Alan Arkin

Born: 1934-03-26

Alan Wolf Arkin (March 26, 1934 – June 29, 2023) was an American actor, director, musician and singer. He was known for starring in such films as Wait Until Dark, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, Catch-22, The In-Laws, Edward Scissorhands, Glengarry Glen Ross, Marley & Me, Argo and Little Miss Sunshine, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2006. He was the father of actors Adam Arkin, Anthony Arkin, and Matthew Arkin.


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Minions: The Rise of Gru

as Wild Knuckles (voice)
Released: 2022-06-29

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil...

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Edward Scissorhands

as Bill
Released: 1990-12-07

A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.

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Dumbo

as J. Griffin Remington
Released: 2019-03-27

A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but...

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Get Smart

as The Chief
Released: 2008-06-19

When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control and the...

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Going in Style

as Albert Garner
Released: 2017-04-06

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it...

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as Detective Hugo
Released: 1997-09-07

Vincent is an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. He...

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Love the Coopers

as Bucky Newport
Released: 2015-11-12

When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve...

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The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

as Bud Newman
Released: 2006-11-02

Now that Santa and Mrs. Claus have the North Pole running smoothly, the Counsel of Legendary...

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as Lester Siegel
Released: 2012-10-11

As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a...

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as Mitch's Dad
Released: 2011-08-05

Lifelong friends Dave and Mitch are envious of the other's life. Mitch thinks Dave has it all: a...

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Catch-22

as Capt. John Yossarian
Released: 1970-06-24

A bombardier in World War II tries desperately to escape the insanity of the war. However,...

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Rendition

as Senator Hawkins
Released: 2007-09-07

When an Egyptian terrorism suspect "disappears" on a flight from Africa to Washington DC, his...

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as Henry
Released: 2020-03-06

Spenser, a former Boston patrolman who just got out from prison, teams up with Hawk, an aspiring...

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as Edwin Hoover
Released: 2006-07-26

A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to...

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as Arnie Klein
Released: 2008-12-25

A newly married couple, in the process of starting a family, learn many of life's important...

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as Wellness Guide
Released: 2001-07-17

In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to...

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Noel

as Artie
Released: 2004-11-12

Christmas Eve in New York, and the lonely divorced publisher, Rose Collins, needs a miracle to...

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Escape from Sobibor

as Leon Feldhendler
Released: 1987-04-12

The true story of WWII's notorious Sobibor Nazi death camp, where a courageous inmate...

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as Tour Guide
Released: 2011-11-22

When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition,...

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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

as Rance Holloway
Released: 2013-03-14

After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for...

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The Rocketeer

as A. 'Peevy' Peabody
Released: 1991-06-21

A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil...

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The Last Unicorn

as Schmendrick (voice)
Released: 1982-11-19

From a riddle-speaking butterfly, a unicorn learns that she is supposedly the last of her kind,...

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Glengarry Glen Ross

as George Aaronow
Released: 1992-09-15

When an office full of Chicago real estate salesmen is given the news that all but the top two...

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Inspector Clouseau

as Insp. Jacques Clouseau
Released: 1968-07-19

Detective Inspector Jacques Clouseau is borrowed from the Surete on special assignment for...

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Indian Summer

as Unca Lou Handler
Released: 1993-04-23

A group of childhood friends, now in their thirties, reunite at Camp Tamakwa. Only a few of the...

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Grudge Match

as Louis 'Lightning' Conlon
Released: 2013-12-25

A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years...

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So I Married an Axe Murderer

as Tony's Boss (uncredited)
Released: 1993-07-30

Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and...

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Firewall

as Arlin Forester
Released: 2006-02-08

State-of-the-art security system creator Jack Stanfield has cemented his reputation as a man...

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Wait Until Dark

as Roat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.
Released: 1967-10-26

After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way....

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Jakob the Liar

as Max Frenkfurter
Released: 1999-09-16

In 1944 Poland, a Jewish shop keeper named Jakob is summoned to ghetto headquarters after being...

