Kip Niven
Actor · Since 1970
Known for
Kip Niven has spent most of a working life as an American actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. The career now covers more than 53 years. In cinemas, 'Magnum Force' is the work that stuck — Officer Alan "Red" Astrachan, specifically. He also turns up in 'Earthquake'.
Kip Niven
Actor · Since 1970
17 Movies · 17 Series
Kip Niven has spent most of a working life as an American actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. The career now covers more than 53 years. In cinemas, 'Magnum Force' is the work that stuck — Officer Alan "Red" Astrachan, specifically. He also turns up in 'Earthquake'.
Movies
Plays Lt. Howard P. Ady, PBY Pilot
Midway
1976
Plays Officer Alan "Red" Astrachan
Magnum Force
1973
Plays Walter Russell
Earthquake
1974
Plays Lt. Tom Perry
Damnation Alley
1977
Plays Lt. Thatcher
Airport 1975
1974
Plays Lt. Truscott
The Hindenburg
1975
Plays Willard Culverwell
Swashbuckler
1976
Plays Richard Sullivan
New Year's Evil
1980
Plays Father
Summer of Fear
1996
Plays Vincent
More Than Puppy Love
2000
Plays Assistant Coroner
Newman's Law
1974
Plays Hal Bloom
Goodland
2018
Plays Attorney Howard Parker
Raising Jeffrey Dahmer
2006
TV Shows
Plays Ryetower
Once an Eagle
1976
Plays Egil Krogh
Blind Ambition
1979
Plays Clive Jonas
Emergency!
1972
Plays Joey
Ironside
1967
Plays Randolph
Sarge
1971
Plays Lt. Ayeless
How the West Was Won
1977
Plays Bill
Code R
1977
Plays Harry Krell
Night Gallery
1970
Plays Officer Phillips
Adam-12
1968
Plays Rev. Tom Marshall
The Waltons
1972
Plays Harrington
Knight Rider
1982
Plays Dan Rudman
Law & Order
1990
Plays Fred Holden
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
1971
Plays Dr. Rutledge
CHiPs
1977
Plays Dr. Richards
Marcus Welby, M.D.
1969
Plays Secret Service Agent Bob Komack
T. J. Hooker
1982
Latest Trailers
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It's Hell Getting Old
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Goodland
Hal Bloom
2018
Devil's Food Cake
Uncle Fred
2017
E.P.G.
Dr. Hooft
2016
Jayhawkers
Forrest 'Phog' Allen
2014
Raising Jeffrey Dahmer
Attorney Howard Parker
2006
More Than Puppy Love
Vincent
2000
Summer of Fear
Father
1996
Law & Order
Dan Rudman
1993Season 4
T. J. Hooker
Secret Service Agent Bob Komack
1985Season 5
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kip Niven still alive?
Kip Niven passed away on May 6, 2019 at age 73.
What are the most famous roles of Kip Niven?
Kip Niven is best known for roles in Magnum Force, Earthquake, Midway.
How many movies has Kip Niven been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1973), Kip Niven has appeared in 17 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Kip Niven's first movie?
The career of Kip Niven began with Runaway! (1973).
What is Kip Niven's most recent movie or series?
Kip Niven's most recent release is It's Hell Getting Old, which premiered on March 15, 2019.
What TV shows has Kip Niven appeared in?
On television, Kip Niven has appeared in Knight Rider, Law & Order, CHiPs, Night Gallery.
Kip Niven
1945-05-27 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Kip Niven has spent most of a working life as an American actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. The career now covers more than 53 years. In cinemas, 'Magnum Force' is the work that stuck — Officer Alan "Red" Astrachan, specifically. He also turns up in 'Earthquake'.