Personal Info
Birth date
1938-10-30 (86 Years)
Day of death
2013-10-16
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA
Also known as
Edward Lauter
Edward Matthew Lauter II
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艾德·劳特
Ed Lauter
Biography
Ed Lauter ( October 30, 1938 – October 16, 2013) was an American actor. His films include The Last American Hero (1973), The Longest Yard (1974), King Kong (1976), Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987), School Ties (1992), True Romance (1993), Not Another Teen Movie (2001), Purple Heart (2005), Camille (2007), and A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper(2007). Lauter's TV guest appearances include performances on Psych, The X-Files, Kojak, The A-Team, Booker, Charmed, Highlander: The Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation (as Lt. Cmdr. Albert in the season 5 episode "The First Duty"),The Equalizer and ER (with a recurring role as Fire Captain Dannaker). Description above from the Wikipedia article Ed Lauter, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Grey's Anatomy
8.225
Overview:
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.64
Overview:
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.Law & Order
7.4
Overview:
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.Magnum, P.I.
7.274
Overview:
A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.The X-Files
8.377
Overview:
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.Shameless
8.16
Overview:
Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money they have, he's passed out on the floor. But the kids have found ways to grow up in spite of him. They may not be like any family you know, but they make no apologies for being exactly who they are.Charlie's Angels
6.7
Overview:
Beautiful, intelligent, and ultra-sophisticated, Charlie's Angels are everything a man could dream of... and way more than they could ever handle! Receiving their orders via speaker phone from their never seen boss, Charlie, the Angels employ their incomparable sleuthing and combat skills, as well as their lethal feminine charm, to crack even the most seemingly insurmountable of cases.Star Trek: The Next Generation
8.37
Overview:
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.Murder, She Wrote
7.5
Overview:
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases.The Equalizer
7.2
Overview:
Robert McCall is a former agent of a secret government agency who is now running his own private crime fighting operation where he fashions himself as "The Equalizer." It is a service for victims of the system who have exhausted all possible means of seeking justice and have nowhere to go. McCall promises to even out the odds for them.The Office
8.581
Overview:
The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.Psych
7.873
Overview:
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.Cannon
6.5
Overview:
Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.Hawaii Five-O
7.117
Overview:
Hawaii Five-O is an American police procedural drama series produced by CBS Productions and Leonard Freeman. Set in Hawaii, the show originally aired for 12 seasons from 1968 to 1980, and continues in reruns. Jack Lord portrayed Detective Lieutenant Steve McGarrett, the head of a special state police task force which was based on an actual unit that existed under martial law in the 1940s. The theme music composed by Morton Stevens became especially popular. Many episodes would end with McGarrett instructing his subordinate to "Book 'em, Danno!", sometimes specifying a charge such as "murder one".The Waltons
7.129
Overview:
The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.Mannix
6.7
Overview:
Mannix is an American television detective series that ran from 1967 through 1975 on CBS. Created by Richard Levinson and William Link and developed by executive producer Bruce Geller, the title character, Joe Mannix, is a private investigator. He is played by Mike Connors. Mannix was the last series produced by Desilu Productions.The A-Team
7.466
Overview:
A fictional group of ex-United States Army Special Forces personnel work as soldiers of fortune while on the run from the Army after being branded as war criminals for a "crime they didn't commit."Charmed
8.18
Overview:
Three sisters (Prue, Piper and Phoebe) reunite and unlock their powers to become the Charmed Ones, the most powerful good witches of all time, whose prophesied destiny is to protect innocent lives from evil beings such as demons and warlocks. Each sister possesses unique magical powers that grow and evolve, while they attempt to maintain normal lives in modern day San Francisco.Highlander: The Series
