Full Name Kenneth Lerner Role Television actor Alma mater Brooklyn College Spouse Patricia Klein (m. 1987) | Years active 1975 - present Name Ken Lerner Siblings Michael Lerner | |
Born May 27, 1948 (age 76) ( 1948-05-27 ) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Occupation Film and television actor Relatives Michael Lerner (brother) Parents George Lerner, Blanche Lerner Movies Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, Unlawful Entry, Fast Getaway, The Fabulous Baker Boys, They Crawl Similar People Isaac Florentine, Michael Lerner, Sam Lerner, Jonathan Kaplan, Paul Hertzberg | ||
Children Sam Lerner, Jenny Lerner | ||
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Kenneth "Ken" Lerner (born May 27, 1948) is an American television, stage and film actor who is perhaps best known for playing "Principal Flutie" in the first episodes of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Contents
- Nyfa moscow workshop 2017 ken lerner master class
- Getting Cast with Ken Lerner The NYFA Hour Episode 10
- Personal life
- Career
- Filmography
- References
Getting Cast with Ken Lerner - The NYFA Hour Episode 10
Personal life
Lerner was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Blanche and George Lerner, who was a fisherman and antiques dealer. He is a graduate of Brooklyn College and the brother of fellow actor Michael Lerner. His son is actor Sam Lerner.
Career
He is well known for playing whiny or unlucky characters, like the agent whom Arnold Schwarzenegger stabs in the back with a pen in The Running Man.
As of 2011, Lerner can be seen in an American nationally televised commercial for Wells Fargo Bank. Starting in late 2013, Lerner is now starring in a commercial for T-Mobile USA. In 2016, Lerner played a small role as a corrupt business manager named Arthur in the HBO television series Silicon Valley.
Filmography
Actor
2017
The Goldbergs (TV Series) as
Lou Schwartz
- Bev to the Future (2023) - Lou Schwartz
- A Flyer's Path to Victory (2023) - Lou Schwartz
- Worst Grinch Ever (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- Million Dollar Reward (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- Another Turkey in the Trot (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- Rhinestones and Roses (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- Uncle-ing (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- Man of the House (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- Jenkintown After Dark (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- That's a Schwartz Man (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- Sunday Chow-Fun Day (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- The Wedding (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- The Steve Weekend (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- A Peck of Familial Love (2022) - Lou Schwartz
- A Light Thanksgiving Nosh (2021) - Lou Schwartz
- Horse Play (2021) - Lou Schwartz
- The Proposal (2021) - Lou Schwartz
- Poker Night (2021) - Lou Schwartz
- Bevy's Big Murder Mystery Party (2021) - Lou Schwartz
- Hanukkah On the Seas (2020) - Lou Schwartz
- Pretty in Pink (2020) - Lou Schwartz
- Game Night (2020) - Lou Schwartz
- Angst-Giving (2019) - Lou Schwartz
- Vacation (2019) - Lou Schwartz
- Breakin' (2019) - Lou Schwartz
- Major League'd (2019) - Lou Schwartz
- Hersheypark (2018) - Lou Schwartz
- The Goldberg Girls (2018) - Lou Schwartz
- We Didn't Start the Fire (2017) - Lou Schwartz
2022
Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (TV Mini Series) as
Joe Zilber
- The Bogeyman (2022) - Joe Zilber
2020
Gravesend (TV Series) as
Abraham
- On the Lam (2021) - Abraham
- Saint Anthony (II) (2020) - Abraham
- The Mezuzah (II) (2020)
- The Mezuzah (2020) - Abraham
