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Howard Hesseman

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Overview

Mini Biography:
Howard Hesseman has been a leading counter-culture figure for nearly twenty... more
Trivia:
Member of the improvisational group, The Committee, 1965-75. more
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 nominations more
Alternate Names:
Howard Hessman | Don Sturdy

Filmography

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Actor:
  1. All About Steve (2009) (post-production)
  2. Dirty Politics (2008) (post-production) .... Big Oil

  3. The Rocker (2008) .... Gator
  4. Martian Child (2007) .... Dr. Berg
  5. "ER" .... Dr. James Broderick (1 episode, 2007)
        - The War Comes Home (2007) TV episode .... Dr. James Broderick
  6. "John from Cincinnati" .... Erlemeyer (2 episodes, 2007)
        - His Visit: Day Nine (2007) TV episode .... Erlemeyer
        - His Visit: Day Eight (2007) TV episode .... Erlemeyer
  7. "Psych" .... Barry Saunder (1 episode, 2007)
        - And Down the Stretch Comes Murder (2007) TV episode (as Howard Hessman) .... Barry Saunder
  8. "Boston Legal" .... Judge Robert Thompson (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Fat Burner (2007) TV episode .... Judge Robert Thompson
        - Spring Fever (2006) TV episode (as Howard Hessman) .... Judge Robert Thompson
        - Ivan the Incorrigible (2006) TV episode .... Judge Robert Thompson
  9. "House M.D." .... Henry Errington (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka House (South Africa: English title) (USA: short title)
        - Sex Kills (2006) TV episode .... Henry Errington
  10. Man About Town (2006) .... Ben Giamoro
  11. Domestic Import (2006) .... Lou Kimmelman
  12. Crazy for Christmas (2005) (TV) .... Fred Nickells
  13. "Boomtown" .... Mel Castle (1 episode, 2003)
        - The Big Picture (2003) TV episode .... Mel Castle
  14. "It's All Relative" .... Monty (1 episode, 2003)
        - Road Trippin' (2003) TV episode .... Monty
  15. About Schmidt (2002) .... Larry Hertzel
  16. "Maybe It's Me" .... Mr. Finn (1 episode, 2002)
        - The Crazy-Girl Episode (2002) TV episode .... Mr. Finn
  17. Teddy Bears' Picnic (2002) .... Ted Frye
  18. The Mesmerist (2002) .... Mr. Valdemar
  19. "Crossing Jordan" .... Barney Reynolds (1 episode, 2001)
        - Sight Unseen (2001) TV episode .... Barney Reynolds
  20. "Thieves" .... Hal Bloomberg (1 episode, 2001)
        - Jack's Back (2001) TV episode .... Hal Bloomberg
  21. "That '70s Show" .... Max (3 episodes, 2001)
        - Hyde Gets the Girl (2001) TV episode .... Max
        - Backstage Pass (2001) TV episode .... Max
        - Radio Daze (2001) TV episode .... Max
  22. "Three Sisters" .... Jerry Keats (1 episode, 2001)
        - The In-Laws (2001) TV episode .... Jerry Keats
  23. "Level 9" .... General Richard Scheffer (1 episode, 2001)
        - Wetware (2001) TV episode .... General Richard Scheffer
  24. "Touched by an Angel" .... Flynn (1 episode, 2000)
        - Monica's Bad Day (2000) TV episode .... Flynn
  25. The Sky Is Falling (2000) .... Yogi Cook

