Alan Blumenfeld (born September 4, 1952) is a veteran American character actor best known for his role in NBC 's TV series Heroes as Maury Parkman, the telepath father of Matt Parkman played by Greg Grunberg , and as Bob Buss in the telefilm 2gether . He has played Greg Grunberg's father in both Felicity and Heroes .
Life and career Blumenfeld has been acting since the age of 7 in his first grade , and has appeared in prime time television shows such as Grey's Anatomy , JAG , Gilmore Girls , CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , Without a Trace , and Judging Amy . He has also appeared in movies, including The Ring , In Her Shoes , and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives . He was also the voice of Glottis and Boyd Cooper on the cult video-games Grim Fandango and Psychonauts respectively.
Blumenfeld currently lives in L.A. and is still active in theater, film and television acting. He also teaches acting at Pomona College in Claremont, CA.
Actor
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Mobsters' Candy (filming) as
Big Jimmy
2015
Deep Toad (completed) as
The Chief
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We Had This Band as
Fred Bergner
2023
Good Trouble (TV Series) as
Morrie
- Opening Night (2023) - Morrie
- I'll Take All the Blame (2023) - Morrie
- Under Pressure (2023) - Morrie
- Shot in the Dark (2023) - Morrie
2023
Paul T. Goldman (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Mr. Allen
- The Warrior (2023) - Mr. Allen
2023
Hunters (TV Series) as
Rabbi Arnold / Rabbi Arnald
- The Fare (2023) - Rabbi Arnold
- Van Glooten's Day 1972 Butter Sculptor of the Year (2023) - Rabbi Arnald
2022
The Patient (TV Series) as
Chaim Benjamin
- The Cantor's Husband (2022) - Chaim Benjamin
- Issues (2022) - Chaim Benjamin
- Intake (2022) - Chaim Benjamin
2020
Smartphone Theatre (TV Series) as
Clifford Oscar
- 21st Century Security (2020) - Clifford Oscar
2020
Space Force (TV Series) as
Schugler
- Mark and Mallory Go to Washington (2020) - Schugler
- The Launch (2020) - Schugler
2019
Carol's Second Act (TV Series) as
Mr. Tuverson
- Sick and Retired (2019) - Mr. Tuverson
2017
Pinsky as
Rabbi Bob Stern
2017
A Midsummer Night's Dream as
Egeus
2017
Trial & Error: Mystery Now (TV Series) as
Earl Wilbur
2016
Fresh Off the Boat (TV Series) as
Professor Roberts
- Hi, My Name Is - (2016) - Professor Roberts
2016
Bosch (TV Series) as
Larry Markoff
- Victim of the Night (2016) - Larry Markoff
2016
Out with a Bang (Short) as
Alan Platt
2015
Fallout 4 (Video Game) as
Skinny Malone / Evan Watson / Clarence Codman (voice)
2014
Murder in the First (TV Series) as
Judge Templeton
- Bruja Blanca (2015) - Judge Templeton
- Twenty-Fifteen (2015) - Judge Templeton
- Burning Woman (2014) - Judge Templeton
2015
Ward of the State (TV Series) as
Maxwell Watson
2015
Shameless (TV Series) as
Neil
- Rite of Passage (2015) - Neil
2014
The Interview as
Israeli Prime Minister (uncredited)
2013
Castle (TV Series) as
Hank Harper
- Need to Know (2013) - Hank Harper
2013
Arrested Development (TV Series) as
Floyd the Barber
- Smashed (2013) - Floyd the Barber
2013
Hot Guys with Guns as
Jimmy Peppicelli
2013
Trainers (TV Series) as
Kleinberg
- O.M.G. (2013) - Kleinberg
2012
Life@Large (TV Mini Series) - Finale (2013)
- Kobe Beef (2013)
- WTF Dad (2013)
- The Date (2012)
- Special Delivery (2012)
- Pilot (2012)
2013
Parenthood (TV Series) as
Judge
- Because You're My Sister (2013) - Judge
2012
Touch (TV Series) as
Poker Player
- Noosphere Rising (2012) - Poker Player
2012
In the Breakroom (Short) as
Dave
2012
