John Pankow
Known for
If longevity counts for anything, John Pankow is an American actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. Very few actors keep finding work for 46 years. 'Rambo: First Blood Part II' remains the reference point, thanks largely to POW #6. 'Bride Wars' is another title that gets mentioned.
John Pankow
20 Movies
18 Series
If longevity counts for anything, John Pankow is an American actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. Very few actors keep finding work for 46 years. 'Rambo: First Blood Part II' remains the reference point, thanks largely to POW #6. 'Bride Wars' is another title that gets mentioned.
Movies
Plays POW #6
Rambo: First Blood Part II
1985
Plays John
Bride Wars
2009
Plays John Vukovich
To Live and Die in L.A.
1985
Plays Kovacs
*batteries not included
1987
Plays Lenny Bergman
Morning Glory
2010
Plays 1st Phone Booth Youth
The Hunger
1983
Plays Fred Melrose
The Secret of My Success
1987
Plays Bryan Burke
Life as a House
2001
Plays Vince McBride
The Object of My Affection
1998
Plays Lou Landers
Johnny Be Good
1988
Plays Arthur Kellogg
Mortal Thoughts
1991
Plays Geoffrey Fisher
Monkey Shines
1988
Plays Dietz
Talk Radio
1988
Plays Bully
The Chosen
1981
Plays Levine
A Stranger Among Us
1992
Plays Italo Bianchi
Year of the Gun
1991
Plays Jim Lonergan
Before/During/After
2020
TV Shows
Plays Ira Buchman
Mad About You
1992
Plays Merc Lapidus
Episodes
2011
Plays Ira Buchman
Mad About You
2019
Plays Ron Luchesse
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
1987
Plays Jimmy Barnes
Lucifer
2016
Plays Barry Dekumbis
Ally McBeal
1997
Plays Tommy Wells
Chicago P.D.
2014
Plays Adminiral Glenn
Madam Secretary
2014
Plays Brian Owen
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Edgar Knowles
Elementary
2012
Plays Attorney Byron
Law & Order: LA
2010
Plays Blook the Granfaloon (voice)
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
1994
Plays Charles Meadow
Law & Order
1990
Plays Phil Lambier
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Floyd Higgins
Miami Vice
1984
Plays George Richie
Great Performances
1971
Plays Chuck Savin
Leg Work
1987
Plays Daniel O'Captain (voice)
Duckman
1994
Latest Trailers
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Full Filmography
Lucifer
Jimmy Barnes · 3 episodes
2015–2021
TV
Before/During/After
Jim Lonergan
2020
Film
Mad About You
Ira Buchman · 12 episodes
2019–
TV
Married Young
Dr. Levovitz
2019
Film
Madam Secretary
Adminiral Glenn · 2 episodes
2014–
TV
Chicago P.D.
Tommy Wells · 2 episodes
2014–
TV
Elementary
Edgar Knowles · 1 episode
2012
TV
Law & Order: LA
Attorney Byron · 1 episode
2011
TV
Episodes
Merc Lapidus · 41 episodes
2011–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Pankow and where are they from?
John Pankow is 72 years old, born on April 28, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
What are the most famous roles of John Pankow?
John Pankow is best known for roles in Rambo: First Blood Part II, Bride Wars, Morning Glory.
How many movies has John Pankow been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), John Pankow has appeared in 20 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was John Pankow's first movie?
The career of John Pankow began with Life on the Mississippi (1980).
What is John Pankow's most recent movie or series?
John Pankow's most recent release is Before/During/After, which premiered on August 7, 2020.
What TV shows has John Pankow appeared in?
On television, John Pankow has appeared in Lucifer, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago P.D., Elementary.
John Pankow
1954-04-28 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA
John Pankow (born April 28, 1954) is an American film and stage actor. He is perhaps best known for a supporting role on the sitcom Mad About You (1993-1999).John Pankow, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.