Jeffrey Kramer

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Jeffrey Kramer
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Kramer at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023
Other namesGlance Heavenward
Jeffrey C. Kramer
Jeff Kramer
Occupation(s) Actor, television producer
Years active1975–present

Jeffrey Kramer (born 15 July 1945) is an American film and television actor and producer.

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Life and career

Kramer grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, graduating from Teaneck High School with the Class of 1963 and attending Ithaca College. [1]

He made his first appearance on the TV series Barney Miller in the episode "Snow Job". In Jaws , he played Deputy Hendricks, and he reprised the role in the sequel Jaws 2 in 1978; in 1976, he guest-starred in Baretta . He appeared in the Joe Dante cult classic Hollywood Boulevard . He appeared in the horror film Halloween II playing Graham, a dentist who examines dead Ben Tramer's body, believing him to be Michael Myers. He made an appearance on Happy Days in two episodes: The People vs. the Fonz and Fonzie the Flatfoot. His most recent film is The 'Burbs . Kramer has also produced many independent projects.

Awards

YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s)
2000Nominated Emmy Award Outstanding Drama series for: The Practice (1997)
shared with:
David E. Kelley (executive producer)
Robert Breech (co-executive producer)
Gary M. Strangis
Pamela J. Wisne
Christina Musrey
1999WonEmmy AwardOutstanding Comedy Series for: Ally McBeal (1997)
shared with:
David E. Kelley (executive producer)
Jonathan Pontell (co-executive producer)
Mike Listo
Steve Robin
Pamela J. Wisne
Peter J. Burrell (coordinating producer)
Outstanding Drama Series for: The Practice (1997)
shared with:
David E. Kelley (executive producer)
Robert Breech (co-executive producer)
Gary M. Strangis
Christina Musrey
Pamela J. Wisne
1998Won/NominatedEmmy AwardOutstanding Drama Series for: The Practice]] (1997)
shared with:
David E. Kelley (executive producer)
Robert Breech (supervising producer)
Ed Redlich
Gary M. Strangis
Alice West
Jonathan Pontell
Christina Musrey (co-producer)
Pamela J. Wisne (co-producer)
Outstanding Comedy Series for: Ally McBeal (1997)
shared with:
David E. Kelley (executive producer)
Jonathan Pontell (supervising producer)
Mike Listo
Steve Robin (co-producer)
Pamela J. Wisne (co-producer)
1998WonMonitor AwardFilm Originated Television Series - Best Achievement for: Ally McBeal (1997)
shared with:
David E. Kelley
Jonathan Pontell
Mike Listo
Steve Robin
Pamela J. Wisne
For episode "Cro-Magnon".
1999Won Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Series For: The Practice (1997)
shared with:
David E. Kelley
Robert Breech
Christina Musrey
Gary M. Strangis
Pamela J. Wisne

Filmography

Actor

Producer

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References

  1. "Has Play Role", The Record , November 28, 1964. Accessed December 16, 2021, via Newspapers.com. "Jeffrey C. Kramer, son of Mrs. Shirley H. Kramer of 883 Belle Avenue, is the member of the cast of Madwoman of Chaillot to be presented under the auspices of the speech and drama department of Ithaca College, Ithaca, N. Y."