Actor

James Karen

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Karen (November 28, 1923 - October 23, 2018) was an American character actor of Broadway, film and television.

Born November 28, 1923† October 23, 2018 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA1 movie on MoviHero

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The Pursuit of Happyness

2006 · 1h 57m · Drama

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2006
The Pursuit of Happyness1h 57m · Drama
Martin Frohm

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2021
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Self
2018
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Self
2018
Cynthia
Frank Teague
2017
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk
Interviewee #1
2016
Bender
Old Man Bender
2015
Notfilm
Self
2014
Drew Peterson: Untouchable
Pastor Tom Keller
2013
Green Briefs
Anthony
2013
America's Most Haunted
Ralph George
2012
Ambush at Dark Canyon
Seymour Redfield
2012
The Butterfly Room
Sales Clerk
2011
Pride
Anthony
2011
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
Himself
2011
They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'
Himself
2010
Sympathy for Delicious
Father Rohn
2009
Jack and the Beanstalk
Saddius
2009
Dark and Stormy Night
Seyton Ethelquake
2007
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
Reverend Beaks
2007
Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream
Self
2006
Superman Returns
Ben Hubbard
2004
So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM
Self - Host / Narrator
2004
The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent
Self
2004
The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy
Self
2003
A House on a Hill
Sy
2002
Fatal Kiss
Larry Jacobs
2001
Mulholland Drive
Wally Brown
2000
Thirteen Days
George Ball
1999
Any Given Sunday
Christina's Advisor
1999
One Last Flight
Actor
1999
My Last Love
Phil Morton
1998
Girl
Dad
1998
Apt Pupil
Victor Bowden
1998
Universal Horror
Self - Interviewee
1998
Freedom Strike
President Mitchell
1998
The Cowboy and the Movie Star
Brad Peters
1998
Shadow of Doubt
Norman Calloway
1997
Nightman
Secretary of Defense Laughton
1997
Joyride
The Client / Mayor
1997
River Made to Drown In
Ray
1997
Always Say Goodbye
William Tager
1997
Behind Enemy Lines
TV Reporter
1996
Up Close & Personal
Tom Orr
1995
Nixon
Bill Rogers
1995
Piranha
Governor
1995
Congo
College President / Elliot's Boss
1995
Tough and Deadly
Winston Briggers
1995
Bonanza: Under Attack
Mr. Stewart
1994
The Companion
Peter Franklin
1994
A Kiss Goodnight
Sam Mosbach
1994
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love
Actor
1994
Future Shock
Kafka
1993
Staying Afloat
George
1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
1991
Absolute Strangers
Dr. X
1991
The Unborn
Dr. Richard Meyerling
1991
Lies Before Kisses
Arthur
1990
The Willies
Jenkins / Uncle Harry
1990
Thanksgiving Day
Averill Crandall
1990
Road Lawyers
Judge Bowelmore
1990
Road Lawyers and Other Briefs
Judge Bowelmore
1990
Shattered Dreams
Charles O'Donnell
1990
Vital Signs
Dean of Students
1990
Rich Men, Single Women
Actor
1990
The Closer
Ned Randall
1990
The Heart of the Deal
Actor
1989
Girlfriend from Hell
Carl's Dad
1989
The Roommate
Actor
1989
Cult People
Himself
1988
Return of the Living Dead Part II
Ed
1987
Wall Street
Lynch
1987
Drive-In Madness!
Himself / Host / Narrator
1986
Hardbodies 2
Logan
1986
Invaders from Mars
Gen. Climet Wilson
1985
Jagged Edge
Andrew Hardesty
1985
The Return of the Living Dead
Frank
1984
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Richman
1984
Sam's Son
Mr. Collins
1984
Little House: The Last Farewell
Nathan Lassiter
1983
Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?
Mr. Fairchild
1982
Kiss Me Goodbye
Lawyer
1982
Frances
Juge Hillier
1982
Time Walker
Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
1982
Poltergeist
Mr. Teague
1982
The Day the Bubble Burst
Actor
1981
The Violation of Sarah McDavid
Dr. Spandler
1981
Take This Job and Shove It
Loomis
1980
The Jazz Singer
Barney Callahan
1980
F.D.R.: The Last Year
Adm. McIntire
1980
Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger
Untermeyer
1980
Once Upon a Family
Alvin Heller
1979
Topper
Fred Korbell
1979
The China Syndrome
Mac Churchill
1979
The Ordeal of Patty Hearst
Psychologist
1979
Institute for Revenge
Power Broker
1978
F.I.S.T.
Andrews
1977
Opening Night
Bellboy
1977
Capricorn One
Vice President Price
1977
The Gathering
Bob Block
1977
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
Dr. Sutterman

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The Pursuit of Happyness

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Actor

James Karen

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Karen (November 28, 1923 - October 23, 2018) was an American character actor of Broadway, film and television.

Born November 28, 1923† October 23, 2018 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA1 movie on MoviHero

Explore movies

WHERE TO START

Where to start

A selection of released films from our catalog, with the credited role to help you choose.

The Pursuit of Happyness

2006 · 1h 57m · Drama

See the performance as Martin Frohm.

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THE PERSON BEHIND THE ROLES

About James Karen

GALLERY

Photos

Portraits of James Karen.

MOVIHERO CREDITS

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Explore 1 movie guide, credited roles and upcoming releases.

