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Howard Hesseman

Bio: Howard Hesseman (February 27, 1940 – January 29, 2022) was an American actor known for his television roles as burned out disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati, and the lead role of history teacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class

Born: Tue, Feb 27 1940

Birthplace: Lebanon, Oregon, USA

Death: Sat, Jan 29 2022

Howard Hesseman is 81 years old

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Who Done It: The Clue Documentary

Howard Hesseman would have been no older than 81 in Who Done It: The Clue Documentary as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 2022

Life After The Navigator

Howard Hesseman was 80 in Life After The Navigator as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 2020

For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close

Howard Hesseman was 80 in For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 2020

Valerie

Howard Hesseman was 79 in Valerie as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 2019

A Christmas in Vermont

Howard Hesseman was 76 in A Christmas in Vermont as 'Nick Harper'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 2016

Silver Skies

Howard Hesseman was 76 in Silver Skies as 'Billy'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 2016

Wild Oats

Howard Hesseman was 76 in Wild Oats as 'Vespucci'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 2016

Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon

Howard Hesseman was 75 in Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 2015

Bigfoot

Howard Hesseman was 72 in Bigfoot as 'Mayor Tommy Gillis'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 2012

Salvation Boulevard

Howard Hesseman was 71 in Salvation Boulevard as 'Billy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 2011

Halloween II

Howard Hesseman was 69 in Halloween II as 'Uncle Meat'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 2009

All About Steve

Howard Hesseman was 69 in All About Steve as 'Mr. Horowitz'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 2009

The Rocker

Howard Hesseman was 68 in The Rocker as 'Gator'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 2008

Martian Child

Howard Hesseman was 67 in Martian Child as 'Dr. Berg'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2007

Man About Town

Howard Hesseman was 66 in Man About Town as 'Ben Giamoro'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 2006

Crazy for Christmas

Howard Hesseman was 65 in Crazy for Christmas as 'Fred Nickells'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2005

Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock

Howard Hesseman was 65 in Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock as 'narrator'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 2005

About Schmidt

Howard Hesseman was 62 in About Schmidt as 'Larry Hertzel'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 2002

Teddy Bears' Picnic

Howard Hesseman was 62 in Teddy Bears' Picnic as 'Ted Frye'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2002

The Mesmerist

Howard Hesseman was 62 in The Mesmerist

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 2002

The Sky is Falling

Howard Hesseman was 61 in The Sky is Falling as 'Yogi Cook'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 07 2001

On the 2nd Day of Christmas

Howard Hesseman was 57 in On the 2nd Day of Christmas as 'David'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 1997

High Stakes

Howard Hesseman was 57 in High Stakes as 'Wayne Dreyer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 07 1997

Gridlock'd

Howard Hesseman was 56 in Gridlock'd as 'Blind Man'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1997

Out-of-Sync

Howard Hesseman was 55 in Out-of-Sync as 'Det. Caldwell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1995

Munchie Strikes Back

Howard Hesseman was 54 in Munchie Strikes Back as 'Munchie (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1994

Little Miss Millions

Howard Hesseman was 53 in Little Miss Millions as 'Nick Frost'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1993

Lethal Exposure

Howard Hesseman was 53 in Lethal Exposure as 'Taylor Cochran'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1993

Rubin & Ed

Howard Hesseman was 52 in Rubin & Ed as 'Ed Tuttle'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1992

Quiet Killer

Howard Hesseman was 52 in Quiet Killer as 'Congressman Calvin Phillips'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1992

Hot Chocolate

Howard Hesseman was 51 in Hot Chocolate as 'Mr. Cassidy'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story

Howard Hesseman was 51 in Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story as 'Paul Maggioto'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 23 1991

Call Me Anna

Howard Hesseman was 50 in Call Me Anna as 'John Ross'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1990

The Diamond Trap

Howard Hesseman was 47 in The Diamond Trap as 'Det. Rollings'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988

Amazon Women on the Moon

Howard Hesseman was 47 in Amazon Women on the Moon as 'Rupert King (segment "Titan Man")'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987

Inside Out

Howard Hesseman was 47 in Inside Out as 'Jack'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1987

Six Against the Rock

Howard Hesseman was 47 in Six Against the Rock as 'Joseph 'Dutch' Cretzer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 18 1987

Heat

Howard Hesseman was 46 in Heat as 'Pinchus Zion'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1986

The Princess Who Had Never Laughed

Howard Hesseman was 46 in The Princess Who Had Never Laughed as 'King'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 11 1986

Flight of the Navigator

Howard Hesseman was 46 in Flight of the Navigator as 'Dr. Louis Faraday'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1986

My Chauffeur

Howard Hesseman was 45 in My Chauffeur as 'McBride'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1986

