Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
August 7, 1944 (age 81)
Place of Birth
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Also Known As
Ντέιβιντ Ράζέ
دیوید راشه
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.
David Rasche on the About My Father Red Carpet
VideoKnown For
TV
Law & Order
Joe Delaney
1990
TV
The West Wing
Carl Everett
1999
TV
Elsbeth
Monsignor Frank
2024
TV
Columbo
Patrick Kinsley
1971
TV
Monk
Nick Patterson
2002
TV
Malcolm in the Middle
Lawyer
2000
TV
Miami Vice
Surf
1984
TV
Succession
Karl Muller
2018
TV
Madam Secretary
Ambassador Arlen Maxwell
2014
TV
L.A. Law
David McCoy
1986
TV
Las Vegas
Tim Valentine
2003
TV
American Playhouse
Buckley
1982
TV
American Playhouse
Cal McGinnis (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')
1982
TV
Empty Nest
Jack Trenton
1988
TV
Veep
Jim Marwood
2012
TV
Just Shoot Me!
Michael Tenzer
1997
TV
The Hunting Party
Dr. Sidney Fairfax
2025
TV
Ugly Betty
Calvin Hartley
2006
TV
Providence
Doc Croc
1999
TV
Duckman
Baron Von Dillweed (voice)
1994
Filmography
2025TVDying for Sexas Dr. Pankowitz2025TVThe Hunting Partyas Dr. Sidney Fairfax2024TVElsbethas Monsignor Frank2023FilmTheater Campas Dr. Bill Rauch2023FilmAbout My Fatheras William 'Bill' Collins XII2021FilmThe Good Houseas Scott2021FilmPaper Spidersas Bill Hoffman2020FilmSwallowas Michael Conrad2019FilmFather Figurineas Larry Berman2018TVSuccessionas Karl Muller2015TVImpastoras Alden Schmidt2014TVMadam Secretaryas Ambassador Arlen Maxwell2014FilmFreedomas Jefferson Monroe2014FilmAmira & Samas Jack2014FilmThe Discoverersas Cyrus Marshall2014TVBlack Boxas Hunter Black2013FilmKill Your Darlingsas Dean2013FilmPetuniaas Percy Petunia2013TVInside Amy Schumeras CEO2013FilmThe Big Weddingas Barry O'Connor2013FilmThe Strange Case of Wilhelm Reichas Public Prosecutor Mr. Hills2012FilmRevenge for Jolly!as Eichelberger2012FilmMen in Black 3as Agent X2012TVVeepas Jim Marwood2011FilmRemembranceas Daniel Levine2010FilmBlue Eyesas Marshall2009TVBored to Deathas Bernard2009FilmIn the Loopas Linton Barwick2009FilmPeter and Vandyas Alan2009FilmCrimes of the Pastas Thomas Sparrow2008FilmFinding the Burnas Self / CIA Officer (archive footage)2008FilmBurn After Readingas CIA Officer2007FilmThe Girl in the Parkas Doug2006FilmUnited 93: The Families and the Filmas Self2006FilmFlags of Our Fathersas Senator2006TVUgly Bettyas Calvin Hartley2006FilmUnited 93as Donald Freeman Greene2006FilmThe Sentinelas President Ballentine2006TVThe Book of Daniel2005FilmThe L.A. Riot Spectacular2005FilmFinal Approachas Gen. Perkins2004FilmOff the Lipas Dr. Martin Shutte2003FilmExposedas Warren Ward2003TVLas Vegasas Tim Valentine2003FilmJust Marriedas Mr. McNerney2002TVShe Spiesas Norton Andrews2002TVMonkas Nick Patterson2002FilmDivine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhoodas Taylor Abbott2001FilmTeddy Bears' Picnicas Elliot Chevron2000TVDAGas President Whitman2000TVMalcolm in the Middleas Lawyer1999FilmThe Big Teaseas Stig1999FilmHard Time: Hostage Hotelas Robert Sinclair1999TVThe West Wingas Carl Everett1999TVGrown Upsas Walter1999FilmFriends & Loversas Richard 'Richie' Wickham1999FilmThe Settlementas Denny1999TVProvidenceas Doc Croc1999FilmPros & Consas Jack Stanford1998FilmTourist Trapas Derek Early1997FilmThat Old Feelingas Alan1997TVJust Shoot Me!as Michael Tenzer1996TVSuddenly Susanas Evan1996FilmPie in the Skyas Amy's Dad1995FilmOut Thereas Emmett Davis1995TVHigh Societyas Peter Thomas1995FilmDead Weekendas Payne1995FilmMagic in the Wateras Phillip, Patient #41995FilmPerry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokesteras Ben Landry1995TVSigns and Wondersas Brother Nahum1995FilmLieberman in Loveas M.C. at Luau1994FilmA Million to Juanas Jeff1994FilmHart to Hart: Old Friends Never Dieas Alfred Raine1994TVDuckmanas Baron Von Dillweed (voice)1994TVBurke's Lawas John Ramsey1994FilmBigfoot: The Unforgettable Encounteras Chaz Frederick1993FilmPartnersas "Grave Squad" Lawyer1993FilmTwenty Bucksas Baker1993FilmBarbarians at the Gateas Ted Forstmann1991TVNursesas Jack Trenton1991FilmBingoas Hal Devlin1991FilmDeliriousas Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis1990FilmSilhouetteas Sheriff Kyle Lauder1990TVLaw & Orderas Joe Delaney1990FilmMasters of Menaceas Buddy Wheeler1990FilmWedding Bandas Sloane Vaughn1989FilmAn Innocent Manas Detective Mike Parnell LBPD1989FilmWicked Stepmotheras Steve Fisher1988TVEmpty Nestas Jack Trenton1988FilmSecret Witnessas Sandy1987FilmRay's Male Heterosexual Dance Hallas Cal McGinnis1987FilmMade in Heavenas Donald Summer1986FilmNative Sonas Buckley1986TVSledge Hammer!as Sledge Hammer1986TVL.A. Lawas David McCoy1986FilmCobraas Dan1985FilmCode Name: Foxfireas Sam Rawlings1985TVSara1984TVMiami Viceas Surf1984FilmBest Defenseas Jeff1984TVKate & Allie1984FilmThe Lost Honor of Kathryn Beckas Donald Catton1983FilmSpecial Bulletinas David McKeeson1983FilmHellfireas Rev Howard Woode1982FilmFighting Backas Michael Taylor1982TVAmerican Playhouseas Buckley1981FilmHonky Tonk Freewayas Eddie White1980FilmJust Tell Me What You Wantas Stopwatch Producer1979FilmSomething Short of Paradiseas David Ritchie1979FilmManhattanas Television Actor #31979FilmSanctuary of Fearas Jack Collins1979TVMrs. Columbo1978FilmAn Unmarried Womanas Man who says, "Hello" (uncredited)1977TVThe Andros Targetsas Smitty1971TVColumboas Patrick Kinsley—FilmA Trace of Murderas Patrick Kinsley—FilmElderwood—TVRoker on the Road