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Michael Fairman
★ Acting

Michael Fairman

Born 1934 · New York City, New York, USA · Active 1971–2023

Michael Fairman, an actor known for his intense portrayals, appears in The Banker (1989), a film that delves into the murky underbelly of finance and crime. With a career that reflects the gritty essence of late 80s exploitation cinema, Fairman's role adds depth to the narrative, showcasing his ability to embody complex characters. His performance resonates within the cult film community, making The Banker a noteworthy entry in the genre's exploration of moral ambiguity and corruption.

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The Banker

The Banker

1989 ★ 4.8
as Fred

High-priced prostitutes are being systematically murdered, their corpses mutilated, and a bizarre South American symbol painted in blood is found at the scene. The cop investigating is out to solve the crime before his ex wife, a reporter, becomes the next victim.

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Filmography

120 credits
2020s 3 credits
2023
Righteous Thieves as Vanderhooff
Movie ★ 5.3
2023
Will Trent as Dale Merrick
TV ★ 7.3
2022
Father Stu as Randall
Movie ★ 7.1
2010s 4 credits
2018
Kidding as Ray
TV ★ 7.6
2016
After the Reality as Elmer Severson
Movie ★ 5.5
2014
Benched as Judge Ickles
TV ★ 6.9
2011
Workaholics as Gramps DeMamp
TV ★ 7.4
2000s 21 credits
2008
Dark Streets as Nathaniel
Movie ★ 3.4
2008
Sons of Anarchy as Lumpy Feldstein
TV ★ 8.4
2007
Dead Silence as Henry Walker
Movie ★ 6.5
2006
Movie ★ 5.2
2006
The Hard Easy as Colonel Max
Movie ★ 5.7
2005
Ordinary Miracles as Sterling Grimes
Movie ★ 6.5
2005
Ghost Whisperer as Dennis' Father
TV ★ 8.1
2005
TV ★ 5.6
2005
Bones as David Hal-El
TV ★ 8.2
2005
Medium as Frontier Doctor
TV ★ 7.5
2003
Cold Case as David Rosen (2004)
TV ★ 7.8
2002
Monk as Stanley Greenblatt
TV ★ 8.0
2002
Without a Trace as Thomas Healy
TV ★ 7.3
2002
Firefly as Adelai Niska
TV ★ 8.3
2001
Movie ★ 7.8
2001
The Perfect Wife as Orville Gleason
Movie ★ 4.8
2001
Black Scorpion Returns as General Stryker
Movie ★ 7.6
2001
TV ★ 5.9
2000
The Perfect Tenant as Mr. Hartwell
Movie ★ 3.7
2000
Thirteen Days as Adlai Stevenson
Movie ★ 7.0
2000
Boston Public as Harold Shaw
TV ★ 7.6
1990s 40 credits
1999
Forces of Nature as Richard Holmes
Movie ★ 5.5
1999
Providence as Frank Gerrish
TV ★ 6.7
1999
Judging Amy as Judge Henry Bouton
TV ★ 7.5
1999
Family Law as Pierce's Attorney
TV ★ 8.1
1998
The Christmas Wish as Mr. Connor
Movie ★ 5.3
1998
Freedom Strike as Gen. Porter
Movie ★ 4.8
1998
TV ★ 7.1
1997
The Nurse as Bob Martin
Movie ★ 4.4
1997
Cupid as Carl
Movie ★ 4.8
1997
TV ★ 6.2
1997
Dharma & Greg as Porter
TV ★ 6.4
1997
The Practice as School Board President
TV ★ 7.7
1997
Brooklyn South as Dr. Vanderluke
TV ★ 9.6
