Portrait of Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Bio: Howard Hesseman (February 27, 1940 – January 29, 2022) was an American actor known for his television roles as burned out disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on WKRP in Cincinnati, and the lead role of history teacher Charlie Moore on Head of the Class
Born: Tue, Feb 27 1940
Birthplace: Lebanon, Oregon, USA

Death: Sat, Jan 29 2022
Howard Hesseman is 81 years old
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Poster of Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Howard Hesseman would have been no older than
81 in Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 03 2022
Poster of Life After The Navigator
Life After The Navigator
Howard Hesseman was
80 in Life After The Navigator
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 09 2020
Poster of For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
Howard Hesseman was
80 in For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Oct 14 2020
Poster of Valerie
Valerie
Howard Hesseman was
79 in Valerie
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 07 2019
Poster of A Christmas in Vermont
A Christmas in Vermont
Howard Hesseman was
76 in A Christmas in Vermont
as 'Nick Harper'.
Sun, Nov 27 2016
Poster of Silver Skies
Silver Skies
Howard Hesseman was
76 in Silver Skies
as 'Billy'.
Thu, Sep 22 2016
Poster of Wild Oats
Wild Oats
Howard Hesseman was
76 in Wild Oats
as 'Vespucci'.
Thu, Sep 22 2016
Poster of Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
Howard Hesseman was
75 in Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of Bigfoot
Bigfoot
Howard Hesseman was
72 in Bigfoot
as 'Mayor Tommy Gillis'.
Sun, Oct 28 2012
Poster of Salvation Boulevard
Salvation Boulevard
Howard Hesseman was
71 in Salvation Boulevard
as 'Billy'.
Fri, Jul 15 2011
Poster of Halloween II
Halloween II
Howard Hesseman was
69 in Halloween II
as 'Uncle Meat'.
Fri, Aug 28 2009
Poster of All About Steve
All About Steve
Howard Hesseman was
69 in All About Steve
as 'Mr. Horowitz'.
Thu, Aug 06 2009
Poster of The Rocker
The Rocker
Howard Hesseman was
68 in The Rocker
as 'Gator'.
Wed, Aug 20 2008
Poster of Martian Child
Martian Child
Howard Hesseman was
67 in Martian Child
as 'Dr. Berg'.
Fri, Nov 02 2007
Poster of Man About Town
Man About Town
Howard Hesseman was
66 in Man About Town
as 'Ben Giamoro'.
Thu, Jun 08 2006
Poster of Crazy for Christmas
Crazy for Christmas
Howard Hesseman was
65 in Crazy for Christmas
as 'Fred Nickells'.
Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock
Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock
Howard Hesseman was
65 in Rockin' at the Red Dog: The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock
as 'narrator'.
Tue, Jul 05 2005
Poster of About Schmidt
About Schmidt
Howard Hesseman was
62 in About Schmidt
as 'Larry Hertzel'.
Thu, Dec 12 2002
Poster of Teddy Bears' Picnic
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Howard Hesseman was
62 in Teddy Bears' Picnic
as 'Ted Frye'.
Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of The Mesmerist
The Mesmerist
Howard Hesseman was
62 in The Mesmerist
Mon, Mar 11 2002
Poster of The Sky is Falling
The Sky is Falling
Howard Hesseman was
61 in The Sky is Falling
as 'Yogi Cook'.
Thu, Jun 07 2001
Poster of On the Second Day of Christmas
On the Second Day of Christmas
Howard Hesseman was
57 in On the Second Day of Christmas
as 'David'.
Mon, Dec 08 1997
Poster of High Stakes
High Stakes
Howard Hesseman was
57 in High Stakes
as 'Wayne Dreyer'.
Mon, Jul 07 1997
Poster of Gridlock'd
Gridlock'd
Howard Hesseman was
56 in Gridlock'd
as 'Blind Man'.
Wed, Jan 29 1997
Poster of Out-of-Sync
Out-of-Sync
Howard Hesseman was
55 in Out-of-Sync
as 'Det. Caldwell'.
Sun, Jun 04 1995
Poster of Munchie Strikes Back
Munchie Strikes Back
Howard Hesseman was
54 in Munchie Strikes Back
as 'Munchie (voice)'.
Mon, Aug 01 1994
Poster of Little Miss Millions
Little Miss Millions
Howard Hesseman was
53 in Little Miss Millions
as 'Nick Frost'.
Sat, Nov 27 1993
Poster of Lethal Exposure
Lethal Exposure
Howard Hesseman was
53 in Lethal Exposure
as 'Taylor Cochran'.
Sun, Mar 28 1993
Poster of Rubin & Ed
Rubin & Ed
Howard Hesseman was
52 in Rubin & Ed
as 'Ed Tuttle'.
Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of Quiet Killer
Quiet Killer
Howard Hesseman was
52 in Quiet Killer
as 'Congressman Calvin Phillips'.
Tue, Mar 24 1992
Poster of Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate
Howard Hesseman was
51 in Hot Chocolate
as 'Mr. Cassidy'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story
Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story
Howard Hesseman was
51 in Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Wojas Smart Story
as 'Paul Maggioto'.
Mon, Sep 23 1991
Poster of Call Me Anna
Call Me Anna
Howard Hesseman was
50 in Call Me Anna
as 'John Ross'.
Sun, Nov 11 1990
Poster of The Diamond Trap
The Diamond Trap
Howard Hesseman was
47 in The Diamond Trap
as 'Det. Rollings'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Amazon Women on the Moon
Amazon Women on the Moon
Howard Hesseman was
47 in Amazon Women on the Moon
as 'Rupert King (segment "Titan Man")'.
Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of Inside Out
Inside Out
Howard Hesseman was
47 in Inside Out
as 'Jack'.
Fri, Aug 21 1987
Poster of Six Against the Rock
Six Against the Rock
Howard Hesseman was
47 in Six Against the Rock
as 'Joseph 'Dutch' Cretzer'.
Mon, May 18 1987
Poster of Heat
Heat
Howard Hesseman was
46 in Heat
as 'Pinchus Zion'.
Thu, Oct 16 1986
Poster of The Princess Who Had Never Laughed
The Princess Who Had Never Laughed
Howard Hesseman was
46 in The Princess Who Had Never Laughed
as 'King'.
Mon, Aug 11 1986
Poster of Flight of the Navigator
Flight of the Navigator
Howard Hesseman was
46 in Flight of the Navigator
as 'Dr. Louis Faraday'.
Wed, Jul 30 1986
Poster of My Chauffeur
My Chauffeur
Howard Hesseman was
45 in My Chauffeur
as 'McBride'.
Fri, Jan 24 1986
Poster of Clue
Clue
Howard Hesseman was
45 in Clue
as 'The Chief (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 13 1985
Poster of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Howard Hesseman was
45 in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as 'Pete Lassard'.
Thu, Mar 28 1985
Poster of Silence of the Heart
Silence of the Heart
Howard Hesseman was
44 in Silence of the Heart
as 'Carl Lewis'.
Tue, Oct 30 1984
Poster of Best Kept Secrets
Best Kept Secrets
Howard Hesseman was
44 in Best Kept Secrets
as 'Jim Osborne'.
Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of Mister Roberts
Mister Roberts
Howard Hesseman was
44 in Mister Roberts
as 'Doc'.
Sun, Mar 18 1984
Poster of This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap
Howard Hesseman was
44 in This Is Spinal Tap
as 'Terry Ladd'.
Fri, Mar 02 1984
Poster of Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
Howard Hesseman was
43 in Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever
as 'Johnny Caravella (Doctor Johnny Fever)'.
Mon, May 16 1983
Poster of Doctor Detroit
Doctor Detroit
Howard Hesseman was
43 in Doctor Detroit
as 'Smooth Walker'.
Fri, May 06 1983
Poster of One Shoe Makes it Murder
One Shoe Makes it Murder
Howard Hesseman was
42 in One Shoe Makes it Murder
as 'Joe Hervey'.
Sat, Nov 06 1982
Poster of Victims
Victims
Howard Hesseman was
41 in Victims
as 'Charles Galloway'.
Mon, Jan 11 1982
Poster of Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway
Howard Hesseman was
41 in Honky Tonk Freeway
as 'Snapper'.
Fri, Aug 21 1981
Poster of Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Howard Hesseman was
41 in Private Lessons
as 'Lester'.
Fri, May 01 1981
Poster of Skyward
Skyward
Howard Hesseman was
40 in Skyward
as 'Koup Trenton'.
Thu, Nov 20 1980
Poster of Gridlock
Gridlock
Howard Hesseman was
40 in Gridlock
as 'Señor Smooth (voice)'.
Thu, Oct 02 1980
Poster of The Fantastic Funnies
The Fantastic Funnies
Howard Hesseman was
40 in The Fantastic Funnies
as 'Dr. Johnny Fever'.
Thu, May 15 1980
Poster of John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
Howard Hesseman was
40 in John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body
as 'Self / The Rock Doctor'.
Sun, May 04 1980
Poster of The Jerk
The Jerk
Howard Hesseman was
39 in The Jerk
as 'Carnival Worker (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 14 1979
Poster of Americathon
Americathon
Howard Hesseman was
39 in Americathon
as 'Kip Margolis'.
