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Marvin Kaplan

Bio: Marvin Wilbur Kaplan (January 24, 1927 – August 25, 2016) was an American actor, playwright and screenwriter who was best known as Henry Beesmeyer in Alice (1978–1985).
Born: Mon, Jan 24 1927
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Aug 25 2016
Marvin Kaplan is 89 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Autism and Cake
Autism and Cake
Marvin Kaplan was 85 in Autism and Cake as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 2012
Poster of Troupers
Troupers
Marvin Kaplan was 84 in Troupers
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of Dark and Stormy Night
Dark and Stormy Night
Marvin Kaplan was 82 in Dark and Stormy Night as 'Gunny'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of O. Ratz: Rat in a Hot Tin Can
O. Ratz: Rat in a Hot Tin Can
Marvin Kaplan was 68 in O. Ratz: Rat in a Hot Tin Can as 'Dave D. Fly (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 02 1995
Poster of Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love
Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love
Marvin Kaplan was 67 in Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds In Love
Movie Released: Mon, May 09 1994
Poster of Witchboard 2
Witchboard 2
Marvin Kaplan was 66 in Witchboard 2 as 'Morris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1993
Poster of Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream
Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream
Marvin Kaplan was 65 in Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream as 'Vampire (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1992
Poster of On the Air
On the Air
Marvin Kaplan was 65 in On the Air as 'Dwight McGonigle'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1992
Poster of Delirious
Delirious
Marvin Kaplan was 64 in Delirious as 'Typewriter Repairman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1991
Poster of Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'
Marvin Kaplan was 63 in Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
Marvin Kaplan was 63 in Wild at Heart as 'Uncle Pooch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1990
Poster of Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats
Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats
Marvin Kaplan was 61 in Top Cat and the Beverly Hills Cats as 'Choo-Choo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1988
Poster of Hollywood Vice Squad
Hollywood Vice Squad
Marvin Kaplan was 59 in Hollywood Vice Squad as 'Man with Doll'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1986
Poster of Bad Cat
Bad Cat
Marvin Kaplan was 57 in Bad Cat as 'Mouser (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1984
Poster of Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Don't Ask Me, Ask God
Marvin Kaplan was 56 in Don't Ask Me, Ask God as 'Neighbor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls
Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls
Marvin Kaplan was 56 in Deck the Halls with Wacky Walls as 'Stick'um (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1983
Poster of Midnight Madness
Midnight Madness
Marvin Kaplan was 53 in Midnight Madness as 'Bonaventure Desk Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1980
Poster of Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
Marvin Kaplan was 49 in Freaky Friday as 'Carpet Cleaner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 1976
Poster of Fangs
Fangs
Marvin Kaplan was 47 in Fangs as 'Brother Joy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1974
Poster of The Severed Arm
The Severed Arm
Marvin Kaplan was 46 in The Severed Arm as 'Mad Man Herman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1973
Poster of The Great Race
The Great Race
Marvin Kaplan was 38 in The Great Race as 'Frisbee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1965
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Marvin Kaplan was 36 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as 'Irwin, Alvin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of A New Kind of Love
A New Kind of Love
Marvin Kaplan was 36 in A New Kind of Love as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor
Marvin Kaplan was 36 in The Nutty Professor as 'English Student'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 1963
Poster of Wake Me When It's Over
Wake Me When It's Over
Marvin Kaplan was 33 in Wake Me When It's Over as 'Hap Cosgrove'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1960
Poster of The Fabulous Senorita
The Fabulous Senorita
Marvin Kaplan was 25 in The Fabulous Senorita as 'Clifford Van Kunkle'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 1952
Poster of Angels in the Outfield
Angels in the Outfield
Marvin Kaplan was 24 in Angels in the Outfield as 'Timothy Durney'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1951
Poster of Behave Yourself!
Behave Yourself!
Marvin Kaplan was 24 in Behave Yourself! as 'Max the Umbrella'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1951
Poster of Criminal Lawyer
Criminal Lawyer
Marvin Kaplan was 24 in Criminal Lawyer as 'Sam Kutler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 23 1951
Poster of I Can Get It for You Wholesale
I Can Get It for You Wholesale
Marvin Kaplan was 24 in I Can Get It for You Wholesale as 'Arnold Fisher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1951
Poster of The Reformer and the Redhead
The Reformer and the Redhead
Marvin Kaplan was 23 in The Reformer and the Redhead as 'Leon'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1950
Poster of Key to the City
Key to the City
Marvin Kaplan was 23 in Key to the City as 'Francis - Newspaper Photographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Marvin Kaplan was 22 in Adam's Rib as 'Court Stenographer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1949

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 Even Stevens
Even Stevens
Marvin Kaplan was 73+ in Even Stevens as 'Old Guy #1'.
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Sat, Jun 17 2000
Poster of Becker
Becker
Marvin Kaplan was 71+ in Becker as 'Mr. Gordon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of What a Cartoon!
What a Cartoon!
