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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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Maurice Jarre to Lawrence N. Kasha
James Karen Biography (1923-)
Original name, Jacob Karnofsky; born November 28, 1923, in Wilkes-Barre, PA;son of Joseph H. (a produce dealer) and Mae (maiden name, Freed) Karnofsky; married Susan Reed (a folk singer), September 2, 1949 (divorced); married AlbaFrancesca (an actress and producer), May 14, 1989; children: Reed.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor
- Birth Details
- November 28, 1923
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Dr. Adam Steele, Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster (also knownas Duel of the Space Monsters,
Frankenstein Meets the Spacemen,
Mars Attacks Puerto Rico,
Mars Invades Puerto Rico, and Operation San Juan), Allied Artists, 1965
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Film (also known as Samuel Beckett's Film), 1966
- Professor, Hercules in New York (also known as Hercules Goes Bananas and Hercules: The Movie), RAF-United, 1970
- Mr. Tucker, I Never Sang for My Father, Columbia, 1970
- Child psychiatrist, Rivals (also known as Deadly Rivals), Avco-Embassy, 1972
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Jeremy, United Artists, 1973
- Annenberg, Amazing Grace, United Artists, 1974
- Hugh Sloan's lawyer, All the President's Men, Warner Bros., 1976
- Newsstand operator (some sources cite bellboy), Opening Night, Faces, 1977
- Vice President Price, Capricorn One, Warner Bros., 1978
- Andrews, F.I.S.T., United Artists, 1978
- Mac Churchill, The China Syndrome, Columbia, 1979
- Barney Callahan, The Jazz Singer, Associated Film, 1980
- Loomis, Take This Job and Shove It, Avco-Embassy, 1981
- Mr. Teague, Poltergeist, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/United Artists, 1982
- Judge Hillierarold, Frances, Universal, 1982
- Wendell J. Rossmore, Time Walker (also known as Being from Another Planet), New World, 1982
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Kiss Me Goodbye, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1982
- Mr. Collins, Sam's Son, Invictus, 1984
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Micki and Maude, Columbia, 1984
- Andrew Hardesty, Jagged Edge, Columbia, 1985
- Colonel, Latino, Manson International, 1985
- Frank Nello, Return of the Living Dead, Orion, 1985
- General Climet Wilson, Invaders from Mars, Cannon, 1986
- Logan, Hardbodies II, Cinetel, 1986
- Lynch, Wall Street, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1987
- Himself, Drive-in Madness (also known as Screen Scaries), 1987
- Ed, Return of the Living Dead, Part II, Lorimar, 1988
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The Roommate (short film), Asa Nisi Masa, 1988
- Himself, Cult People, 1989
- Dean of students, Vital Signs, Twentieth Century-Fox, 1990
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The Heart of the Deal, 1990
- Carl's dad, Girlfriend from Hell, 1990
- Narrator, Spirit of the Eagle, August Entertainment, 1990
- Ned Randall, The Closer, Ion, 1991
- Jenkins/Uncle Harry, The Willies, 1991
- Dr. Richard Meyerling, The Unborn, 1991
- Kefka, Future Shock, 1993
- Sam, A Kiss Goodnight, 1994
- College president, Congo, 1995
- Bill Rogers, Nixon, 1995
- Winston Briggers, Tough and Deadly, 1995
- Tom Orr, Up Close and Personal, Buena Vista, 1996
- The client, Joyride, Live Film and Mediaworks, 1996
- Ray, A River Made to Drown In, Showcase Entertainment, 1997
- William Tager, Always Say Goodbye, 1997
- Norman Caloway, Shadow of Doubt (also known as Reasonable Doubt), Reasonable Doubt Productions, 1998
- President Mitchell, Freedom Strike, A-Pix Entertainment, 1998
- Victor Bowden, Apt Pupil (also known as Un eleve doue--Ete de corruption), Paramount, 1998
- Dad, Girl, Kushner-Locke International, 1999
- Ed Phillips, Any Given Sunday, Warner Bros., 1999
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Lincoln "Linc" Tyler, All My Children, ABC, 1970
- Eliot Randolph, Eight Is Enough, ABC, 1977
- Major Wymore, The Powers of Matthew Star, NBC, 1983
- Patrick Kirkland (recurring role), Ned and Stacey, Fox, 1996-97 and 1999
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Movies
- Bob Block, The Gathering, ABC, 1977
- Dr. Sutterman, Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night, CBS, 1977
- Dr. Wingreen, Something for Joey, CBS, 1977
- Psychologist, The Ordeal of Patty Hearst, ABC, 1979
