David Rasche

Biography

David Rasche (born August 7, 1944) is an American theater, film, and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the 1980s satirical police sitcom Sledge Hammer! Since then he has often played characters in positions of authority, in both serious and comical turns. In television he is known for his main role as Karl Muller in the HBO drama series Succession, as well as recurring and guest performances in L.A. Law, Monk, The West Wing, Veep, and Ugly Betty.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

Dying for Sex

As Dr. Pankowitz

Burn After Reading

As CIA Officer

The Big Wedding

As Barry O'Connor

Manhattan

As Television Actor #3

Delirious

As Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis

In the Loop

As Linton Barwick

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

As Taylor Abbott

Twenty Bucks

As Baker

Related people

Collaborators & neighbours

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  Diane Keaton

  Shared 2 credits

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  Gina McKee

  Shared 2 credits

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  Mariel Hemingway

  Shared 2 credits

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  Emmanuel Lubezki

  Shared 2 credits

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  Brad Pitt

  Shared a credit

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  Jennifer Connelly

  Shared a credit

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  George Clooney

  Shared a credit

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  Robert De Niro

  Shared a credit

Acted

Dying for Sex

2025 · Dr. Pankowitz

The Big Wedding

2013 · Barry O'Connor

In the Loop

2009 · Linton Barwick

Burn After Reading

2008 · CIA Officer

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

2002 · Taylor Abbott

Out There

1995 · Emmett Davis

Twenty Bucks

1993 · Baker

Delirious

1991 · Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis

Fighting Back

1982 · Michael Taylor

Manhattan

1979 · Television Actor #3