The Darkness II (Video Game) as
Additional Voices (voice)
2011
Oliver's Ghost (TV Movie) as
Randall
2011
Zeke and Luther (TV Series) as
Mr. Smorlov
- Lie Hard (2011) - Mr. Smorlov
2011
The Mentalist (TV Series) as
Nathan Vella
- The Red Mile (2011) - Nathan Vella
2010
Transit Authority (Short) as
Doug
2010
Anderson's Cross as
George Green
2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Bernard Higgins / Alan Sobel, Comedy Club Owner
- Meat Jekyll (2010) - Bernard Higgins
- Appendicitement (2009) - Bernard Higgins
- Last Laugh (2003) - Alan Sobel, Comedy Club Owner
2010
Cold Case (TV Series) as
Wilson Katz '10
- The Runaway Bunny (2010) - Wilson Katz '10
2009
Numb3rs (TV Series) as
Store Owner
- The Fifth Man (2009) - Store Owner
2007
Heroes (TV Series) as
Maury Parkman / Alan Blumenfeld
- Chapter Seven 'Eris Quod Sum' (2008) - Maury Parkman
- Chapter Six 'Dying of the Light' (2008) - Maury Parkman
- Chapter Five 'Angels and Monsters' (2008) - Maury Parkman
- Chapter Two 'The Butterfly Effect' (2008) - Maury Parkman
- Chapter Nine: Cautionary Tales (2007) - Alan Blumenfeld (uncredited)
- Chapter Seven 'Out of Time' (2007) - Maury Parkman
- Chapter Five 'Fight or Flight' (2007) - Maury Parkman
2008
Stargate: Atlantis (TV Series) as
Dimas
- Inquisition (2008) - Dimas
2008
Mad Men (TV Series) as
George Rothman
- The Jet Set (2008) - George Rothman
2008
Righteous Kill as
Martin Baum
2008
Pathology as
Mr. Williamson
2007
Dirty Sexy Money (TV Series) as
Judge
- The Watch (2007) - Judge
2007
Box One Forty-Seven (Short) as
the Bartender
2007
The Sitter (TV Movie) as
Del Olson
2006
Smith (TV Series) as
Don Gardner / Gardner
- Six (2007) - Don Gardner
- Two (2006) - Gardner
2007
Jane Doe: Ties That Bind (TV Movie) as
Bannister
2007
Pandemic (TV Mini Series) as
2006
The Elder Son as
Mr. Kleeman
2006
Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) as
Shawn Sullivan
- What I Am (2006) - Shawn Sullivan
2006
Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run (Video Game) as
IES Soldier B / IES Soldier D / Kryo / ... (voice)
2002
Gilmore Girls (TV Series) as
Rabbi David Barans
- Driving Miss Gilmore (2006) - Rabbi David Barans
- In the Clamor and the Clangor (2004) - Rabbi David Barans
- Say Goodnight, Gracie (2003) - Rabbi David Barans
- Take the Deviled Eggs- (2002) - Rabbi David Barans
2006
The TV Set as
Dr. Schwartz
2006
Daxter (Video Game) as
Brutter (voice)
2006
Curt's Brain (Short) as
The Boss
2005
In Her Shoes as
Mr. Stein
2005
Psychonauts (Video Game) as
Boyd Cooper / Second Peasant (voice)
2004
JAG (TV Series) as
Josh Flanzer
- Camp Delta (2004) - Josh Flanzer
2001
The Division (TV Series) as
Prison Guard Representative / Ed Reynolds
- Baby, the Rain Must Fall (2004) - Prison Guard Representative
- High on the Hog (2001) - Ed Reynolds
2004
Century City (TV Series) as
Duke La Pointe
- A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Lose (2004) - Duke La Pointe
2004
Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Series) as
Joe Figg
- The 5 Wood (2004) - Joe Figg (uncredited)
2003
Nobody Knows Anything! as
Mayor
2003
Jak II (Video Game) as
Brutter / Mog / Grim (voice)
2003
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star as
Mr. Rollins
2003
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Dr. Kreutzer
- Underground Railroad (2003) - Dr. Kreutzer
2002
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
Mr. Fisher
- Tidal Wave (2002) - Mr. Fisher
2001
Philly (TV Series) as
Judge Paul DaCosta
- Meat Me in
Philly (2002) - Judge Paul DaCosta
- Loving Sons (2001) - Judge Paul DaCosta
- Blown Away (2001) - Judge Paul DaCosta