7.407
Overview:
Duncan MacLeod cannot die -- he is a 400-year-old immortal, who has seen his share of humanity's history. Still, he risks his life in battle against other immortals and tries to save people from harm.The Rockford Files
7.5
Overview:
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.Cold Case
7.774
Overview:
The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.ER
7.828
Overview:
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.Miami Vice
7.451
Overview:
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.Walker, Texas Ranger
7
Overview:
Modern-day Texas Ranger, Cordell Walker's independent crime-solving methods have their roots in the rugged traditions of the Old West. Walker's closest friend is former Ranger, C.D. Parker, who retired after a knee injury, and now owns "C.D.'s," a Country/Western saloon/restaurant. Rookie Ranger, James "Jimmy" Trivette is an ex-football player who bases his crime-solving methods on reason and uses computers and cellular phones. Alex Cahill is the Assistant DA who shares a mutual attraction with Walker, but often disagrees with his unorthodox approach to law enforcement.Ironside
6.8
Overview:
When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.Simon & Simon
6.682
Overview:
A.J. Simon is a polished fellow with a taste for classic cars and tailored suits. Rick Simon is his less refined (but still pleasant) older brother who has a taste for cowboy boots and four-wheel drive pickups. The two of them live in San Diego, where they own a private detective agency.Crazy like a Fox
7.1
Overview:
Crazy Like a Fox is an American television series set in San Francisco, California, that aired on CBS from December 30, 1984 to May 3, 1986.Police Story
6.9
Overview:
Police Story is an anthology television crime drama. The show was the brainchild of author and former policeman Joseph Wambaugh and represented a major step forward in the realistic depiction of police work and violence on network TV. Although it was an anthology, there were certain things that all episodes had in common; for instance, the main character in each episode was a police officer. The setting was always Los Angeles and the characters always worked for some branch of the LAPD. Notwithstanding the anthology format, there were recurring characters. Scott Brady appeared in more than a dozen episodes as "Vinnie," a former cop who, upon retirement, had opened a bar catering to police officers, and who acted as a sort of Greek chorus during the run of the series, commenting on the characters and plots.St. Elsewhere
5.5
Overview:
St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May 25, 1988. The series starred Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd and William Daniels as teaching doctors at a lightly-regarded Boston hospital who gave interns a promising future in making critical medical and life decisions.Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
6.62
Overview:
Like his legendary namesake, Kwai Chang Caine is a warrior monk, operating a Shaolin temple in Northern California. After an evil priest, Tan, destroys the temple, Caine and his young son, Peter each believe the other has perished. The two embark on very different paths -- Caine wanders the Earth, while Peter is a cop. When fate brings the two together, they work to overcome their differing philosophies to battle Tan, and then to help the innocent and bring justice to the new Wild West -- 90s urban America.Acting
2017The Beautiful Ones as Dante Gabriel Tancredi
2016Chief Zabu as Skip Keisel
2014The Town that Dreaded Sundown as Sheriff Underwood
2012Casting By as Self
2012La Classe américaine as Self
2012Trouble with the Curve as Max
2012The Fitzgerald Family Christmas as Jim "Big Jim" Fitzgerald
2011The Artist as Peppy's Butler
2011Carnal Innocence as Austin Hatinger
2011Shameless (4 Episodes) as Dick Healey
2010The Frankenstein Syndrome as Dr. Walton
2009Expecting a Miracle as Walter Enright
2009Godspeed as Mitch
2008Camille as Sheriff Steiner
2007The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie as Pop
2007The Number 23 as Father Sebastian
2007Seraphim Falls as Parsons
2006Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby as John Hanafin (uncredited)
2006Psych (2 Episodes) as Ed Dykstra
2006The Lost as Ed Anderson
2005Into the Fire as Captain Dave Cutler
2005The Longest Yard as Duane
2005Grey's Anatomy (1 Episode) as Timothy Miller
2005The Office (1 Episode) as Sam Stone, Sr.
