David Rasche
Acting
David Rasche (born August 7, 1944) is an American theater, film, and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the 1980s satirical police sitcom Sledge Hammer! Since then he has often played characters in positions of authority, in both serious and comical turns. In television he is known for his main role as Karl Muller in the HBO drama series Succession, as well as recurring and guest performances in L.A. Law, Monk, The West Wing, Veep, and Ugly Betty.
Known for
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tvDying for Sex
2025
Dr. Pankowitz
tvThe Hunting Party
2025
Dr. Sidney Fairfax
tvElsbeth
2024
Monsignor Frank
movieTheater Camp
2023
Dr. Bill Rauch
movieAbout My Father
2023
William 'Bill' Collins XII
moviePaper Spiders
2021
Bill Hoffman
movieSwallow
2020
Michael Conrad
movieFather Figurine
2019
Larry Berman
tvSuccession
2018
Karl Muller
tvImpastor
2015
Alden Schmidt
tvMadam Secretary
2014
Ambassador Arlen Maxwell
movieFreedom
2014
Jefferson Monroe
movieThe Discoverers
2014
Cyrus Marshall
tvBlack Box
2014
Hunter Black
moviePetunia
2013
Percy Petunia
movieThe Big Wedding
2013
Barry O'Connor
movieThe Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich
2013
Public Prosecutor Mr. Hills
movieRevenge for Jolly!
2012
Eichelberger
movieMen in Black 3
2012
Agent X
tvVeep
2012
Jim Marwood
movieRemembrance
2011
Daniel Levine
movieBlue Eyes
2010
Marshall
tvBored to Death
2009
Bernard
movieIn the Loop
2009
Linton Barwick
movieCrimes of the Past
2009
Thomas Sparrow
Finding the Burn
2008
Self / CIA Officer (archive footage)
movieBurn After Reading
2008
CIA Officer
tvUgly Betty
2006
Calvin Hartley
movieUnited 93
2006
Donald Freeman Greene
movieThe Sentinel
2006
President Ballentine
movieFinal Approach
2005
Gen. Perkins
movieOff the Lip
2004
Dr. Martin Shutte
movieExposed
2003
Warren Ward
tvLas Vegas
2003
Tim Valentine
movieJust Married
2003
Mr. McNerney
tvShe Spies
2002
Norton Andrews
tvMonk
2002
Nick Patterson
movieDivine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
2002
Taylor Abbott
movieTeddy Bears' Picnic
2001
Elliot Chevron
tvDAG
2000
President Whitman
movieHard Time: Hostage Hotel
1999
Robert Sinclair
tvThe West Wing
1999
Carl Everett
Grown Ups
1999
Walter
movieFriends & Lovers
1999
Richard 'Richie' Wickham
tvProvidence
1999
Doc Croc
moviePros & Cons
1999
Jack Stanford
movieTourist Trap
1998
Derek Early
tvJust Shoot Me!
1997
Michael Tenzer
moviePie in the Sky
1996
Amy's Dad
movieOut There
1995
Emmett Davis
tvHigh Society
1995
Peter Thomas
movieMagic in the Water
1995
Phillip, Patient #4
tvSigns and Wonders
1995
Brother Nahum
movieLieberman in Love
1995
M.C. at Luau
movieHart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
1994
Alfred Raine
tvDuckman
1994
Baron Von Dillweed (voice)
tvBurke's Law
1994
John Ramsey
movieBigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounter
1994
Chaz Frederick
Partners
1993
"Grave Squad" Lawyer
movieBarbarians at the Gate
1993
Ted Forstmann
tvNurses
1991
Jack Trenton
movieBingo
1991
Hal Devlin
movieDelirious
1991
Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis
movieSilhouette
1990
Sheriff Kyle Lauder
tvLaw & Order
1990
Joe Delaney
movieMasters of Menace
1990
Buddy Wheeler
movieWedding Band
1990
Sloane Vaughn
movieAn Innocent Man
1989
Detective Mike Parnell LBPD
movieWicked Stepmother
1989
Steve Fisher
tvEmpty Nest
1988
Jack Trenton
movieRay's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
1987
Cal McGinnis
movieMade in Heaven
1987
Donald Summer
movieNative Son
1986
Buckley
tvSledge Hammer!
1986
Sledge Hammer
tvL.A. Law
1986
David McCoy
movieCode Name: Foxfire
1985
Sam Rawlings
tvMiami Vice
1984
Surf
movieThe Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck
1984
Donald Catton
movieSpecial Bulletin
1983
David McKeeson
movieHellfire
1983
Rev Howard Woode
movieFighting Back
1982
Michael Taylor
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
Buckley / Cal McGinnis (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')
movieHonky Tonk Freeway
1981
Eddie White
movieJust Tell Me What You Want
1980
Stopwatch Producer
movieSomething Short of Paradise
1979
David Ritchie
movieManhattan
1979
Television Actor #3
movieSanctuary of Fear
1979
Jack Collins
movieAn Unmarried Woman
1978
Man who says, "Hello" (uncredited)
tvThe Andros Targets
1977
Smitty
tvColumbo
1971
Patrick Kinsley
movieA Trace of Murder
Patrick Kinsley