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as Dr. Oatman
Released: 1997-04-11

Martin Blank is a hitman for hire. When he starts to develop a conscience, he botches a couple...

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as Joe Lorkowski
Released: 2008-01-18

A single mother and her slacker sister find an unexpected way to turn their lives around in this...

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Million Dollar Arm

as Ray Arkin
Released: 2014-05-09

In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan...

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City Island

as Michael Malakov
Released: 2009-03-06

The Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another,...

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Thin Ice

as Gorvy Hauer
Released: 2012-02-17

A dishonest insurance salesman's life quickly disintegrates during a Wisconsin winter when he...

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Little Murders

as Lt. Practice
Released: 1971-02-09

A young nihilistic New Yorker copes with pervasive urban violence, obscene phone calls, rusty...

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The Private Lives of Pippa Lee

as Herb Lee
Released: 2009-07-07

After her much older husband forces a move to a suburban retirement community, Pippa Lee engages...

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The In-Laws

as Sheldon S. Kompett D.D.S.
Released: 1979-06-15

In preparation for his daughter's wedding, dentist Sheldon Kornpett meets Vince Ricardo, the...

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Stand Up Guys

as Richard Hirsch
Released: 2012-12-14

After serving 28 years in prison for accidentally killing the son of a crime boss, newly paroled...

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Four Days in September

as Charles Burke Elbrick
Released: 1997-10-01

Fernando, a journalist, and his friend César join terrorist group MR8 in order to fight...

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Thirteen Conversations About One Thing

as Gene
Released: 2001-09-02

The lives of a lawyer, an actuary, a housecleaner, a professor, and the people around them...

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Raising Flagg

as Flagg Purdy
Released: 2006-11-10

A comedy centered on a handyman (Arkin) and his lifelong competition with his neighbor (Pendleton.)

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North

as Judge Buckle
Released: 1994-07-22

Eleven-year-old North has had it with his parents. They are always busy with their careers and...

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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

as Dr. Sigmund Freud
Released: 1976-10-24

Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to...

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The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!

as Lt. Rozanov
Released: 1966-05-25

When a Soviet submarine gets stuck on a sandbar off the coast of a New England island, its...

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The Jerky Boys

as Ernie Lazarro
Released: 1995-02-03

When two unemployed telephone pranksters decide to use their vocal "talents" to impersonate a...

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Havana

as Joe Volpi
Released: 1990-12-11

During the revolution, a high-stakes gambler arrives in Cuba seeking to win big in poker games....

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Slums of Beverly Hills

as Murray Samuel Abromowitz
Released: 1998-08-14

In 1976, a lower-middle-class teenager struggles to cope living with her neurotic family of...

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"Sr."

as Self
Released: 2022-09-02

A portrait of the life and career of Robert Downey Sr. (1936-2021), the visionary and fearless...

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Woman Times Seven

as Fred
Released: 1967-09-29

Seven mini-stories of adultery: a widow misbehaves at her husband's funeral, a wife turns to...

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And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself

as Sam Drebben
Released: 2003-09-07

In 1914, the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa invites studios to shoot his actual battles...

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Simon

as Simon Mendelssohn
Released: 1980-02-01

A group of scientists take Simon, a psychology professor, as a test person for a brainwashing...

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It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy

as (uncredited)
Released: 1974-11-19

When Harry Walters runs out of gas, he gets picked up by a beautiful young woman. But when she...

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Freebie and the Bean

as Bean
Released: 1974-12-25

Two San Francisco detectives want to bring down a local hijacking boss. But they'll have to get...

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Equilibrium

as Dr. Pearl / Hal
Released: 2004-09-10

New York, 1955. A stressed executive has recurring erotic dreams with a woman he cannot identify.

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Eros

as Dr. Pearl / Hal
Released: 2004-12-03

A three-part anthology film about love and sexuality: a menage-a-trois between a couple and a...

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The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

as John Singer
Released: 1968-07-31

Singer is a deaf-mute whose small world brings him in contact with a young girl, Mick, who...

