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Michael Fairman is a veteran of film, stage and television, with a career spanning more than 40 years. He has portrayed Adlai Stevenson in the political thriller Thirteen Days starring Kevin Costner, was featured in David Lynch's Academy Award-nominated Mulholland Drive and played Ben Affleck's father in Dreamworks' Forces of Nature... See full bio »

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2013 A Voice in the Dark
Mr. Anderson
 
2008-2013 The Young and the Restless (TV series)
Murphy / Patrick Murphy
– Episode #1.10077 (2013) … Patrick Murphy
– Episode #1.9963 (2012) … Patrick Murphy
– Episode #1.9843 (2012) … Murphy
– Episode #1.9806 (2011) … Murphy
– Episode #1.9805 (2011) … Murphy
See all 176 episodes »
 
2010 Sons of Anarchy (TV series)
Lumpy Feldstein / Lumpy
– Turas (2010) … Lumpy Feldstein
– Lochan Mor (2010) … Lumpy Feldstein
– Turning and Turning (2010) … Lumpy
 
2010 Browncoats: Redemption
Adelai Niska (uncredited)
 
2009 Monk (TV series)
Stanley Greenblatt
– Mr. Monk Is Someone Else (2009) … Stanley Greenblatt
 
2008-2009 Crash (TV series)
Lou Losky
– The Pain Won't Stop (2009) … Lou Losky
– Clusterf**k (2008) … Lou Losky
– Railroaded (2008) … Lou Losky
– Episode One (2008) … Lou Losky
– The Doctor Is In (2008) … Lou Losky
 
2008 Dark Streets
Nathaniel
 
2008 Struck (short)
Doctor
 
2008 The Reflecting Pool
Berman
 
2007 Dead Silence
Henry Walker
 
2006 Medium (TV series)
Frontier Doctor
– Blood Relation (2006) … Frontier Doctor
 
2006 The Hard Easy
Colonel Max
 
2006 Love Comes to the Executioner
Warden Stankovic
 
2006 Beyond the Wall of Sleep
Older Intern (voice)
 
2006 Night Stalker (TV series)
– Timeless (2006)
 
2006 Ghost Whisperer (TV series)
Dennis' Father
– Dead Man's Ridge (2006) … Dennis' Father
 
2005 Ordinary Miracles (TV movie)
Sterling Grimes
 
2005 Wheelmen
Paul
 
2005 Without a Trace (TV series)
Thomas Healy
– Transitions (2005) … Thomas Healy
 
2005 7th Heaven (TV series)
Milton Madison
– Brotherly Love (2005) … Milton Madison
 
2001-2004 The Practice (TV series)
Governor's Council Interviewer / Harold Shaw - School Board President
– New Hoods on the Block (2004) … Governor's Council Interviewer
– The Day After (2001) … Harold Shaw - School Board President
 
2004 Cold Case (TV series)
David Rosen (2004)
– Disco Inferno (2004) … David Rosen (2004)
 
2003 Just Shoot Me! (TV series)
Bob
– Pictures of Lily (2003) … Bob
 
2003 Judging Amy (TV series)
Judge Henry Bouton
– Wild Card (2003) … Judge Henry Bouton
 
2002 Firefly (TV series)
Adelai Niska
– War Stories (2002) … Adelai Niska
– The Train Job (2002) … Adelai Niska
 
2002 JAG (TV series)
CIA Director Norman Watts
– Need to Know (2002) … CIA Director Norman Watts
– Critical Condition (2002) … CIA Director Norman Watts
 
