George Wyner
Born
October 20, 1945 (79 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
A native of Boston and graduate of Syracuse University, George has worked extensively in TV and film since 1972. Notable film work includes the Coen Brothers' best-picture nominee A Serious Man (2009) as Rabbi Nachtner, Mel Brooks' Spaceballs (1987) as Colonel Sandurz, and his To Be or Not to Be (1983). Among other dozens of film credits are the classic Fletch (1985) and Fletch Lives (1989), The Devil's Advocate (1997), and Trouble with the Curve (2012). George has guest starred on over 150 TV shows, and has been a series regular on nine. He is perhaps best known for his six seasons as Deputy D.A. Irwin Bernstein on Hill Street Blues (1981).
Known For
In the Darkness
Doctor
2021
He's that Guy
2019

In Security
Rafferty
2014

Trouble with the Curve
Rosenbloom
2012

Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
Self (archive footage)
2009

A Serious Man
Rabbi Nachtner
2009

How to Be a Serial Killer
Dr. Goldberg
2009

Black Widow
Stan Driver
2008

Domino One
Lake (Iodom Rep #1)
2005

Almost a Woman
Dr. Fishbeck
2002

Gilda Radner: It's Always Something
Herman Radner
2002

The Mesmerist
2002

Do It for Uncle Manny
Uncle Manny
2002

Not Another Teen Movie
Mr. Cornish
2001

American Pie 2
Camp Director
2001

The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads
Leonard Gillespie
1999

The Devil's Advocate
Meisel
1997

For Richer, for Poorer
Harry
1992

Listen to Me
Dean Schwimmer
1989

Fletch Lives
Marvin Gillet
1989

Spaceballs
Colonel Sandurz
1987

The Leftovers
Mr. Gladstone
1986

The Richest Cat in the World
Victor Rigsby
1986

Wildcats
Principal Walker
1986

Fletch
Marvin Gillet
1985

Half Nelson
1985

Deadly Messages
Laura's Boss
1985

To Be or Not to Be
Ratkowski
1983

Imps*
Irving Rosenbloom Private Eye
1983

My Favorite Year
Myron Fein
1982

Reunion
John Wiepert
1980

The Islander
Simms
1978

The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
The Network Director
1978

Lucan
Rantzen
1977

Tail Gunner Joe
Roy Cohn
1977

Dogs
Michael Fitzgerald
1976

All the President's Men
Attorney #2
1976

The Bad News Bears
White Sox Manager
1976
The Nurse Killer
Ben
1975

Airport 1975
Harry - Passenger That Sees the Oil Leak (uncredited)
1974

Willie Dynamite
Bailiff (uncredited)
1974

Lady Sings the Blues
The M.C.
1972

A More Perfect Union
Paul Berg

Loot
Martin Streibler · (1 episode)
2022

B Positive
Bill · (1 episode)
2020

New Amsterdam
Rabbi Skillman · (1 episode)
2018

Dr. Ken
Dicky Wexler · (1 episode)
2015

The Mentalist
Dr. Steiner · (3 episodes)
2008

Raising the Bar
(1 episode)
2008

Journeyman
(1 episode)
2007

The Big Bang Theory
Dr. Zane · (1 episode)
2007

The Winner
(1 episode)
2007

Boston Legal
Al Bostick · (1 episode)
2004

NCIS
Randall Worthington · (1 episode)
2003

The West Wing
Congressman Simmel · (1 episode)
1999
Brooklyn South
John Hertzfeld · (1 episode)
1997

Stargate SG-1
Al Martell · (1 episode)
1997

The Practice
Rabbi Stewart Lewis · (1 episode)
1997

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
President · (1 episode)
1996
Goode Behavior
Mr. Kent · (1 episode)
1996

ER
Rabbi · (2 episodes)
1994

Good Advice
Artie Cohen · (19 episodes)
1993

Step by Step
(1 episode)
1991

Man of the People
Art Louie · (12 episodes)
1991

True Colors
Mr. Dinski · (1 episode)
1990

Family Matters
Mr. Tolbert · (1 episode)
1989

Quantum Leap
Ben Harris · (1 episode)
1989

She's the Sheriff
(44 episodes)
1987

Married... with Children
Ronald N. Michaels · (1 episode)
1987

A Death in California
Joe Haley · (2 episodes)
1985

Murder, She Wrote
Jim Kenton · (1 episode)
1984

At Ease
(14 episodes)
1983

Matt Houston
(10 episodes)
1982

Matt Houston
Murray Chase · (7 episodes)
1982

Nero Wolfe
Saul Panzer · (14 episodes)
1981

Hill Street Blues
Irwin Bernstein · (14 episodes)
1981

Big Shamus, Little Shamus
George Korman · (10 episodes)
1979
Rafferty
(1 episode)
1977

Quincy, M.E.
Asst. DA Richard Feldman · (1 episode)
1976

Delvecchio
Assistant District Attorney Dorfman · (1 episode)
1976

Delvecchio
Assistant District Attorney Dorfman (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1976

Switch
Sterling · (1 episode)
1975

Kojak
Sergeant Collins · (1 episode)
1973
Knights of the Kitchen Table
Lewis · (1 episode)

