Movies (Acting Roles)

Cynthia
James Karen was 94 in Cynthia as 'Frank Teague'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 31 2018

Bender
James Karen was 92 in Bender as 'Old Man Bender'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2016

Notfilm
James Karen was 91 in Notfilm as 'Self'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2015

Drew Peterson: Untouchable
James Karen was 90 in Drew Peterson: Untouchable as 'Pastor Tom Keller'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 2014

Green Briefs
James Karen was 89 in Green Briefs as 'Anthony'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 26 2013

America's Most Haunted
James Karen was 89 in America's Most Haunted as 'Ralph George'.Movie Released: Wed, May 08 2013

The Butterfly Room
James Karen was 88 in The Butterfly Room as 'Sales Clerk'.Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 2012

Pride
James Karen was 87 in Pride as 'Anthony'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 2011

Sympathy for Delicious
James Karen was 86 in Sympathy for Delicious as 'Father Rohn'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2010

Jack and the Beanstalk
James Karen was 85 in Jack and the Beanstalk as 'Saddius'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 2009

Dark and Stormy Night
James Karen was 85 in Dark and Stormy Night as 'Seyton Ethelquake'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 2009

The Pursuit of Happyness
James Karen was 83 in The Pursuit of Happyness as 'Martin Frohm'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 2006

Superman Returns
James Karen was 82 in Superman Returns as 'Ben Hubbard'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 2006

A House on a Hill
James Karen was 79 in A House on a Hill as 'Sy'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 2003

Fatal Kiss
James Karen was 78 in Fatal Kiss as 'Larry Jacobs'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002

Mulholland Drive
James Karen was 77 in Mulholland Drive as 'Wally Brown'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 06 2001

Thirteen Days
James Karen was 77 in Thirteen Days as 'George Ball'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000

Any Given Sunday
James Karen was 76 in Any Given Sunday as 'Christina's Advisor'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1999

One Last Flight
James Karen was 75 in One Last Flight Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1999

My Last Love
James Karen was 75 in My Last Love as 'Phil Morton'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 25 1999

Mulholland Dr.
James Karen was 75 in Mulholland Dr. as 'Wally Brown (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Girl
James Karen was 74 in Girl as 'Dad'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 05 1998

Apt Pupil
James Karen was 74 in Apt Pupil as 'Victor Bowden'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1998

Universal Horror
James Karen was 74 in Universal Horror as 'Self - Interviewee'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1998

Freedom Strike
James Karen was 74 in Freedom Strike as 'President Mitchell'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1998

Shadow of Doubt
James Karen was 74 in Shadow of Doubt as 'Norman Calloway'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1998

Nightman
James Karen was 73 in Nightman as 'Secretary of Defense Laughton'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1997

Joyride
James Karen was 73 in Joyride as 'The Client / Mayor'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1997

A Little Romance
James Karen was 73 in A Little Romance as 'William Tager'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1997

Behind Enemy Lines
James Karen was 73 in Behind Enemy Lines as 'TV Reporter'.Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1997

Up Close & Personal
James Karen was 72 in Up Close & Personal as 'Tom Orr'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1996

Nixon
James Karen was 72 in Nixon as 'Bill Rogers'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995

Piranha
James Karen was 71 in Piranha as 'Governor'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1995

Congo
James Karen was 71 in Congo as 'College President / Elliot's Boss'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1995

Tough and Deadly
James Karen was 71 in Tough and Deadly as 'Winston Briggers'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 1995

Bonanza: Under Attack
James Karen was 71 in Bonanza: Under Attack as 'Mr. Stewart'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1995

The Companion
James Karen was 70 in The Companion as 'Peter Franklin'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1994

A Kiss Goodnight
James Karen was 70 in A Kiss Goodnight as 'Sam Mosbach'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1994

Future Shock
James Karen was 70 in Future Shock as 'Kafka'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1994

Staying Afloat
James Karen was 69 in Staying Afloat as 'George'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1993

A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
James Karen was 69 in A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion as 'Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1993

Absolute Strangers
James Karen was 67 in Absolute Strangers as 'Dr. X'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1991

The Unborn
James Karen was 67 in The Unborn as 'Dr. Richard Meyerling'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1991

Lies Before Kisses
James Karen was 67 in Lies Before Kisses as 'Arthur'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1991

The Willies
James Karen was 67 in The Willies as 'Jenkins / Uncle Harry'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1990

Thanksgiving Day
James Karen was 66 in Thanksgiving Day as 'Averill Crandall'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 19 1990

Shattered Dreams
James Karen was 66 in Shattered Dreams as 'Charles O'Donnell'.Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1990