  26. "The Pretender" .... Landlord (1 episode, 1999)
        - Extreme (1999) TV episode .... Landlord
  27. "Family Law" .... Howard Thomas / ... (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Fourth Trimester (1999) TV episode .... Howard Thomas/Randall
  28. "Tracey Takes On..." .... Todd (1 episode, 1999)
        - Drugs (1999) TV episode .... Todd
  29. "The Practice" .... Judge C. Williams (1 episode, 1999)
        - A Day in the Life (1999) TV episode .... Judge C. Williams
  30. "Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place" .... Mr. Bergen (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka Two Guys and a Girl (USA: fourth season title) (USA: third season title)
        - Two Guys, a Girl and a Dad (1998) TV episode .... Mr. Bergen
  31. On the 2nd Day of Christmas (1997) (TV) .... David
  32. High Stakes (1997) (TV) .... Wayne Dreyer
    ... aka High Stakes: The Melanie Morgan Story (Australia)
  33. "The Outer Limits" .... Dr. Emory Taylor (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka The New Outer Limits (USA: promotional title)
        - Music of the Spheres (1997) TV episode .... Dr. Emory Taylor
  34. Gridlock'd (1997) .... Blind Man
  35. Innocent Victims (1996) (TV)
  36. Boys Night Out (1996) .... Sheba/Mr. Cabot
  37. Out-of-Sync (1995) .... Det. Caldwell
  38. "Burke's Law" (1 episode, 1995)
        - Who Killed the World's Greatest Chef? (1995) TV episode
  39. Munchie Strikes Back (1994) (voice) .... Munchie
  40. Lethal Exposure (1993) (TV) .... Taylor
    ... aka Déclic fatal (France)
  41. "The New WKRP in Cincinnati" .... Dr. Johnny Fever (4 episodes, 1991-1993)
        - Fever in the Morning (1993) TV episode .... Dr. Johnny Fever
        - Here Comes Everybody: Part 2 (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Johnny Fever
        - Here Comes Everybody: Part 1 (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Johnny Fever
        - Where Are We Going? (1991) TV episode .... Dr. Johnny Fever
  42. Little Miss Millions (1993) .... Nick Frost
    ... aka Home for Christmas (USA: video title)
    ... aka Little Miss Zillions
  43. Amour et chocolat (1992) (TV) .... Mr. Cassidy
    ... aka Hot Chocolate (USA)
  44. "The Ray Bradbury Theater" .... Bayes (1 episode, 1992)
    ... aka Monde fantastique de Ray Bradbury, Le (Canada: French title)
    ... aka Mystery Theatre (UK: rerun title)
    ... aka Ray Bradbury présente (France)
    ... aka The Bradbury Trilogy (UK: rerun title)
    ... aka The Ray Bradbury Theatre (UK)
        - Downwind from Gettysburg (1992) TV episode .... Bayes
  45. Quiet Killer (1992) (TV) .... Congressman Calvin Phillips
    ... aka Black Death (UK)
    ... aka New York, alerte à la peste (France)
  46. Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story (1991) (TV) .... Paul Maggioto
    ... aka Murder in New Hampshire (USA: video title)
  47. Rubin and Ed (1991) .... Ed Tuttle
  48. Call Me Anna (1990) (TV) .... John Ross
    ... aka Call Me Anna: The Patty Duke Story (Australia)
  49. "Head of the Class" .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore (92 episodes, 1986-1990)
        - Teacher's Pet (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
        - Cement Hi-Tops (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
        - The Reel Charlie Moore (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
        - Politics of Love (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
        - Queen, Queen, Queen for a Day (1990) TV episode .... Charles P. 'Charlie' Moore
          (87 more)