Reboot
Bob · (5 episodes)
2022

The Umbrella Academy
Dan Frankel · (1 episode)
2019

The Kominsky Method
Rabbi · (1 episode)
2018

A Million Little Things
Lonny Strobe · (2 episodes)
2018

Station 19
Morris Hapgood · (1 episode)
2018

The Resident
Arthur Kravitz · (1 episode)
2018

9-1-1
Don · (1 episode)
2018

American Housewife
Reginald Danfield · (1 episode)
2016

Bad Internet
Travis · (1 episode)
2016

Friends with Better Lives
Dr. Gunderson · (1 episode)
2014

Snow Bride
Lou Blanco
2013

The First Family
Dr. Hayes · (1 episode)
2012

Anger Management
Dr. Richter · (1 episode)
2012

Touch
Lee Zedner · (1 episode)
2012

The Wish List
Charles Praxton
2010

Glee
Plastic Surgeon · (1 episode)
2009

Shark
(2 episodes)
2006

'Til Death
Rabbi · (1 episode)
2006

Though None Go with Me
Attorney Albert Browning
2006

Bones
Judge Marcus Haddoes · (1 episode)
2005

Spaceballs: The Documentary
Self
2005

John Candy: Comic Spirit
Self
2005

House
Dr. Richardson · (1 episode)
2004

Desperate Housewives
Dr. Rushton · (2 episodes)
2004

Jack & Bobby
(3 episodes)
2004

Knee High P.I.
Fishman
2003

Two and a Half Men
Sheldon · (1 episode)
2003

Rock Me Baby
Lawyer · (1 episode)
2003

Nip/Tuck
(1 episode)
2003

Less than Perfect
Alan Turnbach · (3 episodes)
2002

Without a Trace
Francis Whitmire · (1 episode)
2002

Good Morning, Miami
Larry · (1 episode)
2002

She Spies
Barry Sharpman · (1 episode)
2002

The District
Jonathan Plath · (1 episode)
2000

Malcolm in the Middle
(0 episode)
2000

Malcolm in the Middle
Foreman Fred · (1 episode)
2000

The Postman
Benning Mayor
1997

Dharma & Greg
Herb · (1 episode)
1997

Boy Meets World
Frank · (1 episode)
1993

Walker, Texas Ranger
Dr. Jarred Buckler · (1 episode)
1993

Doogie Howser, M.D.
(1 episode)
1989

Coach
Herb Spiegel · (1 episode)
1989

L.A. Law
Aaron Voss · (1 episode)
1986

The Golden Girls
Dr. Norgan · (1 episode)
1985

The Comedy Factory
Wes Bushnell · (1 episode)
1985

The Comedy Factory
Mike · (1 episode)
1985

Murder, She Wrote
Dr. Lewis · (1 episode)
1984

Murder, She Wrote
Harcourt Fenton · (1 episode)
1984

The A-Team
Richie Hauser · (1 episode)
1983

Drop-Out Father
Dr. Irving Lefkowitz
1982

Teachers Only
(1 episode)
1982

Whose Life Is It Anyway?
Dr. Jacobs
1981

Simon & Simon
(1 episode)
1981

Hill Street Blues
(12 episodes)
1981

WKRP in Cincinnati
(2 episodes)
1978

Kaz
(1 episode)
1978

Kaz
D.A. Frank Revko · (11 episodes)
1978

The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald
Ed Blandings
1977

Lou Grant
Jeff Benedict · (1 episode)
1977

Once an Eagle
Dr. McCabe · (7 episodes)
1976

Quincy, M.E.
(2 episodes)
1976

Quincy, M.E.
Marcus · (1 episode)
1976

Charlie's Angels
La Plante · (1 episode)
1976

Rich Man, Poor Man
Dr. Fetterman · (12 episodes)
1976

Ellery Queen
Joe Kemmelman · (1 episode)
1975

Switch
Davis · (1 episode)
1975

The Rockford Files
Max Steinberg · (1 episode)
1974

The Rockford Files
Stephen Kalifer · (1 episode)
1974

Rhoda
(2 episodes)
1974

The Snoop Sisters
2nd Doctor · (1 episode)
1973

Kojak
Asst. DA Linnick · (1 episode)
1973

Adam's Rib
Salesman · (1 episode)
1973

The Long Goodbye
Cop at Beach (uncredited)
1973

M*A*S*H
(1 episode)
1972

The Bob Newhart Show
Rex Pottinger · (1 episode)
1972

Emergency!
Medic One Doctor · (1 episode)
1972

Sanford and Son
(1 episode)
1972

McMillan & Wife
Frank Daniels · (1 episode)
1971

Columbo
Film Editor · (1 episode)
1971

All in the Family
Dr. Sidney Shapiro · (2 episodes)
1971

The Odd Couple
Art Director · (1 episode)
1970

Hawaii Five-O
Allen Sherick · (1 episode)
1968

Mannix
Orrin J. Arthur · (1 episode)
1967

Ironside
First Clerk · (1 episode)
1967

Ironside
Tech Director · (1 episode)
1967