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 agesAmerican 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