Clue

Howard Hesseman was 45 in Clue as 'The Chief (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1985

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

Howard Hesseman was 45 in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment as 'Pete Lassard'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1985

Silence of the Heart

Howard Hesseman was 44 in Silence of the Heart as 'Carl Lewis'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1984

Best Kept Secrets

Howard Hesseman was 44 in Best Kept Secrets as 'Jim Osborne'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1984

Mister Roberts

Howard Hesseman was 44 in Mister Roberts as 'Doc'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 1984

This Is Spinal Tap

Howard Hesseman was 44 in This Is Spinal Tap as 'Terry Ladd'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1984

Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Howard Hesseman was 43 in Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever as 'Johnny Caravella (Doctor Johnny Fever)'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1983

Doctor Detroit

Howard Hesseman was 43 in Doctor Detroit as 'Smooth Walker'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1983

One Shoe Makes it Murder

Howard Hesseman was 42 in One Shoe Makes it Murder as 'Joe Hervey'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1982

Victims

Howard Hesseman was 41 in Victims as 'Charles Galloway'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 1982

Honky Tonk Freeway

Howard Hesseman was 41 in Honky Tonk Freeway as 'Snapper'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1981

Private Lessons

Howard Hesseman was 41 in Private Lessons as 'Lester'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1981

Skyward

Howard Hesseman was 40 in Skyward as 'Koup Trenton'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1980

Gridlock

Howard Hesseman was 40 in Gridlock as 'Señor Smooth (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 02 1980

The Fantastic Funnies

Howard Hesseman was 40 in The Fantastic Funnies as 'Dr. Johnny Fever'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1980

John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body

Howard Hesseman was 40 in John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body as 'Self / The Rock Doctor'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 04 1980

The Jerk

Howard Hesseman was 39 in The Jerk as 'Carnival Worker (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1979

Americathon

Howard Hesseman was 39 in Americathon as 'Kip Margolis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1979

You Can't Take it With You

Howard Hesseman was 39 in You Can't Take it With You as 'Wilbur C. Henderson'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979

Outside Chance

Howard Hesseman was 38 in Outside Chance as 'David'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1978

More Than Friends

Howard Hesseman was 38 in More Than Friends as 'Avery Salminella'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1978

Loose Shoes

Howard Hesseman was 38 in Loose Shoes as 'Ernie Piles, War Correspondent'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1978

The Comedy Company

Howard Hesseman was 38 in The Comedy Company as 'Roger Dustleman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1978

The Ghost of Flight 401

Howard Hesseman was 37 in The Ghost of Flight 401 as 'Bert Stockwell'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1978

Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo

Howard Hesseman was 37 in Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo as 'Fred'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1977

The Other Side of Midnight

Howard Hesseman was 37 in The Other Side of Midnight as 'O'Brien'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 08 1977

The Amazing Howard Hughes

Howard Hesseman was 37 in The Amazing Howard Hughes as 'Jenks'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 13 1977

Tail Gunner Joe

Howard Hesseman was 36 in Tail Gunner Joe as 'Lt. Ted Cantwell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1977

The Big Bus

Howard Hesseman was 36 in The Big Bus as 'Jack'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1976

Silent Movie

Howard Hesseman was 36 in Silent Movie as 'Executive'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1976

Jackson County Jail

Howard Hesseman was 36 in Jackson County Jail as 'David'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1976

Tunnel Vision

Howard Hesseman was 36 in Tunnel Vision as 'Senator McMannus'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1976

The Sunshine Boys

Howard Hesseman was 35 in The Sunshine Boys as 'Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 1975

Whiffs

Howard Hesseman was 35 in Whiffs as 'Dr. Gopian'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1975

Prisoners

Howard Hesseman was 35 in Prisoners

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1975

The Blue Knight

Howard Hesseman was 35 in The Blue Knight as 'Resident'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1975

Hustling

Howard Hesseman was 34 in Hustling as 'Detective'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1975

Shampoo

Howard Hesseman was 34 in Shampoo as 'Red Dog'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 1975

The Blue Knight

Howard Hesseman was 33 in The Blue Knight

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1973

Steelyard Blues

Howard Hesseman was 32 in Steelyard Blues as 'Frank Veldini'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1973

Kid Blue

Howard Hesseman was 32 in Kid Blue as 'Confectionary Man (as Howard Hessman)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1973

Jory

Howard Hesseman was 32 in Jory as 'Santa Rosa bartender'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973

Cisco Pike

Howard Hesseman was 31 in Cisco Pike as 'Recording Engineer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1972

The Christian Licorice Store

Howard Hesseman was 31 in The Christian Licorice Store as 'Last Party Guest'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1971

Billy Jack

Howard Hesseman was 31 in Billy Jack as 'Drama Teacher'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1971

