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==Career==
==Career==
In 1987, Kramer made his acting debut in television film ''[[The Gunfighters (1987 film)|The Gunfighters]]''. He also starred in the 1990 film ''[[Quest for the Mighty Sword]],''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.badmovieplanet.com/unknownmovies/reviews/rev68.html |title=The Unknown Movies – ''Quest For The Mighty Sword'' (1989) |access-date=February 7, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070406223007/http://www.badmovieplanet.com/unknownmovies/reviews/rev68.html |archive-date=April 6, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> replacing previous lead actor [[Miles O'Keeffe]]. He played [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] in NBC's television film ''[[The Incredible Hulk Returns]]'' and a Russian baseball player in the television movie ''The Comrades of Summer''. Among Kramer's more notable roles have been Little John in ''[[Robin Hood: Men in Tights]]'', Bear in ''[[American Wedding]]'', and Boris, bodyguard to producer Lee Donowitz, in ''[[True Romance]]''. He has also appeared in a number of notable television series, including ''[[Two and a Half Men]]'', ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'', ''[[Growing Pains]]'', ''[[Cheers]]'', ''[[Empty Nest (TV series)|Empty Nest]]'', ''[[Blossom (TV series)|Blossom]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[NewsRadio]]'', ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'', ''[[Roseanne (TV series)|Roseanne]]'', ''[[Murder, She Wrote]]'', ''[[Seinfeld]]'', ''[[That '70s Show]]'', ''[[Ellen (TV series)|Ellen]]'', ''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]'', ''[[Jack and Bobby]]'', ''[[Phil of the Future]]'', ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', ''[[The King of Queens]]'' and ''[[My Name Is Earl]]''. Kramer was also a series regular on the sitcom ''[[Bob (TV series)|Bob]]'' as Whitey van de Bunt (1993) and the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]/[[UPN]] sitcom ''[[The Hughleys]]'' as Dave Rogers.<ref>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/75/Eric-Allan-Kramer.html Eric Allan Kramer Biography ((?)-)], Film Reference</ref>
In 1987, Kramer made his acting debut in television film ''[[The Gunfighters (1987 film)|The Gunfighters]]''. He also starred in the 1990 film ''[[Quest for the Mighty Sword]],''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.badmovieplanet.com/unknownmovies/reviews/rev68.html |title=The Unknown Movies – ''Quest For The Mighty Sword'' (1989) |access-date=February 7, 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070406223007/http://www.badmovieplanet.com/unknownmovies/reviews/rev68.html |archive-date=April 6, 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> replacing previous lead actor [[Miles O'Keeffe]]. He played [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] in NBC's television film ''[[The Incredible Hulk Returns]]'' and a Russian baseball player in the television movie ''The Comrades of Summer''. Among Kramer's more notable roles have been Little John in ''[[Robin Hood: Men in Tights]]'', Bear in ''[[American Wedding]]'', and Boris, bodyguard to producer Lee Donowitz, in ''[[True Romance]]''. He has also appeared in a number of notable television series, including ''[[Two and a Half Men]]'', ''[[Wizards of Waverly Place]]'', ''[[Growing Pains]]'', ''[[Cheers]]'', ''[[Empty Nest (TV series)|Empty Nest]]'', ''[[Blossom (TV series)|Blossom]]'', ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]'', ''[[NewsRadio]]'', ''[[JAG (TV series)|JAG]]'', ''[[Roseanne (TV series)|Roseanne]]'', ''[[Murder, She Wrote]]'', ''[[Seinfeld]]'', ''[[That '70s Show]]'', ''[[Ellen (TV series)|Ellen]]'', ''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]'', ''[[Jack and Bobby]]'', ''[[Phil of the Future]]'', ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', ''[[The King of Queens]]'',''[[My Name Is Earl]]'', and [[Will and Grace]] (where he was in the same episode as his [[Good Luck Charlie]] wife [[Leigh-Allyn Baker]]). Kramer was also a series regular on the sitcom ''[[Bob (TV series)|Bob]]'' as Whitey van de Bunt (1993) and the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]/[[UPN]] sitcom ''[[The Hughleys]]'' as Dave Rogers.<ref>[http://www.filmreference.com/film/75/Eric-Allan-Kramer.html Eric Allan Kramer Biography ((?)-)], Film Reference</ref>


Kramer continues to work on the stage as a member of the Antaeus Classical Rep Company in Los Angeles and received an Ovatti Award nomination for his role in [[The Wood Demon (play)|''The Wood Demon'']]. He also co-starred as Bob Duncan on the [[Disney Channel]] sitcom ''[[Good Luck Charlie]]''. He also played Link's dad in the [[Nickelodeon]] series ''[[The Thundermans]]''.
Kramer continues to work on the stage as a member of the Antaeus Classical Rep Company in Los Angeles and received an Ovatti Award nomination for his role in [[The Wood Demon (play)|''The Wood Demon'']]. He also co-starred as Bob Duncan on the [[Disney Channel]] sitcom ''[[Good Luck Charlie]]''. He also played Link's dad in the [[Nickelodeon]] series ''[[The Thundermans]]''.

