Stuart Pankin

Stuart Pankin

79 · Born: Apr 8, 1946

Personal Details

BornApr 8, 1946 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Stuart Pankin is a multifaceted actor, comedian, and voice artist who has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry. With a career spanning over three decades, he has consistently demonstrated his versatility and talent, effortlessly transitioning between film, television, and stage.

As a five-time nominated CableAce Award winner for HBO's "Not Necessarily The News," Pankin has established himself as a respected figure in the world of comedy. His iconic portrayal of Earl Sinclair, the lovable but blustery father, on the Emmy award-winning "Dinosaurs" has cemented his status as a beloved character actor.

Pankin's film credits are equally impressive, with notable roles in "Honey We Shrunk Ourselves," "Fatal Attraction," "The Artist," "The Hollywood Knights," and "Mannequin on the Move." He has also lent his voice to several animated films, including "The Big Songs" and "Misadventures in 3-D."

In addition to his film and television work, Pankin has made a significant impact on the world of television, with a staggering 300 guest appearances on various shows. He has also provided voice work for popular animated series such as "Animaniacs," "Batman," "Superman," "Aladdin," "Lilo and Stitch," and "Darkwing Duck."

On stage, Pankin has had the opportunity to perform with some of the most prestigious companies in the industry, including the New York Shakespeare Festival, the Brooklyn Academy of Music Repertory Company, the American Place Theatre, the Repertory Company of Lincoln Center, and the Folger Shakespeare Theatre. He has appeared in over seventy Off Broadway, summer, and regional theatre productions, showcasing his impressive range and versatility.

Pankin has also created original roles, including Reuben and Queen Victoria in the New York premiere of Andrew Lloyd Weber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." He has co-written and co-executive produced the Stuart Pankin Cinemax Comedy Experiment, a musical comedy version of "Richard III," in which he played five roles and sang his own original music.

Throughout his illustrious career, Pankin has received numerous accolades, including a nomination for Best Celebrity Presenter from the Electronic Retail Association. With his impressive list of credits and awards, Stuart Pankin is undoubtedly one of the most talented and accomplished actors of his generation.

Career

2025
2016
The Binding
The Binding as Dr. Plank
2011
Hopelessly in June
Hopelessly in June as Francaise Flowers
The Artist
The Artist as Director #1 (Restaurant)
2009
Splatter
Splatter as Dr. Bellows
2005
Disney's Christmas Favorites
Disney's Christmas Favorites as Green I Monster of Jealousy
2004
Zenon: Z3
Zenon: Z3 as Cmd. Edward Plank
2003
Misadventures in 3D
Misadventures in 3D as Professor, Max
2002
Now You Know
Now You Know as Mr. Victim
2001
Chasing Destiny
Chasing Destiny as Mike Ditlow
Zenon: The Zequel
Zenon: The Zequel as Cmd. Edward Plank
1999
The Settlement
The Settlement as Insurance Agent
1997
That Darn Cat
That Darn Cat as Smoker in Fur Coat
1996
Striptease
Striptease as Alan Mordecai
Big Bully
Big Bully as Gerry
1995
Congo
Congo as Boyd
Down, Out & Dangerous
Down, Out & Dangerous as Calvin Burrows
Napoleon
Napoleon as Perenti Lizard / Father Penguin
1994
The Silence of the Hams
The Silence of the Hams as Insp. Pete Putrid
Father and Scout
Father and Scout as Aaron Deutsch
Beanstalk
Beanstalk as Giant
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale as Brother Timothy
1992
The Vagrant
The Vagrant as Mr. Feemster
1991
Life Stinks
Life Stinks as Pritchard
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs as Earl Sinclair (voice)
Knots Landing
Knots Landing as Benny Appleman
1990
Arachnophobia
Arachnophobia as Sheriff Parsons
1989
Second Sight
Second Sight as Preston Pickett Ph.D.
That's Adequate
That's Adequate as Sigmund Freud
Nearly Departed
Nearly Departed as Mike Dooley
Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest as Jace Sampson
1987
1985
The Dirt Bike Kid
The Dirt Bike Kid as Mr. Hodgkins
1981
An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye as Nicky LaBelle
Earthbound
Earthbound as Sweeney
1980
The Hollywood Knights
The Hollywood Knights as Dudley Laywicker
Hangar 18
Hangar 18 as Sam Tate
1979
1976
Next Stop, Greenwich Village
Next Stop, Greenwich Village as Party Guest (uncredited)
1974
Free to Be... You & Me
Free to Be... You & Me as Man in the Maternity Ward