Biography
David Rasche (born August 7, 1944) is an American theater, film, and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the 1980s satirical police sitcom Sledge Hammer! Since then he has often played characters in positions of authority, in both serious and comical turns. In television he is known for his main role as Karl Muller in the HBO drama series Succession, as well as recurring and guest performances in L.A. Law, Monk, The West Wing, Veep, and Ugly Betty.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Dying for Sex
Character: Dr. Pankowitz
TV • 2025
Theater Camp
Character: Dr. Bill Rauch
MOVIE • 2023
About My Father
Character: William 'Bill' Collins XII
MOVIE • 2023
The Good House
Character: Scott
MOVIE • 2021
Paper Spiders
Character: Bill Hoffman
MOVIE • 2021
Swallow
Character: Michael Conrad
MOVIE • 2020
Father Figurine
Character: Larry Berman
MOVIE • 2019
Succession
Character: Karl Muller
TV • 2018
Impastor
Character: Alden Schmidt
TV • 2015
Madam Secretary
Character: Ambassador Arlen Maxwell
TV • 2014
Freedom
Character: Jefferson Monroe
MOVIE • 2014
Amira & Sam
Character: Jack
MOVIE • 2014
The Discoverers
Character: Cyrus Marshall
MOVIE • 2014
Black Box
Character: Hunter Black
TV • 2014
Kill Your Darlings
Character: Dean
MOVIE • 2013
Petunia
Character: Percy Petunia
MOVIE • 2013
The Big Wedding
Character: Barry O'Connor
MOVIE • 2013
Revenge for Jolly!
Character: Eichelberger
MOVIE • 2012
Men in Black 3
Character: Agent X
MOVIE • 2012
Veep
Character: Jim Marwood
TV • 2012