Cliff Bemis

Biography

Career Overview

Cliff Bemis has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1978. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Odd Couple Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Shake Hands with Danger, Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest, Deadly Exposure. 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

37

Birth Date

1948-05-21 00:00:00

Birth Place

Amherst, Ohio, USA

Known For

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  Shake Hands with Danger
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  Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest
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  Deadly Exposure
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  Billy: The Early Years
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  Modern Love
• 

  Hell Comes to Frogtown

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

• The Odd Couple Collection (1 titles)
• Murder, She Wrote Collection (1 titles)
• The Naked Gun (1 titles)
• Naked Gun Collection (1 titles)
• The Frogtown Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Robby Benson (2 collaborations)
• Karla DeVito (2 collaborations)
• Charles Oldfather (1 collaborations)
• David Early (1 collaborations)
• Angela Lansbury (1 collaborations)
• Mel Harris (1 collaborations)
• Ray Baker (1 collaborations)
• Keith David (1 collaborations)
• Harriet Sansom Harris (1 collaborations)
• Richard Riehle (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (37 credits)

  • Found

    - Missing While Indigenous (2023) ... Dr. Sean Potter actor actors
    2023
  • Mayor of Kingstown

    - Promises to Keep (2025) ... Carney's Dad actor actors
    2021
  • Straight Outta Tompkins

    Headmaster Toddman

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Younger

    - It's All About the Money, Honey (2019) ... Ennis actor actors
    2015
  • The Blacklist

    - Minister D (2019) ... Lawton Nuss actor actors
    2013
  • White Collar

    - Stealing Home (2012) ... Jeffrey actor actors
    2009
  • Billy: The Early Years

    Dr. Mordecai Ham

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Nancy Drew

    Chief McGinnis

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • World Trade Center

    Desk Cop

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Long Shot

    Robert Tillman

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

    - Shattered (2010) ... Suffolk County Sergeant actor actors
    1999
  • Providence

    - Safe at Home (2000) ... Mr. Mallory actor actors
    1999
  • The Odd Couple II

    Dance Partner

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest

    Richard Loomis

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

    - Bon Voyage/Man in the Model T/The Scoop/Angel on Board/Buenos Dias (1998) ... Skip (segment "Buenos Dias") actor actors
    1997
  • For My Daughter's Honor

    Tom Fowler

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Pacific Blue

    - Hostile Witness (1999) ... Lauter actor actors
    1996
  • Deadly Exposure

    Billy

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Jack the Bear

    Det. John Marker

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Men Don't Tell

    Danny

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

    - Whine, Whine, Whine (1995) ... Smiler Lawyer actor actors
    1993
  • The Distinguished Gentleman

    Gun Lobbyist

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

    Barbecue Dad

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • The Whereabouts of Jenny

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Modern Love

    Dirk Martin

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - A Presumption of Innocence (1992) ... Uncle Henry actor actors
    1990
  • The Ryan White Story

    WKKI Radio

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Coach

    - Somebody's Baby (1996) ... Doug actor actors

    - She's Having Our Baby (2) (1995) ... Doug actor actors
    1989
  • Quantum Leap

    - A Hunting We Will Go (1991) ... Sheriff Michaels actor actors
    1989
  • Hell Comes to Frogtown

    Leroy

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Married... with Children

    - Requiem for a Chevyweight (1) (1996) ... Al's Dad actor actors

    - The Great Escape (1988) ... Termite Boss actor actors
    1987
  • 21 Jump Street

    - Coach of the Year (1988) ... Jack Vukovich actor actors
    1987
  • Cheers

    - The King of Beers (1992) ... Mike actor actors
    1982
  • Newhart

    - Utley Exposed (1989) ... Paul actor actors

    - Message from Michael (1989) ... Paul actor actors
    1982
  • Falcon Crest

    - Danny (1989) ... Stan Wallis actor actors
    1981
  • Shake Hands with Danger

    Cliff - Foreman

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Dallas

    - Cry Me a River of Oil (1989) ... Mr. Shaughnessy actor actors

    - The Leopard's Spots (1989) ... Shaughnessy actor actors

    - Phantom of the Oil Rig (1989) ... Shaughnessy actor actors
    1978