Rudolph Willrich, also known as Rudy Willrich, is an American actor born on October 26, 1940, in New Jersey. He is known for his work in film, television, and theater, with notable appearances in movies such as "9½ Weeks" (1986), "Alice, Sweet Alice" (1976), and "Because I Said So" (2007). Willrich has also appeared in popular TV series including "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and "Star Trek: Enterprise," often portraying roles such as Academy Commandant and Captain Kuulan. In addition to his screen work, he has a significant stage career, having performed in multiple Broadway productions including "Noises Off" and "Some of My Best Friends." Willrich has also participated in television movies and episodic TV roles throughout his extensive acting career. Early in his career, he was represented as a child actor and has maintained a steady presence in the entertainment industry across decades.

Filmography

• 2007Because I Said So — Jason's Father
• Star Trek: Enterprise — Captain Kuulan
• Family Law
• The Practice — Warden Stephen Marshall
• 1994Blindfold: Acts of Obsession — Mr. Henderson
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — Academy Commandant
• 1993What's Love Got to Do with It — Judge
• 1992Condition: Critical — Dr. Norman "Swanny" Swanson
• 1992For Richer, for Poorer — Poker Player
• Melrose Place — Fred Delaney
• 1991Delusion — Executive #1
• Home Improvement — Franco
• 1991Lies Before Kisses — Ed
• 1990Kojak: None So Blind — Whitehead
• 1990The Face of Fear — Banquet Speaker
• 1989Cast the First Stone — Moss
• Christine Cromwell — Andreas Santiago
• Star Trek: The Next Generation — Reittan Grax
• L.A. Law — Evan Pontell
• 1986Nine 1/2 Weeks — Chinatown Shopper
• The Equalizer — Elliott Jarvis
• The Golden Girls — Pete
• 1980Doctor Franken — Arthur Gurnsey
• 1978How to Pick Up Girls! — Frank Cavanaugh
• Three's Company — Special Agent Roth
• 1976Alice, Sweet Alice — Father Tom
• 1976The Front — Tailman
• 1975A Cry for Help — Quinn Shaw
• Kojak — Cafe Owner

Appearances as themselves (1)

• 2019That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars — Self