Jack Kehler

Jack Kehler

Deceased · Born: May 22, 1946 · Died: May 7, 2022

Personal Details

BornMay 22, 1946 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Jack Kehler's Life Journey Began in the City of Brotherly Love

Born in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jack Kehler's early life laid the foundation for his future endeavors. As a young adult, he made the bold decision to leave his job as a waiter in New York City, opting instead to pursue a career in the world of theater. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of his journey as a professional actor.

In 1982, Kehler's hard work and dedication paid off as he was accepted into the prestigious Actors Studio. This esteemed institution provided him with the opportunity to hone his craft and refine his acting skills alongside other talented individuals.

As his career progressed, Kehler made the move to Los Angeles, where he quickly established himself as a versatile character actor. His impressive range and ability to bring depth to his roles earned him a spot in a wide variety of films, including:

Strange Invaders (1983)

Year of the Dragon (1985)

The Last Boy Scout (1991)

Wyatt Earp (1994)

My Fellow Americans (1996)

Lost Highway (1997)

Lethal Weapon 4 (1997)

The Big Lebowski (1998)

Men In Black II (2002)

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007)

Pineapple Express (2008)

The Last Godfather (2010)

Lost on Purpose (2013)

A Winter Rose (2016)

Throughout his illustrious career, Kehler has consistently demonstrated his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles, showcasing his impressive versatility as an actor. Today, he continues to work on numerous television and film productions, leaving a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

2024
The Platinum Loop
The Platinum Loop as Ben Malton
2022
Father Stu
Father Stu as Curtis
2019
Zeroville
Zeroville as Studio Art Director
2016
In Dubious Battle
In Dubious Battle as Dr. Burton
A Winter Rose
A Winter Rose as Mel Wieser
2013
Lost on Purpose
Lost on Purpose as Barry Kitchanski
2012
2010
Dirty Girl
Dirty Girl as Dr. Shelby
2009
The Job
The Job as Zeke
2008
Pineapple Express
Pineapple Express as Walter - Accountant
Finding Red Cloud
Finding Red Cloud as Brennon's Manager
2007
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story as Press Conference Reporter
Special
Special as Dr. Dobson
Grilled
Grilled as Dick Abbott
Invincible
Invincible as Wade Chambers
2005
Under the Tuscan Sun
Under the Tuscan Sun as Apartment Manager
Love Liza
Love Liza as Denny
Big Trouble
Big Trouble as Leonard
2001
Dirt
Dirt as Bill
2000
Civility
Civility as Motel Manager
Beyond Suspicion
Beyond Suspicion as Oscar Weeks
1999
True Crime
True Crime as Mr. Ziegler
Forces of Nature
Forces of Nature as Victor "Vic" DeFranco
1998
The Lesser Evil
The Lesser Evil as Detective Hardaway
Lethal Weapon 4
Lethal Weapon 4 as State Department Man
The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski as Dude's Landlord
1997
Lost Highway
Lost Highway as Guard Johnny Mack
One Eight Seven
One Eight Seven as Larry Hyland
1996
Death Benefit
Death Benefit as Dick Coates
The Shot
The Shot as Detective Markinson
Murder One
Murder One as Frank Szymanski
1995
Serpent's Lair
Serpent's Lair as Occult Man
Waterworld
Waterworld as Banker
1994
Love Is a Gun
Love Is a Gun as Boots Tynan
Desert Winds
Desert Winds as Eugene's Father
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp as Bob Hatch
Blindsided
Blindsided as Waco Dean
1992
Two-Fisted Tales
Two-Fisted Tales as Mole (segment "King of the Road")
White Sands
White Sands as Casanov
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon as Steve Fox
Point Break
Point Break as Halsey
The Last Boy Scout
The Last Boy Scout as Scrabble Man
1990
I Love You to Death
I Love You to Death as Sgt. Carlos Wiley
Why Me?
Why Me? as Freedly
1988
Bloodstone
Bloodstone as Paul Lorre
Disaster at Silo 7
Disaster at Silo 7 as Colonel Canby
1986
Fresno
Fresno as Sergeant Cooper
1985
1983
Strange Invaders
Strange Invaders as Gas Station Attendant