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Women in White, NBC, 1979
- Alvin Heller, Once upon a Family, CBS, 1980
- Untermeyer, Portrait of a Rebel: Margaret Sanger (also known as Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger), CBS, 1980
- Admiral McIntire, F.D.R.--The Last Year, NBC, 1980
- Dr. Spandler, The Violation of Sarah McDavid, CBS, 1981
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Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, ABC, 1981
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The Day the Bubble Burst, NBC, 1982
- Nathan Lassiter, Little House: The Last Farewell, NBC, 1984
- Mr. Christopher Fairmont, Sr., The Billionaire Boys Club, NBC, 1987
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Eight Is Enough: A Family Reunion, NBC, 1987
- Aide, Drug Wars: The Camarena Story, NBC, 1990
- Mr. McCabe, Rich Men, Single Women, ABC, 1990
- Charles O'Donnell, Shattered Dreams, CBS, 1990
- Averill Crandall, Thanksgiving Day (also known as The Good Family), NBC, 1990
- Arthur, Lies before Kisses, CBS, 1991
- Doctor X, Absolute Strangers, CBS, 1991
- Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson, A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion, CBS, 1993
- George, Staying Afloat, NBC, 1993
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Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love, Fox, 1994
- Peter Franklin, The Companion, USA Network, 1994
- Governor, Piranha (also known as Roger Corman Presents Piranha), UPN, 1995
- Robert Stuart, Bonanza: Under Attack, NBC, 1995
- Television reporter, Behind Enemy Lines, HBO, 1996
- Brad Peters, The Cowboy and the Movie Star, Fox Family Channel, 1998
- Gramps, Fly Boy (also known as One Last Flight), HBO, 1999
- Phil, My Last Love, ABC, 1999
- Norman Caloway, Shadow of Doubt, Cinemax, 1999
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Specials
- Mr. Fairchild, "Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?" ABCAfterschool Specials, ABC, 1983
- "Buster Keaton: A Hard Act to Follow," American Masters, PBS, 1987
- Stepfield, Wild Jack, NBC, 1989
- James Armstrong, The Coach Retrospective: Mary Hart Goes One-on-One with "Coach," 1994
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Buster Keaton: Genius in Slapshoes, Arts and Entertainment, 1995
- Himself, Universal Horror, Turner Classic Movies, 1998
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Pilots
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Richie Brockelman: Missing Twenty-Four Hours, NBC, 1976
- Powerbroker, Institute for Revenge, NBC, 1979
- Carol's father, Me and Ducky, NBC, 1979
- Fred Korbell, Topper, ABC, 1979
- Alan, Moonlighting, ABC, 1985
- Secretary of Defense Laughton, Night Man, The Disney Channel, 1997
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Episodic
- "Sorry, Wrong Meeting," The Jeffersons, CBS, 1975
- Hotel manager, "The Klae Resource," The Invisible Man, 1975
- Carter, "The Bait," Starsky and Hutch, ABC, 1975
- Martin Walters, "The Abdication," The Waltons, 1975
- Frank Batz, "Police Buff," The Streets of San Francisco, ABC, 1976
- George Morehouse, "Angel of Mercy," The Bionic Woman, ABC, 1976
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Gibbsville, NBC, 1976
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The San Pedro Beach Bums, ABC, 1977
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The Kallikaks, NBC, 1977
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Executive Suite, CBS, 1977
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Rafferty, CBS, 1977
- John LaPointe, "Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, but Waterbury Will Bury You," The Rockford Files, NBC, 1977
- Tyler Armitage, "Renewal," Lou Grant, CBS, 1978
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Dynasty, ABC, 1981
- Major Wymore, The Powers of Matthew Star, 1982
- Dr. Chesler, "Say No More," M*A*S*H, CBS, 1983
- Earl Crayton, "Dye Job," Tucker's Witch, CBS, 1983
- Dr. Richard Kimberley, "Jack's Problem," Three's a Crowd,1984
- Dr. Benny Ludlow, "Whodunit?" Cheers, NBC, 1985
- Lawyer, 227, NBC, 1985
- Mr. Slater, Melba, CBS, 1986
- Dr. Hightower, Magnum, P.I., CBS, 1987
- James Whitlow, Who's the Boss? ABC, 1987
- Mayor, Jake and the Fatman, CBS, 1987
- Richard Whelan, "Miss Stardust," Amazing Stories, NBC, 1987
- Governor E.J. LaChatte, "The Secret of My Excess," Sledge Hammer!ABC, 1988
- Raymond, Golden Girls, NBC, 1988
- Arvin Johns, "The Summer of '77," Murphy Brown, CBS, 1989
