Acting

Harris Laskawy

Born February 12, 1943 · Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Died July 4, 2010 · aged 67

No biography available.

Known For

The Girl Next DoorThe Girl Next Door · 2004
The Girl Next Door
6.72004
MovieComedyRomance
Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.
Father of the Bride Part IIFather of the Bride Part II · 1995
Father of the Bride Part II
6.31995
MovieComedyFamily
Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pregnant ... and that George's wife is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that's a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.
The Glimmer ManThe Glimmer Man · 1996
The Glimmer Man
5.41996
MovieActionComedy
A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.
Grace QuigleyGrace Quigley · 1985
Grace Quigley
6.11985
MovieComedy
Grace Quigley is nearing the end of her life, living alone in her New York apartment. On the day she's being evicted, she witnesses a murder being committed by a top hit-man, Seymour Flint. She proposes to blackmail him into killing her, however, she has one or two friends she wants him to get rid of first.
Things to Do in Denver When You're DeadThings to Do in Denver When You're Dead · 1995
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
6.51995
MovieDramaCrime
Five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.
Slums of Beverly HillsSlums of Beverly Hills · 1998
Slums of Beverly Hills
6.31998
MovieComedyDrama
In 1976, a teenage girl struggles to cope while living with her neurotic lower-middle-class family of nomads on the outskirts of Beverly Hills.
Big BlondeBig Blonde · 1980
Big Blonde
6.01980
Movie
High-spirited model Hazel decides that she should settle down in this stage play based on a Dorothy Parker short story. But her marriage to traveling salesman Herbie Morse fails to satisfy her due to his alcoholism and frequent absences. Dispirited and bored, Hazel turns to alcohol herself—and to other men—as her lively spirit sinks and her life begins a downward spiral.
Terrible Joe MoranTerrible Joe Moran · 1984
Terrible Joe Moran
7.01984
MovieDramaTV Movie
A wheelchair-bound, former boxer deals with his long estranged granddaughter whom is seeking financial help for her writing career and helping her loser boyfriend get out of debt with the local mob.

Movies

The Girl Next DoorThe Girl Next Door · 2004
The Girl Next Door
6.72004
MovieComedyRomance
Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.
Father of the Bride Part IIFather of the Bride Part II · 1995
Father of the Bride Part II
6.31995
MovieComedyFamily
Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pregnant ... and that George's wife is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that's a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.
The Glimmer ManThe Glimmer Man · 1996
The Glimmer Man
5.41996
MovieActionComedy
A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.
Grace QuigleyGrace Quigley · 1985
Grace Quigley
6.11985
MovieComedy
Grace Quigley is nearing the end of her life, living alone in her New York apartment. On the day she's being evicted, she witnesses a murder being committed by a top hit-man, Seymour Flint. She proposes to blackmail him into killing her, however, she has one or two friends she wants him to get rid of first.
Things to Do in Denver When You're DeadThings to Do in Denver When You're Dead · 1995
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
6.51995
MovieDramaCrime
Five different criminals face imminent death after botching a job quite badly.
Slums of Beverly HillsSlums of Beverly Hills · 1998
Slums of Beverly Hills
6.31998
MovieComedyDrama
In 1976, a teenage girl struggles to cope while living with her neurotic lower-middle-class family of nomads on the outskirts of Beverly Hills.
Big BlondeBig Blonde · 1980
Big Blonde
6.01980
Movie
High-spirited model Hazel decides that she should settle down in this stage play based on a Dorothy Parker short story. But her marriage to traveling salesman Herbie Morse fails to satisfy her due to his alcoholism and frequent absences. Dispirited and bored, Hazel turns to alcohol herself—and to other men—as her lively spirit sinks and her life begins a downward spiral.
Terrible Joe MoranTerrible Joe Moran · 1984
Terrible Joe Moran
7.01984
MovieDramaTV Movie
A wheelchair-bound, former boxer deals with his long estranged granddaughter whom is seeking financial help for her writing career and helping her loser boyfriend get out of debt with the local mob.
King of the GypsiesKing of the Gypsies · 1978
King of the Gypsies
5.91978
MovieDrama
Zharko, leader of the Romanis in NYC, passes his position of leadership on to his unwilling grandson, Dave, leading to infighting between Dave and his father.
Johnny, We Hardly Knew YeJohnny, We Hardly Knew Ye · 1977
Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
5.51977
MovieDramaTV Movie
Based on the best-selling book, this movie focuses on John F. Kennedy's first run for a congressional seat in 1946.
Stuart Saves His FamilyStuart Saves His Family · 1995
Stuart Saves His Family
5.31995
MovieComedyDrama
A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.
Soft Toilet SeatsSoft Toilet Seats · 1999
Soft Toilet Seats
4.71999
MovieComedy
Arne buys a house in suburban Los Angeles, only to discover that the previous owner died in a grisly manner. Then he gets a visit from the dead woman's best friend, who is convinced that she didn't commit suicide. Together, they investigate what Tilly is sure must be a murder, and come up against the toughest moral dilemma of their lives.
Forty DeuceForty Deuce · 1982
Forty Deuce
5.11982
MovieDrama
A young hustler tries to get drug money by selling a boy to a middle-aged man; his plans are disrupted when the kid dies.
NecessityNecessity · 1988
Necessity
5.31988
MovieDramaCrime
A model discovers her wealthy husband is a dangerous drug dealer. She leaves him, taking along two million dollars of his money, but what she really wants is custody of their daughter. She hatches a plan to abduct her daughter and take her to safety. Meanwhile, her husband dispatches someone to find and eliminate her.
Compromising PositionsCompromising Positions · 1985
Compromising Positions
5.31985
MovieComedyMystery
An ex-newspaper woman, who is now a suburban housewife, can't resist getting involved in an investigation of the murder of a philandering dentist who had been having affairs with several of her neighbors.
Dream HouseDream House · 1981
Dream House
8.01981
MovieComedyRomance
Vacationing Georgia construction worker (John Schneider) meets and falls for Manhattan's comely Director of Urban Renewal (Marilu Henner) and despite her initial rejection of him, sets out to build a dream house for both of them.
Murder C.O.D.Murder C.O.D. · 1990
Murder C.O.D.
8.11990
MovieCrimeThriller
Someone is killing people in Portland, Oregon, and later blackmails the relatives, who profit most from the death, to pay him for this "service". Captain Murtaugh leads the police investigation. When his wife starts feeling stalked, he suspects his current case is related to his last one in Chicago. He never told his wife the whole truth about what happened - now he has to fear for her life.
Hardhat & LegsHardhat & Legs · 1980
Hardhat & Legs
6.31980
MovieComedyRomance
A sex education teacher falls for a construction worker with a gambling problem.
The Great PretenderThe Great Pretender · 1991
The Great Pretender
3.31991
MovieDramaTV Movie
A newspaper reporter, who has just won a trial against his newspaper which had fired him, suffers dangerous reprisals at his work.
Rivkin: Bounty HunterRivkin: Bounty Hunter · 1981
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
9.01981
MovieActionCrime
A New York-based bounty hunter who makes a living chasing and capturing bail jumpers matches wits with a heavily-armed drug dealer in this pilot to a prospective series.
Blown AwayBlown Away · 1990
Blown Away
9.01990
MovieCrimeAction
A mother must wage war against her gangster husband who took their child away from her.