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Showing 1 of 1 credit

2006
The Pursuit of Happyness1h 57m · Drama
Martin Frohm

More film credits 99 additional titles

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Showing 8 of 99 credits

2021
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Self
2018
The Great Buster: A Celebration
Self
2018
Cynthia
Frank Teague
2017
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk
Interviewee #1
2016
Bender
Old Man Bender
2015
Notfilm
Self
2014
Drew Peterson: Untouchable
Pastor Tom Keller
2013
Green Briefs
Anthony
2013
America's Most Haunted
Ralph George
2012
Ambush at Dark Canyon
Seymour Redfield
2012
The Butterfly Room
Sales Clerk
2011
Pride
Anthony
2011
More Brains! A Return to the Living Dead
Himself
2011
They Won't Stay Dead: A Look at 'Return of the Living Dead Part II'
Himself
2010
Sympathy for Delicious
Father Rohn
2009
Jack and the Beanstalk
Saddius
2009
Dark and Stormy Night
Seyton Ethelquake
2007
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
Reverend Beaks
2007
Making Pursuit: An Italian Take on the American Dream
Self
2006
Superman Returns
Ben Hubbard
2004
So Funny It Hurt: Buster Keaton & MGM
Self - Host / Narrator
2004
The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent
Self
2004
The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy
Self
2003
A House on a Hill
Sy
2002
Fatal Kiss
Larry Jacobs
2001
Mulholland Drive
Wally Brown
2000
Thirteen Days
George Ball
1999
Any Given Sunday
Christina's Advisor
1999
One Last Flight
Actor
1999
My Last Love
Phil Morton
1998
Girl
Dad
1998
Apt Pupil
Victor Bowden
1998
Universal Horror
Self - Interviewee
1998
Freedom Strike
President Mitchell
1998
The Cowboy and the Movie Star
Brad Peters
1998
Shadow of Doubt
Norman Calloway
1997
Nightman
Secretary of Defense Laughton
1997
Joyride
The Client / Mayor
1997
River Made to Drown In
Ray
1997
Always Say Goodbye
William Tager
1997
Behind Enemy Lines
TV Reporter
1996
Up Close & Personal
Tom Orr
1995
Nixon
Bill Rogers
1995
Piranha
Governor
1995
Congo
College President / Elliot's Boss
1995
Tough and Deadly
Winston Briggers
1995
Bonanza: Under Attack
Mr. Stewart
1994
The Companion
Peter Franklin
1994
A Kiss Goodnight
Sam Mosbach
1994
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love
Actor
1994
Future Shock
Kafka
1993
Staying Afloat
George
1993
A Walton Thanksgiving Reunion
Assistant District Attorney Al Sampson
1991
Absolute Strangers
Dr. X
1991
The Unborn
Dr. Richard Meyerling
1991
Lies Before Kisses
Arthur
1990
The Willies
Jenkins / Uncle Harry
1990
Thanksgiving Day
Averill Crandall
1990
Road Lawyers
Judge Bowelmore
1990
Road Lawyers and Other Briefs
Judge Bowelmore
1990
Shattered Dreams
Charles O'Donnell
1990
Vital Signs
Dean of Students
1990
Rich Men, Single Women
Actor
1990
The Closer
Ned Randall
1990
The Heart of the Deal
Actor
1989
Girlfriend from Hell
Carl's Dad
1989
The Roommate
Actor
1989
Cult People
Himself
1988
Return of the Living Dead Part II
Ed
1987
Wall Street
Lynch
1987
Drive-In Madness!
Himself / Host / Narrator
1986
Hardbodies 2
Logan
1986
Invaders from Mars
Gen. Climet Wilson
1985
Jagged Edge
Andrew Hardesty
1985
The Return of the Living Dead
Frank
1984
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Richman
1984
Sam's Son
Mr. Collins
1984
Little House: The Last Farewell
Nathan Lassiter
1983
Have You Ever Been Ashamed of Your Parents?
Mr. Fairchild
1982
Kiss Me Goodbye
Lawyer
1982
Frances
Juge Hillier
1982
Time Walker
Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore
1982
Poltergeist
Mr. Teague
1982
The Day the Bubble Burst
Actor
1981
The Violation of Sarah McDavid
Dr. Spandler
1981
Take This Job and Shove It
Loomis
1980
The Jazz Singer
Barney Callahan
1980
F.D.R.: The Last Year
Adm. McIntire
1980
Portrait of a Rebel: The Remarkable Mrs. Sanger
Untermeyer
1980
Once Upon a Family
Alvin Heller
1979
Topper
Fred Korbell
1979
The China Syndrome
Mac Churchill
1979
The Ordeal of Patty Hearst
Psychologist
1979
Institute for Revenge
Power Broker
1978
F.I.S.T.
Andrews
1977
Opening Night
Bellboy
1977
Capricorn One
Vice President Price
1977
The Gathering
Bob Block
1977
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
Dr. Sutterman

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Martin Frohm

The Pursuit of Happyness

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Actor

Brian Howe

1 shared film on MoviHero

The Pursuit of Happyness

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Dan Castellaneta

1 shared film on MoviHero

The Pursuit of Happyness

Actor

David Michael Silverman

1 shared film on MoviHero

The Pursuit of Happyness

Actor

Domenic Bove

1 shared film on MoviHero

The Pursuit of Happyness

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