Gilbert Gottfried

Gilbert Gottfried

1955-02-28 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA 108 Credits

Biography

Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried (February 28, 1955 - April 12, 2022) was an American actor and stand-up comedian. Gottfried's persona as a comedian features an exaggerated shrill voice and emphasis on crude humor. His numerous roles in film and television include voicing the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin animated films and TV show, Digit LeBoid in the PBS Kids show Cyberchase, and Kraang Subprime in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Gottfried was the voice of the Aflac Duck until 2011. He appeared in the...

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When We Went MAD!

When We Went MAD!

2025

as Self

Acting

A historical documentary and tribute to the legacy and influence of MAD Magazine featuring interviews with MAD celebrity readers, along with MAD artis...

From Darkness to Light

From Darkness to Light

2025

as Self (archive footage)

6.0
Acting

Explores Jerry Lewis' unreleased 1972 film "The Day the Clown Cried," its mysterious disappearance, and the search for footage. Includes interviews wi...

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault

2025

as Self

Acting

THE AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE VAULT is a 2-disc, 500-minute odyssey that collects eight feature-length VHS mixtapes from the crackpots at AGFA—including tw...

Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt

Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt

2024

as Self

Acting

For years, artist Drew Friedman has chronicled a strange, alternate universe populated by forgotten Hollywood stars, old Jewish comedians and liver-sp...

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match

2023

as David Doubldy (voice)

6.8
Acting

In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his costar, Jennifer, goes missing from set, Johnny finds h...

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match

2023

In Memory Of

6.8

In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his costar, Jennifer, goes missing from set, Johnny finds h...

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened

2023

as Self

6.0
Acting

In 1978, CBS aired the “Star Wars Holiday Special” the week before Thanksgiving to an audience of 13 million people. Considered one of the worst shows...

Minions & More Volume 2

Minions & More Volume 2

2022

as Infestor (voice)

7.3
Acting

This collection of 11 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Mower Minions (2016); Yellow Is the New Black...

The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!

The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!

2022

as Reed

6.3
Acting

Leroy, Reggie and Cheruce Paloni host a Halloween special full of spooky shorts from a group of up-and-coming animators.

Records

Records

2021

as Self

8.0
Acting

Twenty-one years after Alan Zweig’s groundbreaking first feature documentary Vinyl, Zweig returns to the topic of compulsive record collecting with ne...

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11

2021

as Self

5.0
Acting

From the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to today stand-up comedians, talk-show hosts, sketch performers, television animators and other entertainers have...

The Great Escape of Mr. Swag Boss

The Great Escape of Mr. Swag Boss

2021

as Paramilitary Pilot

Acting

Mr. Swag Boss is forced out of hiding after angering the Chinese cyber defense. Having no one to turn to, he makes for his greatest escape, yet.

The Truth About Santa Claus

The Truth About Santa Claus

2020

as Dr. Leland

2.0
Acting

A man does not want children but after a “run-in” with Santa finds the true “gift” of Christmas.

A Wrestling Christmas Miracle

A Wrestling Christmas Miracle

2020

as Rice

4.0
Acting

An 11-year old phenom wrestler with an undefeated record, Kace Gabriel gives up the sport to write/direct a movie. He believes that if the film makes ...

Unbelievable!!!!!

Unbelievable!!!!!

2020

as LeGrande Bushe

4.5
Acting

The crazy exploits of four off-beat astronauts who travel to the Moon on a rescue mission to determine the fate of two Space Agency comrades who have ...

This Is Stand-Up

This Is Stand-Up

2020

as Self

5.0
Acting

An intimate and revealing insight into the work and lives of Stand-Up Comedians. Some of the biggest names in the game reveal what it's like to pursue...

AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1

AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1

2020

as Self

8.0
Acting

Unleashed from the video vaults of the American Genre Film Archive (AGFA), AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1 is a brand new compilation of the most electrifying...

Super Gidget

Super Gidget

2019

as Infester (voice)

6.2
Acting

When Max is kidnapped by an army of squirrels, Super Gidget is the only one who can save him. It turns out that Max's captor is a flea with the power ...

Boy Band

Boy Band

2019

as Mort (voice)

4.0
Acting

Decades after their last hit, the Heartthrob Boyz find themselves out of time, out of cash, and out of shape as they attempt to finish the album they ...