2001 Dharma & Greg (TV series)
Porter
– Without Reservations (2001) … Porter
 
2001 The Perfect Wife (TV movie)
Orville Gleason
 
2001 Mulholland Drive
Jason
 
2001 The King of Queens (TV series)
Harold
– Wedding Presence (2001) … Harold
 
2001 Black Scorpion (TV series)
General Stryker
– Armed and Dangerous (2001) … General Stryker
 
2000 Thirteen Days
Adlai Stevenson
 
2000 Boston Public (TV series)
Harold Shaw
– Chapter Three (2000) … Harold Shaw
 
2000 Family Law (TV series)
Pierce's Attorney
– Going Home (2000) … Pierce's Attorney
 
2000 The Perfect Tenant
Mr. Hartwell
 
1999 Sunset Beach (TV series)
Archbishop Damien
 
1999 Forces of Nature
Richard Holmes
 
1999 Providence (TV series)
Frank Gerrish
– If Memory Serves (1999) … Frank Gerrish
 
1999 Boy Meets World (TV series)
Dr. Markman
– Resurrection (1999) … Dr. Markman
 
1998 The Christmas Wish (TV movie)
Mr. Connor
 
1998 Viper (TV series)
Abe Goldberg
– Honest Abe (1998) … Abe Goldberg
 
1998 Freedom Strike
Gen. Porter
 
1998 Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (TV series)
Publisher
– The Land/Titan/The Diary/Town of Remebrance (1998) … Publisher
 
1998 Mike Hammer, Private Eye (TV series)
Ronald Wilk
– The Art of Murder (1998) … Ronald Wilk
 
1998 Brina's Problem
 
1997 Brooklyn South (TV series)
Dr. Vanderluke
– Why Can't Even a Couple of Us Get Along? (1997) … Dr. Vanderluke
– Life Under Castro (1997) … Dr. Vanderluke
 
1997 The X-Files (TV series)
Older Jason Nichols
– Synchrony (1997) … Older Jason Nichols
 
1997 The Nurse
Bob Martin
 
1997 High Incident (TV series)
– Hot Wire (1997)
 
1997 Cupid
Carl
 
1996 Kid Cop (video)
Charlie Rebbins
 
1996 Apollo 11 (TV movie)
Edwin Aldrin, Sr.
 
1994-1997 General Hospital (TV series)
Harry Silver
– Episode #1.8487 (1996) … Harry Silver
 
1996 The Great White Hype
Chairman Jerry Schwartz
 
1996 An Unfinished Affair (TV movie)
Clayton Edmunds
 
1996 The Late Shift (TV movie)
Michael Gartner
 
1995 The Crew (TV series)
Sam Steadman
– Bar Mitzvah Boy (1995) … Sam Steadman
 
1995 Courthouse (TV series)
Judge Francis Firestone
– Pilot (1995) … Judge Francis Firestone
 
1995 Sweet Justice (TV series)
Richard Crashaw
– Fire (1995) … Richard Crashaw
 
1994 Murphy Brown (TV series)
Steve Ferguson
– Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio? (1994) … Steve Ferguson
 
1994 ER (TV series)
Mort Harris
– 24 Hours (1994) … Mort Harris
 
1994 The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. (TV series)
General Quarry
– High Treason: Part 2 (1994) … General Quarry
– High Treason: Part 1 (1994) … General Quarry
 
1986-1994 L.A. Law (TV series)
Judge Douglas McGrath
– Finish Line (1994) … Judge Douglas McGrath
– He Ain't Guilty, He's My Brother (1994) … Judge Douglas McGrath
– Come Rain or Come Schein (1993) … Judge Douglas McGrath
– Christmas Stalking (1992) … Judge Douglas McGrath
– Double Breasted Suit (1992) … Judge Douglas McGrath
See all 15 episodes »
 
1994 The George Carlin Show (TV series)
Commissioner
– George Speaks His Mind (1994) … Commissioner
 
1994 Hoggs' Heaven (TV short)
Dad
 
1993 Seinfeld (TV series)
Mr. Pensky
– The Barber (1993) … Mr. Pensky
 
1993 Shameful Secrets (TV movie)
Mal
 
1993 Bob (TV series)
Buck Sikes
– Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Mad Dog Gone? (1993) … Buck Sikes
 
1993 The Golden Palace (TV series)
Ernie Niles
– Runaways (1993) … Ernie Niles
 
1992 Stand by Your Man (TV series)
Judge
– For Better or Worse (1992) … Judge
 
1991 Roc (TV series)
Bert
– How to Succeed at Garbage (1991) … Bert
 
1991 Cheers (TV series)
Dutch Kincaid
– Pitch It Again, Sam (1991) … Dutch Kincaid
 
1991 Wings (TV series)
Reporter
– Plane Nine from Nantucket (1991) … Reporter (as Michael Eugene Fairman)
 
1990 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Cabby
– The Return of Preston Giles (1990) … Cabby (as Michael Eugene Fairman)
 