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In Security

as Officer Riggs
Released: 2014-04-28

The owners of a failing security company start robbing houses to boost business.

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The Return of Captain Invincible

as Captain Invincible
Released: 1983-01-28

In WWII, Captain Invincible used his superpowers against the Nazis and was hailed as a hero. But...

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Mother Night

as George Kraft
Released: 1996-11-01

An American spy behind the lines during WWII serves as a Nazi propagandist, a role he cannot...

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Doomsday Gun

as Yossi
Released: 1994-07-23

Dr Gerald Bull was a genius at designing and building superguns (very large long range guns...

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Big Trouble

as Leonard Hoffman
Released: 1986-05-30

Leonard Hoffman is an insurance salesman struggling to make ends meet. The fact that he has...

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Last of the Red Hot Lovers

as Barney Cashman
Released: 1972-08-16

A middle aged restaurateur begins to feel the desire to roam and realizes that one day each...

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Full Moon High

as Dr. Brand
Released: 1981-08-04

High-school quarterback Tony Walker is bitten by a werewolf and transforms into a growling beast...

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The Defection of Simas Kudirka

as Simas Kudirka
Released: 1978-01-23

Based on the true story of the attempted defection in 1970 by a Lithuanian seaman seeking...

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The Pentagon Papers

as Harry Rowen
Released: 2003-03-09

This compelling political drama is based on the true story of high-ranking Pentagon official...

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Coupe de Ville

as Fred Libner
Released: 1990-03-09

Meet the Libner brothers: Marvin, the oldest, is a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. Buddy, the...

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Hearts of the West

as Bert Kessler
Released: 1975-10-08

Lewis Tater writes Wild West dime novels and dreams of actually becoming a cowboy. When he goes...

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The Fourth Wise Man

as Orontes
Released: 1985-03-30

Artaban is a young Magus (Wise Man) who desires to follow the star to the birthplace of the...

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Bad Medicine

as Dr. Ramon Madera
Released: 1985-11-22

Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from...

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The Other Side of Hell

as Frank Dole
Released: 1978-01-17

A disturbed, but highly intelligent man is sent to a criminally insane hospital to serve time...

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Fire Sale

as Ezra Fikus
Released: 1977-06-09

Benny and his wife Ruthie are getting set to drive down to Florida, but Benny needs someone to...

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Joshua Then and Now

as Reuben
Released: 1985-09-17

Based on a novel by Mordecai Richler, allegedly his autobiography, it tells the story of a...

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Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins

as Rafferty
Released: 1975-02-02

Hapless driving instructor and former Gunnery Sergeant Rafferty, living in squalor near...

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Magicians

as Milo
Released: 2000-01-01

A con-man and a wannabe professional magician team up with a waitress and an old professional on...

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Varian's War

as Freier
Released: 2001-06-14

Varian Fry rescues more than 2,000 artists from Nazi persecution during World War II.

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Taking the Heat

as Tommy Canard
Released: 1993-06-06

When Michael Norell witnesses a murder, he doesn't want to testify but he is forced to by the...

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Crossroads

as Father Behnke
Released: 2006-09-30

The life of a young Jesuit seminarian is turned upside down when he falls in love with a young...

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The Love Song of Barney Kempinski

as Barney Kempinski
Released: 1968-05-10

On his wedding day, in the few remaining hours of his bachelorhood, Barney Kempinski goes off to...

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Chu Chu and the Philly Flash

as Flash
Released: 1981-08-28

Flash used to be a talented baseball player, but he took to drinking and now he sells stolen...

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A Deadly Business

as Harold Kaufman
Released: 1986-03-13

The movie, and true story, is about how Harold began working for the garbage industry in New...

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A Matter of Principle

as Flagg Purdy
Released: 1984-12-03

A miserable man who doesn't believe in the holidays must contend with his 11 children and wife...

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Deadhead Miles

as Cooper
Released: 1972-08-08

A long-distance trucker, dressed like a sea captain, aimlessly sails the American highways in...

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Heck's Way Home

as Dogcatcher
Released: 1996-03-08

After getting lost the day his family travels 2,000 miles in preparation for a move to...