Marvin Kaplan was 68+ in What a Cartoon! as 'Dave D. Fly (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 20 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Marvin Kaplan was 67+ in ER as 'Kornberg's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of On the Air
On the Air
Marvin Kaplan was 65+ in On the Air as 'Dwight McGonigle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 20 1992
Poster of Shades of L.A.
Shades of L.A.
Marvin Kaplan was 63+ in Shades of L.A.
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Wed, Oct 10 1990
Poster of They Came from Outer Space
They Came from Outer Space
Marvin Kaplan was 63+ in They Came from Outer Space as 'Dr. Kendall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1990
Poster of Fender Bender 500
Fender Bender 500
Marvin Kaplan was 63+ in Fender Bender 500 as 'Choo Choo (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 1990
Poster of Wake, Rattle, and Roll
Wake, Rattle, and Roll
Marvin Kaplan was 63+ in Wake, Rattle, and Roll
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Mon, Sep 17 1990
Poster of Murphy's Law
Murphy's Law
Marvin Kaplan was 61+ in Murphy's Law
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Wed, Nov 02 1988
Poster of My Two Dads
My Two Dads
Marvin Kaplan was 60+ in My Two Dads
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Sun, Sep 20 1987
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Marvin Kaplan was 58+ in MacGyver as 'The Chess Master'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of 1st & Ten
1st & Ten
Marvin Kaplan was 57+ in 1st & Ten as 'Irv'.
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Sun, Dec 02 1984
Poster of Kangaroo
Kangaroo
Marvin Kaplan was 57+ in Kangaroo as 'Sidney Squirrel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 09 1984
Poster of Frogger
Frogger
Marvin Kaplan was 56+ in Frogger as 'Shellshock "Shelly" Turtle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1983
Poster of Saturday Supercade
Saturday Supercade
Marvin Kaplan was 56+ in Saturday Supercade as 'Shelly Turtle (voice), Sidney Squirrel (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1983
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Marvin Kaplan was 55+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy
Marvin Kaplan was 54+ in The Fall Guy
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Wed, Nov 04 1981
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Marvin Kaplan was 51+ in Flying High
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of We've Got Each Other
We've Got Each Other
Marvin Kaplan was 50+ in We've Got Each Other
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Marvin Kaplan was 50+ in CHiPs as 'Hilmer Nelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Heyyy, It's the King!
Heyyy, It's the King!
Marvin Kaplan was 50+ in Heyyy, It's the King! as 'Skids (voice)'.
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Sat, Sep 10 1977
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
Marvin Kaplan was 49+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Zobar'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Alice
Alice
Marvin Kaplan was 49+ in Alice
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Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of The Lost Saucer
The Lost Saucer
Marvin Kaplan was 48+ in The Lost Saucer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Marvin Kaplan was 47+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'Delgado'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Chopper One
Chopper One
Marvin Kaplan was 46+ in Chopper One as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 17 1974
Poster of The Chicago Teddy Bears
The Chicago Teddy Bears
Marvin Kaplan was 44+ in The Chicago Teddy Bears
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Marvin Kaplan was 42+ in Love, American Style as 'Arnold, The Psychiatrist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of My World and Welcome to It
My World and Welcome to It
Marvin Kaplan was 42+ in My World and Welcome to It
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Marvin Kaplan was 41+ in The Mod Squad as 'Sol Alpert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Hank
Hank
Marvin Kaplan was 38+ in Hank
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 1965
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Marvin Kaplan was 38+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Perkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Honey West
Honey West
Marvin Kaplan was 38+ in Honey West as ''Byron Manners''.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Gidget
Gidget
Marvin Kaplan was 38+ in Gidget
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Marvin Kaplan was 37+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as 'Mr. Kendall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The Baileys of Balboa
The Baileys of Balboa
Marvin Kaplan was 37+ in The Baileys of Balboa
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Sat, Sep 19 1964
Poster of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day
Marvin Kaplan was 37+ in Valentine's Day
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Marvin Kaplan was 36+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Stanley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
Marvin Kaplan was 36+ in Vacation Playhouse as 'Marvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of McHale's Navy
McHale's Navy
Marvin Kaplan was 35+ in McHale's Navy as 'Kwazniak'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 11 1962
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Marvin Kaplan was 35+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Top Cat
Top Cat
Marvin Kaplan was 34+ in Top Cat as 'Choo Choo (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
Marvin Kaplan was 33+ in My Three Sons as 'Joe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Marvin Kaplan was 32+ in The Detectives as 'Irwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
Marvin Kaplan was 32+ in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis as 'Mr. Monty W. Milfloss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1959
Poster of Alcoa Theatre
Alcoa Theatre
Marvin Kaplan was 30+ in Alcoa Theatre as 'Harry Cooper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of DuPont Show of the Month
DuPont Show of the Month
Marvin Kaplan was 30+ in DuPont Show of the Month as 'The Messenger Boy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1957
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
Marvin Kaplan was 30+ in The Lux Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Marvin Kaplan was 26+ in General Electric Theater as 'Marvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Marvin Kaplan was 25+ in The Ford Television Theatre as 'Marvin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Marvin Kaplan was 24+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Self, Self/Alfred Pinzmetal'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951