2005Purple Heart as Civilian
2004Nobody Knows Anything! as Gun Expert
2004Starship Troopers 2: Hero of the Federation as General J.G. Shepherd
2004Grandpa's Place as Grandpa
2004Art Heist as Victor Boyd
2003The Librarians as John Strong
2003Cold Case (1 Episode) as Shep 'Mack' McAvoy (2008)
2003Seabiscuit as Charles Strub
2003Gentleman B. as Harry Koslow
2002Go for Broke as Warden Lessen
2001Not Another Teen Movie as The Coach
2000Thirteen Days as Gen. Marshall Carter
2000Civility as Detective Erickson
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (1 Episode) as Barclay Tobin
2000Python as Pilot
2000Blast as Swenson
2000Farewell, My Love as Sergei Karpov
1999Night of Terror as Father Connelly
1999Out in Fifty as Ed Walker
1998Dollar for the Dead as Jacob Colby
1998Charmed (1 Episode) as Sutter
1998A Bright Shining Lie as General Weyand
1998The Magnificent Seven (1 Episode) as Hank Conley
1997Under Wraps as Kubat
1997Allie & Me as Detective Frank Richards
1997Married to a Stranger as Harry, Megan's Father
1997Top of the World as Mel Ridgefield
1997Childhood Sweetheart? as Sheriff Bowman
1996Millennium (1 Episode) as Warden Kellard
1996Mercenary as Jack Cochran
1996Raven Hawk as Sheriff Daggert
1996The Sweeper as Molls
1996Mulholland Falls as Earl
1996Rattled as Murray Hendershot
1996Coyote Summer as Mitchell Foster
1995Leaving Las Vegas as Mobster 3
1995Girl in the Cadillac as Ben Wilmer
1995Can't Hurry Love (1 Episode) as Officer
1995Digital Man as Gen Roberts
1995Breach of Trust as Colin Kreuger
1994ER (6 Episodes) as Fire Captain Dannaker
1994Trial by Jury as John Boyle
1994Wagons East! as John Slade
1994Secret Sins of the Father as Arnold Carter
1993Under Investigation as Captain Maguire
1993The X-Files (1 Episode) as Col. Marcus Aurelius Belt
1993True Romance as Police Captain Quiggle (uncredited)
1993Extreme Justice as Captain Shafer
1993The Return of Ironside as Chief Bell
1993Walker, Texas Ranger (2 Episodes) as Silas Bedoe
1993Murder So Sweet as Glen Emory
1993Homicide: Life on the Street (1 Episode) as Gruszynski
1993Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1 Episode) as Lars Paladin
1992Highlander: The Series (1 Episode) as Avery Hoskins
1992Renegade (1 Episode) as Jack Barnell
1992School Ties as Alan Greene
1992Judgement as Dallas Hale
1992Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story as Lieutenant Driscoll
1991Tennessee Nights as Sheriff Williams
1991Golden Years as Gen. Louis Crewes
1991Golden Years (7 Episodes) as Gen. Louis Crewes
1991The Rocketeer as Fitch
1990Law & Order (1 Episode) as Defense Counsel Glick
1990My Blue Heaven as Underwood
1990Kojak: Flowers For Matty as Police Armorer
1989Born on the Fourth of July as Legion Commander
1989Fat Man and Little Boy as Whitney Ashbridge
1989Booker (1 Episode) as Kendall
1989Gleaming the Cube as Mr. Kelly
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 Episode) as Lt. Cmdr. Albert
1987Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise as Buzz Mussinger
1986The Last Days of Patton as Dr. Lt.Col. Paul S. Hill
1986The Thanksgiving Promise as Coach Gruniger
1986Firefighter as B.C. Thompson
1986Raw Deal as Baker
1986Double Image as Jerry Tyler
19863:15 the Moment of Truth as Moran