- Tempus Fugitive (2001) - Judge Paul DaCosta
- Pilot (2001) - Judge Paul DaCosta
2002
Special Unit 2 (TV Series) as
Dr. Marcus
- The Love (2002) - Dr. Marcus
2002
The Agency (TV Series) - The Enemy Within (2002)
2001
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (Video Game) as
Willard (voice)
2001
Felicity (TV Series) as
Manny Blumberg
- Your Money or Your Wife (2001) - Manny Blumberg
2001
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (TV Series) as
Marv
- Finally! (2001) - Marv (uncredited)
- Sabrina's Got Spirit (2001) - Marv
2001
Becker (TV Series) as
Vinny Deluca / Vinny DeLuca
- Trials and Defibrillations (2001) - Vinny Deluca
- Sue You (2001) - Vinny DeLuca
- Small Wonder (2001) - Vinny Deluca
2001
Heartbreakers as
Man in Gas Station
2001
That's Life (TV Series) - Mr. Wrong (2001)
2001
Cousin Skeeter (TV Series) - Radio Daze (2001)
2000
Walker, Texas Ranger (TV Series) as
Artie Stanton
- Turning Point (2000) - Artie Stanton
2000
Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family (TV Series) as
George Evans
- Where Have You Gone, Sandy Koufax? (2000) - George Evans
2000
2gether (TV Movie) as
Bob Buss
1999
Any Day Now (TV Series) as
Oscar Melville
- You Really Believe in That Stuff? (1999) - Oscar Melville
1999
Jackie's Back! (TV Movie) as
Ivan (Theatre Manager)
1999
Pacific Blue (TV Series) as
Phil Cross
- The Right Thing (1999) - Phil Cross
1999
Vengeance Unlimited (TV Series) as
Anthony Martinelli
- Confidence (1999) - Anthony Martinelli
1998
Grim Fandango (Video Game) as
Glottis (voice)
1998
Chicago Hope (TV Series) as
Herb Parker
- Wag the Doc (1998) - Herb Parker
1998
ER (TV Series) as
Rob Savage
- Split Second (1998) - Rob Savage
1997
The Practice (TV Series) as
Attorney Malkovich / Attorney Claude
- Checkmate (1998) - Attorney Malkovich
- The Means (1997) - Attorney Claude
1997
Dinner and Driving as
Barry
1997
Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (TV Mini Series) as
Carl Runsdorf
- Episode #1.4 (1997) - Carl Runsdorf
- Episode #1.3 (1997) - Carl Runsdorf
- Episode #1.5 (1997) - Carl Runsdorf
- Episode #1.2 (1997) - Carl Runsdorf
- Episode #1.6 (1997) - Carl Runsdorf
- Episode #1.1 (1997) - Carl Runsdorf
1997
Breast Men (TV Movie) as
Michael
1997
Michael Hayes (TV Series) as
Con Man
- The Confidence Man (1997) - Con Man
1997
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Paul Angelos
- Dead Man Talking (1997) - Paul Angelos
1997
Murder One (TV Series) as
Carl Runsdorf
- Chapter Fifteen, Year Two (1997) - Carl Runsdorf
1997
Martin (TV Series) as
Mr. Greenberg
- California, Here We Come: Part 1 (1997) - Mr. Greenberg
1997
Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) as
Sid Gordon
- Murder in the Air (1997) - Sid Gordon
1997
Dave's World (TV Series) as
Al
- Dave Barry, Call Your Agent (1997) - Al
1996
Saved by the Bell: The New Class (TV Series) as
Mr. Russell
- Fire at the Max: Part 1 (1996) - Mr. Russell
- Fire at the Max: Part 2 (1996) - Mr. Russell
1996
Murphy Brown (TV Series) as
Eddie
- Separation Anxiety (1996) - Eddie
1996
Jingle All the Way as
Cop at Santa's Warehouse
1996
Life with Roger (TV Series) as
Paulie Costello
- Love Thy Neighbor (1996) - Paulie Costello
1996
Champs (TV Series) as
Mike
- We'll Never Have Paris (1996) - Mike
1996
Dream On (TV Series) as
Arnie / Saltzman
- Finale with a Vengeance (1996) - Arnie
- The Way We War (1996) - Saltzman
1996
Hudson Street (TV Series) as
Hamlisch
- Dear Cyberspace (1996) - Hamlisch
1995
The Barefoot Executive (TV Movie)
1995
Bless This House (TV Series) as
Louie
- Fish and Guests Stink After Three Days (1995) - Louie
