★ Acting

Joel Thingvall

Born 1950 · United States of America · Active 1972–2022

Joel Thingvall, an actor known for his roles in cult cinema, appears in The Giant Spider Invasion (1975) as a key player in the bizarre narrative of giant arachnids wreaking havoc. He also stars in Purple Haze (1983), a film that dives into the psychedelic era with a unique blend of humor and surrealism. Thingvall's contributions to these films highlight the eccentric charm of 1970s and 80s exploitation cinema, making him a notable figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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The Giant Spider Invasion

1975 ★ 4.0

as (uncredited)

A black hole hits North Wisconsin and opens a door to other dimensions. Giant 15 meter spiders emerge from it, who have an appetite for human flesh! Dr. Jenny Langer and Dr. Vance from NASA try to save the world.

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Purple Haze

7.0 1983 R

The film opens in Princeton University, 1968, where Matt Caulfield and his friends are watching tele...

Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Captain America: Civil War

2016

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

2014

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Filmography

77 credits

2020s 4 credits

2022

Dark Cloud as Cigar Actor

Movie ★ 5.7

2022

Shadow Puppets

Movie

2021

Max Bishop as Sal

Movie ★ 6.3

2020

My Senior Year

Movie ★ 8.2

2010s 24 credits

2017

Wilson as John (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

2016

Weresquito: Nazi Hunter as Old German

Movie ★ 7.0

2016

The Devil's Hour as Pastor Anderson

Movie ★ 8.9

2016

Lady Dynamite

TV ★ 6.8

2015

Insectula! as Lobo

Movie ★ 6.0

2015

The End of the Tour as Movie Theater Usher (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

2015

Stay Then Go as Art Gallery Attendee (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

2015

The Center as John - Seminar Guest

Movie ★ 9.5

2014

The BeQueather as Teddy Graham

Movie ★ 10.0

2014

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter as Airline Passenger (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

2014

Sad Clown as Grandpa

Movie ★ 9.4

2014

Captain America: The Winter Soldier as Museum Visitor (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.7

2014

American Beast as Lester

Movie ★ 6.4

2013

The Kings of Summer as High School Principal (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.0

2013

The Lone Ranger as Sheriff Long Johns (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

2013

Parker as Auctioneer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

2012

Remake as Joe Booker

Movie ★ 10.0

2012

Profile of a Killer as Townie

Movie ★ 9.6

2012

Best Man Down as Man Sleeping at Wedding

Movie ★ 6.7

2011

Prodigal

Movie ★ 7.6

2011

Young Adult as Businessman in Skyway (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.8

2011

Paul as Comic Book Dealer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

2011

Stuck Between Stations as Actor

Movie ★ 6.5

2010

Peacock as Guy in Bar (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

2000s 13 credits

2009

Nobody as Art Gallery Owner

Movie ★ 7.0

2009

Into Temptation as Bartender (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.0

2009

A Serious Man as Bar Mitzvah Guest (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

2009

Public Enemies as FBI Agent (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

2008

Midnight Chronicles as Sarun

Movie ★ 4.7

2008

Killer Movie as Hockey Coach

Movie ★ 5.6

2007

Fall Into Me as Dishwasher

Movie ★ 7.0

2006

A Prairie Home Companion as Fitzgerald Audience (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

2005

Two Harbors

Movie ★ 9.0

2005

Sweet Land as Swedish Farmer (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.4

2004

Comic Book: The Movie as Comic Fan (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.0

2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self

TV ★ 5.6

2001

Sugar & Spice as Video Update Manager (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.4

1990s 10 credits

1999

Drop Dead Gorgeous as Beauty Pageant Fan (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1996

Feeling Minnesota as Man in Diner (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.4

1996

Jingle All the Way as Toy Store Shopper (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.1

1995

Mallrats as Comic Book Fan (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.8

1995

Angus as Hall Monitor (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1993

Twenty Bucks as Airline Passenger (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1992

Equinox as Gangster (uncredited)

Movie ★ 5.7

1991

Bix as Big Eddie

Movie ★ 6.3

1991

Lucky Day as Bus Rider (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.7

1990

Hometown Boy Makes Good as Slime

Movie ★ 9.0

1980s 9 credits

1989

The Comeback as Jimmy Reynolds (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.5

1989

Rachel River as Mortician

Movie ★ 7.3

1989

Mystery Science Theater 3000 as Pancake Breakfast Extra (uncredited)

TV ★ 7.7

1988

Patti Rocks as Lovely Drunk (uncredited)

Movie ★ 3.4

1984

Purple Rain as Club Techie (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.7

1984

Islands as Young Man

Movie

1983

Purple Haze● as Diner Cook (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

1981

Home Safe as Robin

Movie ★ 9.5

1980

Foolin' Around

Movie ★ 6.2

1970s 6 credits

1978

Ice Castles as Arena Spectator (uncredited)

Movie ★ 7.4

1978

The Deer Hunter as Steel Worker (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.0

1975

The Giant Spider Invasion● as (uncredited)

Movie ★ 4.1

1972

The Heartbreak Kid as College Student (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.6

1972

It Ain't Easy as (uncredited)

Movie ★ 8.0

1972

You'll Like My Mother as (uncredited)

Movie ★ 6.3

Crew Credits

2010s 4 credits

2016

Captain America: Civil War Researcher

Movie ★ 7.4

2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Researcher

Movie ★ 6.0

2015

Fantastic Four Researcher

Movie ★ 4.4

2011

Thor: Tales of Asgard Story Editor

Movie ★ 6.3

2000s 5 credits

2009

Watchmen Researcher

Movie ★ 7.4

2007

Fall Into Me Location Assistant

Movie ★ 7.0

2007

Fall Into Me Location Scout

Movie ★ 7.0

2004

Team America: World Police Researcher

Movie ★ 6.7

2000

Playboy: Strip Search Backstage Location Manager

Movie ★ 4.0

1980s 1 credit

1987

The Masters of Comic Book Art Researcher

Movie ★ 8.0

1970s 1 credit

1974

The Wrestler Intern

Movie ★ 5.0