Ed Lauter

Acting

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter is best known for Grey's Anatomy, The Office, The X-Files and Shameless. Ed Lauter was born on October 30, 1938. Ed Lauter died on October 16, 2013 at the age of 74.

Born
October 30, 1938
Place of birth
Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA
Died
October 16, 2013 (74 years old)

Biography

Ed Lauter ( October 30, 1938 – October 16, 2013) was an American actor. His films include The Last American Hero (1973), The Longest Yard (1974), King Kong (1976), Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987), School Ties (1992), True Romance (1993), Not Another Teen Movie (2001), Purple Heart (2005), Camille (2007), and A Modern Twain Story: The Prince and the Pauper(2007). Lauter's TV guest appearances include performances on Psych, The X-Files, Kojak, The A-Team, Booker, Charmed, Highlander: The Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation (as Lt. Cmdr. Albert in the season 5 episode "The First Duty"),The Equalizer and ER (with a recurring role as Fire Captain Dannaker).

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Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Ed Lauter been in?

Ed Lauter is best known for Grey's Anatomy, The Office, The X-Files and Shameless.

When was Ed Lauter born?

Ed Lauter was born on October 30, 1938. (Long Beach, Long Island, New York, USA)

How old is Ed Lauter?

Ed Lauter died on October 16, 2013 at the age of 74.

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