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John Getz

Bio: ​John Getz is a stage-trained American actor. Getz dropped out of college to attend the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco
Born: Tue, Oct 15 1946
Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
John Getz is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Dead Don't Hurt
The Dead Don't Hurt
John Getz was 77 in The Dead Don't Hurt as 'Reverend Simpson'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of Body at Brighton Rock
Body at Brighton Rock
John Getz was 72 in Body at Brighton Rock as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 2019
Poster of Brampton's Own
Brampton's Own
John Getz was 72 in Brampton's Own as 'Bart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of Certain Women
Certain Women
John Getz was 69 in Certain Women as 'Sheriff Rowles'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 25 2016
Poster of Trumbo
Trumbo
John Getz was 69 in Trumbo as 'Sam Wood'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 2015
Poster of The Perfect Guy
The Perfect Guy
John Getz was 68 in The Perfect Guy as 'Renkin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
John Getz was 67 in Eagleheart: Paradise Rising as 'Bernard Moss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 2013
Poster of Jobs
Jobs
John Getz was 66 in Jobs as 'Paul Jobs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 2013
Poster of Desperate Acts of Magic
Desperate Acts of Magic
John Getz was 66 in Desperate Acts of Magic as 'Don Tarzia'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 2013
Poster of Elevator
Elevator
John Getz was 66 in Elevator as 'Henry Barton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 2013
Poster of How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
John Getz was 64 in How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook? as 'Self / Sy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 2011
Poster of The Social Network
The Social Network
John Getz was 63 in The Social Network as 'Sy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of A Line in the Sand
A Line in the Sand
John Getz was 61 in A Line in the Sand as 'Captain McClenon'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2008
Poster of Superhero Movie
Superhero Movie
John Getz was 61 in Superhero Movie as 'Lunatic Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of Hard Four
Hard Four
John Getz was 61 in Hard Four as 'Blazedell Woodruff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2007
Poster of Zodiac
Zodiac
John Getz was 60 in Zodiac as 'Templeton Peck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2007
Poster of Nanking
Nanking
John Getz was 60 in Nanking as 'George Fitch'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 2007
Poster of Living 'til the End
Living 'til the End
John Getz was 59 in Living 'til the End as 'Mr. Hines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of Fear of the Flesh: The Making of The Fly
Fear of the Flesh: The Making of The Fly
John Getz was 58 in Fear of the Flesh: The Making of The Fly as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
John Getz was 58 in Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder as 'Dan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2005
Poster of A Day Without a Mexican
A Day Without a Mexican
John Getz was 57 in A Day Without a Mexican as 'Senator Abercombie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 2004
Poster of Hunger Point
Hunger Point
John Getz was 56 in Hunger Point as 'David Hunter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 2003
Poster of Zenon: The Zequel
Zenon: The Zequel
John Getz was 54 in Zenon: The Zequel as 'General Hammond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 2001
Poster of Held for Ransom
Held for Ransom
John Getz was 54 in Held for Ransom as 'Mr. Kirkland'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 14 2000
Poster of Some Girl
Some Girl
John Getz was 51 in Some Girl as 'Claire's Father'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1998
Poster of Painted Hero
Painted Hero
John Getz was 50 in Painted Hero as 'Sheriff Acuff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1997
Poster of Mojave Moon
Mojave Moon
John Getz was 50 in Mojave Moon as 'Police Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1996
Poster of A Friend's Betrayal
A Friend's Betrayal
John Getz was 49 in A Friend's Betrayal as 'Dennis Hewitt'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1996
Poster of The Late Shift
The Late Shift
John Getz was 49 in The Late Shift as 'Brandon Tartikoff'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1996
Poster of Awake to Danger
Awake to Danger
John Getz was 48 in Awake to Danger as 'Steve Murdock'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Fortunes of War
Fortunes of War
John Getz was 48 in Fortunes of War as 'Franklin Hewitt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1994
Poster of A Passion to Kill
A Passion to Kill
John Getz was 48 in A Passion to Kill as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1994
Poster of Untamed Love
Untamed Love
John Getz was 47 in Untamed Love as 'Dan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of Playmaker
Playmaker
John Getz was 47 in Playmaker as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1994
Poster of Betrayal of Trust
Betrayal of Trust
John Getz was 47 in Betrayal of Trust as 'Curt'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 03 1994
Poster of Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story
Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story
John Getz was 46 in Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story as 'Doug Hulin'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1993
Poster of Majority Rule
Majority Rule
John Getz was 46 in Majority Rule as 'Paul Taylor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1992
Poster of In My Daughter's Name
In My Daughter's Name
John Getz was 45 in In My Daughter's Name as 'Michael Elias'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of Curly Sue
