TV episode .... Admiral Lovell
         - Episode #1.3 (1983) TV episode .... Admiral Lovell
113. Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) (TV) .... Nathan Lassiter
114. "Family Ties" .... Harold (1 episode, 1984)
         - 'M' Is for the Many Things (1984) TV episode .... Harold
115. "Hardcastle and McCormick" .... C. Calvin Moore (1 episode, 1984)
         - Third Down and Twenty Years to Life (1984) TV episode .... C. Calvin Moore
116. "Trapper John, M.D." .... Krewitt (1 episode, 1983)
         - ...And for Loyal and Devoted Service (1983) TV episode .... Krewitt
117. "Simon & Simon" .... Insurance Agent (1 episode, 1983)
         - Grand Illusion (1983) TV episode .... Insurance Agent
118. "Tucker's Witch" .... Earl Crayton (1 episode, 1983)
         - Dye Job (1983) TV episode .... Earl Crayton
119. "ABC Afterschool Specials" .... Mr. Fairchild (1 episode, 1983)
         - Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents? (1983) TV episode .... Mr. Fairchild
120. "The Powers of Matthew Star" .... Major Wymore (7 episodes, 1982-1983)
         - Brain Drain (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
         - The Quadrian Caper (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
         - 36 Hours (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
         - Dead Man's Hand (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
         - The Racer's Edge (1983) TV episode .... Major Wymore
           (2 more)
121. "M*A*S*H" .... Dr. Stephen Chesler (1 episode, 1983)
         - Say No More (1983) TV episode .... Dr. Stephen Chesler
122. "Dallas" .... Elton Lawrence (3 episodes, 1982-1983)
         - The Reckoning (1983) TV episode .... Elton Lawrence
         - Mama Dearest (1982) TV episode .... Elton Lawrence
         - Barbecue Three (1982) TV episode .... Elton Lawrence
123. Frances (1982) .... Judge Hillier
124. Time Walker (1982) .... Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
     ... aka Being from Another Planet
125. Poltergeist (1982) .... Mr. Teague
126. "Knots Landing" .... Max Craig (1 episode, 1982)
         - Acts of Love (1982) TV episode .... Max Craig
127. "Quincy M.E." .... Dr. Chet Rawlings / ... (3 episodes, 1977-1982)
     ... aka Quincy (International: English title: informal title)
         - The Flight of the Nightingale (1982) TV episode .... Dr. Tom Pierce
         - For the Benefit of My Patients (1979) TV episode .... Dr. Chet Rawlings
         - The Deadly Connection (1977) TV episode .... Dr. Lench
128. The Day the Bubble Burst (1982) (TV)
129. The Violation of Sarah McDavid (1981) (TV) .... Dr. Spandler
130. Take This Job and Shove It (1981) .... Loomis
131. "The Jeffersons" .... Herbert Purcell (1 episode, 1981)
         - Sorry, Wrong Meeting (1981) TV episode .... Herbert Purcell
132. The Jazz Singer (1980) .... Barney Callahan
133. Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger (1980) (TV)
     ... aka Portrait of a Rebel: Margaret Sanger
134. F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980) (TV) .... Adm. McIntire
135. Once Upon a Family (1980) (TV) .... Alvin Heller
     