  50. The Diamond Trap (1988) (TV) .... Det. Rollings
  51. Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) .... Rupert King (segment "Titan Man")
  52. Inside Out (1987) .... Jack
  53. Six Against the Rock (1987) (TV) .... Joseph 'Dutch' Cretzer
  54. Heat (1986) .... Pinchus Zion
  55. "Faerie Tale Theatre" .... King (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka Shelley Duvall's Faerie Tale Theatre (USA)
        - The Princess Who Had Never Laughed (1986) TV episode .... King
  56. Flight of the Navigator (1986) .... Dr. Faraday
    ... aka The Navigator (Norway)
  57. My Chauffeur (1986) .... McBride
    ... aka My Chauffeur: Licensed to Love (Philippines: English title)
  58. Clue (1985) (uncredited) .... The Chief
    ... aka Clue: The Movie (USA: poster title)
  59. "George Burns Comedy Week" (1 episode, 1985)
        - The Honeybunnies (1985) TV episode
  60. "Murder, She Wrote" .... Sheldon Greenberg (1 episode, 1985)
        - Widow, Weep for Me (1985) TV episode .... Sheldon Greenberg
  61. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) .... Pete Lassard
  62. Silence of the Heart (1984) (TV) .... Carl Lewis
  63. Best Kept Secrets (1984) (TV) .... Jim Osborne
  64. Mister Roberts (1984) (TV) .... Doc
  65. This Is Spinal Tap (1984) .... Terry Ladd
    ... aka This is Spinal Tap®: A Rockumentary by Martin Di Bergi (USA: complete title)
  66. The Princess Who Had Never Laughed (1984) (TV) .... King
  67. Doctor Detroit (1983) .... Smooth Walker
  68. "Saturday Night Live" .... Host (2 episodes, 1982-1983)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: second season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka The Best of Saturday Night Live (USA: rerun title)
        - Howard Hesseman/Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1983) TV episode .... Host
        - Howard Hesseman/Men at Work (1982) TV episode .... Host
  69. Likely Stories, Vol. 4 (1983) (TV) .... Seymour Z. Fishko
  70. "One Day at a Time" (1975) TV series .... Sam Royer (unknown episodes, 1982-1984)
  71. One Shoe Makes It Murder (1982) (TV) .... Joe Hervey
  72. "WKRP in Cincinnati" .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella / ... (90 episodes, 1978-1982)
        - Up and Down the Dial (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
        - To Err Is Human (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
        - The Impossible Dream (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
        - The Creation of Venus (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
        - Dear Liar (1982) TV episode .... Johnny 'Dr. Fever' Caravella
          (85 more)
  73. Victims (1982) (TV) .... Charles Galloway
  74. Private Lessons (1981) .... Lester Lewis
  75. Honky Tonk Freeway (1981) .... Snapper
  76. Women Who Rate a 10 (1981) (TV) .... Host
  77. Skyward (1980) (TV) .... Koup Trenton
    ... aka Ron Howard's 'Skyward'
  78. Gridlock (1980) (TV) .... Voice of Senor Smooth
    ... aka The Great American Traffic Jam (USA: reissue title)
  79. Loose Shoes (1980) .... Ernie Piles, War Correspondent
    ... aka Coming Attractions
    ... aka Quackers