- The Feast of Avenue U (2020)
2018
The Neighborhood (TV Series) as
Abraham
- The Mezuzah (2018) - Abraham
- The Feast of Avenue U (2018) - Abraham
2018
Bayou Caviar as
Shlomo
2018
Liza on Demand (TV Series) as
Seymour
- The Phuneral (2018) - Seymour
2017
Marlon (TV Series) as
Dr. Pepper
- Hospital Party (2017) - Dr. Pepper
2014
Days of Our Lives (TV Series) as
Judge Damon Thorpe / Judge Thorpe / Judge
- Episode #1.13163 (2017) - Judge Damon Thorpe
- Episode #1.13122 (2017) - Judge
- Episode #1.13114 (2017) - Judge Damon Thorpe
- Episode #1.12406 (2014) - Judge Thorpe
- Episode #1.12404 (2014) - Judge Thorpe
2017
I'm Dying Up Here (TV Series) as
Sam Doak
- The Return (2017) - Sam Doak
2017
Feud (TV Mini Series) as
Marty
- More, or Less (2017) - Marty
- Pilot (2017) - Marty
2017
This Is Us (TV Series) as
Brandon Novak
- What Now? (2017) - Brandon Novak
2016
Silicon Valley (TV Series) as
Arthur
- To Build a Better Beta (2016) - Arthur
- Bachmanity Insanity (2016) - Arthur
2016
American Crime Story (TV Series) as
Howard Weitzman
- From the Ashes of Tragedy (2016) - Howard Weitzman
2015
Grace and Frankie (TV Series) as
Elliott
- The Bachelor Party (2015) - Elliott
2014
The League (TV Series) as
Rabbi
- Sitting Shiva (2014) - Rabbi
2013
Two Wrongs (TV Movie) as
Rabbi Kellerman
2013
Anger Management (TV Series) as
Judge
- Charlie Is an Expert Witness (2013) - Judge
2012
The Big Bang Theory (TV Series) as
Dr. Schneider
- The Re-Entry Minimization (2012) - Dr. Schneider
2012
Southland (TV Series) as
Mr. Kahan
- Community (2012) - Mr. Kahan
2011
The Mentalist (TV Series) as
Judge Markland
- Scarlet Ribbons (2011) - Judge Markland
2011
In Plain Sight (TV Series) as
Hal Alpert
- Something Borrowed, Something Blew Up (2011) - Hal Alpert
- Meet the Shannons (2011) - Hal Alpert
- The Art of the Steal (2011) - Hal Alpert
2011
L.A. Noire (Video Game) as
Walter Mensch
2010
Glory Daze (TV Series) as
Rabbi Shapiro
- Why Shant This Be Love? (2010) - Rabbi Shapiro
2009
Weeds (TV Series) as
Rabbi
- A Distinctive Horn (2009) - Rabbi
2009
Two and a Half Men (TV Series) as
Dr. Levine
- Baseball Was Better with Steroids (2009) - Dr. Levine
2009
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) as
Dr. Bernstein
- A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. (2009) - Dr. Bernstein
- The Story of Lucy and Jessie (2009) - Dr. Bernstein
2009
Castle (TV Series) as
Police attorney
- Nanny McDead (2009) - Police attorney
2007
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Dr. Ron Forsythe
- Where and Why (2007) - Dr. Ron Forsythe
2007
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Mr. Nivens
- A La Cart (2007) - Mr. Nivens
2007
Close to Home (TV Series) as
Judge Abraham Schlichter
- Drink the Cup (2007) - Judge Abraham Schlichter
2007
The Ticket (Short) as
Jack
2006
NCIS (TV Series) as
Albert Hencheck
- Bloodbath (2006) - Albert Hencheck
2006
The West Wing (TV Series) as
Congressman Marino
- Requiem (2006) - Congressman Marino
2006
Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing (Video) as
Phil
2006
All In as
Rosenbloom
2006
Boston Legal (TV Series) as
Howard Bridge
- Smile (2006) - Howard Bridge
2005
Peep Show (TV Movie) as
Jerry Burton
2005
Jesus, Mary and Joey as
Saulley
1995
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Norman Hanes / Wally DeCarlo / David Neiberg
- Lenny Scissorhands (2005) - Norman Hanes
- Honeymoon at Viagra Falls (1998) - Wally DeCarlo
- Dirty Socks (1995) - David Neiberg
2005
Scrubs (TV Series) as
Mr. James
- My Life in Four Cameras (2005) - Mr. James
2004
True Vinyl as
Hotel Clerk
2004
The Stones (TV Series) as
Fred
- Romancing the Stones - Fred
2003
Happy Family (TV Series) as
Rick
- Dinner with Friends (2003) - Rick
2003
Frankie and Johnny Are Married as
Rob the Production Manager
2003
Spider-Man (TV Series) as