1990 Quantum Leap (TV series)
Judge Mulhearn
– The Great Spontini - May 9, 1974 (1990) … Judge Mulhearn
 
1990 Johnny Ryan (TV movie)
Meyer Lansky
 
1989-1990 Tour of Duty (TV series)
MG Edward Higgins
– Three Cheers for the Orange, White and Blue (1990) … MG Edward Higgins
– War Is a Contact Sport (1990) … MG Edward Higgins
– Thanks for the Memories (1989) … MG Edward Higgins
 
1990 My Two Dads (TV series)
– Party, Sweet 16: See Appendix (1990)
 
1990 One Day in Dallas
John
 
1989 The Banker
Fred
 
1989 Night Court (TV series)
Judge Casement
– Branded: Part 2 (1989) … Judge Casement
– Branded: Part 1 (1989) … Judge Casement
 
1989 Alien Nation (TV series)
Capt. McKnight
– The Takeover (1989) … Capt. McKnight
 
1989 Mancuso, FBI (TV series)
– Suspicious Minds (1989)
 
1989 Hunter (TV series)
Carl Weller
– Return of White Cloud (1989) … Carl Weller
 
1987-1989 CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV series)
Dr. Bolton / Sinclair
– Words to Live By (1989) … Sinclair
– An Enemy Among Us (1987) … Dr. Bolton
 
1988 Dynasty (TV series)
Dr. Westhaven
– Body Trouble (1988) … Dr. Westhaven
 
1988 Favorite Son (TV mini-series)
Dr. Aronowitz
 
1984-1988 Cagney & Lacey (TV series)
Department Inspector Knelman / Dep. Inspector Knelman / Deputy Inspector Knelman
– Amends (1988) … Department Inspector Knelman
– Trading Places (1988) … Department Inspector Knelman
– You've Come a Long Way, Baby (1987) … Department Inspector Knelman
– Special Treatment (1987) … Department Inspector Knelman
– To Sir, with Love (1987) … Department Inspector Knelman
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1988 A Place at the Table (TV movie)
Martin
 
1987 21 Jump Street (TV series)
Frank Hartman
– Low and Away (1987) … Frank Hartman
 
1983-1987 Scarecrow and Mrs. King (TV series)
Dr. Theodore Glaser / Sergei
– Suitable for Framing (1987) … Sergei
– If Thoughts Could Kill (1983) … Dr. Theodore Glaser
 
1987 The Story of Book One (video short)
 
1987 Down and Out in Beverly Hills (TV series)
Henry Phelps
– Jerry's Mission (1987) … Henry Phelps
 
1987 Newhart (TV series)
Mr. Taylor
– Harris Ankles PIV for Web Post (1987) … Mr. Taylor
 
1987 Glory Years (TV movie)
 
1985 I Dream of Jeannie... Fifteen Years Later (TV movie)
Gen. Hatten
 
1985 MacGyver (TV series)
Gen. Relkwin
– Pilot (1985) … Gen. Relkwin
 
1985 Our Family Honor (TV series)
– Pilot (1985)
 
1985 Stingray (TV movie)
Ned Rosenberg, M.D.
 
1985 The Dukes of Hazzard (TV series)
Deputy Attorney General
– Enos and Daisy's Wedding (1985) … Deputy Attorney General
 
1982-1984 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Arnold Detweiler
– The Rise and Fall of Paul the Wall (1984) … Arnold Detweiler
– Requiem for a Hairbag (1982) … Arnold Detweiler
– Little Boil Blue (1982) … Arnold Detweiler
– Stan the Man (1982) … Arnold Detweiler
– Rain of Terror (1982) … Arnold Detweiler
See all 6 episodes »
 
