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Charles Grodin

Bio: Charles Sidney Grodin (April 21, 1935 – May 18, 2021) was an American actor, comedian, author, and television talk show host. Grodin began his acting career in the 1960s appearing in TV serials including The Virginian
Born: Sun, Apr 21 1935
Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Tue, May 18 2021
Charles Grodin is 86 years old
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Poster of Waiting for Ishtar
Waiting for Ishtar
Charles Grodin was
82 in Waiting for Ishtar
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 14 2017
Poster of An Imperfect Murder
An Imperfect Murder
Charles Grodin was
82 in An Imperfect Murder
as 'Arthur'.
Sun, Sep 03 2017
Poster of The Comedian
The Comedian
Charles Grodin was
81 in The Comedian
as 'Dick D'Angelo'.
Fri, Dec 09 2016
Poster of While We're Young
While We're Young
Charles Grodin was
79 in While We're Young
as 'Leslie Breitbart'.
Fri, Apr 03 2015
Poster of The Humbling
The Humbling
Charles Grodin was
79 in The Humbling
as 'Jerry'.
Wed, Dec 31 2014
Poster of Brazzaville Teen-Ager
Brazzaville Teen-Ager
Charles Grodin was
77 in Brazzaville Teen-Ager
as 'Father'.
Sat, Apr 13 2013
Poster of Char·ac·ter
Char·ac·ter
Charles Grodin was
77 in Char·ac·ter
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 30 2012
Poster of Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Charles Grodin was
76 in Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
as '(archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 04 2012
Poster of The Harmony Game
The Harmony Game
Charles Grodin was
75 in The Harmony Game
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 11 2011
Poster of Paul Simon and Friends: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Paul Simon and Friends: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
Charles Grodin was
72 in Paul Simon and Friends: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 27 2007
Poster of The Ex
The Ex
Charles Grodin was
71 in The Ex
as 'Bob Kowalski'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
Charles Grodin was
67 in The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s
as ''.
Sun, Oct 13 2002
Poster of The World of Jim Henson
The World of Jim Henson
Charles Grodin was
59 in The World of Jim Henson
as 'Nicky Holiday (archive footage)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of It Runs in the Family
It Runs in the Family
Charles Grodin was
59 in It Runs in the Family
as 'Mr. Parker (The Old Man)'.
Fri, Sep 23 1994
Poster of Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Charles Grodin was
59 in Sesame Street All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as 'Chaz'.
Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Clifford
Clifford
Charles Grodin was
58 in Clifford
as 'Martin Daniels'.
Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Beethoven's 2nd
Beethoven's 2nd
Charles Grodin was
58 in Beethoven's 2nd
as 'George Newton'.
Tue, Dec 14 1993
Poster of Heart and Souls
Heart and Souls
Charles Grodin was
58 in Heart and Souls
as 'Harrison Winslow'.
Fri, Aug 13 1993
Poster of So I Married an Axe Murderer
So I Married an Axe Murderer
Charles Grodin was
58 in So I Married an Axe Murderer
as 'Commandeered Driver'.
Fri, Jul 30 1993
Poster of Dave
Dave
Charles Grodin was
58 in Dave
as 'Murray Blum'.
Fri, May 07 1993
Poster of Beethoven
Beethoven
Charles Grodin was
56 in Beethoven
as 'George Newton'.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of Taking Care of Business
Taking Care of Business
Charles Grodin was
55 in Taking Care of Business
as 'Spencer Barnes'.
Thu, Aug 16 1990
Poster of The Muppets at Walt Disney World
The Muppets at Walt Disney World
Charles Grodin was
55 in The Muppets at Walt Disney World
as 'Quentin Fitzwaller'.
Sun, May 06 1990
Poster of Midnight Run
Midnight Run
Charles Grodin was
53 in Midnight Run
as 'Jonathan Mardukas'.
Wed, Jul 20 1988
Poster of You Can't Hurry Love
You Can't Hurry Love
Charles Grodin was
52 in You Can't Hurry Love
as 'Mr. Glerman'.
Wed, Jan 20 1988
Poster of The Couch Trip
The Couch Trip
Charles Grodin was
52 in The Couch Trip
as 'George Matlin'.
Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Ishtar
Ishtar
Charles Grodin was
52 in Ishtar
as 'Jim Harrison'.
Fri, May 15 1987
Poster of King Kong! The Living Legend
King Kong! The Living Legend
Charles Grodin was
51 in King Kong! The Living Legend
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 01 1986
Poster of Last Resort
Last Resort
Charles Grodin was
50 in Last Resort
as 'George Lollar'.
Mon, Mar 31 1986
Poster of Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers
Charles Grodin was
50 in Movers & Shakers
as 'Herb Derman'.
Fri, May 03 1985
Poster of The Woman in Red
The Woman in Red
Charles Grodin was
49 in The Woman in Red
as 'Buddy'.
Wed, Aug 15 1984
Poster of The Lonely Guy
The Lonely Guy
Charles Grodin was
48 in The Lonely Guy
as 'Warren'.
Fri, Jan 27 1984
Poster of Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt
Charles Grodin was
47 in Charley's Aunt
as 'Lord Fancourt Babberly'.
