Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harvey Herschel Korman (February 15, 1927 – May 29, 2008) was an American comedic actor who performed in television and movie productions beginning in 1960. His big break was being a featured performer on The Danny Kaye Show, but he is best remembered for his performances on the sketch comedy series The Carol Burnett Show and in several films by Mel Brooks, most notably as Hedley Lamarr in Blazing Saddles.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West
2014
as Self (archive footage)
A documentary about Mel Brooks' legendary 1974 comedy «Blazing Saddles».
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World
2009
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary on the making of Mel Brooks' classic comedy "History of the World, Part 1."
The Munsters - Family Portrait
2008
as Lennie Bates
It’s the frighteningly funny Munsters like you’ve never seen them before! For the firs time ever, the unforgettable “Family Portrait” comes to DVD in ...
Together Again: Tim Conway and Harvey Korman
2007
In Together Again, Conway and Korman reprise their classic characters from the show, plus perform new sketches and stand-up routines. Both longtime ad...
The Carol Burnett Show: Let's Bump Up the Lights
2004
as Himself
For 11 smash hit seasons Carol's cry, "Let's Bump up the Lights!" was the signal for something unexpected to begin. Now you can enjoy a sensational h...
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002
as Self
A look at one hundred years of romance in American cinema.
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers
2001
as Himself
Originally broadcast on CBS in 2001, this affectionate retrospective reunites the peerless cast of Burnett's variety show--Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Ti...
Back in the Saddle
2001
as Self
The cast of "Blazing Saddles" discusses salient points of the movie and its place in modern culture.
The Ruby Princess Runs Away
2001
as Hapgood the Dragon (voice)
Based on the best-selling children's book, The Ruby Princess Runs Away is a fun-filled musical is packed with magical creatures, rollicking comedy, an...
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
2000
as Colonel Slaghoople
The Flintstones are at it again. The Flintstones and the Rubbles head for Rock Vegas with Fred hoping to court the lovely Wilma. Nothing will stand in...
Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure
1999
as Prof von Klupp
In this live-action musical comedy, Baby Huey, the lovable seven foot tall duckling, is taken in by a caring little boy named Nick and his kind but su...
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1998
as Floyd (voice)
The rats and mice, made intellectually superior in the original Secret of N.I.M.H., return to Thorn Valley to groom their destined leader - young Timm...
Tim and Harvey in the Great Outdoors
1998
as Self
Tim and Harvey demonstrate the ins and outs of camping and hunting in the great outdoors.
Gideon
1998
as Jacob Titleman
Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their...
The Toy Shop
1996
as Master Jack
Locked in a deserted old English toy shop, Katherine and her stuffy cousin Matthew meet some very special friends. Their fantasy world becomes a night...
Jingle All the Way
1996
as President
Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he misses his son's karate exposi...
Dracula: Dead and Loving It
1995
as Dr. Jack Seward
When a lawyer shows up at the vampire's doorstep, he falls prey to his charms and joins him in his search for fresh blood. Enter Professor Van Helsing...
O. Ratz: Rat in a Hot Tin Can
1995
as O. Ratz / Restaurant Owner (voice)
Living in a trashcan, O.Ratz and his pal Dave D. Fly try to find warmth on a cold winter night. After several attempts fail - including being thrown o...
Radioland Murders
1994
as Jules Cogley
A series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network.
The Flintstones
1994
as Ali / Dicabird / Blossom's Adopted Doll Son Ali
Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney...
Based on an Untrue Story
1993
as Dr. Meir
Perfume creator Satin Chau is about to reveal her new designer scent, 'Puppy,' when she is cruelly struck down by a rare condition called anosmia, whi...
The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years
1993
as Self (archive footage)
Legendary showman Danny Kaye's greatest moments have been handpicked by Kaye's daughter, Dena, in this lighthearted compilation. Highlights ranging fr...
Betrayal of the Dove
1993
as Sid
A divorced mother fears for her life after a friend gets her a blind date with a doctor.
Crash Course
1988
as Abner Fraser
Some students taking driver's ed during the summer. Among the students is Riko, a cocky guy; Chad, a guy from a privileged background, who's terrified...
Munchies
1987
as Cecil Watterman / Simon Watterman
Simon Watterman, a space archaeologist, discovers the "Munchies" in a cave in Peru. Cecil Watterman, Simon's evil twin brother and snack food entrepre...
Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin
1987
Director
The hour-long special hosted by Carol Burnett features musical and comedy routines with Carol and guest performers, Carl Reiner, Whoopi Goldberg, and ...
The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration
1986
as Himself - Host
A live-action and animated television special featuring clips from past episodes and spin-offs combined with new animation and musical segments.
The Longshot
1986
as Lou
Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed!
1985
as various
Rodney Dangerfield's third ABC special.
Gone Are the Dayes
1984
as Charlie Mitchell
After the Days family witnesses a gang shooting in a Japanese restaurant, the police persuades them to testify against mobster Delgado. Detective Mitc...
Carpool
1983
as Wendell Brooks
Four strangers are thrown together in a carpool when a bag of money, almost a million dollars, falls from a Brinks truck into their path. Because of c...