Curly Sue
John Getz was 45 in Curly Sue as 'Walker McCormick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1991
Poster of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
John Getz was 44 in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead as 'Gus'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1991
Poster of Men at Work
Men at Work
John Getz was 43 in Men at Work as 'Maxwell Potterdam III'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 1990
Poster of Born on the Fourth of July
Born on the Fourth of July
John Getz was 43 in Born on the Fourth of July as 'Marine Major - Vietnam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1989
Poster of The Fly II
The Fly II
John Getz was 42 in The Fly II as 'Stathis Borans'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1989
Poster of Police Story: Burnout
Police Story: Burnout
John Getz was 42 in Police Story: Burnout as 'Sgt. Jack Leland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1988
Poster of The Fly
The Fly
John Getz was 39 in The Fly as 'Stathis Borans'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of I Want To Go Home
I Want To Go Home
John Getz was 38 in I Want To Go Home as 'Thomas Sanders'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 13 1985
Poster of Thief of Hearts
Thief of Hearts
John Getz was 38 in Thief of Hearts as 'Ray Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1984
Poster of Concrete Beat
Concrete Beat
John Getz was 37 in Concrete Beat as 'Mickey Thompson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1984
Poster of Blood Simple
Blood Simple
John Getz was 37 in Blood Simple as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of Not in Front of the Children
Not in Front of the Children
John Getz was 36 in Not in Front of the Children as 'Dr. Paul Adams'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Muggable Mary: Street Cop
Muggable Mary: Street Cop
John Getz was 35 in Muggable Mary: Street Cop as 'Dan Waters'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Tattoo
Tattoo
John Getz was 34 in Tattoo as 'Buddy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1981
Poster of Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
John Getz was 34 in Rivkin: Bounty Hunter as 'Lester Dederow'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1981
Poster of Kent State
Kent State
John Getz was 34 in Kent State as 'Prof. Ted Arnold'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of Loose Change
Loose Change
John Getz was 31 in Loose Change as 'John Campbell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 26 1978
Poster of The Sentinel
The Sentinel
John Getz was 30 in The Sentinel as 'Film Crew (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1977
Poster of The Happy Hooker
The Happy Hooker
John Getz was 28 in The Happy Hooker as 'Trout Fisherman'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1975
Poster of Killer Bees
Killer Bees
John Getz was 27 in Killer Bees as 'Attendant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 26 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Man on the Inside
A Man on the Inside
John Getz was 78+ in A Man on the Inside as 'Elliott Haverhill'.
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Thu, Nov 21 2024
Poster of Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction
John Getz was 76+ in Fatal Attraction as 'Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 30 2023
Poster of The Last of Us
The Last of Us
John Getz was 76+ in The Last of Us as 'Dr. Edelstein'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2023
Poster of Alaska Daily
Alaska Daily
John Getz was 75+ in Alaska Daily as 'Conrad Pritchard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2022
Poster of Reservation Dogs
Reservation Dogs
John Getz was 74+ in Reservation Dogs as 'James Minor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 09 2021
Poster of Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol
John Getz was 72+ in Doom Patrol as 'Paul Trainor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 15 2019
Poster of Dirty John
Dirty John
John Getz was 72+ in Dirty John as 'Dwight, Doug Layton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 25 2018
Poster of Ghosted
Ghosted
John Getz was 70+ in Ghosted as 'Director Romslo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2017
Poster of Timeless
Timeless
John Getz was 69+ in Timeless as 'Benjamin Cahill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 2016
Poster of Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
John Getz was 68+ in Grace and Frankie as 'John'.
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Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
John Getz was 68+ in Better Call Saul as 'Chairman'.
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Sun, Feb 08 2015
Poster of Bosch
Bosch
John Getz was 68+ in Bosch as 'Bradley Walker'.
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Wed, Jan 14 2015
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
John Getz was 67+ in How to Get Away with Murder as 'David Dolan'.
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Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Halt and Catch Fire
Halt and Catch Fire
John Getz was 67+ in Halt and Catch Fire as 'Joe MacMillan, Sr.'.
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Sun, Jun 01 2014
Poster of Bad Teacher
Bad Teacher
John Getz was 67+ in Bad Teacher as 'Howard'.
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Thu, Apr 24 2014
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
John Getz was 65+ in Scandal as 'Patrick Keating'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Touch
Touch
John Getz was 65+ in Touch as 'Henry Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 25 2012
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
John Getz was 64+ in American Horror Story as 'Mr. St. Pierre Vanderbilt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Homeland
Homeland
John Getz was 64+ in Homeland as 'Joe Crocker'.