     
136. Topper (1979) (TV) .... Fred Korbell
137. "Eight Is Enough" .... Eliot Randolph (3 episodes, 1979)
         - Fathers and Other Strangers: Part 1 (1979) TV episode .... Eliot Randolph
         - The Final Days (1979) TV episode .... Eliot Randolph
         - Just the Ten of Us (1979) TV episode .... Eliot Randolph
138. "Blind Ambition" (1979) TV mini-series .... Earl Silbert
     ... aka The John Dean Story
139. The China Syndrome (1979) .... Mac Churchill
140. The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (1979) (TV) .... Psychologist
141. "The Rockford Files" .... John LaPointe / ... (2 episodes, 1977-1979)
     ... aka Jim Rockford, Private Investigator (USA: syndication title)
         - The Deuce (1979) TV episode .... Martin Horvath
         - Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Waterbury Will Bury You (1977) TV episode .... John LaPointe
142. Institute for Revenge (1979) (TV) .... Power Broker
143. "One Day at a Time" .... Fred (1 episode, 1978)
         - Ann's Friend (1978) TV episode .... Fred
144. F.I.S.T (1978) .... Andrews
145. "Lou Grant" .... Tyler Armitage (1 episode, 1978)
         - Renewal (1978) TV episode .... Tyler Armitage
146. Capricorn One (1977) .... Vice President Price
147. Opening Night (1977) .... Bellboy
148. "Family" .... Dr. Addison (1 episode, 1977)
         - A Child Is Given (1977) TV episode .... Dr. Addison
149. The Gathering (1977) (TV) .... Bob Block
150. Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night (1977) (TV) .... Dr. Sutterman
151. Something for Joey (1977) (TV) .... Dr. Wingreen
152. "Delvecchio" .... Porter (1 episode, 1976)
         - APB: Santa Claus (1976) TV episode .... Porter
153. "Serpico" .... Ed Demarest (1 episode, 1976)
         - Every Man Must Pay His Dues (1976) TV episode .... Ed Demarest
154. "Executive Suite" .... Carter (1 episode, 1976)
         - Re: The Secret (1976) TV episode .... Carter
155. All the President's Men (1976) .... Hugh Sloan's Lawyer
156. "Police Woman" (1 episode, 1976)
         - Task Force: Cop Killer: Part 2 (1976) TV episode
157. "McMillan & Wife" .... George Pauling (1 episode, 1976)
     ... aka McMillan (USA: sixth season title)
         - Point of Law (1976) TV episode .... George Pauling
158. "Hawaii Five-O" .... Del Wingfield (1 episode, 1976)
     ... aka McGarrett (USA: rerun title)
         - Love Thy Neighbor, Take His Wife (1976) TV episode .... Del Wingfield
159. "The Bionic Woman" .... George Morehouse (1 episode, 1976)
         - Angel of Mercy (1976) TV episode .... George Morehouse
160. "The Streets of San Francisco" .... Frank Batz (1 episode, 1976)
         - Police Buff (1976) TV episode .... Frank Batz
161. "The Waltons" .... Martin Walters (1 episode, 1975)
         - The Abdication (1975) TV episode .... Martin Walters
162. "Starsky and Hutch" .... Carter (1 episode, 1975)
         - The Bait (1975) TV episode .... Carter
163. "The Invisible Man" .... Hotel Manager (1 episode, 1975)
         - The Klae Resource (1975) TV episode .... Hotel Manager
164. Amazing Grace (1974) .... Annenberg
165. Rivals (1972) .... Child Psychiatrist
     ... aka Deadly Rivals (USA: video title)
166. "All My Children" (1970) TV series .... Lincoln 'Linc' Tyler #1 (1970) (original cast) (unknown episodes)
     ... aka All My Children: The Summer of Seduction (USA: promotional title)
167. I Never Sang for My Father (1970) .... Mr. Tucker (old age home director)
168. Hercules in New York (1970) .... Professor Camden
     ... aka Hercules - The Movie
     ... aka Hercules Goes Bananas
     
     
169. "As the World Turns" (1956) TV series .... Dr. Burke (unknown episodes, 1967-1970)
170. "Directions" (1 episode, 1966)
         - The 11th Man (1966) TV episode
171. Frankenstein Meets the Spacemonster (1965) (as Jim Karen) .... Dr. Adam Steele
     ... aka Duel of the Space Monsters (UK)
     ... aka Frankenstein Meets the Space Men
     ... aka Mars Attacks Puerto Rico
     ... aka Mars Invades Puerto Rico
     ... aka Operation San Juan
172. Film (1965) .... Passerby
     ... aka Samuel Beckett's Film
173. "The Defenders" .... Paul Damon / ... (2 episodes, 1964)
         - The Man Who (1964) TV episode .... Rabbi Fine
         - Who'll Dig His Grave? (1964) TV episode .... Paul Damon
     
     
174. "The Philco Television Playhouse" .... Undetermined Role (1 episode, 1948)
     ... aka Arena Theatre (USA: new title)
     ... aka Repertory Theatre (USA: new title)
     ... aka The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (USA: new title)
         - A Christmas Carol (1948) TV episode (uncredited) .... Undetermined Role
     

Thanks:

1. So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM (2004) (TV) (acknowledgment: still photographs provided by) (special thanks)
2. A Moment of Grace (2004) (special thanks)
3. The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004) (V) (special thanks)
4. Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic (2004) (TV) (thanks)
5. Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (2000) (TV) (grateful thanks)
   

Self:

• In Production
• 2000s
• 1990s
• 1980s

1. When the World Breaks (2009) (post-production) .... Himself
   
   
2. Return of the Living Dead: The Dead Have Risen (2007) (V) .... Himself
3. Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream (2007) (V) .... Himself
4. Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' (2006) (V) .... Himself
5. "Movies That Shook the World" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
       - China Syndrome (2005) TV episode .... Himself
6. I'm King Kong!: The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper (2005) .... Himself - interviewee
7. Garbo (2005) .... Himself - interviewee
8. So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM (2004) (TV) .... Himself - Host/Narrator
9. The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004) (V) .... Himself
10. The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy (2004) (V) .... Himself
    
    
11. Universal Horror (1998) (TV) .... Himself
12. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Himself (1 episode, 1997)
        - Michael Landon (1997) TV episode .... Himself
    
    
13. Cult People (1989) (V) .... Himself
14. Drive-In Madness! (1987) .... Himself
    ... aka Screen Scaries (USA: video title)
15. Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow (1987) (TV) .... Himself