Ken Lerner

Biography

Kenneth Lerner (born May 27, 1948) is an American television, stage and film actor. He is known for playing Principal Flutie in the first episodes of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and earlier roles on Happy Days, along with numerous film and television guest-starring roles.

Career Overview

Ken Lerner has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Relentless Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Undisputed II: Last Man Standing, Unlawful Entry, Hot Tomorrows. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

87

Birth Date

1948-05-27 00:00:00

Birth Place

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Undisputed II: Last Man Standing
• 

  Unlawful Entry
• 

  Hot Tomorrows
• 

  They Crawl
• 

  Trial by Fire
• 

  Fast Getaway

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

• Relentless Collection (2 titles)
• Fast Getaway Collection (2 titles)
• Undisputed Series (1 titles)
• Dream a Little Dream Collection (1 titles)
• The Exorcist (1 titles)
• RoboCop (1 titles)
• Maniac Cop (1 titles)
• Philo & Clyde Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Shelby Leverington (2 collaborations)
• Michael Jai White (1 collaborations)
• Scott Adkins (1 collaborations)
• Ben Cross (1 collaborations)
• Eli Danker (1 collaborations)
• Mark Ivanir (1 collaborations)
• Silvio Simac (1 collaborations)
• Ivaylo Geraskov (1 collaborations)
• Valentin Ganev (1 collaborations)
• Atanas Srebrev (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (87 credits)

  • Omi

    Rabbi Avrum Meyersohn

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Auschwitz Bagel

    Rabbi

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • DAHMER - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

    - The Bogeyman (2022) ... Joe Zilber actor actors
    2022
  • This Is Us

    - What Now? (2017) ... Brandon Novak actor actors
    2016
  • American Crime Story

    - From the Ashes of Tragedy (2016) ... Howard Weitzman actor actors
    2016
  • Grace and Frankie

    - The Bachelor Party (2015) ... Elliott actor actors
    2015
  • Silicon Valley

    - To Build a Better Beta (2016) ... Arthur actor actors

    - Bachmanity Insanity (2016) ... Arthur actor actors
    2014
  • The Goldbergs

    - Bev to the Future (2023) ... Lou Schwartz actor actors

    - A Flyer's Path To Victory (2023) ... Lou Schwartz actor actors

    - Worst Grinch Ever (2022) ... Lou Schwartz actor actors

    - Million Dollar Reward (2022) ... Lou Schwartz actor actors

    - Another Turkey in the Trot (2022) ... Lou Schwartz actor actors
    2013
  • Anger Management

    - Charlie is an Expert Witness (2013) ... Judge actor actors
    2012
  • The League

    - Sitting Shiva (2014) ... Rabbi actor actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - Nanny McDead (2009) ... Police Attorney actor actors
    2009
  • In Plain Sight

    - Something Borrowed, Something Blew Up (2011) ... Hal Alpert actor actors

    - Meet the Shannons (2011) ... Hal Alpert actor actors

    - The Art of the Steal (2011) ... Hal Alpert actor actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - Scarlet Ribbons (2011) ... Judge actor actors
    2008
  • The Big Bang Theory

    - The Re-Entry Minimization (2012) ... Dr. Schneider actor actors
    2007
  • Undisputed II: Last Man Standing

    Phil

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • All In

    Rosenbloom

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Jesus, Mary and Joey

    Saulley

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Weeds

    - A Distinctive Horn (2009) ... Rabbi actor actors
    2005
  • Mafioso: The Father The Son

    Sid Freeman

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Desperate Housewives

    - A Spark. To Pierce the Dark. (2009) ... Dr. Bernstein actor actors

    - The Story of Lucy and Jessie (2009) ... Dr. Bernstein actor actors
    2004
  • Boston Legal

    - Smile (2006) ... Howard Bridge actor actors
    2004
  • National Security

    Hank's Lawyer

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Two and a Half Men

    - Baseball Was Better with Steroids (2009) ... Dr. Levine actor actors
    2003
  • Without a Trace

    - Where & Why (II) (2007) ... Ron Forsythe actor actors
    2002
  • They Crawl

    Coroner Glen

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Perfect Lover

    Rosen

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Scrubs

    - My Life in Four Cameras (2005) ... Mr. James actor actors
    2001
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - A La Cart (2007) ... Mr. Nivens actor actors
    2000
  • The Story of Us

