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Lionel Stander
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Lionel Stander

1908 – 1994 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA · Active 1931–1995

Lionel Stander, born in 1908, was an American actor known for his distinctive voice and commanding presence. He made notable appearances in cult classics such as Cul-de-sac (1966) and Pulp (1972), where he embodied characters that added depth to the narratives. Stander's work across various genres, including the erotic thriller The Eroticist (1972), demonstrates his versatility and commitment to the craft. His performances resonate within the realm of exploitation cinema, making him a significant figure in the SassyFlix catalog.

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The Eroticist

The Eroticist

1972 ★ 5.6
as Cardinal Maravigli

Senator Pupis feels a strong and uncontrollable urge to grab women's bottoms, a habit than can lead to embarrassment, especially if the woman in question is head of another state and the occasion a state visit. In his desperation Pupis turns to the clergy for spiritual and psychological help.

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Filmography

128 credits
1990s 7 credits
1995
Movie ★ 6.3
1994
The Last Good Time as Howard Singer
Movie ★ 5.5
1994
Movie ★ 6.9
1994
Movie ★ 6.8
1993
Movie ★ 6.8
1990
Dream On as Uncle Pat
TV ★ 7.0
1980s 7 credits
1989
Movie ★ 4.6
1989
Cookie as Enzo Della Testa
Movie ★ 5.6
1987
BelliFreschi as Frank Santamaria
Movie ★ 5.8
1987
Movie ★ 6.0
1987
CBS Summer Playhouse as Sully Carson
TV ★ 7.0
1986
Movie ★ 7.1
1985
TV ★ 7.5
1970s 37 credits
1979
1941 as Angelo Scioli
Movie ★ 5.8
1979
Movie ★ 8.0
1979
TV ★ 6.9
1978
Cyclone as Taylor
Movie ★ 5.1
1978
Matilda as Pinky Schwab
Movie ★ 5.7
1978
Movie ★ 5.9
1977
New York, New York as Tony Harwell
Movie ★ 6.5
1976
The Cassandra Crossing as Max, the Train Conductor
Movie ★ 6.3
1976
Movie ★ 5.9
1975
The Black Bird as Gordon Immerman
Movie ★ 5.0
1975
Red Coat as Docteur Higgins
Movie ★ 6.3
1975
The Novice as Don Nini
Movie ★ 3.3
1975
Who's Afraid of Zorro as Father Donato
Movie ★ 4.5
1974
Di mamma non ce n'è una sola as Count Eliogabalo di Tarcento / fake gardener Elia
Movie ★ 3.8
1974
Innocence and Desire as Salvatore Niscemi
Movie ★ 4.7
1974
The Way of the Baboons as Fiorenza's father
Movie ★ 5.3
1973
The Sensual Man as Baron Castorini
Movie ★ 5.9
1973
Halleluja to Vera Cruz as Sam 'Tonaca"' Thompson
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
The Black Hand as Lieutenant Giuseppe Petrosino
Movie ★ 4.8
1973
Movie ★ 8.0
1973
Dirty Weekend as General
Movie ★ 5.2
1973
Increase and Multiply as Commendator Zullin
Movie ★ 4.0
1973
My Pleasure Is Your Pleasure as Il marchese Cavalcanti / Il cardinale di Ragusa
Movie ★ 4.8
1972
Where the Bullets Fly as Lucky Capone
Movie ★ 4.5
1972
The Eroticist as Cardinal Maravigli
Movie ★ 5.6
1972
Treasure Island as Billy Bones
Movie ★ 5.9
1972
Caliber 9 as L'Americano / The Mikado
Movie ★ 7.5
1972
Pulp as Ben Dinuccio
Movie ★ 5.8
1972
Father Jackleg as Stinky Manure
Movie ★ 5.5
1972
Movie ★ 5.5
1972
Movie ★ 7.5
1972
TV ★ 7.3
1971
Movie ★ 7.2
1971
Movie ★ 5.2
1971
Movie ★ 7.0
1960s 16 credits
1969
Zenabel as Pancrazio
Movie ★ 3.9
1969
Boot Hill as Zirkusdirektor Mimi
Movie ★ 5.9
1969
Movie ★ 6.0
1969
H2S as The Professor
Movie ★ 5.9
1968
Beyond the Law as Preacher
Movie ★ 5.8
1968
