John Hostetter
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John Hostetter is, by now, a veteran American actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The first screen credit dates from 1979. The filmography leans toward comedy. Careers that pass the 47-year mark are a small club. his Stiles in 'Beverly Hills Cop II' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Star Trek: Insurrection' is another title that gets mentioned.
John Hostetter
18 Movies
27 Series
John Hostetter is, by now, a veteran American actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The first screen credit dates from 1979. The filmography leans toward comedy. Careers that pass the 47-year mark are a small club. his Stiles in 'Beverly Hills Cop II' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'Star Trek: Insurrection' is another title that gets mentioned.
Movies
Plays Bolian Officer
Star Trek: Insurrection
1998
Plays Veteran Cop
The People Under the Stairs
1991
Plays Stiles
Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
Plays Reese
Heartbreak Ridge
1986
Plays Polk (voice)
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
2001
Plays Workman
The In-Laws
1979
Plays Ben
Love Affair
1994
Plays Quirk
Best Defense
1984
Plays Tuck
Knightriders
1981
Plays Dr. Krassman
Kermit's Swamp Years
2002
Plays Bazooka (voice)
G.I. Joe: The Movie
1987
Plays Elvis Impersonator
Aria
1987
Plays Matt
Wilder Napalm
1993
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Gen¹³
1998
Plays Man #2
Every Breath
1994
Plays Adams
Leonard Part 6
1987
Plays Nebbish Professor
The Hawk Is Dying
2007
TV Shows
Plays Bazooka (voice)
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
1983
Plays John
Murphy Brown
1988
Plays Whitehall
Matlock
1986
Plays Jake (voice)
Spicy City
1997
Plays Sgt. Rudley
MacGyver
1985
Plays The Heckler
Family Ties
1982
Plays Minister
Remington Steele
1982
Plays William Forrester
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Policeman
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Police Sgt.
Simon & Simon
1981
Plays Police Officer
Knight Rider
1982
Plays Jim King
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Col. Quentin Massey
Sheena
2000
Plays Mike Brookhurst
JAG
1995
Plays Horserider
7th Heaven
1996
Plays Bartender
Hunter
1984
Plays Burke Newton
ER
1994
Plays Burt
Quantum Leap
1989
Plays Mills
The Flash
1990
Plays Newscaster
Top of the Heap
1991
Plays Stage Manager
Suddenly Susan
1996
Plays Bruno
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Plays Man
Coach
1989
Plays IFF Agent Jack
Scarecrow and Mrs. King
1983
Plays Bus Driver
T. J. Hooker
1982
Plays Wilson
Father Dowling Mysteries
1989
Plays Applicant
Arli$$
1996
Latest Trailers
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The Hawk Is Dying
Full Filmography
The Hawk Is Dying
Nebbish Professor
2007
Film
Sheena
Col. Quentin Massey · 1 episode
2001–2002
TV
Kermit's Swamp Years
Dr. Krassman
2002
Film
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Polk (voice)
2001
Film
7th Heaven
Horserider · 1 episode
1999–2000
TV
JAG
Mike Brookhurst · 1 episode
1998
TV
Star Trek: Insurrection
Bolian Officer
1998
Film
Gen¹³
Additional Voices (voice)
1998
Film
Spicy City
Jake (voice) · 2 episodes
1997–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Hostetter still alive?
John Hostetter passed away on September 2, 2016 at age 69.
What are the most famous roles of John Hostetter?
John Hostetter is best known for roles in Beverly Hills Cop II, Star Trek: Insurrection, Heartbreak Ridge.
How many movies has John Hostetter been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1979), John Hostetter has appeared in 18 movies and 27 TV shows.
What was John Hostetter's first movie?
The career of John Hostetter began with The In-Laws (1979).
What is John Hostetter's most recent movie or series?
John Hostetter's most recent release is The Hawk Is Dying, which premiered on March 30, 2007.
What TV shows has John Hostetter appeared in?
On television, John Hostetter has appeared in Knight Rider, ER, MacGyver, Quantum Leap.
John Hostetter
1946-10-06 · Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA
John Hostetter was an accomplished American character actor, voice artist, and painter. While widely recognized for playing John the stage manager on the hit live-action sitcom Murphy Brown, he also built a highly successful 20-year voice acting career. He lent his signature gruff voice to prominent Western cartoons, video games and iconic Studio Ghibli anime localizations.