1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as Zachary (segment "Titan")
TV ★ 7.2
1997
TV ★ 6.6
1997
The Practice as Governor's Council Interviewer
TV ★ 7.7
1996
An Unfinished Affair as Clayton Edmunds
Movie ★ 5.3
1996
Movie ★ 6.5
1996
The Late Shift as Michael Gartner
Movie ★ 6.4
1996
Kid Cop as Charlie Rebbins
Movie ★ 7.3
1996
The Great White Hype as Chairman Jerry Schwartz
Movie ★ 5.2
1996
7th Heaven as Milton Madison
TV ★ 6.4
1996
Arli$$ as Buddy Reingold
TV ★ 6.8
1995
JAG as Norman Watts
TV ★ 7.3
1995
TV ★ 8.0
1994
Movie ★ 10.0
1994
Viper as Abe Goldberg
TV ★ 6.2
1994
ER as Mort Harris
TV ★ 7.8
1993
Movie ★ 6.2
1993
TV ★ 7.1
1993
Boy Meets World as Dr. Markman
TV ★ 8.3
1993
The X-Files as Older Jason Nichols
TV ★ 8.4
1993
TV ★ 7.9
1992
Mad About You as Conductor
TV ★ 6.7
1992
TV ★ 7.6
1991
Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh as Medical Examiner (as Michael Eugene Fairman)
Movie ★ 5.3
1991
TV
1990
Johnny Ryan as Meyer Lansky
Movie
1990
Wings as Reporter
TV ★ 6.8
1980s 38 credits
1989
Movie ★ 4.4
1989
Seinfeld as Mr. Pensky
TV ★ 8.3
1989
Quantum Leap as Judge Mulhearn
TV ★ 8.0
1989
Alien Nation as Capt. McKnight
TV ★ 7.0
1988
TV ★ 6.4
1987
Movie ★ 7.0
1987
21 Jump Street as Frank Hartman
TV ★ 7.2
1987
TV ★ 8.1
1986
L.A. Law as Judge Douglas McGrath
TV ★ 7.1
1985
Movie ★ 5.8
1985
Stingray as Ned Rosenberg, M.D.
Movie ★ 8.0
1985
MacGyver as Gen. Relkwin
TV ★ 7.7
1984
Movie ★ 7.0
1984
Hunter as Carl Weller
TV ★ 7.1
1984
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Night Court as Judge Casement
TV ★ 7.3
1983
Found Money as Lt. Haskell
Movie ★ 9.0
1983
TV ★ 7.5
1983
The A-Team as Anthony Raymond
TV ★ 7.5
1983
TV ★ 6.6
1983
Scarecrow and Mrs. King as Dr. Theodore Glaser
TV ★ 6.6
1982
Cheers as Dutch Kincaid
TV ★ 7.6
1982
TV ★ 7.1
1982
TV ★ 7.1
1982
Knight Rider as Eric Fenton
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Cagney & Lacey as Deputy Inspector Knelman
TV ★ 7.0
1982
TV ★ 6.0
1981
Movie ★ 5.1
1981
Fly Away Home as Hap Andrews
Movie ★ 6.0
1981
TV ★ 6.5
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1981
Hill Street Blues as Arnold Detweiler
TV ★ 7.6
1980
Movie ★ 9.0
1980
Movie ★ 6.9
1980
Movie ★ 5.8
1980
TV ★ 6.4
1970s 12 credits
1979
Like Normal People as Lt. Anderson
Movie ★ 6.5
1979
TV ★ 7.2
1979
Mrs. Columbo as Lieutenant
TV ★ 6.5
1978
Peeping Times as The Mayor
Movie ★ 4.0
1978
Peeping Times as Mayor of Ewell
Movie ★ 4.0
1978
A Question of Guilt as Man on Stand
Movie ★ 6.8
1978
WKRP in Cincinnati as Shoe Store Owner
TV ★ 7.6
1978
Taxi as John Brennan
TV ★ 7.3
1977
Lou Grant as Dr. Thomas Chamberlain
TV ★ 7.3
1977
Lou Grant as Senator
TV ★ 7.3
1976
Charlie's Angels as Cal Stone
TV ★ 6.7
1971
The Anderson Tapes as Sergeant Claire
Movie ★ 6.1
Crew Credits
1980s 2 credits
1988
Hercules Writer
Movie ★ 4.8
1983
Movie ★ 9.0