1984 Anatomy of an Illness (TV movie)
Dr. Lowman
 
1984 Remington Steele (TV series)
Cop
– Elegy in Steele (1984) … Cop
 
1984 The A-Team (TV series)
Anthony Raymond
– The Battle of Bel Air (1984) … Anthony Raymond
 
1983 Knight Rider (TV series)
Eric Fenton
– Brother's Keeper (1983) … Eric Fenton
 
1983 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (TV series)
Colonel Harris
– The Rescue (1983) … Colonel Harris
 
1983 Filthy Rich (TV series)
Mr. Taylor
– The Country Club (1983) … Mr. Taylor
 
1982 The Powers of Matthew Star (TV series)
Mr. Heller
– The Italian Caper (1982) … Mr. Heller
– Genius (1982) … Mr. Heller
– Daredevil (1982) … Mr. Heller
– Jackal (1982) … Mr. Heller
 
1982 Gavilan (TV series)
– Sarah and the Buzz (1982)
 
1979-1982 Lou Grant (TV series)
Doctor / Dr. Chamberlain / Senator
– Unthinkable (1982) … Senator
– Violence (1981) … Doctor
– Charlatan (1979) … Dr. Chamberlain
 
1982 World War III (TV movie)
Dr. Alan Tenant
 
1981 Gangster Wars
Mr. Silver
 
1981 Fly Away Home (TV movie)
Hap
 
1981 Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen
Bernard Lupowitz
 
1981 Bosom Buddies (TV series)
Mr. Peters
– Kip Quits (1981) … Mr. Peters
 
1980 Any Which Way You Can
CHP Captain Wright
 
1980 Scared Straight! Another Story (TV movie)
Warden
 
1978-1980 WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
Buddy Barker / Shoe Store Owner
– The Airplane Show (1980) … Buddy Barker
– Turkeys Away (1978) … Shoe Store Owner
 
1975-1980 Ryan's Hope (TV series)
Nick Szabo / Rich / Richie Graham / …
– Episode #1.1366 (1980) … Richie Graham
– Episode #1.1364 (1980) … Rich
– Episode #1.1359 (1980) … Ritchie Graham
– Episode #1.400 (1977) … Nick Szabo
– Episode #1.245 (1976) … Nick Szabo
See all 61 episodes »
 
1980 Marilyn: The Untold Story (TV movie)
 
1980 The Kidnapping of the President
Harrison
 
1980 Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (TV series)
Doyle
– Savage Says: There's No Free Lunch (1980) … Doyle
 
1980 Taxi (TV series)
John Brennan
– Tony and Brian (1980) … John Brennan
 
1979 Mrs. Columbo (TV series)
Lieutenant
– Ladies of the Afternoon (1979) … Lieutenant
 
1979 Like Normal People (TV movie)
Lt. Anderson
 
1978 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Gerald Laslo
– Memory of a Nightmare (1978) … Gerald Laslo
 
1978 A Question of Guilt (TV movie)
Man on Stand
 
1978 Peeping Times (TV movie)
Mayor of Ewell
 
1977 Charlie's Angels (TV series)
Cal Stone
– Angels in the Wings (1977) … Cal Stone
 
1977 Eight Is Enough (TV series)
– The Bard and the Bod (1977)
 
1972 Appointment with Destiny (TV series)
– Surrender at Appomattox (1972)
 
1971 The Anderson Tapes
Sergeant Claire
 
1971 They've Killed President Lincoln! (TV movie)
Major Eckert
 
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1983 Found Money (TV movie)
 
1979-1982 WKRP in Cincinnati (TV series)
– The Impossible Dream (1982) (written by)
– The Airplane Show (1980) (written by)
– Most Improved Station (1980) (written by)
– Commercial Break (1979) (written by)
– A Date with Jennifer (1979) (written by)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
2001 Roots of the Cuban Missile Crisis (video documentary)
Adlai E. Stevenson
 
1999 Arctic Disaster (TV documentary)
Umberto Nobile
 

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