John C. Becher

Characters played by John C. Becher

Dr. Molinaro — Gremlins (1984)

Local physician in Kingston Falls treating gremlin victims.

Casting Director — Next Stop, Greenwich Village (1976)

The Casting Director is connected to Larry Lapinsky’s attempt to pursue acting professionally. During a screen test, Larry performs dramatic lines, but an interruption and insulting behavior from people around the reading undermine his performance. The episode shows the obstacles confronting Larry as he seeks recognition as an actor.

Career Overview

John C. Becher has 30 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Gremlins with 1 titles. Signature works include Below the Belt, A Christmas Festival, Say Yes. 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: 30
Birth Date: 1915-01-13
Birth Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Gremlins (1 titles)
The Gremlins Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Regina Baff (1 collaborations)
Mildred Burke (1 collaborations)
James Gammon (1 collaborations)
Annie McGreevey (1 collaborations)
Billie Mahoney (1 collaborations)
Ric Mancini (1 collaborations)
Jane O'Brien (1 collaborations)
Titi Paris (1 collaborations)
Sierra Pecheur (1 collaborations)
Shirley Stoler (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (30 credits)
- Say Yes
  Bride's Father
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1986
- Murphy's Romance
  Jesse Parker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1985
- Mass Appeal
  Mr. Jennings
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Gremlins
  Dr. Molinaro
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- Night Court
  
  - Dan's Parents (1985) ... Judge Tallon actor actors
  
  1984
- Murder, She Wrote
  
  - School for Scandal (1985) ... Station Master actor actors
  
  - Footnote to Murder (1985) ... Optometrist actor actors
  
  1984
- The Man Who Wasn't There
  Cherub
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1983
- St. Elsewhere
  
  - Loss of Power (1985) ... Ray Mott actor actors
  
  1982
- Remington Steele
  
  - Steele Crazy After All These Years (1983) ... Dean Percy Winfield actor actors
  
  1982
- Honky Tonk Freeway
  Brandon C. Dasher
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Below the Belt
  Promoter
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- OHMS
  Henry Lucker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- You Can't Go Home Again
  Minister
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Too Far to Go
  Judge
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- The Facts of Life
  
  - Stake-Out Blues (1986) ... actor actors
  
  1979
- Knots Landing
  
  - China Dolls (a.k.a.) Obsession (1982) ... Mr. Robertson actor actors
  
  - Reunion (1982) ... Mr. Robertson actor actors
  
  1979
- The Great Bank Hoax
  Alex Kaiser
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- Taxi
  
  - Louie Meets the Folks (1979) ... Mr. Sherman actor actors
  
  1978
- Three's Company
  
  - Star Struck (1983) ... actor actors
  
  1977
- Next Stop, Greenwich Village
  Casting Director
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1976
- Charlie's Angels
  
  - One of Our Angels is Missing (1980) ... Caretaker actor actors
  
  1976
- Crazy Joe
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1974
- Little House on the Prairie
  
  - Chicago (1981) ... actor actors
  
  1974
- Kojak
  
  - Lady in the Squad Room (1977) ... Dr. Bernard actor actors
  
  1973
- Up the Sandbox
  Mr. Koerner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1972
- Dirtymouth
  Harry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1970
- The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
  Tourist #1
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1968
- A Christmas Festival
  Officer Flannelly
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1959
- Naked City
  
  - Barefoot on a Bed of Coals (1963) ... Reporter actor actors
  
  - Dust Devil on a Quiet Street (1962) ... 2nd Businessman actor actors
  
  - Burst of Passion (1959) ... Doctor actor actors
  
  1958
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
  
  - Santa Fe War (1958) ... actor actors
  
  1955

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