The Last Sharknado: It's About Time

The Last Sharknado: It's About Time

2018

as Rand McDonald

4.4
Acting

Our hero Fin has battled sharks all over the globe, but in this last installment he will tackle the final shark-tier - time travel.

Abnormal Attraction

Abnormal Attraction

2018

as Pig Man

4.6
Acting

In a world where mythical creatures are real, monsters and humans are forced to coexist; and as prejudice and insecurity pulls everyone apart, three s...

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

2017

as Self

6.4
Acting

Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Benefiting NEXT for Autism, the...

Sharknado 5: Global Swarming

Sharknado 5: Global Swarming

2017

as Ron McDonald

4.7
Acting

Fin and his wife April travel around the world to save their young son who's trapped inside a sharknado.

Animal Crackers

Animal Crackers

2017

as Mario Zucchini (voice)

6.2
Acting

A family must use a magical box of Animal Crackers to save a rundown circus from being taken over by their evil uncle Horatio P. Huntington.

Gilbert

Gilbert

2017

as Self

6.7
Acting

The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.

Dying Laughing

Dying Laughing

2017

as Self

6.3
Acting

The craft, creative process and complicated lives of Stand-up Comedians.

The Comedian

The Comedian

2016

as Gilbert Gottfried

5.7
Acting

An aging comic icon, Jackie Burke, has seen better days. Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know...

Hospital Arrest

Hospital Arrest

2016

as Carter

Acting

A group of miscreant doctors has been sentenced to prison at the hospital they destroyed. Each physician crazier than the next, they could be topped b...

The Comedian's Guide to Survival

The Comedian's Guide to Survival

2016

as Himself

4.4
Acting

One man's journey around the world to discover the secret of comedy.

Midnight Show

Midnight Show

2016

as Gilbert

8.5
Acting

A serial killer is about to get on his revenge with the people inside a movie theater during a midnight showing.

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens

2016

as Ron McDonald

4.5
Acting

The new installment of the Sharknado franchise takes place 5 years after Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! There have been no Sharknados in the intervening yea...

Can We Take a Joke?

Can We Take a Joke?

2016

as Himself

6.7
Acting

In the age of social media, nearly every day brings a new eruption of outrage. While people have always found something to be offended by, their abili...

Director's Cut

Director's Cut

2016

as Superintendent

6.0
Acting

Herbert Blount is a crowdfunding contributor for the new Adam Rifkin feature KNOCKED OFF. Unhappy with the film, he steals the footage and kidnaps act...

Life, Animated

Life, Animated

2016

as Himself

7.5
Acting

At three years old, a chatty, energetic little boy named Owen Suskind ceased to speak, disappearing into autism with apparently no way out. Almost fou...

The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

2016

as Self

6.9
Acting

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, an...

Rock Story

Rock Story

2015

as Dwayne Smiley

1.5
Acting

A former teen pop star is now a criminal defense attorney, and bound to a wheelchair. When her coworker tries to get a band off the ground, she sends ...

The Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange

The Nasty Show hosted by Artie Lange

2015

as Himself

1.0
Acting

In this comedy special, the legendary Artie Lange hosts a line up of the most deranged and hilarious minds in comedy that's not for the faint of heart...

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas

2014

as Mr. Greenway (voice)

5.4
Acting

Santa narrates the story of Buddy's travels to New York City to meet the father he never knew he had. Along the way his unrelenting cheer transforms t...

The Newbridge Tourism Board Presents: "We're Newbridge, We're Comin' To Get Ya!"

2014

as Himself

5.5
Acting

Based on the popular Best Show of WFMU, comedy duo Scharpling and Wurster adapt a few of their most popular characters into a tourism advertisement fo...

A Million Ways to Die in the West

A Million Ways to Die in the West

2014

as Abraham Lincoln

6.1
Acting

As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious ...

Dinner with Friends with Brett Gelman and Friends

2014

as Gilbert

Acting

You are cordially invited to join Brett Gelman and his Hollywood friends for a lively night of dining, tasty showbiz chit-chat, and psychological tort...

When Jews Were Funny

When Jews Were Funny

2013

6.6
Acting

From the 1930's to the 1970's, pretty well every comedian or comic you might see on TV or the movies was Jewish. Jews came to dominate the world of we...

Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne

Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne

2012

as Self

6.5
Acting

It's Roseanne Barr's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

Miss December

Miss December

2011

as The Police Officer

4.8
Acting

A dark romantic comedy about Ari, a young woman whose poor taste in men may be the death of her when she tries to find love with her would-be killer. ...

Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump

Comedy Central Roast of Donald Trump

2011

as Self

6.8
Acting

It's Donald Trump's turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff

Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff

2010

as Self - Roaster

6.8
Acting

Time to hassle the Hoff at the rudest, raunchiest television event of the year--The Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. From running in slo-mo o...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

2009

as Grayson

5.2
Acting

A fairy tale character who is about to flunk out of fairy tale school, Jack must perform a heroic deed by Monday or fail miserably, just like his fath...

Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers

Comedy Central Roast of Joan Rivers

2009

as Self - Roaster

6.7
Acting

It's the "Queen of Mean", Joan Rivers turn to step in to the celebrity hot seat for the latest installment of The Comedy Central Roast.

Hysterical Psycho

Hysterical Psycho

2009

as Mr G

3.0
Acting

Comedian Dan Fogler's directorial debut. A theater troupe of horny teenagers are murdered one by one in the woods after being exposed to lunar radiati...

Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget

Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget

2008

as Self

7.0
Acting

The aggravatingly amiable star of "Full House," "America's Funniest Home Videos"

Heckler

Heckler

2007

as Self

5.8
Acting

HECKLER is a comedic feature documentary exploring the increasingly critical world we live in. After starring in a film that was critically bashed, Ja...

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams

2007

as Iago (voice)

6.5
Acting

Princess Aurora and Princess Jasmine learn valuable life lessons in two short stories.

CN Invaded Part 3: That Darn Platypus

CN Invaded Part 3: That Darn Platypus

2007

as Rick the Platypus (voice)

Acting

A platypus enrolls into CDMS, and he keeps rubbing into everyones face that he is a brain-sucking alien. Adam refuses to believe this, but the animals...

Farce of the Penguins

Farce of the Penguins

2006

as Freezing Nuts Penguin (voice)

4.0
Acting

In this spoof of "March of the Penguins," nature footage of penguins near the South Pole gets a soundtrack of human voices. Carl and Jimmy, best frien...

The Last Request

The Last Request

2006

as Bum

2.3
Acting

Pop's last request is for his sons to continue the family name. When his brother dies trying, Jeff leaves the seminary and encounters crazy women and ...

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition

2006

as Self (archive footage)

Acting

Featuring Robert Crumb, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tiny Tim, Russ Meyer and more this volume of the “Midnight Blue” collection focuses on celebrities.

Gilbert Gottfried: Dirty Jokes

Gilbert Gottfried: Dirty Jokes

2005

as Himself

7.1
Acting

The outrageous Gilbert Gottfried breaks down the walls of good taste in this hilarious, jaw-dropping DVD, recorded live in New York, City. He gleefull...

Gilbert Gottfried: Dirty Jokes

Gilbert Gottfried: Dirty Jokes

2005

Executive Producer, Writer

7.1
Producing Writing

The outrageous Gilbert Gottfried breaks down the walls of good taste in this hilarious, jaw-dropping DVD, recorded live in New York, City. He gleefull...

Billy and Mandy Save Christmas

Billy and Mandy Save Christmas

2005

as Santa Claus (voice)

8.8
Acting

Santa has been turned into a vampire, and only Billy and Mandy can turn him back and save Christmas.

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party

Disney Princess Sing Along Songs, Vol. 2 - Enchanted Tea Party

2005

as Iago (voice)

8.0
Acting

It's an enchanted royal tea party, and your little princess is the guest of honor! There, she can sing along with all her favorite Disney Princesses a...

The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

2005

as Self

5.9
Acting

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess

Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess

2005

as Iago (voice)

9.5
Acting
Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy

Comedy Central Roast of Jeff Foxworthy

2005

as Jeff's Cow

5.5
Acting

Blue collar comedian Jeff Foxworthy is skewered by his fellow comedians, friends, and others.

Back By Midnight

Back By Midnight

2005

as Security Guard

4.8
Acting

The warden of a small, rundown, minimum-security prison plots revenge against the the prison's dishonest owner by having four inmates break out and pl...

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

2004

as Duck (voice) (uncredited)

6.8
Acting

Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and se...

Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin

Diamond in the Rough: The Making of Aladdin

2004

as Self

6.0
Acting

The making of Disney's Aladdin

Funky Monkey

Funky Monkey

2004

as Dr. Spleen

6.0
Acting

A teen genius teams up with a super-talented chimpanzee and his caretaker to take down an animal testing lab. In exchange, the scientist gives the tee...

The Amazing Floydini

The Amazing Floydini

2004

as Strange Man

Acting

Floyd has never won Lotto. Nor has he won at OTB. He's a middle-aged flunk floundering from temp jobs to performing magic tricks in the street to earn...

Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary

Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary

2003

as Self

5.9
Acting

Caustic comic Denis Leary gets a taste of his own medicine when Comedy Central hosts a celebrity roast in his honor, emceed by Jeff Garlin. Dishing ou...

Mickey's House of Villains

Mickey's House of Villains

2001

as Iago (voice)

7.3
Acting

The villains from the popular animated Disney films are gathered at the House of Mouse with plans to take over. Soon, the villains take over the house...

Longshot

Longshot

2001

as Record Store Boss

4.6
Acting

Teen Alex Taylor and his older brother Jack live in L.A. where Jack is a personal fitness trainer. Jack had an affair with Mitzi Price, a very powerfu...

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner

2001

as Self

6.0
Acting

The Comedy Central Roasts are a series of celebrity roast specials which air on the Comedy Central cable network. This one is for Hugh Hefner.

Goosed

Goosed

1999

as Alan Levy

3.2
Acting

Sheltered rich girl Charlene has an over-protective mother who insists that her daughter should marry a rich doctor. After Charlene's psychic predicts...

Kids Are Punny

Kids Are Punny

1998

5.0
Acting

This HBO special, based on Rosie O'Donnell's book of the same name, uses animated and live action segments to explore the vital role that humour plays...

Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle

1998

as Compulsive Dog (Voice)

5.7
Acting

A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a chi...

Titey

Titey

1998

as Napoleon (voice)

Acting

A Saturday Night Live parody of a (fictional) Walt Disney film of the famous Titanic. Jason Alexander provides the voice for the ship, and Whoopi Gold...

How to Be a Player

How to Be a Player

1997

as Tony the Doorman

5.5
Acting

Dray is a young playboy whose only objective in life seems to be to have sex with as many girls as he can without getting caught by his girlfriend Lis...

Meet Wally Sparks

Meet Wally Sparks

1997

as Harry Karp

4.7
Acting

Wally Sparks is a tabloid TV show reporter who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the governor's mansion to uncover a sex scandal.

Escape From a Wonderful Life

1996

as Man on Porch (voice)

1.0
Acting

The comedy troupe Upright Citizens Brigade re-edit and redub Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life." After 50 years of annual performances, George Bail...

Aladdin and the King of Thieves

Aladdin and the King of Thieves

1996

as Iago (voice)

6.2
Acting

Legendary secrets are revealed as Aladdin and his friends—Jasmine, Abu, Carpet and, of course, the always entertaining Genie—face all sorts of terrify...

Be Cool About Fire Safety

Be Cool About Fire Safety

1996

as Seemore Smoke (voice)

3.5
Acting

This video provides fire safety information about escape plans, emergency numbers and smoke alarms. Ir features animated characters including Jose the...

Aladdin on Ice

Aladdin on Ice

1995

as Iago (voice)(uncredited)

4.5
Acting

A retelling of the Disney film, Aladdin (1992). This was staged on ice, and featured songs and clips from the animated film.

Problem Child 3

Problem Child 3

1995

as Dr. Peabody

4.7
Acting

Now a pre-teen, Junior has fallen head over heels for a classmate who doesn't even notice him, but does notice three other boys – a child star, a hock...

Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas

Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas

1994

as Bert Banner

6.5
Acting

In this conclusion of the long running series it finally happens: Kelly and Zack will marry. Zack's parents are against the early commitment and Kelly...

Silk Degrees

Silk Degrees

1994

as Rene

3.8
Acting

After she witnesses a mob murder, a woman hides out in a cabin in the woods under the protection of a pair of hardboiled federal agents.

The Return of Jafar

The Return of Jafar

1994

as Iago (voice)

6.2
Acting

The evil Jafar escapes from the magic lamp as an all-powerful genie, ready to plot his revenge against Aladdin. From battling elusive villains atop wi...