Curse of the Pink Panther
1983
as Prof. Auguste Balls
Inspector Clouseau disappears, and the Surete wants the world's second best detective to look for him. However, Clouseau's enemy, Dreyfus, rigs the Su...
The Invisible Woman
1983
as Carlisle Edwards
In a research lab, a scientist's pet chimpanzee mixes up an invisibility formula. A young woman accidentally drinks the solution and becomes invisible...
Trail of the Pink Panther
1982
as Prof. Auguste Balls
The Pink Panther diamond is stolen once again from Lugash and the authorities call in Chief Inspector Clouseau from France. His plane disappears en-ro...
Eunice
1982
as Ed
Moments in four different years in the lives of the Harper family beginning with 1955 as a hopeful Eunice prepares to go to a party, and her brother P...
Eunice
1982
Director
Moments in four different years in the lives of the Harper family beginning with 1955 as a hopeful Eunice prepares to go to a party, and her brother P...
History of the World: Part I
1981
as Count de Monet
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
First Family
1980
as Ambassador Spender
When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep them from sacrificing her.
Herbie Goes Bananas
1980
as Capt. Blythe
The adorable little VW helps its owners break up a counterfeiting ring in Mexico.
Americathon
1979
as Monty Rushmore
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent ...
The Star Wars Holiday Special
1978
as Chef Gormaanda / Amorphian Instructor / Krelman
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, the...
Bud and Lou
1978
as Bud Abbott
A fact-riddled behind-the-scenes drama about the stormy partnership of the famed comedy team that came out of burlesque to conquer radio, movies and t...
Snavely
1978
as Henry Snavely
Henry Snavely is a cynical hotelier that in this pilot is faced with the threat of hotel inspectors.
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness
1978
as Self
A 1978 special starring Mary Tyler Moore, Harvey Korman, and John Ritter. Dick Van Dyke guest stars.
High Anxiety
1977
as Dr. Charles Montague
A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their pati...
The Carpenters at Christmas
1977
as Self
A christmas special with Harvey Korman and other guests.
The Love Boat
1976
as Clifford Banks
The adventures of the passengers and crew aboard a luxury liner on a cruise from California to Mexico.
Huckleberry Finn
1974
as The King
Huckleberry Finn is a 15-year-old boy who has had a difficult relationship with his often violent father for a long time. When Dad tried to kidnap him...
Blazing Saddles
1974
as Hedley Lamarr
A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his h...
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking
1972
as Self
Telecast December 1972, DON RICKLES: ALIVE AND KICKING was a huge ratings extravaganza for the network, especially when you consider the guest stars o...
Suddenly Single
1971
as Conrad
A newly divorced man finds it difficult to get used to the single world.
Three's a Crowd
1969
as Dr. Pike
An airline pilot tries to balance two wives he has in two separate cities.
The April Fools
1969
as Matt Benson
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is hersel...
Don't Just Stand There
1968
as Merriman Dudley
In exchange for helping writer-adventurer Lawrence Colby smuggle 300 watch parts into Paris from Switzerland, Martine Randall asks Colby to help solve...
Three Bites of the Apple
1967
as Harvey Tomlinson
A tour guide wins a large sum of money at a casino and a beautiful woman schemes at have it, but love complicates her plans.
The Man Called Flintstone
1966
as Chief Mountmore / Additional Voices (voice)
In this feature-length film based on the "Flintstones" TV show, secret agent Rock Slag is injured during a chase in Bedrock. Slag's chief decides to r...
The Last of the Secret Agents?
1966
as German Colonel
Marty and Steve, American tourists in France, are given a multipurpose umbrella and pitted against an international band of art thieves. Among the sto...
Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
1966
as Mad Hatter
A loose adaptation and parody of the Lewis Carroll tale by Hanna-Barbera Productions. A modern-day teenager doing a book report on Alice is accidental...
Lord Love a Duck
1966
as Weldon Emmett
From his prison cell, young Alan Musgrave relates his experiences of the previous year dedicated to fulfilling every whim of beautiful and self-absorb...
Salute to Stan Laurel
1965
as Cop in Keaton Sketch
A program featuring original comedy skits written as a tribute to Stan Laurel.
The Further Adventures of Gallegher
1965
as Brownie
The young copyboy helps the town’s first female newspaper reporter, who is writing a series on confidence men. The swindlers are caught up in a sting,...
The Adventures of Gallegher
1965
as Brownie
An energetic newspaper copyboy in 1889 wants to become a reporter, and he is soon more deeply involved in his stories than he had expected. When he di...
Son of Flubber
1963
as Husband in Commercial (uncredited)
Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hope...
Gypsy
1962
as Phil (uncredited)
Rose Hovick lives to see her daughter June succeed on Broadway by way of vaudeville. When June marries and leaves, Rose turns her hope and attention t...
Living Venus
1961
as Ken Carter
Man and his partner, a photographer, start up a men's magazine called "Pagan." The magazine becomes a success, he leaves his fiancee, marries his star...
Carving Magic
1959
as Al
Martha Logan demonstrates techniques for properly carving meat.