Sun, Feb 06 1983
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Charles Grodin was
46 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of The Great Muppet Caper
The Great Muppet Caper
Charles Grodin was
46 in The Great Muppet Caper
as 'Nicky Holiday'.
Fri, Jun 26 1981
Poster of The Incredible Shrinking Woman
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Charles Grodin was
45 in The Incredible Shrinking Woman
as 'Vance Kramer'.
Fri, Jan 30 1981
Poster of Seems Like Old Times
Seems Like Old Times
Charles Grodin was
45 in Seems Like Old Times
as 'Ira Parks'.
Fri, Dec 19 1980
Poster of It's My Turn
It's My Turn
Charles Grodin was
45 in It's My Turn
as 'Homer'.
Fri, Oct 24 1980
Poster of Sunburn
Sunburn
Charles Grodin was
44 in Sunburn
as 'Jake'.
Fri, Aug 10 1979
Poster of Real Life
Real Life
Charles Grodin was
43 in Real Life
as 'Warren Yeager'.
Fri, Mar 02 1979
Poster of The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
Charles Grodin was
43 in The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
as 'Jim Benson'.
Wed, Oct 25 1978
Poster of Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait
Charles Grodin was
43 in Heaven Can Wait
as 'Tony Abbott'.
Wed, Jun 28 1978
Poster of Just Me and You
Just Me and You
Charles Grodin was
43 in Just Me and You
as 'Michael Lindsay'.
Mon, May 22 1978
Poster of The Meanest Men in the West
The Meanest Men in the West
Charles Grodin was
43 in The Meanest Men in the West
as 'Arnie Doud, Harge Gang'.
Thu, May 04 1978
Poster of It Happened One Christmas
It Happened One Christmas
Charles Grodin was
42 in It Happened One Christmas
as 'Joseph'.
Sun, Dec 11 1977
Poster of The Paul Simon Special
The Paul Simon Special
Charles Grodin was
42 in The Paul Simon Special
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 08 1977
Poster of Thieves
Thieves
Charles Grodin was
41 in Thieves
as 'Martin Cramer'.
Fri, Feb 11 1977
Poster of King Kong
King Kong
Charles Grodin was
41 in King Kong
as 'Fred S. Wilson'.
Wed, Sep 08 1976
Poster of 11 Harrowhouse
11 Harrowhouse
Charles Grodin was
39 in 11 Harrowhouse
as 'Howard R. Chesser'.
Thu, Sep 26 1974
Poster of The Heartbreak Kid
The Heartbreak Kid
Charles Grodin was
37 in The Heartbreak Kid
as 'Lenny Cantrow'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Catch-22
Catch-22
Charles Grodin was
35 in Catch-22
as 'Captain Aarfy Aardvark'.
Wed, Jun 24 1970
Poster of Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America
Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America
Charles Grodin was
34 in Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 30 1969
Poster of Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary's Baby
Charles Grodin was
33 in Rosemary's Baby
as 'Dr. Hill'.
Wed, Jun 12 1968
Poster of Sex and the College Girl
Sex and the College Girl
Charles Grodin was
29 in Sex and the College Girl
as 'Bob'.
Thu, Sep 03 1964
Poster of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Charles Grodin was
19 in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
as 'Drummer Boy (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 23 1954

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Madoff
Madoff
Charles Grodin was
80+ in Madoff
as 'Carl Shapiro'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 03 2016
Poster of The Michael J. Fox Show
The Michael J. Fox Show
Charles Grodin was
78+ in The Michael J. Fox Show
as 'Steve Henry'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Charles Grodin was
64+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Brett Forrester'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Charles Grodin was
61+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of The Charles Grodin Show
The Charles Grodin Show
Charles Grodin was
59+ in The Charles Grodin Show
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 1995
Poster of Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
Charles Grodin was
57+ in Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 21 1992
Poster of LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Charles Grodin was
53+ in LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1988
Poster of Fresno
Fresno
Charles Grodin was
51+ in Fresno
as 'Cane Kensington'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Charles Grodin was
40+ in Laverne & Shirley
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Charles Grodin was
40+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Charles Grodin was
35+ in Great Performances
as 'Jake'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Great American Dream Machine
The Great American Dream Machine
Charles Grodin was
35+ in The Great American Dream Machine
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 06 1971
Poster of The Guns of Will Sonnett
The Guns of Will Sonnett
Charles Grodin was
32+ in The Guns of Will Sonnett
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
Charles Grodin was
32+ in Judd for the Defense
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of Felony Squad
Felony Squad
Charles Grodin was
31+ in Felony Squad
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Shane
Shane
Charles Grodin was
31+ in Shane
as 'Jed'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Charles Grodin was
30+ in The F.B.I.
as 'Carl Platt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of The Big Valley
The Big Valley
Charles Grodin was
30+ in The Big Valley
as 'Mark Dunigan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of My Mother the Car
My Mother the Car
Charles Grodin was
30+ in My Mother the Car
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of The Young Marrieds
The Young Marrieds
Charles Grodin was
29+ in The Young Marrieds
as ''.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1964
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Charles Grodin was
27+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Charles Grodin was
27+ in The Virginian
as 'Arnie Doud'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Charles Grodin was
26+ in The Defenders
as 'Thomas Martin'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961