1995
Step by Step (TV Series) as
Tom Flynn
- Party Animal (1995) - Tom Flynn
1995
Charlie Grace (TV Series) as
Gary Winger
- Bring Me the Head of Darnell Sims (1995) - Gary Winger
1995
Dillinger and Capone (Video) as
Sal
1995
Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Lightning (TV Movie) as
Detective Ollie Weeks
1994
Monty (TV Series) as
Jerry
- Pilot (1994) - Jerry
1994
The Boys Are Back (TV Series) as
Fiscal
- A Tree Dies in Portland (1994) - Fiscal
1994
The Commish (TV Series) as
Lenny Fletcher
- Head Case (1994) - Lenny Fletcher
1994
The Flintstones as
Fred Look-A-Like
1994
Holy Matrimony as
Married Man
1994
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Defense Attorney Novello
- Kids (1994) - Defense Attorney Novello
1993
Dragonstrike (Short) as
King Halvor II
1993
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV Series) as
Wally, Earvin's Father
- Father Fairest (1993) - Wally, Earvin's Father
1991
Brooklyn Bridge (TV Series) as
Uncle Willy
- No Time Like the Future (1993) - Uncle Willy
- The Hollywood Country Club (1993) - Uncle Willy
- Good as Gold (1993) - Uncle Willy
- On the Road (1992) - Uncle Willy
- Where Have You Gone, Jackie Robinson? (1991) - Uncle Willy
- War of the Worlds (1991) - Uncle Willy
- Sylvia's Condition (1991) - Uncle Willy
1993
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host (TV Movie) as
Russell Farnsworth
1987
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Ed Hicks / Dr. Robert Ingram
- Testing, Testing, 1- 2- 3- 4 (1993) - Ed Hicks
- The Lung Goodbye (1987) - Dr. Robert Ingram (uncredited)
1993
Flying Blind (TV Series) as
Dr. Rossman
- The Bride of Marsh Man 2: The Spawning (1993) - Dr. Rossman
1993
Empty Nest (TV Series) as
Storekeeper
- The All-American Boy - Not! (1993) - Storekeeper
1993
Dying to Love You (TV Movie) as
Max
1992
The Heights (TV Series) as
Sam Morris
- On the Nickel (1992) - Sam Morris
- A Star Ain't Nothing But a Ball O' Gas (1992) - Sam Morris
1992
Julie (TV Series) as
Reverend Regis
- A Delicate Balance (1992) - Reverend Regis
1992
Blackbelt as
Will Sturges
1992
Room for Two (TV Series) as
Merle Filbert
- Winners and Other Losers (1992) - Merle Filbert
1992
In the Arms of a Killer (TV Movie)
1990
Life Goes On (TV Series) as
John Katchadorian / John Khatchadorian / John Khatchadourian
- Struck by Lightning (1992) - John Katchadorian
- Armageddon (1991) - John Katchadorian
- The Buddy (1990) - John Khatchadorian
- Thacher and Henderson (1990) - John Khatchadourian
1991
Problem Child 2 as
Aron Burger
1991
Payoff (TV Movie) as
Mother Goose
1990
Equal Justice (TV Series) as
Mr. Peterson / Peterson
- Do the Wrong Thing (1991) - Peterson
- Cop's Story (1990) - Mr. Peterson
- Balancing Act (1990) - Mr. Peterson
1991
Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) as
Jake
- Fame Is Where You Find It (1991) - Jake
1990
The New Adam-12 (TV Series) as
Benson Moran
- Blue Avengers (1990) - Benson Moran
1990
She'll Take Romance (TV Movie) as
Arthur Prinzmetal
1990
A Family for Joe (TV Series) as
Mr. Andrews
- Night School (1990) - Mr. Andrews
1990
The Dark Side of the Moon as
Dreyfuss Steiner
1990
Instant Karma as
Oscar Meyer
1990
The Marshall Chronicles (TV Series) as
Ray Weinstein
- Night of the Chopped Liver (1990) - Ray Weinstein
1989
Free Spirit (TV Series) as
Ted Crenshaw
- The New Secretary (1989) - Ted Crenshaw
1989
Worth Winning as
Howard Larimore
1989
Roseanne (TV Series) as
Zack
- Five of a Kind (1989) - Zack
1987
Matlock (TV Series) as
Steven Gabriel / Harry Craven
- The Ex (1989) - Steven Gabriel
- The People vs.