Revision as of 17:16, 28 October 2019

Eric Allan Kramer
Born (1962-03-26) March 26, 1962 (age 62)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Alberta (BFA)
Occupation(s)Actor, fight choreographer
Years active1987–present
SpouseUnknown

Eric Allan Kramer (born March 26, 1962)[1] is an American character actor who has appeared in numerous feature films and television programs including True Romance and Robin Hood: Men in Tights, but is best known for his role as Dave Rogers on The Hughleys and Bob Duncan on Good Luck Charlie from 2010–2014. He also appeared as Iron Mike Wilcox in the 2019 video game Days Gone.

Early life

Kramer's father, Roger Kramer, is a former CFL player. Kramer attended the BFA program at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, which led to acting in the theater and some television and movie roles, as well as a career in fight choreography.[2]

Career

In 1987, Kramer made his acting debut in television film The Gunfighters. He also starred in the 1990 film Quest for the Mighty Sword,[3] replacing previous lead actor Miles O'Keeffe. He played Thor in NBC's television film The Incredible Hulk Returns and a Russian baseball player in the television movie The Comrades of Summer. Among Kramer's more notable roles have been Little John in Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bear in American Wedding, and Boris, bodyguard to producer Lee Donowitz, in True Romance. He has also appeared in a number of notable television series, including Two and a Half Men, Wizards of Waverly Place, Growing Pains, Cheers, Empty Nest, Blossom, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NewsRadio, JAG, Roseanne, Murder, She Wrote, Seinfeld, That '70s Show, Ellen, Monk, Jack and Bobby, Phil of the Future, How I Met Your Mother, The King of Queens,My Name Is Earl, and Will and Grace (where he was in the same episode as his Good Luck Charlie wife Leigh-Allyn Baker). Kramer was also a series regular on the sitcom Bob as Whitey van de Bunt (1993) and the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys as Dave Rogers.[4]

Kramer continues to work on the stage as a member of the Antaeus Classical Rep Company in Los Angeles and received an Ovatti Award nomination for his role in The Wood Demon. He also co-starred as Bob Duncan on the Disney Channel sitcom Good Luck Charlie. He also played Link's dad in the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
1990 Quest for the Mighty Sword Ator Direct-to-video
1993 Robin Hood: Men in Tights Little John
True Romance Boris
1994 Road to Saddle River Dieter
1995 The Crazysitter Elliot
1996 High School High Hulk
2003 American Wedding Bear
2006 Grilled Irving
2009 Flying By Steve Direct-to-video
2013 Meat and Potatoes Bill Short film
2014 Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? Ragnar Danneskjöld
Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? John Doyle
The Mundane Goddess Zeus Short film
2015 LA Apocalypse Sergeant Wade
2016 8989 Redstone Daryl Masters
Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel Moon
2017 Pitching Tents Bruce

