Stuart Pankin | |
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Born | [1] | April 8, 1946
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1968–present |
Spouse | Joy Pankin (m. 1974) |
Children | 1 |
Stuart Pankin (born April 8, 1946) [1] is an American actor. He is known for his role as anchor Bob Charles in Not Necessarily the News and as the voice of Earl Sinclair in Dinosaurs . Pankin is also known for his portrayals of Commander Edward Plank in the Zenon trilogy of films and Orthodox Jew Ben Heineman in Curb Your Enthusiasm , as well as making many guest appearances in many television shows and for lending his voice to various animated shows and films. Among his approximately three dozen films was Hollywood Knights . He also appeared as Gordon Szalinski in Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves , Sheriff Lloyd Parsons in Arachnophobia , and Jimmy in Fatal Attraction .
Pankin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 8, 1946. [1] He attended Dickinson College, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Columbia University. [2]
Pankin has performed at St. Vincent Summer Theatre. [3] [4] Pankin portrayed anchor Bob Charles on HBO's Not Necessarily the News , and voiced Earl Sinclair in the family sitcom Dinosaurs . He also played the father Mike Dooley on the sitcom Nearly Departed . [5] Pankin also played an Orthodox Jew in Curb Your Enthusiasm .
One of Pankin's earliest film appearances was as asthmatic musician/magician Dudley Laywicker in Hollywood Knights . Among his approximately three dozen film appearances, he starred in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century , Zenon: The Zequel , and Zenon: Z3 as Commander Plank. He also appeared in Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves , as the brother of Wayne Szalinski, and also co-starred as a bossy, self-important lawman in the horror/comedy Arachnophobia . Pankin also appeared as an absent-minded professor in a series of edutainment 3D films (Encounter in the Third Dimension and Misadventures in 3D), designed for large-screen IMAX theaters. Pankin also appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor Podcast on January 24, 2017.
Pankin has been married to actress Joy Pankin since 1974; [2] [3] [4] together they have a son, Andy. [2] [4] [1]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1976 | Next Stop, Greenwich Village | Man at Party | |
1979 | Scavenger Hunt | Duane | |
1980 | The Hollywood Knights | Dudley Laywicker | |
Hangar 18 | Sam Tate | ||
1981 | Earthbound | Sweeney | |
An Eye for an Eye | Nicky LaBelle | ||
1984 | Irreconcilable Differences | Ronnie | |
1985 | The Dirt Bike Kid | Mr. Hodgkins | |
1987 | Fatal Attraction | Jimmy | |
1988 | Love at Stake | Judge Samuel John | |
1989 | Second Sight | Dr. Preston Pickett | |
1990 | Arachnophobia | Sheriff Lloyd Parsons | |
1991 | Mannequin Two: On the Move | Mr. James | |
Life Stinks | Pritchard | ||
1994 | The Silence of the Hams | Pete Putrid | |
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale | Brother Timothy | ||
I Love Trouble | Society Photographer | ||
Beanstalk | The Giant | Direct-to-video | |
1995 | Congo | Boyd | |
1996 | Big Bully | Gerry | |
Napoleon | Perenti Lizard, Father Penguin | Voice [6] | |
Striptease | Alan Mordecai | ||
1997 | Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves | Gordon Szalinski | Direct-to-video |
1999 | Encounter in the Third Dimension | The Professor, M.A.X. | Voice |
Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure | Empire | Direct-to-video | |
2000 | Aladdin and the Adventures of All Time | King Henry VIII | Voice, direct-to-video |
2001 | D4G | Stuart Dofman | |
2002 | Now You Know | Mr. Victim | |
2003 | Misadventures in 3D | The Professor, M.A.X. | Short film |
2007 | An Accidental Christmas | Saul | |
2008 | A Woman in the West | Dr. Sedgewick | Short film |
Public Interest | Charles Waterford | ||
2009 | Dude, Where's My Bar? | Moe Green | Short film |
2011 | Hopelessly In June | Francaise Flowers | |
The Artist | Director #1 | ||
2014 | Conjuring Orson | Eli Klein | Short film |
Fat Zombie | Dr. Alastair Kruger | Short film | |
2015 | The Binding | Dr. Plank | |
2017 | I Might Be Famous | Pat Wonders | |
Anywhere, U.S.A. | Frank Hanson | Short film | |
2019 | American Christmas | Jim | |
2021 | The Great Family | Mikeman Mike | Short film |