Fri, Aug 10 1979
Poster of You Can't Take it With You
You Can't Take it With You
Howard Hesseman was
39 in You Can't Take it With You
as 'Wilbur C. Henderson'.
Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of Outside Chance
Outside Chance
Howard Hesseman was
38 in Outside Chance
as 'David'.
Sat, Dec 02 1978
Poster of More Than Friends
More Than Friends
Howard Hesseman was
38 in More Than Friends
as 'Avery Salminella'.
Fri, Oct 20 1978
Poster of Loose Shoes
Loose Shoes
Howard Hesseman was
38 in Loose Shoes
as 'Ernie Piles, War Correspondent'.
Fri, Sep 01 1978
Poster of The Comedy Company
The Comedy Company
Howard Hesseman was
38 in The Comedy Company
as 'Roger Dustleman'.
Fri, Jul 21 1978
Poster of The Ghost of Flight 401
The Ghost of Flight 401
Howard Hesseman was
37 in The Ghost of Flight 401
as 'Bert Stockwell'.
Sat, Feb 18 1978
Poster of Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
Howard Hesseman was
37 in Tarantulas: The Deadly Cargo
as 'Fred'.
Wed, Dec 28 1977
Poster of The Other Side of Midnight
The Other Side of Midnight
Howard Hesseman was
37 in The Other Side of Midnight
as 'O'Brien'.
Wed, Jun 08 1977
Poster of The Amazing Howard Hughes
The Amazing Howard Hughes
Howard Hesseman was
37 in The Amazing Howard Hughes
as 'Jenks'.
Wed, Apr 13 1977
Poster of Tail Gunner Joe
Tail Gunner Joe
Howard Hesseman was
36 in Tail Gunner Joe
as 'Lt. Ted Cantwell'.
Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of The Big Bus
The Big Bus
Howard Hesseman was
36 in The Big Bus
as 'Jack'.
Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of Silent Movie
Silent Movie
Howard Hesseman was
36 in Silent Movie
as 'Executive'.
Thu, Jun 17 1976
Poster of Jackson County Jail
Jackson County Jail
Howard Hesseman was
36 in Jackson County Jail
as 'David'.
Wed, Mar 31 1976
Poster of Tunnel Vision
Tunnel Vision
Howard Hesseman was
36 in Tunnel Vision
as 'Senator McMannus'.
Fri, Mar 12 1976
Poster of The Sunshine Boys
The Sunshine Boys
Howard Hesseman was
35 in The Sunshine Boys
as 'Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director'.
Thu, Nov 06 1975
Poster of Whiffs
Whiffs
Howard Hesseman was
35 in Whiffs
as 'Dr. Gopian'.
Wed, Oct 15 1975
Poster of Prisoners
Prisoners
Howard Hesseman was
35 in Prisoners
Tue, Jul 01 1975
Poster of The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
Howard Hesseman was
35 in The Blue Knight
as 'Resident'.
Fri, May 09 1975
Poster of Hustling
Hustling
Howard Hesseman was
34 in Hustling
as 'Detective'.
Sat, Feb 22 1975
Poster of Shampoo
Shampoo
Howard Hesseman was
34 in Shampoo
as 'Red Dog'.
Tue, Feb 11 1975
Poster of The Blue Knight
The Blue Knight
Howard Hesseman was
33 in The Blue Knight
Sun, Nov 11 1973
Poster of Steelyard Blues
Steelyard Blues
Howard Hesseman was
32 in Steelyard Blues
as 'Frank Veldini'.
Wed, Jan 31 1973
Poster of Kid Blue
Kid Blue
Howard Hesseman was
32 in Kid Blue
as 'Confectionary Man (as Howard Hessman)'.
Wed, Jan 31 1973
Poster of Jory
Jory
Howard Hesseman was
32 in Jory
as 'Santa Rosa bartender'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Cisco Pike
Cisco Pike
Howard Hesseman was
31 in Cisco Pike
as 'Recording Engineer'.
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of The Christian Licorice Store
The Christian Licorice Store
Howard Hesseman was
31 in The Christian Licorice Store
as 'Last Party Guest'.
Mon, Nov 01 1971
Poster of Billy Jack
Billy Jack
Howard Hesseman was
31 in Billy Jack
as 'Drama Teacher'.
Sat, May 01 1971
Poster of Some Kind of a Nut
Some Kind of a Nut
Howard Hesseman was
29 in Some Kind of a Nut
as 'Bartender'.
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of A Session with the Committee
A Session with the Committee
Howard Hesseman was
29 in A Session with the Committee
as '(as Don Sturdy)'.
