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.

David Rasche

Acting Born August 7, 1944 St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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.

Known For

Law & Order

Joe Delaney

The West Wing

Carl Everett

Columbo

Patrick Kinsley

Monk

Nick Patterson

Malcolm in the Middle

Lawyer

Las Vegas

Tim Valentine

Madam Secretary

Ambassador Arlen Maxwell

L.A. Law

David McCoy

Miami Vice

Surf

American Playhouse

Buckley

American Playhouse

Cal McGinnis (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall')

Elsbeth

Monsignor Frank