Some Kind of a Nut

Howard Hesseman was 29 in Some Kind of a Nut as 'Bartender'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1969

A Session with the Committee

Howard Hesseman was 29 in A Session with the Committee as '(as Don Sturdy)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 11 1969

Petulia

Howard Hesseman was 28 in Petulia as 'Hippie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 10 1968

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Chicago Med

Howard Hesseman was 75+ in Chicago Med as 'Clyde Glickman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015

Fresh Off the Boat

Howard Hesseman was 74+ in Fresh Off the Boat as 'Mr. Royce'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 2015

Mike & Molly

Howard Hesseman was 70+ in Mike & Molly as 'Otis'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010

Drop Dead Diva

Howard Hesseman was 69+ in Drop Dead Diva as 'Cole Lamburt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 12 2009

John from Cincinnati

Howard Hesseman was 67+ in John from Cincinnati

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 10 2007

Psych

Howard Hesseman was 66+ in Psych as 'Barry Saunder'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006

House

Howard Hesseman was 64+ in House as 'Henry Errington'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004

Boston Legal

Howard Hesseman was 64+ in Boston Legal as 'Judge Robert Thompson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004

Celebrities Uncensored

Howard Hesseman was 63+ in Celebrities Uncensored as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003

Boomtown

Howard Hesseman was 62+ in Boomtown as 'Mel Castle'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002

Thieves

Howard Hesseman was 61+ in Thieves

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2001

Crossing Jordan

Howard Hesseman was 61+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Barney Reynolds'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001

Three Sisters

Howard Hesseman was 60+ in Three Sisters as 'Jerry Keats'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001

Level 9

Howard Hesseman was 60+ in Level 9

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 2000

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Howard Hesseman was 60+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Dr. Aden'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000

Family Law

Howard Hesseman was 59+ in Family Law as 'Howard Thomas / Randall'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999

That '70s Show

Howard Hesseman was 58+ in That '70s Show as 'Max'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1998

Two Guys and a Girl

Howard Hesseman was 58+ in Two Guys and a Girl as 'Mr. Bergen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 10 1998

The Practice

Howard Hesseman was 57+ in The Practice

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997

The Pretender

Howard Hesseman was 56+ in The Pretender as 'Landlord'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996

The Outer Limits

Howard Hesseman was 55+ in The Outer Limits as 'Dr. Emory Taylor'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995

Touched by an Angel

Howard Hesseman was 54+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Flynn Hodge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Howard Hesseman was 54+ in ER as 'Dr. James Broderick'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994

Burke's Law

Howard Hesseman was 53+ in Burke's Law as 'Chuck Mason'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994

The New WKRP in Cincinnati

Howard Hesseman was 51+ in The New WKRP in Cincinnati

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1991

Head of the Class

Howard Hesseman was 46+ in Head of the Class as 'Charlie Moore'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1986

George Burns Comedy Week

Howard Hesseman was 45+ in George Burns Comedy Week as 'Andy Pace'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985

The Ray Bradbury Theater

Howard Hesseman was 45+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985

Murder, She Wrote

Howard Hesseman was 44+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Sheldon Greenberg'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984

Faerie Tale Theatre

Howard Hesseman was 42+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'King'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982

WKRP in Cincinnati

Howard Hesseman was 38+ in WKRP in Cincinnati as 'Dr. Johnny Fever'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978

Soap

Howard Hesseman was 37+ in Soap as 'Mr. Franklin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977

Battle of the Network Stars

Howard Hesseman was 36+ in Battle of the Network Stars

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 13 1976

Quincy, M.E.

Howard Hesseman was 36+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'D.A. Jerry Douglas'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

Laverne & Shirley

Howard Hesseman was 35+ in Laverne & Shirley

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976

One Day at a Time

Howard Hesseman was 35+ in One Day at a Time as 'Sam Royer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 16 1975

Saturday Night Live

Howard Hesseman was 35+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Switch

Howard Hesseman was 35+ in Switch as 'M.W.'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975

The Rockford Files

Howard Hesseman was 34+ in The Rockford Files as 'Al Steever'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Harry O

Howard Hesseman was 34+ in Harry O

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974

Rhoda

Howard Hesseman was 34+ in Rhoda

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974

Firehouse

Howard Hesseman was 34+ in Firehouse

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 11 1974

The Bob Newhart Show

Howard Hesseman was 32+ in The Bob Newhart Show as ', Craig Plager, Augie (voice) (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1972

Sanford and Son

Howard Hesseman was 31+ in Sanford and Son

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972

Mannix

Howard Hesseman was 27+ in Mannix as 'Ray Bennett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Howard Hesseman was 26+ in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour as 'Various'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 1967

The Andy Griffith Show

Howard Hesseman was 20+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Counter Boy, Harry'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960