Bill Zuckert
Known for
Seen across enough titles, Bill Zuckert turns into a familiar face whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (Mr. Finkle). Among the rest of the work, 'Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult' stands out. 1947 is the year the filmography opens. Casting directors have gone to him for comedy more than for anything else.
Bill Zuckert
32 Movies
60 Series
Seen across enough titles, Bill Zuckert turns into a familiar face whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (Mr. Finkle). Among the rest of the work, 'Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult' stands out. 1947 is the year the filmography opens. Casting directors have gone to him for comedy more than for anything else.
Movies
Plays Mr. Finkle
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994
Plays Old Man
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994
Plays Sheriff
Hang 'em High
1968
Plays Mr. Menges
Critters 3
1991
Plays Delegate Bob
F.I.S.T.
1978
Plays Policeman
The Strongest Man in the World
1975
Plays Gas Station Attendant
Seems Like Old Times
1980
Plays Mayor Gilchrist
The Trouble with Girls
1969
Plays Ace Landon
Hangar 18
1980
Plays Apartment Manager
Lipstick
1976
Plays Old Timer #2 "Bill"
Nickel & Dime
1992
Plays Ranger Commander (as William Zuckert)
The Great Bank Robbery
1969
Plays Swanee
Shock Corridor
1963
Plays Hotel Detective
Loose Shoes
1978
Plays Commissioner Henderson
How to Frame a Figg
1971
Plays Charlie Parker
Little Treasure
1985
Plays Old Man
Bank Robber
1993
Plays Rudy
Alien Intruder
1993
Plays Security Guard
The Crooked Hearts
1972
Plays Sheriff Gilliam
Snowballing
1984
Plays Guard
Under the Gun
1988
TV Shows
Plays Mr. Arthur Bradwell
Mr. Novak
1963
Plays General Cross
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
1965
Plays Chief Segal
Captain Nice
1967
Plays Sheriff Wiley
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Plays Frank Branhammer
Condominium
1980
Plays Attila
CHiPs
1977
Plays Johnny Behan
Star Trek
1966
Plays Hotel Clerk
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Scales
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Lou Chamales
Saints and Sinners
1962
Plays Whit Sterling
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Harry McCracken
My Three Sons
1960
Plays Matt Osborne
The Magician
1973
Plays Captain Sampson
Columbo
1971
Plays Emmett Byrd
The Rockford Files
1974
Plays Stanley
The Danny Thomas Hour
1967
Plays Sergeant
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Custodian
Crazy like a Fox
1984
Plays Guard
Barnaby Jones
1973
Plays Fred Cramer
Ironside
1967
Plays Ship's Doctor
How the West Was Won
1977
Plays Jason Farnum
The Donna Reed Show
1958
Plays General Hardy
12 O'Clock High
1964
Plays Mr. Barker
Bonanza
1959
Plays Car Dispatcher - Eddie
Mannix
1967
Plays Sam Barrett
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
Plays Sheriff
The Wild Wild West
1965
Plays Vic
The Untouchables
1959
Plays Harry Thorpe
Monty Nash
1971
Plays Capt. Edward Brandmeier
77 Sunset Strip
1958
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Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Full Filmography
Diagnosis: Murder
Whit Sterling · 1 episode
1995–1996
TV
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
Old Man
1994
Film
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Mr. Finkle
1994
Film
Bank Robber
Old Man
1993
Film
Alien Intruder
Rudy
1993
Film
Delta
Bob · 1 episode
1992–
TV
Nickel & Dime
Old Timer #2 "Bill"
1992
Film
Critters 3
Mr. Menges
1991
Film
Dream On
Mr. Zoldessy · 1 episode
1990–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bill Zuckert still alive?
Bill Zuckert passed away on January 23, 1997 at age 81.
What are the most famous roles of Bill Zuckert?
Bill Zuckert is best known for roles in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, Blazing Saddles.
How many movies has Bill Zuckert been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1947), Bill Zuckert has appeared in 32 movies and 59 TV shows.
What was Bill Zuckert's first movie?
The career of Bill Zuckert began with Kiss of Death (1947).
What is Bill Zuckert's most recent movie or series?
Bill Zuckert's most recent release is Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, which premiered on March 18, 1994.
What TV shows has Bill Zuckert appeared in?
On television, Bill Zuckert has appeared in Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Little House on the Prairie, Columbo.
Bill Zuckert
1915-12-18 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Seen across enough titles, Bill Zuckert turns into a familiar face whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. The most visible line on the filmography is 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (Mr. Finkle). Among the rest of the work, 'Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult' stands out. 1947 is the year the filmography opens. Casting directors have gone to him for comedy more than for anything else.