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Necessary Parties

as Archie Corelli
Released: 1988-01-01

Fifteen-year-old Chris Mills isn't too happy with his divorcing parents. In fact, he doesn't...

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Naples '44

as Self
Released: 2016-12-15

A British Intelligence Officer in Naples at the end of World War II: Norman Lewis's acknowledged...

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The Making of Edward Scissorhands

as Self
Released: 1990-12-14

Behind the scenes of Edward Scissorhands

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Steal Big Steal Little

as Lou Perilli
Released: 1995-09-29

Ruben and Robby are twin brothers, adopted by Mona, one of the wealthiest - and most eccentric -...

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The Monitors

as Man in Monitors Commercial
Released: 1969-10-08

Earthlings chafe at the peace established by a benevolent alien race and set about to rebel.

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Improper Channels

as Jeffery Martley
Released: 1981-04-17

A father brings a young child to an emergency room to get treatment for a minor injury occurring...

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Popi

as Abraham
Released: 1969-05-27

Abraham is a Puerto Rican single parent with two boys. He is becoming very worried about them...

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Blood Money

as Willy 'the Hammer' Canzaro
Released: 2000-10-12

A family run business is being forced to become a front for the mob. Ronnie (Brian Bloom) stands...

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The Magician of Lublin

as Yasha Mazur
Released: 1979-11-09

Yasha is a Jewish stage magician who tours through eastern Europe while destroying his career...

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The Emperor's New Clothes

as Bo
Released: 1985-10-05

Two con men take advantage of an emperor's vanity.

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Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival

as uncredited
Released: 2015-03-24

Academy Award-winning actor Alan Arkin discusses his life and career with TCM host Robert...

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That's Me

as uncredited
Released: 1963-01-01

That's Me is a 1963 American short comedy film directed by Walker Stuart. It's written by and...

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Wisdom

as uncredited
Released: 2008-10-07

Inspired by the idea that the greatest gift one generation can give to another is the wisdom it...

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BoJack Horseman

as J.D. Salinger (voice)
First aired: 2014-08-22

Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the 90s - 20 years later. BoJack Horseman was the star of...

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Will & Grace

as Martin Adler
First aired: 1998-09-21

Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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St. Elsewhere

as Jerry Singleton
First aired: 1982-10-26

St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on NBC from...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest
First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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Tony Awards

as Self - Nominee
First aired: 1956-04-01

The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award,...

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Tony Awards

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 1956-04-01

The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award,...

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Chicago Hope

as uncredited
First aired: 1994-09-18

Chicago Hope is an American medical drama television series, created by David E. Kelley. It ran...

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-08

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...

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Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee
First aired: 1944-01-20

An annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and...

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Faerie Tale Theatre

as Bo
First aired: 1982-09-11

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.

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The Muppet Show

as Self - Special Guest Star
First aired: 1976-09-05

Go behind the curtains as Kermit the Frog and his muppet friends struggle to put on a weekly...

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The Oscars

as Self (archive footage)
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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The Kominsky Method

as Norman Newlander
First aired: 2018-11-16

An aging actor, who long ago enjoyed a brush with fame, makes his living as an acting coach.

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Dinah!

as Self
First aired: 1974-10-21

Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started...

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100 Centre Street

as Joe Rifkind
First aired: 2001-01-15

100 Centre Street is an American legal drama created by Sidney Lumet and starring Alan Arkin,...

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ABC Stage 67

as Barney Kempinski
First aired: 1966-09-14

ABC Stage 67 is the umbrella title for a series of 26 weekly shows that included dramas, variety...

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Inside Comedy

as Self
First aired: 2012-01-26

Half hour comedy documentary series from veteran funny-man David Steinberg and Steve Carell...

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Second City: First Family of Comedy

as Self
First aired: 2006-08-25

The series traces the evolution of one of the world's most successful comedy troupes from its...

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Picture Windows

as Tully
First aired: 1995-10-01

A series of dramas inspired by famous paintings.

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