Matlock (1987) - Harry Craven
1989
The Munsters Today (TV Series) as
Insurance Adjuster
- There's No Place Like Home (1989) - Insurance Adjuster
1989
Dear John (TV Series) as
Joe
- A New Leash on Life (1989) - Joe
1989
The Preppie Murder (TV Movie)
1988
It's Garry Shandling's Show. (TV Series) as
Mr. Petersen
- Home Sweet Home (1988) - Mr. Petersen
1988
Day by Day (TV Series) as
Joe Miltman
- Girl Wars (1988) - Joe Miltman
- That Saturday Feeling (1988) - Joe Miltman
1988
CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series) as
Mover
- Real Life (1988) - Mover
1988
Just in Time (TV Series) as
Steven Birnbaum
- Unnatural Phenomena, Supernatural Acts (1988) - Steven Birnbaum
- The Boys in the Board Room (1988) - Steven Birnbaum
- Mixed Doubles (1988) - Steven Birnbaum
- 2 Rms, No Vu (1988) - Steven Birnbaum
- All the Editor's Men (1988) - Steven Birnbaum
- Nothing Sacred (1988) - Steven Birnbaum
1988
Shakedown on the Sunset Strip (TV Movie)
1988
Frank Nitti: The Enforcer (TV Movie)
1988
Beauty and the Beast (TV Series) as
Saul
- Fever (1988) - Saul
1984
Family Ties (TV Series) as
George Bellack / Mr. Krewson / George / ...
- Miracle in Columbus (1987) - Mr. Krewson
- A Tale of Two Cities: Part 2 (1987) - George Bellack
- A Tale of Two Cities: Part 1 (1987) - George Bellack
- Beauty and the Bank (1986) - George (uncredited)
- Mr. Right (1985) - Mr. Gleason
- Auntie Up (1985) - Man at Garage Sale
- Lady Sings the Blues (1984) - Lou Stone
1987
Innerspace as
Man with Camera
1986
The Golden Girls (TV Series) as
Mr. Ha Ha / Lou
- A Piece of Cake (1987) - Mr. Ha Ha
- Second Motherhood (1986) - Lou
1987
Valerie (TV Series) as
Coach Bracco
- Whose Team Is It Anyway? (1987) - Coach Bracco
1986
Sledge Hammer! (TV Series) as
Doctor / Doctor Warneke
- Desperately Seeking Dori (1987) - Doctor
- Miss of the Spider Woman (1986) - Doctor Warneke
1987
My Sister Sam (TV Series) as
Crazy Sid
- Go Crazy (1987) - Crazy Sid
1986
Cagney & Lacey (TV Series) as
Tony Graphia
- The Rapist: Part 2 (1986) - Tony Graphia
1986
Easy Street (TV Series) as
Waiter
- My Dinner with L.K. (1986) - Waiter
1986
The Facts of Life (TV Series) as
Mr. Simmons
- Fast Food (1986) - Mr. Simmons
1986
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives as
Larry
1986
Comedy Factory (TV Series) as
1st Workman
- The Arena (1986) - 1st Workman
1986
The Twilight Zone (TV Series) as
Edwin Dewett (segment "The Library")
- Take My Life- Please!/Devil's Alphabet/The Library (1986) - Edwin Dewett (segment "The Library")
1986
Fame (TV Series) as
Charlie
- Choices (1986) - Charlie
1985
Hunter (TV Series) as
Ziggie, Police Mechanic
- Think Blue (1985) - Ziggie, Police Mechanic
1985
Growing Pains (TV Series) as
Walter
- A Christmas Story (1985) - Walter