2022 | Our Almost Completely True Story | Buster | |
2024 | Bus Stops | Rabbi | Short film |
TBA | Kickback, V | Councilman Bottom | Pre-production |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1974 | Free to Be... You & Me | Man in the maternity ward | Television film |
1977 | The San Pedro Bums | Stuf | Television film |
The San Pedro Beach Bums | Stuf | 10 episodes | |
1978–1980 | Barney Miller | Alex Fleischer, Anthony Moreau | 2 episodes |
1979–1980 | B.J. and the Bear | Harvey Krepler, Mushroom | 2 episodes |
1981 | House Calls | Huggins | Episode: "Bombing Out" |
CHiPs | Louis | Episode: "Ponch's Angels" | |
Benson | The Plumber | Episode: "Stress" | |
1982 | No Soap, Radio | Tuttle | 5 episodes |
Strike Force | Unknown role | Episode: "Deadly Chemicals" | |
The Powers of Matthew Star | Bill Chambers | Episode: "The Accused" | |
1982–1984 | Matt Houston | Farley Ward, Minister | 2 episodes |
1982–1985 | Trapper John, M.D. | August Havermeyer | 3 episodes |
1983–1990 | Not Necessarily the News | Bob Charles | 46 episodes |
1984–1987 | Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer | Counterfeiter, Labbo | 2 episodes |
1985 | Fame | Harry Burke | Episode: "Wishes" |
Three's a Crowd | Alex Cummings | Episode: "A Star Is Born" | |
It's a Living | Jerry Wilson | Episode: "I Write the Songs" | |
Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Teller in red jacket | Episode: "Sour Grapes" | |
1985–1991 | Night Court | Mr. Shoope, Dr. Adelman, Dr. Charles Melnick | 3 episodes |
1986–1991 | The $100,000 Pyramid | Himself | 45 episodes |
1986 | The Golden Girls | Jacques De Courville | Episode: "Vacation" |
1986 | Bamboozle | Himself | |
1987 | Family Ties | Marv | Episode: "The Visit" |
The New Hollywood Squares | Himself | 3 episodes | |
Second Chance | Teacher | 1 episode | |
1987–1988 | Super Password | Himself | 20 episodes |
1988–1989 | Hooperman | The Devil, Clyde | 2 episodes |
1988 | Who's the Baby | Himself | Television film |
1988 | The 9th Annual CableACE Awards | Himself | |
The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards | |||
1989 | Nearly Departed | Mike Dooley | 6 episodes |
Who's the Boss? | Doug Shaffer | Episode: "It's Somebody's Birthday" | |
1989–1990 | Falcon Crest | Jace Sampson | 8 episodes |
It's Garry Shandling's Show | Lucas Death, Garry's Brain | 2 episodes | |
1990 | Stingray | Morgan | Episode: "That Terrible Swift Sword" |
1991–1994 | Dinosaurs | Earl Sinclair | Voice, 65 episodes |
1991 | Knots Landing | Benny Appleman | 9 episodes |
Charlie Hoover | Ed | Episode: "Roll One for Ed" | |
Shannon's Deal | Ted McCarthy | Episode: "First Amendment" | |
The Chuck Woolery Show | Himself | 1 episode | |
1992 | Whoops! | Santa Claus | Episode: "Say It Ain't So, Santa" |
1993 | The Commish | Mike Amador | Episode: "The Set-Up" |
Family Matters | Honest Bob | Episode: "Car Wars" | |
Bonkers | Mammoth Mammoth, Pops Klock | Voice, 2 episodes | |
Class of '96 | Barry | Episode: "Parents Weekend" | |
1994 | Father and Scout | Aaron | Television film |
Batman: The Animated Series | Condiment King | Voice, episode: "Make 'Em Laugh" [6] | |
Adventures in Wonderland | Scalawag Jones | Episode: "The Color of Wobucks" | |
Aladdin | Sultan Pasta Al-Dente | Voice, 3 episodes | |
1995 | Sisters | Junior | Episode: "A Lullaby to My Father" |
Down, Out & Dangerous | Calvin Burrows | Television film | |
University Hospital | Arnie Nicholson | Episode: "Dark Side of the Moon" | |
1996 | Bone Chillers | Mr. Batrachian | Episode: "Teacher Creature" |
Deadly Games | Dr. Jerry Abernathy | Episode: "Dr. Kramer" | |
Duckman | Additional voices | Episode: "Apocalypse Not" | |
The Mask: Animated Series | Buzz Stingman / Stinger | Voice, 2 episodes | |
Quack Pack | Green I Monster of Jealousy | Voice, episode: "Snow Place to Hide" | |
1996–1997 | Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher | Kurt Fust | 22 episodes |
Life with Louie | Flanngan | Voice, 2 episodes | |
1997 | Cow and Chicken | Chicken Walla, Mailman, Sergeant | Voice, episode: "Cow Instincts, Don't It?" [6] |
The Angry Beavers | Destructo, Mailman | Voice, 2 episodes [6] | |
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters | Clancy, News Anchor | Voice, episode: "The Great Escape" [6] | |
1998 | Ally McBeal | Mr. Handy | Episode: "They Eat Horses, Don't They?" |
Like Father, Like Santa | Snipes | Television film | |
Animaniacs | Ed | Voice, episode: "The Carpool" [6] | |
