Terry Kiser
Known for Acting · 112 credits
- Born
- 1939-08-01 (age 86)
- Place of birth
- Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Biography
Terry Kiser (born August 1, 1939) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of the dead title-character in the comedy Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel, Weekend at Bernie's II.
Terry was a regular on two soap operas, The Secret Storm on CBS and The Doctors on NBC. Kiser has guest-starred numerous times on episodic television, particularly sitcoms, though he made a notable appearance as a comedian Vic Hitler (aka, Vic the Narcoleptic Comic) on the drama Hill Street Blues. He also portrayed the conniving Doctor Crews in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood and appeared in Mannequin: On the Move as a sorcerer. He played a jerky lawyer in the volleyball film Sideout. Kiser also had a recurring role as Craven on Night Court, H.G. Wells in Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He also appeared in three episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will & Grace and The Golden Girls, as well as in two episodes of Three's Company as two different characters. Kiser was a member of Carol Burnett's repertory company on Carol and Company that aired in 1990 and 1991.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Terry Kiser, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
TV Shows (57)
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Gordon LaMonica / Wally Bryce
Hawaii Five-O
1968
as Augie
Knots Landing
1979
as Teddy Becker
Will & Grace
1998
as Carl
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Dennis Redfield
Knight Rider
1982
as Royal Davis
Hill Street Blues
1981
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as H.G. Wells
L.A. Law
1986
as Sal Cassella
Night Court
1984
as Al Craven
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Alexsei
Emergency!
1972
Simon & Simon
1981
The Golden Girls
1985
as Santa Claus / Don
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
as Charlie Brooks / Charlie Brooks / Maxwell 'Iceman' Kronert
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Three's Company
1977
as Max / Mr. Canon
Hunter
1984
as Phillip Sherman
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Mr. Hosek
Caroline in the City
1995
as Taxicab Driver
One Day at a Time
1975
The Fall Guy
1981
as Sam (uncredited)
Baretta
1975
Hardcastle and McCormick
1983
Rhoda
1974
All in the Family
1971
as Bob
The Bionic Woman
1976
Switch
1975
as Hanna
Baywatch Nights
1995
as George Wilson
Two Guys and a Girl
1998
as Chet
CHiPs
1977
227
1985
as Tony
The Secret Storm
1954
Maude
1972
WKRP in Cincinnati
1978
Dream On
1990
as Perry Gold
Brothers
1984
Cover Up
1984
The Huntress
2000
Hooperman
1987
as C.J.
Automan
1983
Cinema Insomnia
as Self
Manimal
1983
Cassie & Co.
1982
as Alex Strong
City of Angels
1976
Enos
1980
Captains and the Kings
1976
as Courtney Wickersham
Carol & Company
1990
Tucker's Witch
1982
Hard Time on Planet Earth
1989
Nasty Boys
1990
as Boris Diamond
Throb
1986
Gemini Man
1976
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Good Company
1996
Sugar Time!
1977
The Roller Girls
1978
as Don Mitchell
Movies (55)
Weekend at Bernie's
1989
as Bernie Lomax
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
1988
as Dr. Crews
Looker
1981
as Commercial Director
Stream
2024
as Bruce
Mannequin Two: On the Move
1991
as Count Spretzle / Sorcerer
Young Lust: A Soap Opera
1984
as Howard Levinthal
Six Pack
1982
as Terk
Forest Warrior
1996
as Travis Thorne
Alien Tornado
2012
as Mike Hardy
Side Out
1990
as Uncle Max
Pet Shop
1994
as Joe Yeagher
Tammy and the T-Rex
1994
as Dr. Wachenstein
The Return of the Six-Million-Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman
1987
as Santiago
An Eye for an Eye
1981
as Dave Pierce
A Gunfighter's Deal
2025
as Stranger
Rich Kids
1979
as Ralph Harris
Chameleons
1989
as Lieut. Abel
Weekend at Bernie's II
1993
as Bernie Lomax
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
1983
as Freddie Barrett
Mask Maker
2011
as Mr. Peck
From a Whisper to a Scream
1987
as Jesse Hardwick
The Pitchfork Retreat
2025
as Ike
Rachel, Rachel
1968
as Preacher
Surf 2
1984
as Mr. O'Finley
Making Love
1982
as Harrington
Half Nelson
1985
as Leo Holcomb
All Night Long
1981
as Ultra-Sav Day Manager
The Last Ride of the Dalton Gang
1979
as Nafius
Into the Sun
1992
as Mitchell Burton
Steel
1979
as Valentino
Seven
1979
as Senator
Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider
1979
as Lester Neal
Vampire Riderz
2013
as Father Lemoine
Prime Suspect
1982
as Lyman
Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story
1995
as Uncle Paul
A Christmas Tree Miracle
2013
as Henry Banks
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998
See Jane Run
2001
Cops and Robin
1978
as Wayne Dutton
Hourglass
1997
as Henry Jardine
Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover
1977
as Benny Kowalski
Mutilator 2
2023
as Jack Chatham
The Body Sculptor
as Dr. Jason Stone
Future Cop: Cops and Robin
as Wayne
Loving Deadly
1994
as Walter
The Events Surrounding a Peeping Tom
as Professor Barnes
The Kingsbury Run
2018
as Todd Fincher
Lapin 360
1972
as Bernard Lapin
Your Place... or Mine?
1983
as Stan
Laugh
as Colonel Bartholomew Collymore
Dead Start
2009
as Mort Maxwell
Farmer of the Year
2018
as Virgil
Girls on Tap
as Terry
2:59
as Robert Winward
Rose Blood
2021
as Dr. Crews
About Terry Kiser
Terry Kiser (born August 1, 1939) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of the dead title-character in the comedy Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel, Weekend at Bernie's II. Terry was a regular on two soap operas, The Secret Storm on CBS and The Doctors on NBC. Kiser has guest-starred numerous times on episodic television, particularly sitcoms, though he made a notable appearance as a comedian Vic Hitler (aka, Vic the Narcoleptic Comic) on the drama Hill Street Blues. He also portrayed the conniving Doctor Crews in Friday the 13t… With 112 credits spanning from 1954 to 2025, Terry Kiser has appeared in 55 films and 57 TV shows.
Fans searching for Terry Kiser movies, Terry Kiser filmography, or the latest projects starring Terry Kiser can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Terry Kiser Movies
- Weekend at Bernie's (1989) — as Bernie Lomax
- Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) — as Dr. Crews
- Looker (1981) — as Commercial Director
- Stream (2024) — as Bruce
- Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991) — as Count Spretzle / Sorcerer
Where to Watch Terry Kiser Films
Most Terry Kiser movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Terry Kiser, check our movies catalogue and browse page.