  80. Americathon (1979) .... Kip Margolis
  81. You Can't Take It with You (1979) (TV) .... Wilbur C. Henderson
  82. Outside Chance (1978) (TV) .... David
    ... aka Jackson County Jail
  83. More Than Friends (1978) (TV) .... Avery Salminella
    ... aka Love Me and I'll Be Your Best Friend
  84. The Comedy Company (1978) (TV) .... Roger Dustleman
  85. "Soap" .... Mr. Franklin (7 episodes, 1978)
        - Episode #1.25 (1978) TV episode .... Mr. Franklin
        - Episode #1.24 (1978) TV episode .... Mr. Franklin
        - Episode #1.23 (1978) TV episode .... Mr. Franklin
        - Episode #1.22 (1978) TV episode (uncredited) .... Mr. Franklin
        - Episode #1.21 (1978) TV episode .... Mr. Franklin
          (2 more)
  86. "Husbands, Wives & Lovers" .... Dave (1 episode, 1978)
        - Ron Moves in and Helene Steps Out (1978) TV episode .... Dave
  87. "The Rockford Files" .... Al Steever (1 episode, 1978)
    ... aka Jim Rockford, Private Investigator (USA: syndication title)
        - The House on Willis Avenue (1978) TV episode .... Al Steever
  88. The Ghost of Flight 401 (1978) (TV) .... Bert Stockwell
  89. Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo (1977) (TV) .... Fred
  90. "Quincy M.E." .... Asst. District Attorney Jerry Douglas (1 episode, 1977)
    ... aka Quincy (International: English title: informal title)
        - A Dead Man's Truth (1977) TV episode .... Asst. District Attorney Jerry Douglas
  91. "Blansky's Beauties" .... Dr. Berg (1 episode, 1977)
        - Nancy Breaks a Leg (1977) TV episode .... Dr. Berg
  92. The Other Side of Midnight (1977) .... O'Brien
  93. The Amazing Howard Hughes (1977) (TV) .... Jenks
  94. "Westside Medical" .... Buz Canfield (1 episode, 1977)
        - The Witch of Four West (1977) TV episode .... Buz Canfield
  95. Tail Gunner Joe (1977) (TV) .... Lt. Cantwell
  96. "Delvecchio" (1 episode, 1977)
        - Dying Can Be a Pleasure (1977) TV episode
  97. "Laverne & Shirley" .... Dr. Grayson (1 episode, 1976)
    ... aka Laverne & Shirley & Company (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Laverne & Shirley & Friends (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Laverne DeFazio & Shirley Feeney (USA: first season title)
        - Oh Hear the Angels' Voices (1976) TV episode .... Dr. Grayson
  98. "Baretta" .... Walker (1 episode, 1976)
        - Street Edition (1976) TV episode .... Walker
  99. "The Bob Newhart Show" .... Craig Plager / ... (5 episodes, 1974-1976)
        - Some of My Best Friends Are... (1976) TV episode .... Craig Plager
        - Who Is Mr. X? (1975) TV episode (voice) .... Augie
        - Emily Hits the Ceiling (1975) TV episode .... Craig Plager
        - The Battle of the Groups (1974) TV episode .... Craig Plager
        - The Jobless Corps (1974) TV episode .... Craig Plager
  100. "Switch" .... M.W. (1 episode, 1976)
        - The Pirates of Tin Pan Alley (1976) TV episode .... M.W.
  101. The Big Bus (1976) .... Jack
  102. Silent Movie (1976) .... Executive
  103. Jackson County Jail (1976) .... David
    ... aka The Innocent Victim (USA: video title)
  104. Tunnel Vision (1976) .... Senator McMannus
    ... aka Tunnelvision
  105. "Family" .... Store Manager (1 episode, 1976)
        - A Special Kind of Loving (1976) TV episode .... Store Manager
  106. The TVTV Show (1976) (TV) .... Ralph Buckler
  107. Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur (1976) (TV) .... AP Man
    ... aka Collision Course (USA: short title)
  108. The Sunshine Boys (1975) .... Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
    ... aka Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys (USA: complete title)
  109. "Harry O" .... Senator Lawler (1 episode, 1975)
        - Tender Killing Care (1975) TV episode .... Senator Lawler
  110. Whiffs (1975) .... Dr. Gopian
    ... aka C.A.S.H. (UK)
    ... aka W.H.I.F.F.S.
  111. Prisoners (1975)
    ... aka Physical Assault (UK)
  112. The Blue Knight (1975) (TV) .... Resident
  113. "Sanford and Son" .... Professor Stoneham (1 episode, 1975)
        - The Family Man (1975) TV episode .... Professor Stoneham
  114. Shampoo (1975) .... Red Dog
  115. Hustling (1975) (TV) .... Detective
  116. "Mannix" .... Ray Bennett (1 episode, 1975)
        - A Ransom for Yesterday (1975) TV episode .... Ray Bennett
  117. "Rhoda" .... Kirk Stevens (1 episode, 1974)
        - I'll Be Loving You, Sometimes (1974) TV episode .... Kirk Stevens
  118. Another April (1974) (TV) .... Dennis Webber
  119. The Blue Knight (1973) (TV)
  120. Kid Blue (1973) (as Howard Hessman) .... Confectionery man
  121. Jory (1973) (uncredited) .... Santa Rosa Bartender
  122. Steelyard Blues (1973) .... Frank Veldini
    ... aka The Final Crash (USA: TV title)
  123. Cisco Pike (1972) (as Don Sturdy) .... Recording Engineer
  124. The Christian Licorice Store (1971) .... Last Party Guest
  125. Billy Jack (1971) (as Don Sturdy) .... Howard Johnson (drama teacher)