Thumbelina

Thumbelina

1994

as Berkeley Beetle (voice)

6.4
Acting

Born of a flower and growing to only a couple of inches tall, poor Thumbelina is worried she'll never meet someone her own size, until she happens to ...

House Party 3

House Party 3

1994

as Luggage Clerk

5.1
Acting

Hip Hop duo Kid & Play return in the second follow-up to their 1990 screen debut House Party. Kid (Christopher "Kid" Reid) is taking the plunge and ma...

Aladdin

Aladdin

1992

as Iago (voice)

7.7
Acting

In the boorish city of Agrabah, kind-hearted street urchin Aladdin and Princess Jasmine fall in love, although she can only marry a prince. He and pow...

The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World

The Making of Aladdin: A Whole New World

1992

as Self

7.0
Acting

Hosted by John Rhys-Davies, a made-for-TV documentary details the work that went into the production of Aladdin, Disney's musical rendition of the cla...

Gilbert Gottfried: Command Performance

Gilbert Gottfried: Command Performance

1992

as Himself

Acting

Comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried brings his brilliant blend of improvisation and impersonation to this uproarious 1992 stand-up special.

Gilbert Gottfried: Command Performance

Gilbert Gottfried: Command Performance

1992

Writer

Writing

Comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried brings his brilliant blend of improvisation and impersonation to this uproarious 1992 stand-up special.

Highway to Hell

Highway to Hell

1991

as Hitler

5.9
Acting

Charlie and Rachel run away from home to get married in Las Vegas. But they get attacked by a zombie who takes Rachel with him to hell, where she will...

Problem Child 2

Problem Child 2

1991

as Igor Peabody

5.9
Acting

Junior and his father, Ben, move from Cold River to Mortville. Junior becomes threatened by Ben's desire to date again and find a new mother for Junio...

Look Who's Talking Too

Look Who's Talking Too

1990

as Joey

5.5
Acting

Mollie and James are together and raising a family, which now consists of an older Mikey and his baby sister, Julie. Tension between the siblings aris...

Seriously... Phil Collins

Seriously... Phil Collins

1990

as Roger - TV Executive

Acting

4 TV Executives attempt to make a television special to promote ...But Seriously. Mostly made of sketches this film includes a rap version of Don't Lo...

Problem Child

Problem Child

1990

as Mr. Peabody

6.1
Acting

Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping ...

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

1990

as Johnny Crunch

6.1
Acting

To the Los Angeles elite, Ford Fairlane is known as "Mr. Rock 'n' Roll Detective." This loudmouthed ladies' man serves an exclusive rock star clientel...

Never on Tuesday

Never on Tuesday

1989

as Lucky Larry Lupin (uncredited)

3.9
Acting

Matt and Eddie are two young men from the mid-west travelling to California to see the sights - primarily semi-clad women on beaches. They hop into th...

Norman's Corner

Norman's Corner

1988

as Norman

5.0
Acting

A day in the life of a neurotic newsstand owner.

Norman's Corner

Norman's Corner

1988

Writer

5.0
Writing

A day in the life of a neurotic newsstand owner.

Hot to Trot

Hot to Trot

1988

as The Dentist

5.2
Acting

Fred P. Chaney receives as inheritance after the death of his mother a speaking horse that also has good knowledge about the stock-market. With the he...

Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop II

1987

as Sidney Bernstein

6.5
Acting

Axel Foley returns to the land of sunshine and palm trees to investigate the near-fatal shooting of police Captain Andrew Bogomil. With the help of Sg...

Gilbert Gottfried... Naturally

Gilbert Gottfried... Naturally

1987

Acting

Improvisation and impersonations.

Gilbert Gottfried... Naturally

Gilbert Gottfried... Naturally

1987

Writer

Writing

Improvisation and impersonations.

Bad Medicine

Bad Medicine

1985

as Dr. Tony Sandoval

5.1
Acting

Jeff Marx wants to study medicine and become a physician. However, his grades are far from enough to get him into an American medical school. But then...

The House of God

The House of God

1984

as Paramedic

2.7
Acting

Comedy about a couple of interns in a hospital named 'The House of God'.

The Further Adventures of Wally Brown

1980

as Bernstein

Acting

1980 TV pilot