TV Shows

The West WingThe West Wing · 1999
The West Wing
8.31999
SeriesDrama
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.
ERER · 1994
ER
7.81994
SeriesDrama
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.
FrasierFrasier · 1993
Frasier
7.71993
SeriesComedyFamily
After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a radio psychiatrist after his policeman father gets shot in the hip on duty.
Without a TraceWithout a Trace · 2002
Without a Trace
7.22002
SeriesCrimeMystery
The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.
BaywatchBaywatch · 1989
Baywatch
6.01989
SeriesDrama
Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.
HunterHunter · 1984
Hunter
7.11984
SeriesDrama
Hunter is an American police drama television series created by Frank Lupo, and starring Fred Dryer as Sgt. Rick Hunter and Stepfanie Kramer as Sgt. Dee Dee McCall, which ran on NBC from 1984 to 1991. However, Kramer left after the sixth season to pursue other acting and musical opportunities. In the seventh season, Hunter partnered with two different women officers. The titular character, Sgt. Rick Hunter, was a wily, physically imposing, and often rule-breaking homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. The show's main characters, Hunter and McCall, resolve many of their cases by shooting dead the perpetrators. The show's executive producer during the first season was Stephen J. Cannell, whose company produced the series.
MatlockMatlock · 1986
Matlock
7.11986
SeriesDramaCrime
Thrifty, folksy and cantankerous, Matlock charges a premium for his services but is worth every penny: This renowned attorney, always clothed in his trademark light-gray suit and driving his signature Ford Crown Victoria, has an uncanny knack for finding overlooked clues and exposing murderers in dramatic courtroom scenes.
Boston PublicBoston Public · 2000
Boston Public
7.62000
SeriesDrama
Principal Steven Harper runs Winslow High School as best as he can while dealing with the demands of the faculty, the students and their parents.
The FlashThe Flash · 1990
The Flash
7.41990
SeriesCrime
When a bolt of lightning crashes through a police crime lab, a mix of electrically charged substances bathes chemist Barry Allen, transforming him into the fastest man alive--The Flash.
ActionAction · 1999
Action
6.61999
SeriesComedy
Follow the life of Peter Dragon, an egotistic Hollywood movie producer who has built his career on the three pillars of sleazy show business - prostitution, nepotism and dishonesty.
L.A. DoctorsL.A. Doctors · 1998
L.A. Doctors
8.51998
SeriesDrama
Four Los Angeles doctors run a practice in this drama that focuses as much on the problems in the American medical system as it does on the patients.
DamonDamon · 1998
Damon
8.01998
SeriesComedy
Two brothers, one a bachelor and undercover detective, the other a married rent-a-cop are reunited in Chicago. Things come easily to Damon Thomas, a clever, but incorrect undercover cop.
Noble HouseNoble House · 1988
Noble House
7.11988
SeriesDramaMystery
Despite its impressive history and reputation, the international trading company Struan's is in trouble. Overextended by the previous management, new tai-pan Ian Dunross has had to issue public stock to improve the company's financial standing. Even this, however, has not given him the capital he needs. As a result, he is courting a private investor, American billionaire Linc Bartlett. Bartlett decides secretly to back Dunross' arch enemy, Quillian Gornt, who will stop at nothing to destroy Struan's. When Dunross realises that Gornt is suddenly strong enough to ruin the Noble House, he must urgently forge new alliances or reshape ancient ones.
The Beach Boys: An American FamilyThe Beach Boys: An American Family · 2000
The Beach Boys: An American Family
8.22000
SeriesDrama
The early years of legendary American music group The Beach Boys.
Nutcracker: Money, Madness & MurderNutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder · 1987
Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder
7.71987
SeriesDramaMystery
A sociopathic socialite plots her father's murder.