  126. Some Kind of a Nut (1969) (uncredited) .... Bartender
  127. "Dragnet 1967" .... Jesse Chaplin (1 episode, 1968)
    ... aka Dragnet (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Dragnet 1968 (USA: second season title)
    ... aka Dragnet 1969 (USA: third season title)
    ... aka Dragnet 1970 (USA: fourth season title)
        - Public Affairs - DR-07 (1968) TV episode (as Don Sturdy) .... Jesse Chaplin
  128. "The Andy Griffith Show" .... Counterboy / ... (2 episodes, 1968)
    ... aka Andy of Mayberry (USA: rerun title)
        - Sam for Town Council (1968) TV episode (as Don Sturdy) .... Harry
        - Goober Goes to an Auto Show (1968) TV episode (as Don Sturdy) .... Counterboy
Director:
  1. "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1 episode, 1982)
        - You Can't Go Out of Town Again (1982) TV episode
Writer:
  1. "WKRP in Cincinnati" (1 episode, 1981)
        - Til Debt Do Us Part (1981) TV episode (writer)
Self:
  1. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 20 April 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
  2. "TV Land's Top Ten" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2005-2006)
        - Top Ten Musical Moments (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Top 10 TV Dynamic Duos (2006) TV episode .... Himself
        - Holiday Moments (2005) TV episode .... Himself
  3. The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards (2005) (TV) .... Himself
  4. CBS at 75 (2003) (TV) .... Himself
  5. "Biography" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
        - Peter Boyle (2003) TV episode .... Himself

  6. The Life and Times of the Red Dog Saloon (1996) .... Narrator
    ... aka Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock (USA: DVD title)

  7. Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary (1989) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself - Audience Member
  8. The 14th Annual People's Choice Awards (1988) (TV) .... Himself
  9. 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (1987) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter
  10. Super Night of Rock 'n' Roll (1984) (TV) .... Himself - Host
  11. Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) (TV) .... Johnny Caravella (Doctor Johnny Fever)
    ... aka Motown 25 (USA: short title)
  12. "Saturday Night Live" .... Himself / ... (2 episodes, 1979-1983)
    ... aka NBC's Saturday Night (USA: first season title)
    ... aka SNL (USA: informal title)
    ... aka SNL 25 (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Saturday Night (USA: second season title)
    ... aka Saturday Night Live '80 (USA: sixth season title)
    ... aka The Best of Saturday Night Live (USA: rerun title)
        - Beau and Jeff Bridges/Randy Newman (1983) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
        - Howard Hesseman/Randy Newman (1979) TV episode .... Himself - Host
  13. The Fantastic Funnies (1980) (TV) .... Himself
  14. 30 Years of TV Comedy's Greatest Hits: To Laughter with Love (1980) (TV) .... Himself - Presenter

  15. Battle of the Network Stars VII (1979) (TV) .... Himself (CBS Team)
  16. "Family Feud" .... Himself (2 episodes)
    ... aka Family Fortune (UK)
    ... aka The Best of Family Feud (USA: reissue title)
        - Love Boat vs. WKRP (????) TV episode .... Himself
        - Real People vs. WKRP (????) TV episode .... Himself

  17. A Session with the Committee (1969) (as Don Sturdy)
    ... aka The Committee (USA)
Archive Footage:
  1. Spinal Tap Goes to 20 (2004) (TV)
  2. "Celebrities Uncensored"
        - Episode #2.3 (2004) TV episode .... Himself


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