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Terry Kiser

Terry Kiser is known for Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988), Weekend at Bernie's (1989), Weekend at Bernie's II (1993).

Biography

Terry Kiser (born August 1, 1939) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of the dead title-character in the comedy Weekend at Bernie's, and its sequel, Weekend at Bernie's II.

Terry was a regular on two soap operas, The Secret Storm on CBS and The Doctors on NBC. Kiser has guest-starred numerous times on episodic television, particularly sitcoms, though he made a notable appearance as a comedian Vic Hitler (aka, Vic the Narcoleptic Comic) on the drama Hill Street Blues. He also portrayed the conniving Doctor Crews in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood and appeared in Mannequin: On the Move as a sorcerer. He played a jerky lawyer in the volleyball film Sideout. Kiser also had a recurring role as Craven on Night Court, H.G. Wells in Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He also appeared in three episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will & Grace and The Golden Girls, as well as in two episodes of Three's Company as two different characters. Kiser was a member of Carol Burnett's repertory company on Carol and Company that aired in 1990 and 1991.

Questions about Terry Kiser

How many Terry Kiser films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 51 films with Terry Kiser, from 1968 to 2025.

What is the best rated Terry Kiser film?

The best rated Terry Kiser film in the catalogue is Weekend at Bernie's (1989), rated 6.4.

What was the first Terry Kiser film?

The first Terry Kiser film in the catalogue is Rachel, Rachel, from 1968.

Who has Terry Kiser worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Terry Kiser shares the most credits with Andrew McCarthy (2 films), Catherine Parks (2 films) and Chuck Norris (2 films).

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Studied at
University of Kansas · Westside High School

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Full filmography

56 films — 51 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

37 titles

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