- Unaired Pilot (1985) - Walter
- Pilot (1985) - Walter
1985
Badge of the Assassin (TV Movie) as
Charlie
1985
Moonlighting (TV Series) as
Charles
- Money Talks- Maddie Walks (1985) - Charles
1983
Hill Street Blues (TV Series) as
Officer Schwartzman / Driver / Maitre d'
- Blues in the Night (1985) - Officer Schwartzman
- Honk If You're a Goose (1983) - Driver
- The Belles of St. Mary's (1983) - Maitre d'
1985
Brothers (TV Series) as
Man in Restaurant
- The Greatest Story Never Told (1985) - Man in Restaurant
1985
I Had Three Wives (TV Series) - You and I Know (1985)
1984
Cheers (TV Series) as
Customer / Customer #1
- The Executive's Executioner (1985) - Customer (uncredited)
- Coach in Love: Part 2 (1984) - Customer #1
1985
Sara (TV Series) as
Bill Fletcher
- You Can't Win 'Em All (1985) - Bill Fletcher
1985
Who's the Boss? (TV Series) as
The Man
- Paint Your Wagon (1985) - The Man
1984
It's Your Move (TV Series) as
Butch
- Dad and Me (1984) - Butch
1984
The Duck Factory (TV Series) - The Duck Stops Here (1984)
1983
Remington Steele (TV Series) as
Bernard Geiger / Cameraman
- Elementary Steele (1984) - Bernard Geiger
- Steele in the News (1983) - Cameraman
1983
Diff'rent Strokes (TV Series) as
Doug Gordon
- Drafted (1983) - Doug Gordon
Producer
2011
Part Time Fabulous (associate producer)
Miscellaneous
Soundtrack
1988
Day by Day (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - That Saturday Feeling (1988) - (performer: "Do The Freddy", "Secret Agent Man")
Self
2015
The Talent (Documentary short) (completed) as
Self
2021
Slasher Scotty (TV Series) as
Self
- Alan Blumenfeld Interview (2021) - Self
2019
The Actor's Choice (TV Series) as
Self
- Alan Blumenfeld (2019) - Self
2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (Video documentary) as
Self - 'Larry'
Archive Footage
2022
Coroner's Report (TV Series) as
Larry Irving
- Larry Irving (2022) - Larry Irving
2015
Grim Fandango: Remastered (Video Game) as
Glottis
2008
Heroes Unmasked (TV Series documentary) as
Maury Parkman
- A Bug's Life (2008) - Maury Parkman (uncredited)
- Shock of the Old (2008) - Maury Parkman (uncredited)
- From Heroes to Villains (2008) - Maury Parkman (uncredited)
- The Casting Couch (2008) - Maury Parkman (uncredited)
- New World Disorder (2008) - Maury Parkman (uncredited)
- Sweet Dreams (2008) - Maury Parkman (uncredited)
2004
Jak and Daxter Trilogy (Video) as
Willard
1989
Matlock (TV Series) as
Steven Gabriel / Harry Craven
- The Man of the Year (1991) - Steven Gabriel (uncredited)
- The Vendetta (1989) - Harry Craven (uncredited)
1990
The Golden Girls (TV Series) as
Lou / Mr. Ha Ha
- The President's Coming! The President's Coming! Part 2 (1990) - Lou
- The President's Coming! The President's Coming! Part 1 (1990) - Mr. Ha Ha