Peter Elbling
Known for
Peter Elbling reached veteran standing the slow way, as a British actor with a body of work built one job at a time. Roughly 28 titles carry his name. The single most recognizable credit is 'Police Academy 6: City Under Siege', playing Store Manager. 'Phantom of the Paradise' belongs on any short list of his work. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list.
Peter Elbling
15 Movies
13 Series
Peter Elbling reached veteran standing the slow way, as a British actor with a body of work built one job at a time. Roughly 28 titles carry his name. The single most recognizable credit is 'Police Academy 6: City Under Siege', playing Store Manager. 'Phantom of the Paradise' belongs on any short list of his work. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list.
Movies
Plays The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads
Phantom of the Paradise
1974
Plays Store Manager
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
1989
Plays Morgue Attendant
The Man with Two Brains
1983
Plays Waiter
Private Lessons
1981
Plays Nigel
Barstow 2008
2001
Plays Bookseller
Once Bitten
1985
Plays Scientist
Demon Seed
1977
Plays Maitre'd
Baby Boom
1987
Plays Older Man
Waking Karma
2023
Plays Detective
Fuzz
1972
Plays Robert Drake
The World's Greatest Lover
1977
Plays Director
Memories of Me
1988
Plays Guptor
Doctor Detroit
1983
Plays Biology Teacher
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
1991
Plays Monya
Rabbit Test
1978
TV Shows
Plays Oswald
V
1984
Plays Fresh Talker
Barney Miller
1975
Plays Mascha
Taxi
1978
Plays General
The Bastard
1978
Plays Morey Moran
The A-Team
1983
Plays Blood
WKRP in Cincinnati
1978
Plays Gentleman / Samuel Colpepper
NCIS
2003
Plays Desk Clerk
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Murray Treadwell
Cheers
1982
Plays Ed Lang
Blue Thunder
1984
Plays Emile
Magnum, P.I.
1980
Plays Old Salesman
Liza on Demand
2018
Plays Bum
Laverne & Shirley
1976
Latest Trailers
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Waking Karma
Full Filmography
Waking Karma
Older Man
2023
Film
Liza on Demand
Old Salesman · 1 episode
2018–
TV
NCIS
Gentleman / Samuel Colpepper · 1 episode
2003–
TV
Barstow 2008
Nigel
2001
Film
Rock 'n' Roll High School Forever
Biology Teacher
1991
Film
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
Store Manager
1989
Film
Memories of Me
Director
1988
Film
Baby Boom
Maitre'd
1987
Film
Once Bitten
Bookseller
1985
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Peter Elbling and where are they from?
Peter Elbling is 82 years old, born on November 29, 1943 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Peter Elbling?
Peter Elbling is best known for roles in Police Academy 6: City Under Siege, Phantom of the Paradise, The Man with Two Brains.
How many movies has Peter Elbling been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Peter Elbling has appeared in 15 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Peter Elbling's first movie?
The career of Peter Elbling began with Fuzz (1972).
What is Peter Elbling's most recent movie or series?
Peter Elbling's most recent release is The Paper, which premiered on September 4, 2025.
What TV shows has Peter Elbling appeared in?
On television, Peter Elbling has appeared in NCIS, The A-Team, Cheers, Magnum, P.I..
Peter Elbling
1943-11-29 · London, England, UK
Peter Elbling reached veteran standing the slow way, as a British actor with a body of work built one job at a time. Roughly 28 titles carry his name. The single most recognizable credit is 'Police Academy 6: City Under Siege', playing Store Manager. 'Phantom of the Paradise' belongs on any short list of his work. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list.