Babylon 5: The River of Souls | James Riley | Television film | |
Oh Yeah! Cartoons | Possum | Voice, episode: "Apex Cartoon Props & Novelties" [6] | |
1998–1999 | Hercules | Additional voices | 3 episodes |
1998–2001 | Dharma & Greg | Mr. Gottlieb, Rabbi Mutchnik | 3 episodes |
1999–2001 | For Your Love | Mr. Gerard | 5 episodes |
1999 | Suddenly Susan | Andy Bevins | Episode: "Wedding Bell Blues" |
The Brothers Flub | Additional voices | 16 episodes | |
Batman Beyond | Key Negotiator | Voice, episode: "Meltdown" [6] | |
Superman: The Animated Series | Dr. Cardy | Voice, episode: "A Fish Story" [6] | |
Uncle Gus in: For the Love of Monkeys | Uncle Gus | Voice, TV short | |
Mad About You | Mr. Brodsky | Episode: "Uncle Phil Goes Back to High School" | |
Walker, Texas Ranger | Stanley Chamberlain | Episode: "Tall Cotton" | |
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century | Commander Edward Plank | Television film | |
2000 | Phase 4 | Himself | Television film |
Action | Bill Rothstein | Episode: "The Last Ride of the Elephant Princess" | |
2001 | Malcolm in the Middle | Doctor | Episode: "Flashback" |
Godzilla: The Series | Milo Sanders | Voice, episode: "Tourist Trap" | |
Chasing Destiny | Mike Ditlow | Television film | |
The Zeta Project | Dr. Donald Tannor | Voice, 2 episodes [6] | |
The Hughleys | Santa | Episode: "I'm Dreaming of a Slight Christmas" | |
Zenon: The Zequel | Commander Edward Plank | Television film | |
2002 | Teamo Supremo | Joseph Garbaggio / Sloppy Joe | Voice, episode: "The Sinister Sloppy Joe!" |
2002 | As Told by Ginger | Mr. Bowers, Math Teacher | Voice, episode: "New Girl in Town" [6] |
2003–2004 | That's So Raven | Mr. Grozowtski | 3 episodes |
2004 | Higglytown Heroes | Bus Driver Hero | Voice, episode: "Catch Up with Ketchup" |
Walk Fit | Himself | Television film | |
Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls | Noah | Television film | |
Zenon: Z3 | Commander Edward Plank | Television film | |
2005 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series | Additional voices | Episode: "Sample" |
Curb Your Enthusiasm | Ben Heineman | 2 episodes | |
I Love the 80's 3-D | Himself | Documentary | |
2006 | Boston Legal | Judge Gilbert Potts | Episode: "Tick or Treat" |
Wagtail | Himself | ||
2007 | On the Lot | Himself | Unknown episodes |
State of Mind | Dr. Shapiro | Episode: "Snow Melts" | |
2008 | The Suite Life on Deck | Simms | Episode: Parrot Island" |
2009 | Splatter | Dr. Bellows | Episode: "Where There's a Will" |
2011 | Shake It Up! | Santa | Episode: "Jingle It Up" |
2012 | A Christmas Wedding Date | Santa Sam | Television film |
Desperate Housewives | Patrick | Episode: "You Take for Granted" | |
2013 | All I Want for Christmas | Lewis | Television film |
2014 | Q N' A with Mikki and Shay | Himself | 1 episode |
2015 | Girl Meets World | Principal Yancy | Episode: "Girl Meets the New Teacher" |
The Biz | Saul | TV short | |
You'll Be Fine | Dave | Episode: "We've Been Waiting" | |
2016 | Underachievers | Principal Hartley | TV short |
2018 | See Ya | Morris | Episode: "3 F's" |
2021 | Pilot Season | Ron | Episode: "Behind the Times" |
Year | Title | Role |
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1999 | Lands of Lore III | Finch Josiah, The Noble |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2017 | Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor Podcast | Himself / Guest |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Kevin Pollak's Chat Show | Himself / Guest | Episode: "257" |
Year | Title | Role | Noted |
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1968 | The War of the Roses | — | |
1971 | Mary Stuart | Sheriff of Northampton | Broadway [7] |
1972 | Narrow Road to the Deep North | One of the Peasants, Soldiers, Tribesmen | |
Twelfth Night | Priest | ||
The Crucible | Hopkins | ||
1975 | The Glorious Age | Performer | Off-Broadway [7] |
Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
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1983 | CableACE Awards | Best Actor in a Variety Program | Not Necessarily The News | Nominated |
1987 | Best Actor in a Comedy or Music Program | Nominated | ||
1988 | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Won | ||
1989 | Best Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
2006 | ERA Awards | Best Celebrity Presenter | Electronic Retail Association | Nominated |