Vital Signs
James Karen was 66 in Vital Signs as 'Dean of Students'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1990

The Closer
James Karen was 66 in The Closer as 'Ned Randall'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

Girlfriend from Hell
James Karen was 65 in Girlfriend from Hell as 'Carl's Dad'.Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 1989

The Roommate
James Karen was 65 in The Roommate Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1989

Cult People
James Karen was 65 in Cult People as 'Himself'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Wall Street
James Karen was 64 in Wall Street as 'Lynch'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1987

Drive-In Madness
James Karen was 63 in Drive-In Madness as 'Himself / Host / Narrator'.Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1987

Hardbodies 2
James Karen was 62 in Hardbodies 2 as 'Logan'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1986

Invaders from Mars
James Karen was 62 in Invaders from Mars as 'Gen. Climet Wilson'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1986

Jagged Edge
James Karen was 61 in Jagged Edge as 'Andrew Hardesty'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1985

Sam's Son
James Karen was 60 in Sam's Son as 'Mr. Collins'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1984

Kiss Me Goodbye
James Karen was 59 in Kiss Me Goodbye as 'Lawyer'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1982

Frances
James Karen was 59 in Frances as 'Judge Hillier'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1982

Time Walker
James Karen was 58 in Time Walker as 'Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1982

Poltergeist
James Karen was 58 in Poltergeist as 'Mr. Teague'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982

The Jazz Singer
James Karen was 57 in The Jazz Singer as 'Barney Callahan'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980

F.D.R.: The Last Year
James Karen was 56 in F.D.R.: The Last Year as 'Adm. McIntire'.Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1980

Once Upon a Family
James Karen was 56 in Once Upon a Family as 'Alvin Heller'.Movie Released: Tue, Jan 22 1980

Topper
James Karen was 55 in Topper as 'Fred Korbell'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1979

The China Syndrome
James Karen was 55 in The China Syndrome as 'Mac Churchill'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1979

Institute for Revenge
James Karen was 55 in Institute for Revenge as 'Power Broker'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1979

F.I.S.T.
James Karen was 54 in F.I.S.T. as 'Andrews'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1978

Opening Night
James Karen was 54 in Opening Night as 'Bellboy'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1977

Capricorn One
James Karen was 54 in Capricorn One as 'Vice President Price'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1977

The Gathering
James Karen was 54 in The Gathering as 'Bob Block'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 04 1977

Something for Joey
James Karen was 53 in Something for Joey as 'Dr. Wingreen'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 1977

All the President's Men
James Karen was 52 in All the President's Men as 'Hugh Sloan's Lawyer'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1976

Amazing Grace
James Karen was 50 in Amazing Grace as 'Annenberg'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1974

Rivals
James Karen was 48 in Rivals as 'Child Psychiatrist'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1972

I Never Sang for My Father
James Karen was 46 in I Never Sang for My Father as 'Old Age Home Director'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1970

Hercules in New York
James Karen was 46 in Hercules in New York as 'Professor Camden'.Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 1970

Managing Time
James Karen was 44 in Managing Time Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968

Film
James Karen was 41 in Film as 'Passerby'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1965
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
American Dad!
James Karen was 81+ in American Dad! as 'Larry Herman (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005

Unscripted
James Karen was 81+ in Unscripted as 'Dante's Friend'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2005

Cold Case
James Karen was 79+ in Cold Case as 'Steve Pratt (2008)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003

First Monday
James Karen was 78+ in First Monday as 'Justice Michael Bancroft'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 2002

The Nightmare Room
James Karen was 77+ in The Nightmare Room as 'Tobias Langley (uncredited)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 31 2001

Judging Amy
James Karen was 75+ in Judging Amy as 'Dr. Irwin Garner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999

The Parkers
James Karen was 75+ in The Parkers TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1999

The Practice
James Karen was 73+ in The Practice as 'Judge M. Knapp'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997

Dark Skies
James Karen was 72+ in Dark Skies TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996

JAG
James Karen was 71+ in JAG as 'Senator Barrington, Former COMSUBPAC'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995

Ned and Stacey
James Karen was 71+ in Ned and Stacey as 'Patrick Kirkland'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1995

Touched by an Angel
James Karen was 70+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Mark Abernathy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994

Walker, Texas Ranger
James Karen was 69+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Senator'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993

Class of '96
James Karen was 69+ in Class of '96 as 'Prof. Drake'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 19 1993

Hearts Afire
James Karen was 68+ in Hearts Afire as 'Norman Lynch'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992

