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Steve Kahan

Bio: Stephen Samuel Kahan (August 6, 1939 – August 4, 2019) was an American character actor, best known for playing Captain Ed Murphy in the Lethal Weapon film series. He has appeared in fourteen films directed by his cousin Richard Donner: Superman (1978), Inside Moves (1980), The Toy (1982), Lethal Weapon (1987), Scrooged (1988), Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Radio Flyer (1992), Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Maverick (1994), Assassins (1995), Conspiracy Theory (1997), Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), Timeline (2003) and 16 Blocks (2006)
Born: Sun, Aug 06 1939
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sun, Aug 04 2019
Steve Kahan is 79 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of 16 Blocks
16 Blocks
Steve Kahan was 66 in 16 Blocks as 'Resturant Owner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 2006
Poster of Timeline
Timeline
Steve Kahan was 64 in Timeline as 'Baker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003
Poster of Out Cold
Out Cold
Steve Kahan was 62 in Out Cold as 'Powder Room Bartender'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 2001
Poster of Lethal Weapon 4
Lethal Weapon 4
Steve Kahan was 58 in Lethal Weapon 4 as 'Captain Murphy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of Conspiracy Theory
Conspiracy Theory
Steve Kahan was 58 in Conspiracy Theory as 'Mr. Wilson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1997
Poster of Assassins
Assassins
Steve Kahan was 56 in Assassins as 'Alan Branch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Steve Kahan was 55 in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home as 'Captain Nilson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Steve Kahan was 54 in Maverick as 'Dealer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 1994
Poster of The Favor
The Favor
Steve Kahan was 54 in The Favor as 'Helpful Fisherman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of Demolition Man
Demolition Man
Steve Kahan was 54 in Demolition Man as 'Captain Healy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Warlock: The Armageddon
Warlock: The Armageddon
Steve Kahan was 53 in Warlock: The Armageddon as 'Will Travis'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1993
Poster of Lethal Weapon 3
Lethal Weapon 3
Steve Kahan was 52 in Lethal Weapon 3 as 'Captain Murphy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of Dead On: Relentless II
Dead On: Relentless II
Steve Kahan was 52 in Dead On: Relentless II as 'Ibsen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1992
Poster of Radio Flyer
Radio Flyer
Steve Kahan was 52 in Radio Flyer as 'Coffee Shop Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Predator 2
Predator 2
Steve Kahan was 51 in Predator 2 as 'Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of Lethal Weapon 2
Lethal Weapon 2
Steve Kahan was 49 in Lethal Weapon 2 as 'Captain Murphy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1989
Poster of Scrooged
Scrooged
Steve Kahan was 49 in Scrooged as 'Technician'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Police Story: The Freeway Killings
Steve Kahan was 47 in Police Story: The Freeway Killings as 'Paulis'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of Destination: America
Destination: America
Steve Kahan was 47 in Destination: America as 'Bambeck'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1987
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Steve Kahan was 47 in Lethal Weapon as 'Captain Ed Murphy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1987
Poster of The Last Fling
The Last Fling
Steve Kahan was 47 in The Last Fling as 'Amigo de Jason'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1987
Poster of The Toy
The Toy
Steve Kahan was 43 in The Toy as 'State Trooper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1982
Poster of Inside Moves
Inside Moves
Steve Kahan was 41 in Inside Moves as 'Burt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of Superman
Superman
Steve Kahan was 39 in Superman as 'Officer 1'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978

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 Perversions of Science
Perversions of Science
Steve Kahan was 57+ in Perversions of Science as 'Lou's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1997
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Steve Kahan was 49+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Father (segment "Dig That Cat... He's Real Gone"), William'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Steve Kahan was 45+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Roy Parks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
Steve Kahan was 45+ in Hunter as 'Larry Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1984
Poster of Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Steve Kahan was 42+ in Falcon Crest as 'Tom Diodati'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Steve Kahan was 40+ in Knots Landing as 'Nick Morrison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979