Mon, Aug 11 1969
Poster of Petulia
Petulia
Howard Hesseman was
28 in Petulia
as 'Hippie (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 10 1968

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 Chicago Med
Chicago Med
Howard Hesseman was
75+ in Chicago Med
as 'Clyde Glickman'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2015
Poster of Fresh Off the Boat
Fresh Off the Boat
Howard Hesseman was
74+ in Fresh Off the Boat
as 'Mr. Royce'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 04 2015
Poster of Mike & Molly
Mike & Molly
Howard Hesseman was
70+ in Mike & Molly
as 'Otis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
Howard Hesseman was
69+ in Drop Dead Diva
as 'Cole Lamburt'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 12 2009
Poster of John from Cincinnati
John from Cincinnati
Howard Hesseman was
67+ in John from Cincinnati
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 10 2007
Poster of Psych
Psych
Howard Hesseman was
66+ in Psych
as 'Barry Saunder'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of House
House
Howard Hesseman was
64+ in House
as 'Henry Errington'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 16 2004
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Howard Hesseman was
64+ in Boston Legal
as 'Judge Robert Thompson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Celebrities Uncensored
Celebrities Uncensored
Howard Hesseman was
63+ in Celebrities Uncensored
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 04 2003
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Howard Hesseman was
62+ in Boomtown
as 'Mel Castle'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of Thieves
Thieves
Howard Hesseman was
61+ in Thieves
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2001
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Howard Hesseman was
61+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Barney Reynolds'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Three Sisters
Three Sisters
Howard Hesseman was
60+ in Three Sisters
as 'Jerry Keats'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 2001
Poster of Level 9
Level 9
Howard Hesseman was
60+ in Level 9
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 2000
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Howard Hesseman was
60+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Dr. Aden'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Howard Hesseman was
59+ in Family Law
as 'Howard Thomas / Randall'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Howard Hesseman was
58+ in That '70s Show
as 'Max'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1998
Poster of Two Guys and a Girl
Two Guys and a Girl
Howard Hesseman was
58+ in Two Guys and a Girl
as 'Mr. Bergen'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 10 1998
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Howard Hesseman was
57+ in The Practice
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
Howard Hesseman was
56+ in The Pretender
as 'Landlord'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Howard Hesseman was
55+ in The Outer Limits
as 'Dr. Emory Taylor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Howard Hesseman was
54+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Flynn Hodge'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Howard Hesseman was
54+ in ER
as 'Dr. James Broderick'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Howard Hesseman was
53+ in Burke's Law
as 'Chuck Mason'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of The New WKRP in Cincinnati
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
Howard Hesseman was
51+ in The New WKRP in Cincinnati
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1991
Poster of Head of the Class
Head of the Class
Howard Hesseman was
46+ in Head of the Class
as 'Charlie Moore'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1986
Poster of George Burns Comedy Week
George Burns Comedy Week
Howard Hesseman was
45+ in George Burns Comedy Week
as 'Andy Pace'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of The Ray Bradbury Theater
The Ray Bradbury Theater
Howard Hesseman was
45+ in The Ray Bradbury Theater
First Air Date
Tue, May 21 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Howard Hesseman was
44+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Sheldon Greenberg'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Howard Hesseman was
42+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'King'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of WKRP in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati
Howard Hesseman was
38+ in WKRP in Cincinnati
as 'Dr. Johnny Fever'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 18 1978
Poster of Soap
Soap
Howard Hesseman was
37+ in Soap
as 'Mr. Franklin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1977
Poster of Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of the Network Stars
Howard Hesseman was
36+ in Battle of the Network Stars
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 13 1976
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Howard Hesseman was
36+ in Quincy, M.E.
as 'D.A. Jerry Douglas'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Howard Hesseman was
35+ in Laverne & Shirley
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time
Howard Hesseman was
35+ in One Day at a Time
as 'Sam Royer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 16 1975
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Howard Hesseman was
35+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Switch
Switch
Howard Hesseman was
35+ in Switch
as 'M.W.'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Howard Hesseman was
34+ in The Rockford Files
as 'Al Steever'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Howard Hesseman was
34+ in Harry O
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Howard Hesseman was
34+ in Rhoda
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of Firehouse
Firehouse
Howard Hesseman was
34+ in Firehouse
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 11 1974
Poster of The Bob Newhart Show
The Bob Newhart Show
Howard Hesseman was
32+ in The Bob Newhart Show
as ', Craig Plager, Augie (voice) (uncredited)'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Howard Hesseman was
31+ in Sanford and Son
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Howard Hesseman was
27+ in Mannix
as 'Ray Bennett'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Howard Hesseman was
26+ in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as 'Various'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 1967
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Howard Hesseman was
20+ in The Andy Griffith Show
as 'Counter Boy, Harry'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960