The Larry Sanders Show
James Karen was 68+ in The Larry Sanders Show as 'Sheldon Davidoff'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 15 1992

Melrose Place
James Karen was 68+ in Melrose Place as 'Judge Mike Thomas'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 1992

Bodies of Evidence
James Karen was 68+ in Bodies of Evidence TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 18 1992

The Commish
James Karen was 67+ in The Commish as 'Jimmy Malloy'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991

Sisters
James Karen was 67+ in Sisters TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 11 1991

Beverly Hills, 90210
James Karen was 66+ in Beverly Hills, 90210 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990

Mancuso, F.B.I.
James Karen was 65+ in Mancuso, F.B.I. TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1989

Booker
James Karen was 65+ in Booker TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 1989

The New Lassie
James Karen was 65+ in The New Lassie TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1989

Seinfeld
James Karen was 65+ in Seinfeld as 'Mr. Canterman'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989

Coach
James Karen was 65+ in Coach as 'James Armstrong'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989

Murphy Brown
James Karen was 64+ in Murphy Brown as 'Arvin'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988

Jake and the Fatman
James Karen was 63+ in Jake and the Fatman as ', The Mayor'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987

Designing Women
James Karen was 62+ in Designing Women TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1986

Sledge Hammer!
James Karen was 62+ in Sledge Hammer! TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1986

L.A. Law
James Karen was 62+ in L.A. Law as 'Dr. Everett Kyle'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986

Matlock
James Karen was 62+ in Matlock TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986

Melba
James Karen was 62+ in Melba TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 28 1986

MacGyver
James Karen was 61+ in MacGyver as 'Robert Sanborn / Papillon'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

Amazing Stories
James Karen was 61+ in Amazing Stories as 'Richard Whelan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985

The Golden Girls
James Karen was 61+ in The Golden Girls as 'Raymond'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

227
James Karen was 61+ in 227 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985

Moonlighting
James Karen was 61+ in Moonlighting as 'Alan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985

Charles in Charge
James Karen was 60+ in Charles in Charge as 'Austin Miller, Mr. Bartlett'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1984

Who's the Boss?
James Karen was 60+ in Who's the Boss? TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984

Highway to Heaven
James Karen was 60+ in Highway to Heaven TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984

Hardcastle and McCormick
James Karen was 59+ in Hardcastle and McCormick TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1983

Tucker's Witch
James Karen was 58+ in Tucker's Witch TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 06 1982

Cheers
James Karen was 58+ in Cheers as 'Dr. Ludlow'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982

Family Ties
James Karen was 58+ in Family Ties as 'Philip'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1982

The Powers of Matthew Star
James Karen was 58+ in The Powers of Matthew Star as 'Major Wymore'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1982

Herbie, the Love Bug
James Karen was 58+ in Herbie, the Love Bug TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 17 1982

Simon & Simon
James Karen was 57+ in Simon & Simon as 'Insurance Agent'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981

Dynasty
James Karen was 57+ in Dynasty TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981

Magnum, P.I.
James Karen was 57+ in Magnum, P.I. TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980

Knots Landing
James Karen was 56+ in Knots Landing as 'Max Craig'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979

Lou Grant
James Karen was 53+ in Lou Grant TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1977

Lucan
James Karen was 53+ in Lucan TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1977

The Kallikaks
James Karen was 53+ in The Kallikaks TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 03 1977

Eight Is Enough
James Karen was 53+ in Eight Is Enough TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977

Gibbsville
James Karen was 52+ in Gibbsville TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 11 1976

Quincy, M.E.
James Karen was 52+ in Quincy, M.E. as ', Dr. Chet Rawlings'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976

The Bionic Woman
James Karen was 52+ in The Bionic Woman TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1976

One Day at a Time
James Karen was 52+ in One Day at a Time TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 16 1975

Starsky & Hutch
James Karen was 51+ in Starsky & Hutch as 'Carter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975

The Rockford Files
James Karen was 50+ in The Rockford Files as 'John LaPointe, Martin Horvath'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

Police Woman
James Karen was 50+ in Police Woman as ', Driver'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974

M*A*S*H
James Karen was 48+ in M*A*S*H as 'Dr. Chesler'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972

The Waltons
James Karen was 48+ in The Waltons TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972

McMillan & Wife
James Karen was 47+ in McMillan & Wife as ', George Pauling'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1971

Hawaii Five-O
James Karen was 44+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Wingfield'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968

The Defenders
James Karen was 37+ in The Defenders as 'Paul Damon, Rabbi Fine'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961

Lux Video Theatre
James Karen was 26+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Llewellyn'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950