Boris
- Tight Squeeze (2003) - Boris (voice)
2003
Friends (TV Series) as
Professor Spafford
- The One with the Soap Opera Party (2003) - Professor Spafford
2003
National Security as
Hank's Lawyer
2002
Providence (TV Series) as
Leo
- The Whole Truth (2002) - Leo
1994
ER (TV Series) as
Stan Seidel / Harry Stopak
- Orion in the Sky (2002) - Stan Seidel
- Hit and Run (1994) - Harry Stopak
2002
The Court (TV Series) as
Buzz Atkins
- Back in the Bottle - Buzz Atkins
2001
Mafioso: The Father, the Son as
Sid Freeman
2001
Any Day Now (TV Series)
- This Is Not Foreplay, This Is War (2001)
2001
They Crawl as
Coroner Glen
2001
Perfect Lover as
Rosen
2000
The Michael Richards Show (TV Series) as
Mulligan
- Pilot (2000) - Mulligan
2000
Boys Life 3 as
Judge Levin (segment "Inside Out")
2000
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
Sid Lumsky
- Restoration (2000) - Sid Lumsky
2000
Ally McBeal (TV Series) as
Attorney Dick Raditz
- Sex, Lies and Second Thoughts (2000) - Attorney Dick Raditz
2000
Will & Grace (TV Series) as
Bob
- My Best Friend's Tush (2000) - Bob
2000
Cousin Skeeter (TV Series) as
Security Guard
- The Feminine Ms. Skeet (2000) - Security Guard
2000
Diagnosis Murder (TV Series) as
Saul Singer
- Two Birds with One Sloan (2000) - Saul Singer
2000
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
Mr. Bellamy
- Human Touch (2000) - Mr. Bellamy
2000
Brutally Normal (TV Series) as
Principal Fleiss
- Well Solved Sherlock (2000) - Principal Fleiss
- Barricade (2000) - Principal Fleiss
2000
The Drew Carey Show (TV Series) as
Feinstein
- Drew and the Racial Tension Play (2000) - Feinstein
1999
The Story of Us as
Dr. Rifkin
1994
Chicago Hope (TV Series) as
Attorney Jonathan Saunders
- Curing Cancer (1999) - Attorney Jonathan Saunders
- Wag the Doc (1998) - Attorney Jonathan Saunders
- Growing Pains (1997) - Attorney Jonathan Saunders
- Informed Consent (1995) - Attorney Jonathan Saunders
- Small Sacrifices (1995) - Attorney Jonathan Saunders
- Death Be Proud (1994) - Attorney Jonathan Saunders
- Over the Rainbow (1994) - Attorney Jonathan Saunders
1999
The Practice (TV Series) as
Rabbi Sam Benzig
- Do Unto Others (1999) - Rabbi Sam Benzig
1999
Dharma & Greg (TV Series) as
Supervisor Dawson
- See Dharma Run (1999) - Supervisor Dawson
1998
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (TV Series) as
Cop
- Two Guys, a Girl and a Psycho Halloween (1998) - Cop
1998
High Voltage as
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
1998
Senseless as
Dean Barlow
1997
Don King: Only in America (TV Movie) as
Bob Arum
1997
Total Security (TV Series) as
Attorney Dick Klinedorf
- Dental Men Prefer Blondes (1997) - Attorney Dick Klinedorf
1997
Dilbert's Desktop Games (Video Game) as
Dogbert (voice)
1997
Gun (TV Series) as
The Criminalist
- Ricochet (1997) - The Criminalist
1997
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV Series) as
Principal Bob Flutie
- The Pack (1997) - Principal Bob Flutie
- Teacher's Pet (1997) - Principal Bob Flutie
- The Harvest (1997) - Principal Bob Flutie
- Welcome to the Hellmouth (1997) - Principal Bob Flutie
1996
EZ Streets (TV Series) as
Mark Haney
- Every Picture Tells a Story (1996) - Mark Haney
1996
Murder One (TV Series) as
Harry Gandolphi
- Chapter Three, Year Two (1996) - Harry Gandolphi
1996
Dangerous Minds (TV Series) as
Ron Demerjian
- See Me (1996) - Ron Demerjian
1996
Dead Girl as
Producer
1995
JAG (TV Series) as
James Reid
- Pilot Error (1995) - James Reid
1995
Trial by Fire (TV Movie) as
Earl Cleaver
1995
Beverly Hills, 90210 (TV Series) as
Jerry Korman
- Everything's Coming Up Roses (1995) - Jerry Korman
- Must Be a Guy Thing (1995) - Jerry Korman
- Home Is Where the Tart Is (1995) - Jerry Korman
1995
Courthouse (TV Series) as
Mr. Steinway
- Mitigating Circumstances - Mr. Steinway