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Sun, Oct 02 2011
Poster of Nikita
Nikita
John Getz was 63+ in Nikita as 'Senator Ed Chappell'.
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Thu, Sep 09 2010
Poster of NCIS: Los Angeles
NCIS: Los Angeles
John Getz was 62+ in NCIS: Los Angeles as 'Senator Lockhart'.
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Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Castle
Castle
John Getz was 62+ in Castle as 'Gustavo Bauer'.
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Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Trust Me
Trust Me
John Getz was 62+ in Trust Me as 'Peter Derby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 2009
Poster of Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour
John Getz was 61+ in Eleventh Hour
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Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of Swingtown
Swingtown
John Getz was 61+ in Swingtown
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Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of Big Shots
Big Shots
John Getz was 60+ in Big Shots
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Thu, Sep 27 2007
Poster of Private Practice
Private Practice
John Getz was 60+ in Private Practice as 'Mr. Kent'.
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Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Mad Men
Mad Men
John Getz was 60+ in Mad Men as 'Dr. Eric Stone'.
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Thu, Jul 19 2007
Poster of Day Break
Day Break
John Getz was 60+ in Day Break
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Wed, Nov 15 2006
Poster of Shark
Shark
John Getz was 59+ in Shark
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Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
John Getz was 58+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Rudy Wharton'.
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Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
John Getz was 58+ in Criminal Minds as 'Andrew Kane'.
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Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Close to Home
Close to Home
John Getz was 58+ in Close to Home
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Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
John Getz was 58+ in How I Met Your Mother as 'Bob Hewitt'.
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Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
John Getz was 58+ in Bones as 'Steven Frank'.
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Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
John Getz was 58+ in Prison Break as 'Dr. Roger Knowlton'.
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Mon, Aug 29 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
John Getz was 58+ in Grey's Anatomy as 'Michael Breyers'.
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Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
John Getz was 58+ in Medium as 'Stuart McCallister'.
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Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
John Getz was 56+ in Cold Case as 'Bill Simmons'.
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Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
John Getz was 56+ in Joan of Arcadia as 'D.A. Gabe Fellowes'.
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Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
John Getz was 56+ in NCIS as 'Walter Kane, Captain Thomas Butler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
John Getz was 55+ in Without a Trace as 'Mr. Garrett'.
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Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
John Getz was 55+ in CSI: Miami as 'George Risher'.
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Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of According to Jim
According to Jim
John Getz was 54+ in According to Jim
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Wed, Oct 03 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
John Getz was 53+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Richard Zeigler, Bill Harvey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
John Getz was 52+ in The West Wing as 'Mark B. Sellner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
John Getz was 52+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Vincent Albers'.
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Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Providence
Providence
John Getz was 52+ in Providence as 'Dr. Sullivan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1999
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
John Getz was 51+ in The King of Queens as 'Mr. Dugan'.
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Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Maggie
Maggie
John Getz was 51+ in Maggie as 'Dr. Arthur Day'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 18 1998
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
John Getz was 49+ in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
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Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of JAG
JAG
John Getz was 48+ in JAG as 'Adm. Harrison Spencer'.
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Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Ned and Stacey
Ned and Stacey
John Getz was 48+ in Ned and Stacey as 'Les McDowall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1995
Poster of The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
John Getz was 47+ in The 5 Mrs. Buchanans as 'Roy Buchanan'.
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Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
John Getz was 42+ in Murphy Brown
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Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of Mariah
Mariah
John Getz was 40+ in Mariah
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Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of MacGruder and Loud
MacGruder and Loud
John Getz was 38+ in MacGruder and Loud as 'Malcom MacGruder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
John Getz was 37+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Jonas Cole, Kyle Kimball'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Maggie Briggs
Maggie Briggs
John Getz was 37+ in Maggie Briggs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 04 1984
Poster of A Woman Called Moses
A Woman Called Moses
John Getz was 32+ in A Woman Called Moses as 'Stewart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1978
Poster of On Our Own
On Our Own
John Getz was 30+ in On Our Own as 'Tom Ericson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1977
Poster of Rafferty
Rafferty
John Getz was 30+ in Rafferty
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Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Three's Company
Three's Company
John Getz was 30+ in Three's Company as 'Lee Tripper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of The Andros Targets
The Andros Targets
John Getz was 30+ in The Andros Targets as 'Dan Bridger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1977
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
John Getz was 29+ in Wonder Woman as 'Christian Harrison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
John Getz was 28+ in Barney Miller as 'William McKuen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
John Getz was 25+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Thomas Sanders'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of Another World
Another World
John Getz was 17+ in Another World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 04 1964