Jeffrey Kramer (born 15 July 1945) is an American film and television actor and producer.
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Other names | Glance Heavenward Jeffrey C. Kramer Jeff Kramer |
Occupation(s) | Actor, television producer |
Years active | 1975–present |
Life and career
Kramer grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey, graduating from Teaneck High School with the Class of 1963 and attending Ithaca College.[1]
He made his first appearance on the TV series Barney Miller in the episode "Snow Job". In Jaws, he played Deputy Hendricks, and he reprised the role in the sequel Jaws 2 in 1978; in 1976, he guest-starred in Baretta. He appeared in the Joe Dante cult classic Hollywood Boulevard. He appeared in the horror film Halloween II playing Graham, a dentist who examines dead Ben Tramer's body, believing him to be Michael Myers. He made an appearance on Happy Days in two episodes: The People vs. the Fonz and Fonzie the Flatfoot. His most recent film is The 'Burbs. Kramer has also produced many independent projects.
Awards
Year | Result | Award | Category/Recipient(s) |
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2000 | Nominated | Emmy Award | Outstanding Drama series for: The Practice (1997) shared with: David E. Kelley (executive producer) Robert Breech (co-executive producer) Gary M. Strangis Pamela J. Wisne Christina Musrey |
1999 | Won | Emmy Award | Outstanding Comedy Series for: Ally McBeal (1997) shared with: David E. Kelley (executive producer) Jonathan Pontell (co-executive producer) Mike Listo Steve Robin Pamela J. Wisne Peter J. Burrell (coordinating producer) Outstanding Drama Series for: The Practice (1997) shared with: David E. Kelley (executive producer) Robert Breech (co-executive producer) Gary M. Strangis Christina Musrey Pamela J. Wisne |
1998 | Won/Nominated | Emmy Award | Outstanding Drama Series for: The Practice]] (1997) shared with: David E. Kelley (executive producer) Robert Breech (supervising producer) Ed Redlich Gary M. Strangis Alice West Jonathan Pontell Christina Musrey (co-producer) Pamela J. Wisne (co-producer) Outstanding Comedy Series for: Ally McBeal (1997) shared with: David E. Kelley (executive producer) Jonathan Pontell (supervising producer) Mike Listo Steve Robin (co-producer) Pamela J. Wisne (co-producer) |
1998 | Won | Monitor Award | Film Originated Television Series - Best Achievement for: Ally McBeal (1997) shared with: David E. Kelley Jonathan Pontell Mike Listo Steve Robin Pamela J. Wisne For episode "Cro-Magnon". |
1999 | Won | Television Producer of the Year Award in Episodic Series | For: The Practice (1997) shared with: David E. Kelley Robert Breech Christina Musrey Gary M. Strangis Pamela J. Wisne |
Filmography
Actor
- Barney Miller (1975, TV series) - Stick Up Man
- Jaws (1975, as Jeffrey C. Kramer) - Deputy Lenny Hendricks
- Baretta (1976, TV series) - Junkie
- Speeding? (1976, short film) - Speeder
- Hollywood Boulevard (1976) - Patrick Hobby
- Chico and the Man (1976, TV series) - Rojo
- Stick Around (1977, TV) - Ed
- You Light Up My Life (1977) - Background Singer
- Jaws 2 (1978) - Deputy Jeff Hendricks
- Soap (1978, TV series) - Policeman #2
- Struck by Lightning (1979, TV series) - Ted Stein
- M*A*S*H (1977–1980) (TV series) - Driver
- Laverne & Shirley (1978–1981, TV series) - Jeff
- Halloween II (1981) - Graham
- Heartbeeps (1981) - Party Butler Robot
- The Incredible Hulk (1982, TV series) - Marty Gibbs
- Inside the Love House (1983) - Rick
- Happy Days (1975–1984, TV series) - Lefty/Martin Smith
- American Dreamer (1984) - Gold Buddy #3
- Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) - Towzer
- Clue (1985) - The Motorist
- Hero and the Terror (1988) - Dwight
- The 'Burbs (1989) - Voiceover actor (voice)
- Ally McBeal (1997, TV series) - Pedestrian
Producer
- Armed & Famous (2007, TV series)
- Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks (2006, TV series)
- The Big Empty (2003)
- A Time for Dancing (2000)
- The Practice (1997–1999, TV series)
- Ally McBeal (1997–1999, TV series)
- Chicago Hope (1994, TV series)