1995
Bodily Harm as
Alex Shaw
1995
For Better or Worse as
Sergeant Moss
1995
Blossom (TV Series) as
Danforth
- A Star Is Bared (1995) - Danforth
1995
Dream a Little Dream 2 (Video) as
James
1994
Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes (Video) as
Al Rosenberg
1994
Fast Getaway II (Video) as
Tony Bush
1988
L.A. Law (TV Series) as
Attorney Peter Duble
- Dead Issue (1994) - Attorney Peter Duble
- The Son Also Rises (1988) - Attorney Peter Duble
1994
Rave Review as
Saul Slobin
1994
Cafe Americain (TV Series) as
Dr. Rieder
- Love the One You're With (1994) - Dr. Rieder
1993
Mother's Boys as
Analyst
1993
Fallen Angels (TV Series) as
Sid Weinberg
- Since I Don't Have You (1993) - Sid Weinberg
1993
A Twist of the Knife (TV Movie) as
Bristol
1992
Civil Wars (TV Series) as
Barry Schneider
- The Triumph of DeVille (1992) - Barry Schneider
1992
Unlawful Entry as
Roger Graham
1991
The Commish (TV Series) as
Jim Hollister
- The Poisoned Tree (1991) - Jim Hollister
1991
Diary of a Hitman as
Optometrist
1991
And You Thought Your Parents Were Weird as
Matthew Carson - Home Movies (as Kenneth Lerner)
1991
The Doctor as
Pete
1991
Matlock (TV Series) as
Nolan Wheeler
- The Accident (1991) - Nolan Wheeler
1991
Eddie Dodd (TV Series) as
Dr. Garabedian
- Love and Death (1991) - Dr. Garabedian
1991
Fast Getaway (Video) as
Tony
1990
Who's the Boss? (TV Series) as
Leonard Marshall
- Who's Minding the Kid? (1990) - Leonard Marshall
1990
The Golden Girls (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Blanche Delivers (1990) - Doctor
1990
The Exorcist III as
Dr. Freedman
1990
RoboCop 2 as
Delaney
1990
Hunter (TV Series) as
Howard Nelson
- Unacceptable Loss (1990) - Howard Nelson
1989
Immediate Family as
Josh
1989
The Fabulous Baker Boys as
Ray
1989
Relentless as
Arthur
1989
The Robert Guillaume Show (TV Series) as
Eric
- Together Again (1989) - Eric
1989
Sex and the Married Detective (TV Movie) as
Dr. Walter Neff
1989
Hit List as
Gravenstein
1988
Maniac Cop as
Mayor Jerry Killium (uncredited)
1988
Duet (TV Series) as
Alan Morris
- The Candidate (1988) - Alan Morris
1987
The Facts of Life (TV Series) as
Max
- Up from Down Under (1987) - Max
1987
The Running Man as
Agent (as Kenneth Lerner)
1987
Private Eye (TV Series) as
Ira
- War Buddy (1987) - Ira
1987
Project X as
Finley
1984
Hill Street Blues (TV Series) as
Dr. Harold Fenwick / Robert Silver
- The Runner Falls on His Kisser (1987) - Dr. Harold Fenwick
- Ewe and Me, Babe (1984) - Robert Silver
1987
Family Ties (TV Series) as
Mr. Feinman
- 'D' Is for Date (1987) - Mr. Feinman
1987
The Twilight Zone (TV Series) as
Salesman (segment "The Card")
- The Card/The Junction (1987) - Salesman (segment "The Card")
1986
Sledge Hammer! (TV Series) as
David
- To Live and Die on TV (1986) - David
1986
Valerie (TV Series) as
Officer Chazin
- Leave It to Willie (1986) - Officer Chazin
1986
Jake Speed as
Ken
1986
Miracles as
Stuart
1986
Newhart (TV Series) as
Mr. Van Cleve
- Dwight Schmidlapp Is Not a Quitter (1986) - Mr. Van Cleve
1986
It's a Living (TV Series) as
Dr. Cutler
- Jewel Heist (1986) - Dr. Cutler
1985
Hollywood Beat (TV Series)
- Connections (1985)
1985
Webster (TV Series) as
Ticket Taker
- One More Shot (1985) - Ticket Taker
1985
Love on the Run (TV Movie) as
Aaron
1985
The A-Team (TV Series) as
Cruise Crewmember
- Judgement Day: Part 2 (1985) - Cruise Crewmember
- Judgement Day: Part 1 (1985)
1985
Secret Admirer as
Waiter
1985
Gus Brown and Midnight Brewster (TV Movie)
1984
Scene of the Crime (TV Series)
- A Very Practical Joke (1984)
1984
Irreconcilable Differences as
Doctor
1984
Best Kept Secrets (TV Movie) as
Lawyer
1984
Riptide (TV Series) as
Officer Kern
- The Hardcase (1984) - Officer Kern
1975
Happy Days (TV Series) as
Rocco Baruffi / Rocco Malachi / Frankie / ...
