John Kassir Biography (1962?-)

Born October 24, 1962 (some sources say 1957), in Baltimore, MD; married Julie Benz (an actress), 1998. Addresses: Agent: Stone Manners Agency, 8436 West Third St., Suite 740, Los Angles, CA 90048.

Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Occupation
Actor, producer, director, songwriter
Birth Details
October 24, 1962?
Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Appearances
  • New Wave Comedy, 1986
  • Voice of the Crypt Keeper, Demon Knight (also known as Demon Keeper and Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight), Universal, 1995
  • Voice of the Crypt Keeper, Casper, Universal, 1995
  • Voice of Meeko, Pocahontas (animated), Buena Vista, 1995
  • Igor, Monster Mash: The Movie (also known as Frankenstein Sings), Prism Pictures, 1995
  • Tripwire, Cyber-Tracker 2, PM Entertainment Group, 1995
  • Rancor guard at intercom, Spy Hard, Buena Vista, 1996 of the CryptKeeper, Bordello of Blood (also known as Tales from the Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood), Universal, 1996
  • Voice of Meeko, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World (animated; also known as Disney's Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World and Pocahontas: Journey to a New World), Buena Vista Home Video, 1998
  • Voice, The Tales of Tillie's Dragon (animated), 1998
  • John, The Glass Jar, 1998
  • Voice of Scuttlebutt, An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island (animated), Universal Pictures Home Video, 2000
  • Film Work
  • First assistant director: second unit, Forbidden Games, PM Entertainment Group, 1995
  • Director, The Ultimate Weapon, 1997
  • Television Appearances
  • Series
  • Zagreb Shkenusky, 1st & Ten (also known as 1st & Ten, Training Camp: The Bulls Are Back, 1st & Ten: Do It Again, 1st & Ten: Going for Broke, 1st & Ten: In Your Face!, 1st & Ten: The Bulls Mean Business, and 1st & Ten: The Championship), HBO, 1984-?
  • Don, FM, NBC, 1989
  • Voice of the Crypt Keeper, Tales from the Crypt (also known as HBO's Tales from the Crypt), HBO, 1989
  • Voice of Buster Bunny, Tiny Toon Adventures (animated; also knownas Steven Spielberg Presents ... Tiny Toon Adventures), Fox, 1991-1992
  • Voice of Yoji and Murph, Problem Child, USA Network, 1993
  • Voice of the Crypt Keeper, Tales from the Cryptkeeper, ABC, 1993
  • Voice, Sonic the Hedgehog, ABC and syndicated, 1993
  • Voice of Snott/Henchrat, Earthworm Jim (animated), The WB, 1995
  • Voice of Plato, Team Knight Rider, syndicated, 1997
  • Johnny, Johnnytime, USA Network, 1997
  • Voice of Dunglop and Mervis, CatDog (animated), Nickelodeon, 1998-?
  • (As Johnny Kassir) Regular performer, The Amanda Show, Nickelodeon, 1999-?
  • Voice of Ray Rocket, Rocket Power (animated), Nickelodeon, 1999-?
  • Voice of Marl, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (animated), ABC, 2000
  • Movies
  • Voice, Scooby-Doo in Arabian Nights (also known as Scooby Doo'sArabian Nights), 1994
  • Jean Michel, Encino Woman (also known as California Woman),ABC, 1996
  • Shemp Howard, The Three Stooges, ABC, 2000
  • Specials
  • Voice of the Crypt Keeper, The Horror Hall of Fame, 1990
  • Voiceover narrator, Heartstoppers: Horror at the Movies, 1992
  • Voice of Buster Bunny, Tiny Toon Adventures: Night Ghoulery, Fox,1995
  • Pilots
  • Malcolm & Eddie, UPN, 1996
  • Ray Palmer/The Atom, Justice League of America, ABC, 1997
  • Episodic
  • (As John Kassir) Lenny Pilchowski, "Popular Forces," Tour of Duty,CBS, 1989
  • Chuck, "The Guilty Party," Dream On, HBO, 1992
  • "Oil's Well That Ends Well," Tales from the Crypt, Fox, 1993
  • Voice, "T.V. or Not to Be," Duckman (animated), USA Network, 1994
  • Maitre d', "Midnight," The Single Guy, NBC, 1995
  • Voice, "The Malladarian Candidate," Duckman (animated), USA Network, 1996
  • Voice, "The Third Pig," Tales from the Crypt, HBO, 1996
  • Waiter, "Kept Man," The Single Guy, NBC, 1996
  • Gabe Kaplan, Mr. Rhodes, NBC, 1997
  • Frankie, "I. D. Endow," Boston Common, NBC, 1997
  • Fashion consultant, Jenny, 1998
  • DJ Bob, The Visitor, Fox, 1998
  • Kenny, "Help Me Rwanda," Ask Harriet, Fox, 1998
  • Voice of El Gordita, "Blood Sisters," The Wild Thornberrys (animated), Nickelodeon, 1998
  • Arnold Potts, "Lipschitz Live!," Sliders, Sci-Fi Channel, 1998
  • Jersy Carpathian, Early Edition, CBS, 1999
  • Voice, "Marge Simpson in 'Screaming Yellow Honkers,'" The Simpsons(animated), Fox, 1999
  • Stanley, "The One with Joey's Big Break," Friends, NBC, 1999
  • Dmitri Shishtokovich, "Cuba," The Love Boat: The Next Wave, UPN, 1999
  • Gar, "Critical Care," Star Trek: Voyager, UPN, 2000
  • Voice of Evan Zarl, Snark, and Zinko, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (animated), ABC, 2000
  • Also appeared in WKRP in Cincinnati, CBS; The Facts of Life, NBC; Moonlighting, ABC; In Living Color, Fox; and Star Search, syndicated.
  • Television Work
  • Series
  • Additional voice, Eek! the Cat (also known as Eek! and the Terrible Thunderlizards and Eek!stravaganza), Fox, 1992
  • Executive producer, Johnnytime, USA Network, 1997
  • (As Jon Kassir) Additional voices, Hercules (animated; also knownas Disney's Hercules), ABC and syndicated, 1998
  • Stage Appearances
  • 3 Guys Naked from the Waist Down, Minetta Lane Theatre, New York City, 1985
  • Ralph, Reefer Madness, Hudson Backstage Theater, Hollywood, CA 1999-2000.
  • The Gift, Tiffany Theatre, Hollywood, 2000
  • RECORDINGS
  • Video Games
  • Belhifet, Poquelin, and additional voices, Icewind Dale, 2000
  • Albums
  • (With others) Tales from the Crypt: Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas, Capitol, 1994
  • WRITINGS
  • Stage Songs
  • Wrote "Three Long Years," "Show Me What I'll Miss," and "Stay with Me," all from The Gift.