David Rasche

Actor

Born August 7, 1944 in 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.

Acting

Dying for Sex
TV series, 2025
as Dr. Pankowitz
The Hunting Party
TV series, 2025
as Dr. Sidney Fairfax
Elsbeth
TV series, 2024
as Monsignor Frank
Theater Camp
Film, 2023
as Dr. Bill Rauch
About My Father
Film, 2023
as William 'Bill' Collins XII
The Good House
Film, 2021
as Scott
Paper Spiders
Film, 2021
as Bill Hoffman
Swallow
Film, 2020
as Michael Conrad
Father Figurine
Film, 2019
as Larry Berman
Succession
TV series, 2018
as Karl Muller
Impastor
TV series, 2015
as Alden Schmidt
Madam Secretary
TV series, 2014
as Ambassador Arlen Maxwell
Freedom
Film, 2014
as Jefferson Monroe
Amira & Sam
Film, 2014
as Jack
The Discoverers
Film, 2014
as Cyrus Marshall
Black Box
TV series, 2014
as Hunter Black
Kill Your Darlings
Film, 2013
as Dean
Petunia
Film, 2013
as Percy Petunia
Inside Amy Schumer
TV series, 2013
as CEO
The Big Wedding
Film, 2013
as Barry O'Connor
The Strange Case of Wilhelm Reich
Film, 2013
as Public Prosecutor Mr. Hills
Revenge for Jolly!
Film, 2012
as Eichelberger
Men in Black 3
Film, 2012
as Agent X
Veep
TV series, 2012
as Jim Marwood
Remembrance
Film, 2011
as Daniel Levine
Blue Eyes
Film, 2010
as Marshall
Bored to Death
TV series, 2009
as Bernard
In the Loop
Film, 2009
as Linton Barwick
Peter and Vandy
Film, 2009
as Alan
Crimes of the Past
Film, 2009
as Thomas Sparrow