- May the Best Man Win (1983) - Rocco Baruffi
- Going Steady (1982) - Rocco Baruffi
- Great Expectations (1982) - Rocco Baruffi
- Home Movies: Part 2 (1981) - Rocco Baruffi
- Home Movies: Part 1 (1981) - Rocco Baruffi
- Fonzie Loves Pinky: Part 3 (1976) - Rocco Mallachi
- Fonzie Loves Pinky: Part 2 (1976) - Rocco Malachi
- Fonzie Loves Pinky: Part 1 (1976) - Rocco Malachi
- Fonzie the Flatfoot (1975) - Frankie
- Richie Fights Back (1975) - Frankie
1983
Cagney & Lacey (TV Series) as
Doctor
- Date Rape (1983) - Doctor
1982
The Greatest American Hero (TV Series) as
Pool Cleaner
- The Resurrection of Carlini (1982) - Pool Cleaner
1982
Million Dollar Infield (TV Movie) as
Long Island Bucks Member
1981
CHiPs (TV Series) as
Marks
- Concours d'Elegance (1981) - Marks
1980
Any Which Way You Can as
Tony Paoli Jr.
1980
Benson (TV Series) as
Reporter
- Power Play (1980) - Reporter
1979
The Last Resort (TV Series) as
Dentist
- Girlfriends (1979) - Dentist
1979
Mrs. Columbo (TV Series) as
Ivan
- The Valley Strangler (1979) - Ivan
1979
A New Kind of Family (TV Series) as
Air
- I Do (1979) - Air
1979
Gas Pump Girls as
Peewee
1978
The Two-Five (TV Movie) as
Desk Officer
1977
Laverne & Shirley (TV Series) as
Pete
- Laverne & Shirley Meet Fabian (1977) - Pete
1977
Grand Theft Auto as
Eagle I
1977
Hot Tomorrows as
Michael
Thanks
2015
Psychosis (Short) (special thanks)
2013
Desolate Road (Short) (thanks: end titles)
Self
2022
Smosh's Try Not to Laugh (TV Series) as
Self
- Try Not to Laugh Challenge #108 w/ Our Friends! (2022) - Self
2020
Too Opinionated (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Too Opinionated Interview: Ken Lerner (2020) - Self
2019
Common Sense Mamita (TV Series) as
Self / Guest
- Actor Process from Audition to Rehearsal to Set with Ken Lerner (2020) - Self / Guest
- Veteran Actor and Teacher Ken Lerner Talks Acting Pt 1 (2019) - Self
2013
From the Mouths of Babes (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Fantasy on Love (2014) - Self
- Fantasy on Self (2014) - Self
- Fantasy on Life (2013) - Self
- Favorites on Self (2013) - Self
2005
Special Thanks to Roy London (Documentary) as
Self
2005
Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Softball Team
Archive Footage
1990
The Exorcist III: Legion as
Dr. Freedman
1976
Happy Days (TV Series) as
Frankie
- The Second Anniversary Show (1976) - Frankie
References
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