Movie ★ 7.0
1968
Movie ★ 6.1
1968
A Dandy in Aspic as Sobakevich
Movie ★ 6.9
1968
Movie ★ 8.3
1966
Cul-de-sac as Richard
Movie ★ 6.7
1966
Movie ★ 4.1
1965
The Loved One as The Guru Brahmin ("Hump")
Movie ★ 6.2
1965
The Pistol as General Burroughs
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
The Wednesday Play as General Burroughs
TV ★ 5.2
1963
Movie ★ 6.0
1961
Blast of Silence as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1950s 3 credits
1956
Armchair Theatre as Patrick E. Pendergast
TV ★ 6.0
1951
St. Benny the Dip as Monk Williams
Movie ★ 5.7
1951
Two Gals and a Guy as Mr. Seymour
Movie ★ 7.0
1940s 23 credits
1948
Unfaithfully Yours as Hugo Standoff
Movie ★ 7.2
1948
Wet Blanket Policy as Buzz Buzzard (voice)
Movie ★ 7.0
1948
Wild and Woody! as Buzz Buzzard (voice)
Movie ★ 6.6
1948
Movie ★ 5.8
1948
Trouble Makers as 'Hatchet' Moran
Movie ★ 6.1
1948
Call Northside 777 as Wiecek's Cellmate Corrigan (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
Movie ★ 6.4
1946
Who's Cookin Who? as Wolfie Wolf (voice)
Movie ★ 7.7
1946
Fair Weather Fiends as Wolfie Wolf (voice)
Movie ★ 7.3
1946
Specter of the Rose as Lionel Gans
Movie ★ 4.8
1946
Movie ★ 5.1
1946
The Kid from Brooklyn as Spider Schultz
Movie ★ 6.3
1946
In Old Sacramento as Eddie Dodge
Movie ★ 6.8
1946
Gentleman Joe Palooka as Harry Mitchell
Movie
1946
Apple Andy as Devil
Movie ★ 6.8
1945
The Loose Nut as Construction Worker (voice)
Movie ★ 6.9
1945
The Big Show-Off as Joe Bagley
Movie ★ 5.3
1945
Movie ★ 5.4
1944
Golden Globe Awards as Self - Nominee
TV ★ 7.2
1943
Movie ★ 6.9
1943
Guadalcanal Diary as Sgt. Butch
Movie ★ 5.6
1943
Tahiti Honey as Pinkie
Movie ★ 5.4
1940
The Bride Wore Crutches as 'Flannel-Mouth' Moroni
Movie ★ 7.0
1930s 34 credits
1939
Movie ★ 5.7
1939
What a Life as Ferguson
Movie ★ 10.0
1939
Movie ★ 3.5
1938
Movie ★ 6.4
1938
The Crowd Roars as 'Happy' Lane
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
No Time to Marry as Al Vogel
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
A Star Is Born as Matt Libby
Movie ★ 7.2
1937
Movie ★ 6.4
1937
He Was Her Man as Johnny Mouse (voice)
Movie ★ 5.9
1937
Movie ★ 6.2
1936
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Cornelius Cobb
Movie ★ 7.5
1936
The Milky Way as Spider Schultz
Movie ★ 6.1
1936
I'm a Big Shot Now as Gangster Bird (voice)
Movie ★ 6.9
1936
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Meet Nero Wolfe as Archie Goodwin
Movie ★ 6.7
1936
Movie ★ 6.6
1936
They Met in a Taxi as Fingers Garrison
Movie ★ 6.7
1936
Soak the Rich as Muglia
Movie ★ 8.0
1935
Movie ★ 6.3
1935
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
We're in the Money as Butch Gonzola
Movie ★ 5.9
1935
Movie ★ 5.8
1935
Page Miss Glory as Nick Papadopolis
Movie ★ 6.7
1935
The Scoundrel as Rothenstien
Movie ★ 6.3
1935
I Live My Life as Yaffitz, Bridge Player
Movie ★ 6.7
1935
The Old Grey Mayor as Alderman Tom Mulligan
Movie ★ 7.5
1934
Smoked Hams as Mr. Ivanitch
Movie ★ 8.0
1934
Howd' Ya Like That? as Customs Officer
Movie ★ 8.0
1934
I Scream as Micky Moran
Movie ★ 7.0
1934
Mushrooms as Bertram
Movie ★ 9.0
1934
Pugs and Kisses as Slug Mosconi
Movie ★ 9.0
1933
Salt Water Daffy as Chief Petty Officer Lambert
Movie ★ 6.2
1933
In the Dough as Toots (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1931
Freshman Love as Letter Writer
Movie ★ 7.0
Crew Credits
1950s 1 credit
1951
Two Gals and a Guy Dialogue Coach
Movie ★ 7.0