John Achorn

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1946-07-27

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

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Cast RolesCast Roles Played = {37}

Pub Man

1985-10-05 4

The Emperor's New Clothes

Two con men take advantage of an emperor's vanity. ...

Genre :Comedy, Fantasy, TV Movie

Board Member in Law Firm

1991-08-23 5

Defenseless

A Los Angeles lawyer defends her former college roommate, whose husband — her lover — has been slain. ...

Genre :Thriller, Mystery

George Scurry

1987-11-27 6.417

Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall

In this short film, our unemployed hero finds that getting that great job depends a lot on whom you choose to dance with at Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall. ...

Genre :Comedy

Oscar

1984-11-16 6.214

Night of the Comet

After a comet wipes out most of life on Earth, two Valley Girls find themselves fighting against cannibal zombies and a sinister group of scientists. ...

Genre :Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction

Thomas Edison

1985-12-24 0

Annie Oakley

Young Phoebe Mosey (Jamie Lee Curtis) defies expectations and proves herself to become "Little Miss Sure Shot" Annie Oakley, the legendary sharpshooter and "Wild West" icon. ...

Genre :Western

The Umpire

1986-01-20 0

Casey at the Bat

Down-on-his-luck baseball player Casey Frank (Elliott Gould) follows his dreams to become the biggest star in the game. ...

Genre :Family

Cal

1990-11-08 5.7

Pastime

A veteran minor league pitcher in 1957 tutors a young phenomenon. ...

Genre :Drama

Insurance Detective

1989-10-13 6

From Hollywood to Deadwood

When actress Lana Dark (Barbara Schock) disappears in the middle of a film shoot, putting an expensive stop to production, the studio hires gumshoes Raymond Savage (Scott Paulin) and Jack Haines (Jim ...

Genre :Crime, Mystery

Parole Board Member

1991-05-11 3.8

Fever

Fresh out of prison, all Ray wants is to get back with Lacy, but she's in a stable relationship now with Elliott, a pacifist, and wants nothing to do with him. When she's kidnapped by Ray's former ass ...

Genre :Thriller, Drama

Board Member (uncredited)

1997-05-30 3.9

'Til There Was You

Two strangers, whose paths are always crossing, finally meet when fate steps in. It took them twenty years to fall in love at first sight. ...

Genre :Comedy, Romance

Comedian

1983-05-10 3.7

The Nightingale

A kitchen maid and a nightingale help save an emperor with the power of song and friendship. ...

Genre :Fantasy, TV Movie

Al Johnson

1988-09-23 5.6

Patty Hearst

The true story of a rich girl who was abducted by American revolutionaries in the 1970's. Her time spent with her captors made her question herself and her way of life and she joined forces with the c ...

Genre :Drama

Man at Bar

1993-11-09 7.25

Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story

When a woman dies in a supposed accident, her parents suspect their son-in-law of foul play. When the police begin to agree, the murder suspect vanishes. ...

Genre :TV Movie, Crime, Drama, Mystery

Balsac

2017-04-01 1

Blackmail

A comedy about a group of struggling actors living in Manhattan. Their lives, heartaches and a plan to help a friend in need by blackmailing a corrupt politician with his own sex tape. ...

Genre :Comedy

Additional Voice (voice)

1990-07-27 6.151

Problem Child

Ben Healy and his social climbing wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven year old Junior. But they soon discover he's a little monster as he turns a camping trip, a birthday party and even a baseball game in ...

Genre :Comedy, Family

Self

2002-04-05 7.7

I Don't Know Jack

The life of actor Jack Nance, whose rise to prominence after starring in David Lynch's 1977 cult classic Eraserhead led to involvement in various further projects with Lynch. ...

Genre :Documentary

2003-09-24 0

7 Year Zig Zag

A love story about dreams gone wrong. Told in rhythm, rhyme and song. ...

Genre :Drama

Mr. Joe Twiller

1990-08-03 5.6

Book of Love

John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more p ...

Genre :Comedy, Romance

Senator Banks

1993-03-26 5.299

Born Yesterday

A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend up to the level of his peers. He fears that the showgirl's lack of etiquette may damage his own social r ...

Genre :Comedy, Romance

2nd Detroit Cop

1984-12-05 7.203

Beverly Hills Cop

Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hills to work the case l ...

Genre :Comedy, Crime, Action

Suspicious Guard (uncredited)

1984-04-16 7.7

The Princess and the Pea

A bored prince realizes he would like a wife. His mother searches through all the kingdoms far and wide for a "suitable" princess. In the meantime, a charming and witty young lady, who claims to be a ...

Genre :Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Self

2025-04-09 0

I Know Catherine, the Log Lady

An authorized feature documentary about Catherine E. Coulson, best known as the Log Lady in David Lynch & Mark Frost's "Twin Peaks". ...

Genre :Documentary

Sailor (uncredited)

1987-04-06 6.3

The Little Mermaid

A mermaid princess is willing to sacrifice anything for love. ...

Genre :Romance, Fantasy, TV Movie

Irv

1989-03-26 8.028

Quantum Leap

Theorizing that one could time travel within his own lifetime, Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished... He woke to find himself trapped in the past, facing mirror imag ...

Genre :Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama

The Guard (uncredited)

1982-09-11 8.1

Faerie Tale Theatre

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. ...

Genre :Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Cable Guy

1990-09-10 7.926

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — a ...

Genre :Comedy, Family

Comedian

1982-09-11 8.1

Faerie Tale Theatre

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. ...

Genre :Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Pub Man

1982-09-11 8.1

Faerie Tale Theatre

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. ...

Genre :Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Town Crier

1982-09-11 8.1

Faerie Tale Theatre

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. ...

Genre :Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Sailor (uncredited)

1982-09-11 8.1

Faerie Tale Theatre

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. ...

Genre :Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Surprised Guard

1982-09-11 8.1

Faerie Tale Theatre

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales. ...

Genre :Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

John Weary

1984-01-04 7.345

Night Court

An eccentric fun-loving judge presides over an urban night court and all the silliness going on there. ...

Genre :Comedy

Stage Manager

1988-11-14 6.4

Murphy Brown

Murphy Brown (Candice Bergen) is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the fictional newsmagazine FYI for the first time following a stay at the Betty Ford Clinic residential treatment center. Over 40 ...

Genre :Comedy

The Umpire

1985-09-25 5.4

Tall Tales & Legends

An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history. ...

Genre :Family, Kids, Comedy, Drama

Thomas Edison

1985-09-25 5.4

Tall Tales & Legends

An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history. ...

Genre :Family, Kids, Comedy, Drama

Priest

1985-09-14 7.5

The Golden Girls

Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friend ...

Genre :Comedy

Coroner's Assistant

1979-12-27 6.7

Knots Landing

The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community. ...