Paxton Whitehead
Known for
Whatever else has changed around him, Paxton Whitehead has remained a working actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'Back to School' counts among the more visible credits. 34 credits sit on the filmography. Among all the titles, 'Kate & Leopold' is the one that reached the widest audience.
Paxton Whitehead
12 Movies
22 Series
Whatever else has changed around him, Paxton Whitehead has remained a working actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'Back to School' counts among the more visible credits. 34 credits sit on the filmography. Among all the titles, 'Kate & Leopold' is the one that reached the widest audience.
Movies
Plays Uncle Millard
Kate & Leopold
2001
Plays Phillip Barbay
Back to School
1986
Plays "Center" Instructor
Baby Boom
1987
Plays British Reporter
RocketMan
1997
Plays King Salazar (voice)
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
1999
Plays Harvey Wilks
The Adventures of Huck Finn
1993
Plays Malcolm Billings
Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986
Plays Count (voice)
Rover Dangerfield
1991
Plays McReady
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
1995
Plays Basil Rathwood
The Duke
1999
Plays Dr. McMerlin
London Suite
1996
Plays Cheshire
Nervous Ticks
1992
TV Shows
Plays Duke Stone
Simon
1995
Plays Hal Conway
Mad About You
1992
Plays Horace Walpole
Liberty!
1997
Plays Mr. Waltham
Friends
1994
Plays Hector Paradiso
An Inconvenient Woman
1991
Plays Bernard Thatch
The West Wing
1999
Plays Sir David Tushingham
Dinosaurs
1991
Plays William Troubshaw
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Plays Fenwick
Law & Order
1990
Plays Morgan
The A-Team
1983
Plays Graham Hainsworth
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Vesti
Early Edition
1996
Plays Reginald Harrington
The Torkelsons
1991
Plays Dr. Campbell
Frasier
1993
Plays Helford
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays Captain Oliver
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Patrick Burke
Hart to Hart
1979
Plays Dr. Menard
3rd Rock from the Sun
1996
Plays Commander (voice)
The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest
1996
Plays Cats' Producer
Caroline in the City
1995
Plays Barnes
Brothers
1984
Plays Mr. Sewell
Knight Errant Limited
1959
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Kate & Leopold
Full Filmography
Desperate Housewives
Graham Hainsworth · 1 episode
2006–2007
TV
The West Wing
Bernard Thatch · 2 episodes
2000–2004
TV
The Drew Carey Show
Helford · 1 episode
2002
TV
Kate & Leopold
Uncle Millard
2001
Film
Mad About You
Hal Conway · 8 episodes
1992–1999
TV
Animaniacs: Wakko's Wish
King Salazar (voice)
1999
Film
The Duke
Basil Rathwood
1999
Film
Friends
Mr. Waltham · 2 episodes
1997–1998
TV
Early Edition
Vesti · 1 episode
1997–1998
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paxton Whitehead still alive?
Paxton Whitehead passed away on June 16, 2023 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Paxton Whitehead?
Paxton Whitehead is best known for roles in Kate & Leopold, Back to School, Baby Boom.
How many movies has Paxton Whitehead been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1975), Paxton Whitehead has appeared in 12 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Paxton Whitehead's first movie?
The career of Paxton Whitehead began with The First Night of 'Pygmalion' (1975).
What is Paxton Whitehead's most recent movie or series?
Paxton Whitehead's most recent release is The Importance of Being Earnest, which premiered on June 2, 2011.
What TV shows has Paxton Whitehead appeared in?
On television, Paxton Whitehead has appeared in Friends, Desperate Housewives, The A-Team, Dinosaurs.
Paxton Whitehead
1937-10-17 · Kent, England, UK
Whatever else has changed around him, Paxton Whitehead has remained a working actor with the unglamorous consistency that long careers are made of. 'Back to School' counts among the more visible credits. 34 credits sit on the filmography. Among all the titles, 'Kate & Leopold' is the one that reached the widest audience.