DAVID RASCHE

David Rasche
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 7, 1944
Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri
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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Dying for SexDr. Pankowitz
2024·
ElsbethMonsignor Frank
2023·
Theater CampDr. Bill Rauch
2023·
About My FatherWilliam 'Bill' Collins XII
2021·
Paper SpidersBill Hoffman
2021·
The Good HouseScott
2020·
SwallowMichael Conrad
2019·
Father FigurineLarry Berman
2018·
SuccessionKarl Muller
2015·
ImpastorAlden Schmidt
2014·
Madam SecretaryAmbassador Arlen Maxwell
2014·
Black BoxHunter Black
2014·
The DiscoverersCyrus Marshall
2014·
Amira & SamJack
2014·
FreedomJefferson Monroe
2013·
Kill Your DarlingsDean
2013·
PetuniaPercy Petunia
2013·
The Big WeddingBarry O'Connor
2012·
VeepJim Marwood
2012·
Revenge for Jolly!Eichelberger
2012·
Men in Black 3Agent X
2011·
RemembranceDaniel Levine
2010·
Blue EyesMarshall
2009·
Peter and VandyAlan
2009·
Crimes of the PastThomas Sparrow
2009·
In the LoopLinton Barwick
2008·
Finding the BurnSelf / CIA Officer (archive footage)
2008·
Burn After ReadingCIA Officer
2007·
The Girl in the ParkDoug
2006·
Ugly BettyCalvin Hartley
2006·
The Book of Daniel2006·
The SentinelPresident Ballentine
2006·
United 93Donald Freeman Greene
2006·
Flags of Our FathersSenator
2005·
Final ApproachGen. Perkins
2004·
Off the LipDr. Martin Shutte
2003·
Las VegasTim Valentine
2003·
Just MarriedMr. McNerney
2003·
ExposedWarren Ward
2002·
She SpiesNorton Andrews
2002·
MonkNick Patterson
Taylor Abbott
2001·
Teddy Bears' PicnicElliot Chevron
2000·
DAGPresident Whitman
Lawyer
1999·
The West WingCarl Everett
1999·
Grown Ups1999·
ProvidenceDoc Croc
Robert Sinclair
1999·
Friends & LoversRichard 'Richie' Wickham
1999·
The SettlementDenny
1999·
The Big TeaseStig
1999·
Pros & ConsJack Stanford
1998·
Tourist TrapDerek Early
1997·
Just Shoot Me!Michael Tenzer
1997·
That Old FeelingAlan
1996·
Suddenly SusanEvan
1996·
Pie in the SkyAmy's Dad
1995·
Signs and WondersBrother Nahum
1995·
High SocietyPeter Thomas
1995·
Magic in the WaterPhillip, Patient #4
1995·
Out ThereEmmett Davis
1995·
Lieberman in LoveM.C. at Luau
Ben Landry
1995·
Dead WeekendPayne
1994·
DuckmanBaron Von Dillweed (voice)
1994·
Burke's LawJohn Ramsey
Chaz Frederick
1994·
A Million to JuanJeff
Alfred Raine
1993·
Twenty BucksBaker
Ted Forstmann
1993·
Partners"Grave Squad" Lawyer
1991·
NursesJack Trenton
1991·
DeliriousDr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis
1991·
BingoHal Devlin
1990·
Law & OrderJoe Delaney
1990·
Wedding BandSloane Vaughn
1990·
SilhouetteSheriff Kyle Lauder
1990·
Masters of MenaceBuddy Wheeler
1989·
An Innocent ManDetective Mike Parnell LBPD
1989·
Wicked StepmotherSteve Fisher
1988·
Empty NestJack Trenton
1988·
Secret WitnessSandy
Cal McGinnis
1987·
Made in HeavenDonald Summer
1986·
L.A. LawDavid McCoy
1986·
Sledge Hammer!Sledge Hammer
1986·
Native SonBuckley
1986·
CobraDan
1985·
Sara1985·
Code Name: FoxfireSam Rawlings
1984·
Miami ViceSurf
1984·
Kate & AllieDonald Catton
1984·
Best DefenseJeff
1983·
HellfireRev Howard Woode
1983·
Special BulletinDavid McKeeson
1982·
Fighting BackMichael Taylor
1981·
Honky Tonk FreewayEddie White
Stopwatch Producer
1979·
Mrs. Columbo1979·
Sanctuary of FearJack Collins
1979·
ManhattanTelevision Actor #3
David Ritchie
1978·
An Unmarried WomanMan who says, "Hello" (uncredited)
1977·
The Andros TargetsSmitty
1971·
ColumboPatrick Kinsley