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1987 The Gunfighters Luke Collins TV movie
1988 The Incredible Hulk Returns Thor TV movie
Murder, She Wrote Gunnar Tilstrom Episode: "Snow White, Blood Red"
1989 Roseanne Bobo Episode: "Dan's Birthday Bash"
Growing Pains Tony Episode: "Feet of Clay"
Cheers Rudy Episode: "The Two Faces of Norm"
1990 Doctor Doctor Dr. Destruction Episode: "Family Affair"
Credited as Eric Allen Kramer
1990–1991 Down Home Drew McCrorey Recurring role; 8 episodes
1991–1994 Empty Nest Apartment Manager/Sven/Sam Recurring role; 3 episodes
1992 Civil Wars Ray Miller Episode: "His Honor's Offer"
Anything But Love Actor Episode: "Angst for the Memories"
Wings Biker Episode: "Four Dates That Will Live in Infamy"
Seinfeld Biker Episode: "The Keys"
1993 Bob Whitey van de Bunt 3 episodes
Johnny Bago Tipper Donovan Episode: "Johnny's Golden Shaft"
1994 M.A.N.T.I.S. Jack "The Jackhammer" Mills Episode: "Gloves Off"
Blossom Wildman Boyette Episode: "The Game You Play Tomorrow"
1995 Ellen Detective Gil Ryan "Episode: "Guns 'N Ellen"
Platypus Man Doug Monroe Episode: "Sweet Denial"
A Whole New Ballgame Tommy Episode: "Twisted"
Hope and Gloria Issac 3 episodes
The Home Court Nick Kaofis Episode: "The Cheesehead Stands Alone"
Dweebs Helmut Episode: "The Crush Show"
1996 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Drull 2 episodes
Nash Bridges Lyle Episode: "Leo's Big Score"
NewsRadio Ted Chambers Episode: "The Trainer"
1997 Mad About You Skippy (Orderly #2) Episode: "The Penis"
JAG Colonel Episode: "Force Recon"
Men Behaving Badly Husband Episode: It's Good to Be Dead"
Rough Riders Henry Bardshar Miniseries
2 episodes
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Mr. Loudon Episode: "One on One"
Malcolm & Eddie Mike McGinley 3 episodes
Alright Already Matt Episodes: "Again with Mah Johngg"
1998 Pacific Blue Lt. Derrick Williams Episode: "House Party"
Dharma and Greg Officer Davis Episode: "Dharma and Greg's First Romantic Valentine's Day Weekend"
Caroline in the City Olaf Episode: "Caroline and the Cabby"
Murphy Brown Wally Tuttle Episode: "Second Time Around"
Arli$$ Chet Episode: "Whatever It Takes"
1998–2002 The Hughleys Dave Rogers Main role, 89 episodes
2001 Surviving Gilligan's Island Alan Hale, Jr. TV docudrama
2003 Two and a Half Men Bill Episode: "The Last Thing You Want Is to Wind Up with a Hump"
The O.C. Soccer Coach Episode: "The Heights"
2004 That 70s Show Stuart Sutcliffe Episode: "Sally Simpson"
Phil of the Future Coach Buchinksy Episode: "Future Jock"
Oliver Beene Krazy King Episode: "The King and I"
2005 The King of Queens Luke Episode: "Pour Judgement"
Jack & Bobby Officer Burke Episode: "And Justice for All"
Will & Grace Barry Episode: "Sour Balls"
2005–2009 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Vic "The Eagle" Patterson/Deputy Sheriff Episodes: "Hollywood Brass" and "The Descent of a Man"
2005 Cuts Brian Episode: "Wife Swap"
2006 Rodney Paul Episode: "Sleepover"
Monk Darrell Cain Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Astronaut"
How I Met Your Mother Bob Rorschach Episode: "Milk"
2007 Big Shots Eddie Jenowski Episodes: "The Way We Weren't"
2008 Hollywood Residential Pete Appeared in 8 episodes
Wizards of Waverly Place Coach Gunderson Episode: "Alex in the Middle"
2009 My Name is Earl Jim Episode: "Friends with Benefits"
Maneater Jones Merrifield 2 episodes
2009–present The Secrets of a Changing Life Father [citation needed]
2010–2014 Good Luck Charlie Bob Duncan Main role, 97 episodes
2010 Huge Cliff / Trent's dad 1 episode
Full Nelson Erik the Viking Unknown episodes
2011 Jessie Jack Episode: "One Day Wonders"
NCIS Phillip Ekkerly Episode: "Thirst"
Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! Bob Duncan Disney Channel Original Movie
2013–2014 NCIS: Los Angeles Homeland Security Special Agent Tom Panetti 2 episodes
2013 Jessie Bob Duncan Episode: "Good Luck Jessie"
2015 The Thundermans Evilman 2 episodes
Bones Eric Simms Episode: "The Putter in the Rough"
2015–2016 Mike & Molly Officer Seely 4 episodes
2016 The Librarians Olafsson Episode: "And the Reunion of Evil"
Guidance Principal John Decost 9 episodes
Shooter Paul Helling Episode: "Danger Close"
2018 Lodge 49 Scott Miller Main role
Mom Earl Episode: "Cottage Cheese and a Weird Buzz"

Video games

Year Title Voice role Notes
2019 Days Gone Iron Mike Wilcox

References

  1. ^ Good Luck’ star muscles up
  2. ^ Eric Allan Kramer ABC bio Archived March 3, 2007, at the Wayback Machine from The Hughleys
  3. ^ "The Unknown Movies – Quest For The Mighty Sword (1989)". Archived from the original on April 6, 2007. Retrieved February 7, 2007.
  4. ^ Eric Allan Kramer Biography ((?)-), Film Reference