
Kenneth Tigar
Known for Acting · 123 credits
- Born
- 1942-09-24 (age 83)
- Place of birth
- Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA
- Also known as
- Ken Tigar · Kenneth Leslie Tigar · کنت تیگار
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).
Known For
TV Shows (82)

Law & Order
1990
as Dr. Stanback / Sheldon Saperstein

NCIS
2003
as Diggar Aldridge

The Blacklist
2013
as Dr. Hans Koehler

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
as Terrence Winthrop

The X-Files
1993
as Dr. Plant

The Good Wife
2009
as James Chase

ER
1994
as Dr. Keinholz

Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Margan

Elementary
2012
as Philip Armistead

Dallas
1978
as Dr. Gordon

Fringe
2008
as Warden Johan Lennox

The West Wing
1999
as Congressman Gladman

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Dave Moline

Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
as Mr. Warren

Star Trek: Voyager
1995
as Dammar

The Resident
2018
as Henry Schultz

Cheers
1982
as Dr. Lowell Greenspon / Fred

Melrose Place
1992
as Hospital Clerk

Billions
2016
as Senator Clay Tharp

Will & Grace
1998
as John

Hill Street Blues
1981
as Randolph Scripps

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993
as Dr. Platt

Knots Landing
1979
as Reuben Pomerantz

Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Milton 'The Ripper' Collins

Quantum Leap
1989
as Ben Steiner

Dynasty
1981

Baywatch
1989
as Mr. Hollis

Knight Rider
1982
as Dr. Kempler

Charlie's Angels
1976
as Danner

The Waltons
1972
as Clem Beal

House of Cards
2013
as Walter Doyle

The Good Fight
2017
as Judge James Chase

L.A. Law
1986
as Clarence O'Malley / Mr. McClain

Judging Amy
1999
as Dr. Stoller

Mad About You
1992
as Norman Lark

Touched by an Angel
1994
as Dr. Coburn

Bull
2016
as Judge Janovich

Night Court
1984
as Gus Melman

Boardwalk Empire
2010
as Karl Lissender

Madam Secretary
2014
as Dr. Stuart Bachman

Barney Miller
1975
as Stefan Koepeknie / Fletcher / Elliot Porter / Jesus Christ / Philip Pollock (as Ken Tigar)

Simon & Simon
1981

The Rockford Files
1974
as Jerry Simpson

Evil
2019
as Winston

The Man in the High Castle
2015
as Heinrich Himmler

The Facts of Life
1979

ALF
1986
as FBI #2

Hunter
1984
as Judge Calvin Tyler

Hart to Hart
1979

Pacific Blue
1996
as McFadden

Lou Grant
1977
as Eugene Smithfield / Defense Attorney Patterson / Gary Hall

Tales of the Unexpected
1979
as Semple / Merrifield

Newhart
1982

Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983

7th Heaven
1996
as Mr. Smith

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Mr. Knotts

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
as Arthur

Nurse Jackie
2009
as Tottie's Son

The Commish
1991

Family Law
1999
as Judge Mitch Dupler
Movies (41)

The Avengers
2012
as German Old Man

Primal Fear
1996
as Weil

The Post
2017
as Solicitor Griswold

Lethal Weapon 2
1989
as Bomb Squad Leader

Lethal Weapon 3
1992
as Ernie / Detective

Conspiracy Theory
1997
as Lawyer

Jade
1995
as Corporate Man

Just One of the Guys
1985
as Mr. Raymaker

Phantasm II
1988
as Father Meyers

My Life
1993
as Dr. Califano

Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
2023
as Irving Holzman

A Thousand Acres
1997
as Doctor

Creator
1985
as Pavlo

Rage
1995
as Harry

In the Best Interest of the Child
1990
as Fred Hulbert

Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
1981
as Trotter

You Hurt My Feelings
2023
as Ed

Riot
1996
as Harry Johansen

Special Bulletin
1983
as Dr. Abraham Sczrsma

Snapdragon
1993
as Captain

Roe vs. Wade
1989
as Supreme Court Judge

Pray TV
1982
as Parker

The Underground
1997
as Tim Scully

Second Serve
1986
as Ross

Missing Pieces
1983
as Alan Rosenus

The Runnin' Kind
1989
as Stan Shank

Justin Case
1988
as Motel Manager

The Betty Ford Story
1987
as Dr. Lukash

The Golden Gate Murders
1979
as Father O'Brien

Little Bigfoot
1997
as Largo

Man from Atlantis III: Killer Spores
1977
as Dr. Miller Simon

The Babysitter
1980
as Tom Montgomery
These Little Ones Perish

Man from Atlantis IV: The Disappearances
1977
as Dr. Miller Simon

Great Day
1983
as Burglar

Benny's Best Birthday
2020
as Father

Thursday's Child
1983
as Bill Richardson

The Hemingway Play
1976
as Paul Vas Dias

Man from Atlantis II: The Death Scouts
1977
as Dr. Miller Simon

Hollywood Safari
1997
as Sheriff Todd

Nourish the Beast
1974
as Adolph
About Kenneth Tigar
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). With 123 credits spanning from 1951 to 2024, Kenneth Tigar has appeared in 41 films and 82 TV shows.
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Most Popular Kenneth Tigar Movies
- The Avengers (2012) — as German Old Man
- Primal Fear (1996) — as Weil
- The Post (2017) — as Solicitor Griswold
- Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) — as Bomb Squad Leader
- Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) — as Ernie / Detective
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