- Jack Wingate, "Bete Noir," Booker, Fox, 1989
- Lyle Vandergrift, Jake and the Fatman, CBS, 1989
- Mr. Simenton, "Goodbye, Mr. Zelinka," Highway to Heaven, NBC, 1989
- Nagen, Mancuso, F.B.I., NBC, 1989
- Stepfield, "Wild Jack" (also known as "Jack of the Wild," "McCall!" and "McCall of the Wild"), The Magical World of Disney, NBC, 1989
- Robert Sanborn/Papillon, "Fraternity of Thieves," MacGyver, ABC, 1989
- Austin Miller, "Let's Quake a Deal," Charles in Charge, 1990
- "There's a Girl in My Ficus," Charles in Charge, 1990
- Ed Billings, "The Formula," Matlock, 1991
- Dr. Wilson, "Good to the Last Drop," L.A. Law, NBC, 1991
- Sensational Shel, "The Garden Weasel," The Larry Sanders Show, HBO, 1992
- Shel, "Guest Host," The Larry Sanders Show, HBO, 1992
- Shel Davidoff, "Hank's Contract," The Larry Sanders Show, HBO,1992
- James Armstrong, "Vows," Coach, ABC, 1992
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I'll Fly Away, NBC, 1992
- Gil Murphy, Bodies of Evidence, CBS, 1993
- Mr. Kearney, "Gone with a Whim," Parts 1-2, Designing Women, CBS,1993
- "Larry's Agent," The Larry Sanders Show, HBO, 1993
- Judge Mike Thomas, "It's a Bad World after All," Melrose Place, Fox, 1994
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Sweet Justice, NBC, 1994
- Norman Lynch, Hearts Afire, CBS, 1994
- Jimmy Malloy, "The Golden Years," The Commish, ABC, 1995
- Judge, Sisters, NBC, 1995
- "To Prey in Darkness," Dark Skies, 1997
- Judge Knapp, "Another Day," The Practice, ABC, 1998
- Mr. Canterman, "The Puerto Rican Day," Seinfeld, NBC, 1998
- Reverend Mitchell, "The Wedding," Parts 1-2, Beverly Hills, 90210,Fox, 1998
- Senator Barrington, JAG, CBS, 1999
- Rupert Van Lowe, "Moving on Out," The Parkers, ABC, 2000
- Also appeared in "The Boy Who Loved Trolls," WonderWorks, PBS; Family Ties, NBC; Knots Landing, CBS; Three's Company,ABC; Emerald Point, N.A.S., CBS; Hardcastle and McCormick, ABC;Trapper John, M.D., CBS; Simon and Simon, CBS; Quincy, M.E., NBC; One Day at a Time, CBS; The Love Boat, ABC; Family, ABC; Delvecchio, CBS; The Blue Knight, CBS; Serpico, NBC; Police Woman, NBC; McMillan and Wife, NBC; Hawaii Five-0, CBS; Mathnet, syndicated; The Paper Chase; and Lassie.
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Other Television Appearances
- (Television debut) Bob Cratchit, A Christmas Carol, NBC, 1948
- Earl Silbert, Blind Ambition (miniseries; also known as The John Dean Story), CBS, 1979
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Stage Appearances
- (Broadway debut) A Streetcar Named Desire, Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 1948
- Tom, Celebration, Six O'Clock Theatre's Studio Productions, Maxine Elliot's Theatre, New York City, 1948
- Townsperson, An Enemy of the People, Broadhurst Theatre, New YorkCity, 1950
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The Time of Storm, Greenwich Mews Theatre, New York City, 1954
- Chuck Robbins, Third Best Sport, Ambassador Theatre, New York City, 1958
- Howard Merrick, Deep Are the Roots, St. Mark's Playhouse, NewYork City, 1960
- Captain Moss, A Cook for Mr. General, Playhouse Theatre, New YorkCity, 1961
- Jerry, The Jackhammer, Theatre Marquee, New York City, 1962
- Dean Maveeda, A Matter of Like Life and Death, East End Theatre, New York City, 1963
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Tiny Alice, Billy Rose Theatre, 1964
- Understudy for Julian, The Cactus Flower, Royale Theatre, New YorkCity, 1965
- Understudy for Petey, The Birthday Party, Booth Theatre, New YorkCity, 1967
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Everything in the Garden, Plymouth Theatre, New York City, 1967
- Understudy, The Only Game in Town, Broadhurst Theatre, 1968
- Reverend Henning and job dispenser, The Engagement Baby, Helen Hayes Theatre, New York City, 1970
- Larry, The Country Girl, Billy Rose Theatre, New York City, 1972
- Understudy for George, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Music Box Theatre, New York City, 1976
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Death of a Salesman, Falcon Theatre, Burbank, CA, 1998
- Also appeared in A Moon for the Misbegotten, Broadway production;and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? London production.
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RECORDINGS
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Video Games
- Gene Warhurst, Spycraft: The Great Game, 1996
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