    Dr. Rifkin

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - Requiem (2006) ... Congressman Marino actor actors
    1999
  • Senseless

    Dean Barlow

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Will & Grace

    - My Best Friend's Tush (2000) ... Bob actor actors
    1998
  • Two Guys and a Girl

    - Two Guys, a Girl and a Psycho Halloween (1998) ... Police Officer actor actors
    1998
  • Don King: Only in America

    Bob Arum

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • High Voltage

    Justice of the Peace

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Inside Out

    Judge Levin

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Do Unto Others (1999) ... Rabbi Sam Benzig actor actors
    1997
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    - The Pack (1997) ... Principal Bob Flutie actor actors

    - Teacher's Pet (1997) ... Principal Bob Flutie actor actors

    - The Harvest (2) (1997) ... Principal Bob Flutie actor actors

    - Welcome to the Hellmouth (1) (1997) ... Principal Bob Flutie actor actors
    1997
  • Dead Girl

    Producer

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Trial by Fire

    Earl Cleaver

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Rave Review

    Saul Slobin

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Dream a Little Dream 2

    James

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Bodily Harm

    Alex Shaw

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • For Better or Worse

    Sgt. Moss

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Drew Carey Show

    - Drew and the Racial Tension Play (2000) ... Feinstein actor actors
    1995
  • JAG

    - Pilot Error (1995) ... James Reid actor actors
    1995
  • Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes

    Al Rosenberg

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Fast Getaway II

    Tony Bush

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Friends

    - The One with the Soap Opera Party (2003) ... Professor Spafford actor actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Orion in the Sky (2002) ... Stan Siedel actor actors

    - Hit and Run (1994) ... Harry Stopak actor actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - Restoration (2000) ... Sid Lumsky actor actors
    1994
  • Chicago Hope

    - Curing Cancer (1999) ... Jonathan Saunders actor actors

    - Wag the Doc (1998) ... Jonathan Saunders actor actors

    - Growing Pains (1997) ... Jonathan Saunders actor actors

    - Informed Consent (1995) ... Jonathan Saunders actor actors

    - Small Sacrifices (1995) ... Jonathan Saunders actor actors
    1994
  • Mother's Boys

    Analyst

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis Murder: A Twist of the Knife

    Bristol

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Diagnosis: Murder

    - Two Birds With One Sloan (2000) ... Saul Singer actor actors
    1993
  • Fallen Angels

    - Since I Don't Have You (1993) ... Sid Weinberg actor actors
    1993
  • Unlawful Entry

    Roger Graham

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Diary of a Hitman

    Optometrist

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Doctor

    Pete

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Fast Getaway

    Tony Bush

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Exorcist III

    Dr. Freedman

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • RoboCop 2

    Delaney

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - Everything's Coming Up Roses (1995) ... Jerry Korman actor actors

    - Must Be a Guy Thing (1995) ... Jerry Korman actor actors

    - Home Is Where the Tart Is (1995) ... Jerry Korman actor actors
    1990
  • Blossom

    - A Star is Bared (1995) ... actor actors
    1990
  • Immediate Family

    Josh

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Fabulous Baker Boys

    Ray

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Relentless

    Arthur

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Hit List

    Gravenstein

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Maniac Cop

    Mayor Jerry Killium (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The Running Man

    Agent

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Project X

    Finley

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Miracles

    Stuart

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Jake Speed

    Ken

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The Accident (1991) ... Nolan Wheeler actor actors
    1986
  • Love on the Run

    Aaron

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Secret Admirer

    Waiter

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Golden Girls

    - Blanche Delivers (1990) ... Doctor actor actors
    1985
  • Irreconcilable Differences

    Doctor

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Best Kept Secrets

    Lawyer

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Hunter

    - Unacceptable Loss (1990) ... Howard Nelson actor actors
    1984
  • The Million Dollar Infield

    Long Island Bucks Player

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Family Ties

    - "D" is for Date (1987) ... Mr. Feinman actor actors
    1982
  • Any Which Way You Can

    Tony Paoli Jr.

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • The Two-Five

    Desk Officer

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Grand Theft Auto

    Eagle I

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Hot Tomorrows

    Michael

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Columbo

    - Sex and the Married Detective (1989) ... Walter Neff actor actors
    1971