
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.
Frequent co-stars
18
Titles
31

Dying for Sex
Dr. Pankowitz • 2025
Serial
★7/10

About My Father
William 'Bill' Collins XII • 2023
Film
★6/10

The Good House
Scott • 2021
Film
★6/10

Swallow
Michael Conrad • 2020
Film
★7/10

Succession
Karl Muller • 2018
Serial
★8/10

Impastor
Alden Schmidt • 2015
Serial
★7/10

Amira & Sam
Jack • 2014
Film
★6/10

Freedom
Jefferson Monroe • 2014
Film
★6/10

The Discoverers
Cyrus Marshall • 2014
Film
★5/10

Kill Your Darlings
Dean • 2013
Film
★7/10

The Big Wedding
Barry O'Connor • 2013
Film
★6/10

Men in Black 3
Agent X • 2012
Film
★7/10

In the Loop
Linton Barwick • 2009
Film
★7/10

Burn After Reading
CIA Officer • 2008
Film
★7/10

The Sentinel
President Ballentine • 2006
Film
★6/10

Just Married
Mr. McNerney • 2003
Film
★6/10

Friends & Lovers
Richard 'Richie' Wickham • 1999
Film
★5/10

That Old Feeling
Alan • 1997
Film
★6/10

A Million to Juan
Jeff • 1994
Film
★5/10

Barbarians at the Gate
Ted Forstmann • 1993
Film
★7/10

Twenty Bucks
Baker • 1993
Film
★6/10

Delirious
Dr. Paul Kirkwood / Dennis • 1991
Film
★6/10

An Innocent Man
Detective Mike Parnell LBPD • 1989
Film
★6/10

Wicked Stepmother
Steve Fisher • 1989
Film
★5/10

Made in Heaven
Donald Summer • 1987
Film
★7/10

Sledge Hammer!
Sledge Hammer • 1986
Serial
★8/10

Cobra
Dan • 1986
Film
★6/10

Best Defense
Jeff • 1984
Film
★4/10

Special Bulletin
David McKeeson • 1983
Film
★7/10

Fighting Back
Michael Taylor • 1982
Film
★6/10

Manhattan
Television Actor #3 • 1979
Film
★8/10
