
Rudolph Willrich
Biography
Rudolph Willrich, also known as Rudy Willrich, is an American actor born on October 26, 1940, in New Jersey. He is known for his work in film, television, and theater, with notable appearances in movies such as "9½ Weeks" (1986), "Alice, Sweet Alice" (1976), and "Because I Said So" (2007). Willrich has also appeared in popular TV series including "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and "Star Trek: Enterprise," often portraying roles such as Academy Commandant and Captain Kuulan. In addition to his screen work, he has a significant stage career, having performed in multiple Broadway productions including "Noises Off" and "Some of My Best Friends." Willrich has also participated in television movies and episodic TV roles throughout his extensive acting career. Early in his career, he was represented as a child actor and has maintained a steady presence in the entertainment industry across decades.
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Movie Appearances

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as Dr. Norman "Swanny" Swanson
1992

Alice, Sweet Alice
as Father Tom
1976

The Front
as Tailman
1976

For Richer, for Poorer
as Poker Player
1992

Doctor Franken
as Arthur Gurnsey
1980

Delusion
as Executive #1
1991

Nine 1/2 Weeks
as Chinatown Shopper
1986

Kojak: None So Blind
as Whitehead
1990

Blindfold: Acts of Obsession
as Mr. Henderson
1994

A Cry for Help
as Quinn Shaw
1975

Cast the First Stone
as Moss
1989
That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars
as Self
2019

How to Pick Up Girls!
as Frank Cavanaugh
1978

Lies Before Kisses
as Ed
1991

What's Love Got to Do with It
as Judge
1993
TV Appearances

Three's Company
as Special Agent Roth
1977

Home Improvement
as Franco
1991

Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Reittan Grax
1987

Star Trek: Enterprise
as Captain Kuulan
2001

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Academy Commandant
1993

Melrose Place
as Fred Delaney
1992

Kojak
as Cafe Owner
1973

The Practice
as Warden Stephen Marshall
1997

The Golden Girls
as Pete
1985

The Equalizer
as Elliott Jarvis
1985

Family Law
1999

Christine Cromwell
as Andreas Santiago
1989