John Pleshette

Characters played by John Pleshette

Richard Avery — Knots Landing (1979)

A corporate lawyer whose marriage to Laura deteriorates due to his affair with Abby and subsequent job loss. He suffers a severe nervous breakdown, holds Laura hostage, and eventually leaves town after their marriage ends.

Aftershave Commercial Director (uncredited) — Rocky (1976)

Filmmaker directing Rocky's endorsement.

Career Overview

John Pleshette has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work is anchored in the Rocky universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle, Shattered Innocence, James Dean. 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: 59
Birth Date: 1942-07-27 00:00:00
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Rocky (2 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Amy Taubin (1 collaborations)
Lynne Lipton (1 collaborations)
David Cummins (1 collaborations)
Jonna Lee (1 collaborations)
Melinda Dillon (1 collaborations)
Kris Kamm (1 collaborations)
Ben Frank (1 collaborations)
Dennis Howard (1 collaborations)
Stephen Schnetzer (1 collaborations)
Richard Cox (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (57 credits)
- Kosher Pig
  Paul Cohen
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Law & Order: LA
  
  - Reseda (2011) ... Judge actor actors
  
  2010
- Gentlemen Broncos
  Merve
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
- The Failures
  Principal Holbrock
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Helter Skelter
  Mr. Krenwinkle
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Detonator
  Stuart Newman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- James Dean
  Billy Rose
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
  
  - The Thong (2001) ... Therapist actor actors
  
  2000
- The Sopranos
  
  - All Happy Families (2004) ... Dr. Ira Fried actor actors
  
  1999
- The Truman Show
  Network Executive
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- The Day Lincoln Was Shot
  William Henry Seward
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer
  Gary Blondo
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- The Practice
  
  - Trees in the Forest (1998) ... Attorney Nick Jamison actor actors
  
  1997
- The Curse of Inferno
  Mr. Wizzard
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- The Pretender
  
  - A Stand Up Guy (1998) ... Sean Flanagan actor actors
  
  1996
- Born to Be Wild
  Donald Carr
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- ER
  
  - Ambush (1997) ... Stuart (voice) actor actors
  
  1994
- Party of Five
  
  - I Declare (1997) ... Professor Conklin actor actors
  
  1994
- Percy & Thunder
  Bill Slocum
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Eye of the Stranger
  Joe
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Bloodlines: Murder in the Family
  Neil Woodman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Diagnosis: Murder
  
  - Murder in the Dark (1996) ... Dr. John Foster actor actors
  
  1993
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
  
  - A Washington Affair (1) (1994) ... Detective Simpson actor actors
  
  1993
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
  
  - Return of the Prankster (1995) ... Dr. Emil Hamilton actor actors
  
  - That Old Gang of Mine (1994) ... Dr. Emil Hamilton actor actors
  
  1993
- Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Deadly Game
  Charley Sloan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Vietnam Texas
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Murder in Paradise
  Wagner Thorne
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Paramedics
  Doctor Lido
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Shattered Innocence
  Mel Erman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- The Wonder Years
  
  - Let Nothing You Dismay (1992) ... Charlie Barrett actor actors
  
  - The Test (1992) ... Charlie Barrett actor actors
  
  1988
- Welcome Home, Bobby
  John Hammill
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- L.A. Law
  
  - On the Toad Again (1991) ... Mark Kumpel actor actors
  
  - The Last Gasp (1990) ... Mark Kumpel actor actors
  
  1986
- Stormin' Home
  Al Singer
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Malice in Wonderland
  Tommy Gallep
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- MacGyver
  
  - D.O.A.: MacGyver (1987) ... Lancer / Benson actor actors
  
  1985
- Micki & Maude
  Hap Ludlow
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Burning Rage
  Frank Vandenberg
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Hunter
  
  - Final Confession (1990) ... Ron Nieman actor actors
  
  1984
- Murder, She Wrote
  
  - Stage Struck (1986) ... Nicky Saperstein actor actors
  
  1984
- The Kid with the Broken Halo
  Jeff McNulty
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1982
- S.O.B.
  Capitol Studios Vice-President
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Simon & Simon
  
  - D-I-V-O-R-C-E (1986) ... actor actors
  
  - Under the Knife (1984) ... actor actors
  
  1981
- Once Upon a Family
  Willie Hedges
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Magnum, P.I.
  
  - Compulsion (1985) ... Steve Elliott actor actors
  
  1980
- Rocky II
  Director (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Knots Landing
  
  - Willing Victims (1983) ... Richard Avery actor actors
  
  - The Burden of Proof (1983) ... Richard Avery actor actors
  
  - The Fatal Blow (1983) ... Richard Avery actor actors
  
  - Loss of Innocence (1983) ... Richard Avery actor actors
  
  - Celebration (1983) ... Richard Avery actor actors
  
  1979
- The Users
  Kip Nathan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- House Calls
  Theatrical Agent
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- Rocky
  Aftershave Commercial Director (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1976
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
  Reporter On Beach (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1976
- Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
  
  - Episode 129 (1976) ... Hugh Boswell actor actors
  
  - Episode 128 (1976) ... Hugh Boswell actor actors
  
  - Episode 125 (1976) ... Hugh Boswell actor actors
  
  - Episode 124 (1976) ... Hugh Boswell actor actors
  
  - Episode 123 (1976) ... Hugh Boswell actor actors
  
  1976
- The Rockford Files
  
  - Black Mirror: Part 2 (1978) ... Danny Green / Jackie Tetuska actor actors
  
  - Black Mirror: Part 1 (1978) ... Danny Green actor actors
  
  - Dwarf in a Helium Hat (1978) ... Julius 'Jay' Rockfelt actor actors
  
  1974
- Kojak
  
  - You Can't Tell a Hurt Man How to Holler (1974) ... Resident actor actors
  
  1973
- Parades
  Murray
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1972
- End of the Road
  Finkle
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1970
- Her Name Was Ellie, His Name Was Lyle
  Bruce
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1967
writing (1 credits)
- The Million Dollar Rip-Off
  
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1976
directing (1 credits)
- Knots Landing
  
  - Simmer (1991) ... director directing
  
  - Twice Victim (1989) ... director directing
  
  - Birds Do It, Bees Do It (1989) ... director directing
  
  - Mrs. Peacock in the Library with the Lead Pipe (1989) ... director directing
  
  - I'll Tell You No Lies (1983) ... director directing
  
  1979