1986Youngblood as Murray Chadwick
1986The Defiant Ones as Sheriff Leroy Doyle
1985Death Wish 3 as Insp. Richard S. Shriker
1985The Equalizer (1, 1 Episode) as Walter Rowan, Robert Nichols
1985Real Genius as CIA Man Decker
1985Girls Just Want to Have Fun as Colonel Glenn
1984Crazy like a Fox (1 Episode) as Lanslow
1984The Cartier Affair as Lyndon Dean
1984The Three Wishes of Billy Grier as Mr. Grier
1984Murder, She Wrote (1 Episode) as Sheriff Orville Yates
1984Miami Vice (1 Episode) as Capt. Cahill
1984Finders Keepers as Josef Sirola
1984Lassiter as Smoke
1984The Seduction of Gina as Carl
1984Nickel Mountain as W.D. Freund
1983Automan (1 Episode) as Michael Hagedorn
1983Manimal as Col. Hunt
1983Manimal (1 Episode) as Col. Hunt
1983Hardcastle and McCormick (2 Episodes) as Rick Vetromile
1983Cujo as Joe Camber
1983Eureka as Charles Perkins
1983The Big Score as Parks
1983The A-Team (1, 1 Episode) as Sheriff Hank Thomson, Major Douglas Kyle
1982St. Elsewhere (1 Episode) as Stan Morgen
1982Timerider: The Adventure of Lyle Swann as Padre
1982Rooster as Jack Claggert
1982In the Custody of Strangers as Judge Halloran
1981Nero Wolfe (1 Episode) as Clay Baylor
1981The Amateur as Anderson
1981Simon & Simon (1 Episode) as Col. Lawrence Grayson
1981Death Hunt as Hazel
1980Magnum, P.I. (1 Episode) as Captain Quintin
1980Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story as Frank Morris
1980Alcatraz: The Whole Shocking Story (2 Episodes) as Frank Morris
1980The Jericho Mile as Jerry Beliot
1980Guyana Tragedy: The Story of Jim Jones (2 Episodes) as Jim Jones, Sr.
1980The Boy Who Drank Too Much as Gus Carpenter
1979Undercover with the KKK as Raleigh Porter
1979Love's Savage Fury as Sgt. Weed
1978The Story of Noah as Ularat
1978Magic as Duke
1978The Clone Master as Bender
1978Loose Shoes as Sheriff Bob
1977The Chicken Chronicles as Mr. Nastase
1977The White Buffalo as Tom Custer
1976Charlie's Angels (1 Episode) as Lt. Howard Fine
1976King Kong as Carnahan
1976Family Plot as Joseph Maloney
1975Breakheart Pass as Major Claremont
1975Kate McShane (1 Episode) as Phil Baines
1975French Connection II as General William Brian
1975Last Hours Before Morning as Bud Delaney
1975Shadow in the Street as Siggy Taylor
1975Baretta (1 Episode) as Ed Borgue
1975Satan's Triangle as Strickland
1974The Godchild as Crees
1974Kodiak (1 Episode) as Brook Spencer
1974The Rockford Files (1 Episode) as Joseph Bloomberg
1974The Longest Yard as Captain Knauer
1974The Midnight Man as Leroy
1974The Migrants as Mr. Barlow
1973Executive Action as Operations Chief - Team A
1973Kojak (1 Episode) as Floyd
1973The Last American Hero as Burton Colt
1973Police Story (2 Episodes) as Ralph Coleman / Joseph Kinsella
1973Class of '63 as Dave McKay
1973Lolly-Madonna XXX as Hawk Feather
1972Rage as Simpson
1972Dirty Little Billy as Tyler
1972Bad Company as Orin
1972Hickey & Boggs as Ted
1972The Streets of San Francisco (2 Episodes) as Doctor Joseph Ford
1972The Waltons (1 Episode) as Hyder Rudge
1972The New Centurions as Galloway
1972The Magnificent Seven Ride! as Scott Elliot
1971Cannon (1 Episode) as Deputy
1968Hawaii Five-O (1 Episode) as Jonas Halloran
1967Mannix (1 Episode) as Sergeant
1967Ironside (1 Episode) as Sergeant