Ken Kercheval

Acting

Ken Kercheval

Born July 15, 1935 · Wolcottville, Indiana, USA

Died April 21, 2019 · aged 83

No biography available.

Known For

NetworkNetwork · 1976
Network
★ 7.81976
MovieDrama
When veteran anchorman Howard Beale is forced to retire his 25-year post because of his age, he announces to viewers that he will kill himself during his farewell broadcast. Network executives rethink their decision when his fanatical tirade results in a spike in ratings.
F.I.S.T.F.I.S.T. · 1978
F.I.S.T.
★ 6.51978
MovieDrama
Johnny Kovak joins the Teamsters trade-union in a local chapter in the 1930s and works his way up in the organization. As he climbs higher and higher his methods become more ruthless and finally senator Madison starts a campaign to find the truth about the alleged connections with the Mob.
The Seven-UpsThe Seven-Ups · 1973
The Seven-Ups
★ 6.41973
MovieThrillerCrime
A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.
Pretty PoisonPretty Poison · 1968
Pretty Poison
★ 6.71968
MovieCrimeDrama
A troubled arsonist spins a tale of espionage to a captivating girl, who becomes enthralled and entangled in his dangerous fantasies, leading to unexpected murder and chaos that change their lives forever.
Beretta's IslandBeretta's Island · 1994
Beretta's Island
★ 3.51994
MovieActionCrime
Franco Armando - code name Beretta - is forced out of retirement to avenge the cold-blooded murder of a cop. The killer's trail leads to Franco's hometown on the beautiful island of Sardinia, where drugs are turning the peaceful village into a hell hole. The sinister druglord has a sadistic welcome for Franco: the kidnapping of his best friend's beautiful daughter.
The Disappearance of Flight 412The Disappearance of Flight 412 · 1974
The Disappearance of Flight 412
★ 5.01974
MovieDramaMystery
Colonel Pete Moore (Glenn Ford) is commander of the Whitney Radar Test Group, which has been experiencing electrical difficulties aboard its aircraft. To ferret out the problem, he sends a four-man crew on Flight 412. Shortly into the test, the jet picks up three blips on radar, and subsequently, two fighters scramble and mysteriously disappear. At this point, Flight 412 is monitored and forced to land by Digger Control, a top-level, military intelligence group that debunks UFO information. The intrepid colonel, kept in the dark about his crew, decides to investigate the matter himself.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing GovernorPerry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor · 1994
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
★ 6.41994
MovieMysteryCrime
The alleged suicide of a gubernatorial candidate triggers a series of mysterious deaths leading to the governor's mansion, and "Wild" Bill McKenzie, a friend of Perry Mason, is on the case.
Devil Dog: The Hound of HellDevil Dog: The Hound of Hell · 1978
Devil Dog: The Hound of Hell
★ 6.21978
MovieHorrorTV Movie
A canine minion of Satan terrorizes an unsuspecting suburban family.

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L.A. LawL.A. Law · 1986
L.A. Law
★ 7.01986
SeriesDramaWar & Politics
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.

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