About Ed Lauter
Ed Lauter (1938-2013) was an American actor and stand-up comedian who appeared in more than 200 films and TV series episodes in a career that spanned over 40 years. Born and raised in Long Beach, New York, he received a B.A. in English Literature in 1961 from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University and served two years in the U.S. Army. Before becoming an actor he was a stand-up comedian. His first acting role was a small part in the 1968 Broadway production of The Great White Hope, and his screen debut came in a 1971 episode of Mannix. As a character actor known for his height and balding looks, he appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's final film Family Plot, as well as The Longest Yard (1974), King Kong (1976), and The Artist (2011). His many television guest roles included The X-Files and Star Trek: The Next Generation. Lauter died of mesothelioma in 2013 at the age of 74.
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Frequently asked questions
Was Ed Lauter a stand-up comedian?
Before becoming an actor, Ed Lauter was a stand-up comedian, and he went on to appear in more than 200 films and TV series episodes over a career of over 40 years.
What was Ed Lauter's first acting role?
Ed Lauter's first acting role was a small part in the 1968 Broadway production of The Great White Hope, and his screen debut came in a 1971 episode of Mannix.
What films was Ed Lauter in?
Ed Lauter appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's final film Family Plot, as well as The Longest Yard (1974), King Kong (1976) and The Artist (2011).
Where was Ed Lauter from?
Ed Lauter was born and raised in Long Beach, New York, and received a B.A. in English Literature in 1961 from the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University.
What TV shows did Ed Lauter guest star in?
Ed Lauter's many television guest roles included The X-Files and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
What was Ed Lauter known for as an actor?
Ed Lauter (1938-2013) was an American character actor known for his height and balding looks.
