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Alan Oppenheimer
Actor

Alan Oppenheimer

23 Apr 1930Born
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221Credits
New York City, New York, USABirthplace

Biography

Alan Oppenheimer (born April 23, 1930) is an American actor. He has appeared in or provided voiceover performances for notable films such as In the Heat of the Night (1967), Westworld (1973), Freaky Friday (1976), Private Benjamin (1980), The NeverEnding Story (1984), 9 (2009), Foxcatcher (2014) and Toy Story 4 (2019).

Oppenheimer studied at Carnegie Mellon University, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1951. He began his acting career in the 1950s and gained recognition for his work in television starting in the 1960s.

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He became known as a versatile character actor, appearing in a wide range of TV shows with roles including a Nazi on "Hogan's Heroes," an Israeli secret agent and double-agent scientist on "Get Smart," and the second actor to portray Dr. Rudy Wells in "The Six Million Dollar Man." He also played Mickey Malph, Ralph Malph's father, on "Happy Days" and had recurring roles on "St. Elsewhere" and "Mama's Family." Oppenheimer also appeared in multiple "Star Trek" series, portraying different characters in each. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1991 for his guest role on "Murphy Brown."

In addition to his live-action work, Oppenheimer established a prolific career as a voice actor from the 1970s onwards. He is renowned for voicing many prominent characters in animated series, including Skeletor, Man-At-Arms, and Mer-Man in "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe," Ming the Merciless in "The New Adventures of Flash Gordon," and roles in "The Transformers," "Ghostbusters," and other series.

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Filmography

The 80 most recent of 221 credits.

