ACTOR
Kenneth Tigar
Known for The X-Files · The Blacklist · Disclosure Day
Kenneth Tigar (born September 24, 1942) is an American actor and translator. Primarily known for his numerous television guest roles, he was a regular as the short-tempered Captain Jensen in L.A. Heat from 1997 to 1999. He has also had roles in films including Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Primal Fear (1996), and The Avengers (2012).
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- Born
- Sep 24, 1942
- Birthplace
- Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
- Known For
- Acting
Biography
Kenneth Tigar (born September 24, 1942) is an American actor and translator. Primarily known for his numerous television guest roles, he was a regular as the short-tempered Captain Jensen in L.A. Heat from 1997 to 1999. He has also had roles in films including Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), Primal Fear (1996), and The Avengers (2012).
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Known For
TV
The X-FilesDr. Plant · 1993
★ 8.4
★ 8.4
TV
The BlacklistDr. Hans Koehler · 2013
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
MOVIE
Disclosure DayVery Old Man · 2026
★ 7.4
★ 7.4
TV
FringeWarden Johan Lennox · 2008
★ 8.1
★ 8.1
TV
NCISDiggar Aldridge · 2003
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
ElementaryPhilip Armistead · 2012
★ 7.6
★ 7.6
TV
Star Trek: The Next GenerationMargan · 1987
★ 8.4
★ 8.4
TV
Knight RiderDr. Kempler · 1982
★ 7.5
★ 7.5
Filmography
Movies
Nourish the BeastAdolph
1974
The Hemingway PlayPaul Vas Dias
1976
Man from Atlantis II: The Death ScoutsDr. Miller Simon
1977
Man from Atlantis III: Killer SporesDr. Miller Simon
1977
Man from Atlantis IV: The DisappearancesDr. Miller Simon
1977
The Golden Gate MurdersFather O'Brien
1979
The BabysitterTom Montgomery
1980
Joe Dancer: The Big Black PillTrotter
1981
Pray TVParker
1982
Great DayBurglar
1983
Missing PiecesAlan Rosenus
1983
Special BulletinDr. Abraham Sczrsma
1983
Thursday's ChildBill Richardson
1983
CreatorPavlo
1985
Just One of the GuysMr. Raymaker
1985
Second ServeRoss
1986
The Betty Ford StoryDr. Lukash
1987
Justin CaseMotel Manager
1988
Phantasm IIFather Meyers
1988
Lethal Weapon 2Bomb Squad Leader
1989
Roe vs. WadeSupreme Court Judge
1989
The Runnin' KindStan Shank
1989
In the Best Interest of the ChildFred Hulbert
1990
Lethal Weapon 3Ernie / Detective
1992
My LifeDr. Califano
1993
SnapdragonCaptain
1993
JadeCorporate Man
1995
RageHarry
1995
Primal FearWeil
1996
RiotHarry Johansen
1996
A Thousand AcresDoctor
1997
Conspiracy TheoryLawyer
1997
Hollywood SafariSheriff Todd
1997
Little BigfootLargo
1997
The UndergroundTim Scully
1997
Route 9Bank Manager
1998
The AvengersGerman Old Man
2012
The PostSolicitor Griswold
2017
Benny's Best BirthdayFather
2020
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the GameIrving Holzman
2023
You Hurt My FeelingsEd
2023
Disclosure DayVery Old Man
2026TL
These Little Ones Perish
Television
Hallmark Hall of FameBill Richardson · 1 eps
1951
The WaltonsClem Beal · 1 eps
1972
The Rockford FilesJerry Simpson · 1 eps
1974
Barney MillerStefan Koepeknie · 2 eps
1975Barney MillerFletcher · 1 eps
1975Barney MillerElliot Porter · 1 eps
1975Barney MillerJesus Christ · 1 eps
1975Barney MillerPhilip Pollock (as Ken Tigar) · 1 eps
1975
Wonder WomanJohn Austin · 1 eps
1975Wonder WomanDr. Barnes · 1 eps
1975