  1. 2025Trancers: The Whole Dethly AffairFilm: Farr
  2. 2022Chip 'n Dale: Rescue RangersFilm: He-Man / Skeletor (voice)
  3. 2022We Baby BearsSeries: Booey / Boater #1 (voice) (1 episode)
  4. 2021Masters of the Universe: RevelationSeries: Moss Man (voice) (2 episodes)
  5. 2019Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time?Film: Old Timer (voice)
  6. 2019Forky Asks a QuestionSeries: Old Timer (voice) (1 episode)
  7. 2019Toy Story 4Film: Old Timer (voice)
  8. 2016The Curse of the Three TerrorsFilm: Skeletor
  9. 2014FoxcatcherFilm: Du Pont Dynasty Narrator (voice)
  10. 2010Adventure TimeSeries: Darren the Ancient Sleeper/Sun (voice) (1 episode)
  11. 2009Superman/Batman: Public EnemiesFilm: Alfred Pennyworth (voice)
  12. 20099Film: Scientist (voice)
  13. 2008The Secret Life of BeesFilm: Additional Voices (voice)
  14. 2008Jane Doe: Eye of the BeholderFilm: Hans Engelslepen
  15. 2007The Making of God of War IIFilm: Prometheus
  16. 2006'Til DeathSeries: Mr. Wallach (1 episode)
  17. 2003Clifford's Puppy DaysSeries (1 episode)
  18. 2001The Grim Adventures of Billy and MandySeries: Father Time (1 episode)
  19. 2000Gilmore GirlsSeries: Mr. Blodgett (1 episode)
  20. 2000Navy BearSeries (1 episode)
  21. 1997CultureFilm: Editor
  22. 1997The PracticeSeries: Judge Nelson (2 episodes)
  23. 1995Caroline in the CitySeries: Mr. Booth (1 episode)
  24. 1995Ned & StaceySeries: Spencer Haywood (1 episode)
  25. 1995Star Trek: VoyagerSeries: Nezu Ambassador (1 episode)
  26. 1994Fantastic FourSeries: Hot Dog Vendor/Sanitation Worker/The Watcher (voice), Firelord/Hot Dog Vendor/The Watcher (voice) (2 episodes)
  27. 1994Touched by an AngelSeries: Gary Stein, Judge (1 episode)
  28. 1994Phantom 2040Series (2 episodes)
  29. 1994Chicago HopeSeries: Edmund Gray (1 episode)
  30. 1994Trancers 5: Sudden DethFilm: Farr
  31. 1994Edith Ann: Homeless Go HomeFilm: Newscaster / Voice on the Loudspeaker (voice)
  32. 1994Trancers 4: Jack of SwordsFilm: Farr
  33. 1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries: Dr. Leonard Gould (1 episode)
  34. 1993Invisible: The Chronicles of Benjamin KnightFilm: Dr. Knox
  35. 1993Home FreeSeries: Ben Brookstone (11 episodes)
  36. 1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries: Captain Keogh (1 episode)
  37. 1992Batman: The Animated SeriesSeries: Auctioneer (voice) (1 episode)
  38. 1992Fish PoliceSeries: Additional Voices (voice) (1 episode)
  39. 1992JonahFilm: Jonah (voice)
  40. 1991Silk StalkingsSeries (1 episode)
  41. 1991Where's Wally?Series: (voice) (1 episode)
  42. 1991The Legend of Prince ValiantSeries: Merlin (voice) (65 episodes)
  43. 1991Child of Darkness, Child of LightFilm: George Beavier
  44. 1991Absolute StrangersFilm: Stevenson
  45. 1991Lucy & Desi: Before the LaughterFilm: Arthur Lyons
  46. 1991Music MachineFilm: Growdy (voice)
  47. 1990TaleSpinSeries: Principal Ed Pomeroy (voice) (1 episode)
  48. 1990The Wizard of OzSeries (13 episodes)
  49. 1990Shadow StrikersFilm: Dr. Viper (voice)
  50. 1989Blondie & Dagwood: Second Wedding WorkoutFilm: Julius Dithers (voice)
  51. 1989Fat Man and Little BoyFilm: (voice)
  52. 1989X-Men: Pryde of the X-MenSeries: The Blob (voice) (1 episode)
  53. 1989Quantum LeapSeries: Earl Skinner (1 episode)
  54. 1989Chip 'n' Dale Rescue RangersSeries: Plato / Aldrin Klordane (voice), Captain Kernel (voice) (5 episodes)
  55. 1989CoachSeries: Dr. Alshire (1 episode)
  56. 1988Murphy BrownSeries: Eugene Kinsella (6 episodes)
  57. 1988Scooby-Doo! and the Reluctant WerewolfFilm: Mummy (voice)
  58. 1988SupermanSeries: Jonathan Kent (voice) (26 episodes)
  59. 1988Slimer! and the Real GhostbustersSeries: Morris Grout (voice), Goolem / Morris Grout (voice), Goolem (voice) (1 episode)
  60. 1988BraveStarr: The LegendFilm: Handlebar / Outlaw Scuzz / Stampede (voice)
  61. 1988MovingFilm: Mr. Cadell
  62. 1987Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesSeries: Dr. Polidorius (voice) (1 episode)
  63. 1987The Smurfs: 'Tis the Season to Be SmurfyFilm: Vanity Smurf / Doctor (voice)
  64. 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries: Koroth (1 episode)
  65. 1987DuckTalesSeries: Colonel Beauregard DuBark (voice) (2 episodes)
  66. 1987BraveStarrSeries: Diamondback / Handlebar / Outlaw Skuzz / Stampede (65 episodes)
  67. 1987Blondie & DagwoodFilm: Julius C. Dithers (voice)
  68. 1987Bionic SixSeries: Prof. Amadeus Sharp (voice) (65 episodes)
  69. 1987Married... with ChildrenSeries: Mr. Foodie (1 episode)
  70. 1987The Two Mrs. GrenvillesSeries: Sam Rosenthal (2 episodes)
  71. 1986Chuck Norris: Karate KommandosSeries: Kimo (voice) (5 episodes)
  72. 1986L.A. LawSeries: Stephen Weeks (1 episode)
  73. 1986GhostbustersSeries: Merlin / Prime Evil / Fangster / Captain Long John Scarechrome / Airhead (65 episodes)
  74. 1986Strong MedicineSeries: Dr. Noah Townsend (2 episodes)
  75. 1986Rambo: The Force of FreedomSeries (65 episodes)
  76. 1986MatlockSeries: Dr. Linder (1 episode)
  77. 1986The NativityFilm: Wise Man (voice)
  78. 1986Wuzzles: Bulls of a FeatherFilm: Rhinokey / Crock / Mr. Packcat (voice)
  79. 1986Strong MedicineFilm: Dr. Noah Townsend
  80. 1986Skeletor's RevengeFilm: Skeletor / Man-At-Arms / Cringer / Battle Cat / Melaktha / Cat Spy (voice)

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