Charlie's AngelsDanner · 1 eps
1976
CHiPsWebb · 1 eps
1977
Eight Is Enough1 eps
1977
Lou GrantEugene Smithfield · 1 eps
1977Lou GrantDefense Attorney Patterson · 1 eps
1977Lou GrantGary Hall · 1 eps
1977
DallasDr. Gordon · 2 eps
1978
WKRP in CincinnatiDr. Hunnisett · 1 eps
1978
Hart to Hart2 eps
1979
Knots LandingReuben Pomerantz · 1 eps
1979
Tales of the UnexpectedSemple · 1 eps
1979Tales of the UnexpectedMerrifield · 1 eps
1979
The Facts of Life1 eps
1979
Bosom Buddies1 eps
1980
Magnum, P.I.Milton 'The Ripper' Collins · 1 eps
1980
Dynasty5 eps
1981
Hill Street Blues1 eps
1981Hill Street BluesRandolph Scripps · 1 eps
1981
Nero Wolfe1 eps
1981
Simon & SimonLarry Trowbridge · 2 eps
1981
CheersDr. Lowell Greenspon · 1 eps
1982CheersFred · 1 eps
1982
Knight RiderDr. Kempler · 1 eps
1982
Newhart1 eps
1982
Scarecrow and Mrs. King1 eps
1983
Crazy like a FoxMr. Delaney · 2 eps
1984Crazy like a FoxRichard Morris · 1 eps
1984
HunterCalvin Tyler · 1 eps
1984
Murder, She WroteDave Moline · 1 eps
1984
Night CourtGus Melman · 2 eps
1984
A Death in CaliforniaRaymond · 2 eps
1985
Growing PainsSid Sidlevich · 5 eps
1985
Stingray1 eps
1985
ALFFBI #2 · 1 eps
1986
L.A. LawClarence O'Malley · 1 eps
1986L.A. LawMr. McClain · 1 eps
1986
Star Trek: The Next GenerationMargan · 1 eps
1987
The Bronx Zoo1 eps
1987
BaywatchMr. Hollis · 1 eps
1989
Quantum LeapBen Steiner · 1 eps
1989
Beverly Hills, 90210Mr. Warren · 1 eps
1990
Law & OrderDr. Stanback · 2 eps
1990Law & OrderSheldon Saperstein · 1 eps
1990
The FlashDr. Jason Rossick · 1 eps
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirMr. Knotts · 1 eps
1990
The Commish1 eps
1991
Human Target1 eps
1992
Mad About YouNorman Lark · 1 eps
1992
Melrose PlaceHospital Clerk · 1 eps
1992
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanDr. Platt · 1 eps
1993
The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.Mr. Flint · 1 eps
1993
The X-FilesDr. Plant · 1 eps
1993
ERDr. Keinholz · 2 eps
1994
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans1 eps
1994
Touched by an AngelDr. Coburn · 1 eps
1994C
CourthouseStanley Newcombe · 1 eps
1995
Murder One1 eps
1995
Star Trek: VoyagerDammar · 1 eps
1995
7th HeavenMr. Smith · 1 eps
1996
Pacific BlueMcFadden · 1 eps
1996
Will & GraceJohn · 1 eps
1998
Family LawJudge Mitch Dupler · 2 eps
1999
Judging AmyDr. Stoller · 1 eps
1999
L.A. HeatJensen · 48 eps
1999
The West WingCongressman Gladman · 1 eps
1999
Law & Order: Criminal IntentTerrence Winthrop · 1 eps
2001
NCISDiggar Aldridge · 1 eps
2003
FringeWarden Johan Lennox · 2 eps
2008
Nurse JackieTottie's Son · 1 eps
2009
The Good WifeJames Chase · 3 eps
2009
Boardwalk EmpireKarl Lissender · 1 eps
2010
ElementaryPhilip Armistead · 1 eps
2012
Alpha HouseSenator Paul Mower · 5 eps
2013
House of CardsWalter Doyle · 2 eps
2013
The BlacklistDr. Hans Koehler · 1 eps
2013
Madam SecretaryDr. Stuart Bachman · 1 eps
2014
The Man in the High CastleHeinrich Himmler
2015The Man in the High CastleHimmler · 15 eps
2015
BillionsSenator Clay Tharp · 1 eps
2016
BullJudge Janovich · 1 eps
2016
The Good FightJudge James Chase · 1 eps
2017
The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselArthur · 1 eps
2017
The ResidentHenry Schultz · 1 eps
2018
EvilWinston · 1 eps
2019
HuntersHeinz Richter · 3 eps
2020
DopesickArthur Sackler · 2 eps
2021
Law & Order Toronto: Criminal IntentAndre · 1 eps
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