Harvey Korman

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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.3131

Gender

Male

Birthday

15-Feb-1927

Age

(99 years old)

Place of Birth

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Harvey Korman

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Harvey Herschel Korman (February 15, 1927 – May 29, 2008) was an American comedic actor who performed in television and movie productions beginning in 1960. His big break was being a featured performer on The Danny Kaye Show, but he is best remembered for his performances on the sketch comedy series The Carol Burnett Show and in several films by Mel Brooks, most notably as Hedley Lamarr in Blazing Saddles.


Credits

The Adventures of Gallegher The Adventures of Gallegher (1965) Character: Brownie
An energetic newspaper copyboy in 1889 wants to become a reporter, and he is soon more deeply involved in his stories than he had expected. When he discovers a bank robbery, he helps the reporter, Brownie, to apprehend the four-fingered culprit. Later he helps the police chief who has been framed, and tries to convince the authorities that he has discovered a wanted felon in town.
The Further Adventures of Gallegher The Further Adventures of Gallegher (1965) Character: Brownie
The young copyboy helps the town’s first female newspaper reporter, who is writing a series on confidence men. The swindlers are caught up in a sting, but they catch on and the reporter and Gallegher have to subdue them in order to escape and write their article.
Snavely Snavely (1978) Character: Henry Snavely
Henry Snavely is a cynical hotelier that in this pilot is faced with the threat of hotel inspectors.
O. Ratz: Rat in a Hot Tin Can O. Ratz: Rat in a Hot Tin Can (1995) Character: O. Ratz / Restaurant Owner (voice)
Living in a trash can, O.Ratz and his pal Dave D. Fly try to find warmth on a cold winter night. After several attempts fail - including being thrown out of a homeless shelter and crushed by a snowplow with a freshly warmed blanket attached to it, O.Ratz and Dave stumble upon an old space heater and plug it in. Unfortunately, newspapers too close to the heater cause a fire leading to a gas explosion, sailing them off into the sky to possibly an even colder destination.
Living Venus Living Venus (1961) Character: Ken Carter
Jack and his photographer partner start up a men's magazine called 'Pagan'. The magazine becomes a success, he leaves his fiancée, marries his star model, and complications ensue.
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers (2001) Character: Himself
Originally broadcast on CBS in 2001, this affectionate retrospective reunites the peerless cast of Burnett's variety show--Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway, and Harvey Korman--to answer audience questions and reminisce. The cast recalls the many times they lost composure on camera, halting sketches due to all varieties of faux pas, from faulty props (or urinating horses) to mutual crack-ups.
The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years The Best Of Danny Kaye - The Television Years (1993) Character: Self (archive footage)
Legendary showman Danny Kaye's greatest moments have been handpicked by Kaye's daughter, Dena, in this lighthearted compilation. Highlights ranging from Kaye's many television and film appearances are featured in all of their old Hollywood splendor, among them including his performance as a painfully shy man with the duty of escorting Lucille Ball to a restaurant, duets with Louis Armstrong and Harry Belafonte, and the famous tongue-twisting segment from The Court Jester.
Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking Don Rickles: Alive And Kicking (1972) Character: Self
Telecast December 1972, DON RICKLES: ALIVE AND KICKING was a huge ratings extravaganza for the network, especially when you consider the guest stars on Rickle's comedy special: Carroll O'Connor, Harvey Korman, Johnny Carson, Bob Newhart, Anne Meara and Don Adams!
Together Again: Tim Conway and Harvey Korman Together Again: Tim Conway and Harvey Korman (2007) Character: N/A
In Together Again, Conway and Korman reprise their classic characters from the show, plus perform new sketches and stand-up routines. Both longtime admirers of the show and new fans enjoying re-runs on the TV Land network will be transported back to the pure, unadulterated, madcap entertainment of the variety-show era.
Tim and Harvey in the Great Outdoors Tim and Harvey in the Great Outdoors (1998) Character: Self
Tim and Harvey demonstrate the ins and outs of camping and hunting in the great outdoors.
Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World Making History: Mel Brooks on Creating the World (2009) Character: Self (archive footage)
Documentary on the making of Mel Brooks' classic comedy "History of the World, Part 1."
Carving Magic Carving Magic (1959) Character: Al
Martha Logan demonstrates techniques for properly carving meat.
Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West Blaze of Glory: Mel Brooks' Wild, Wild West (2014) Character: Self (archive footage)
A documentary about Mel Brooks' legendary 1974 comedy «Blazing Saddles».
Salute to Stan Laurel Salute to Stan Laurel (1965) Character: Cop in Keaton Sketch
A program featuring original comedy skits written as a tribute to Stan Laurel.
The Ruby Princess Runs Away The Ruby Princess Runs Away (2001) Character: Hapgood the Dragon (voice)
Based on the best-selling children's book, The Ruby Princess Runs Away is a fun-filled musical is packed with magical creatures, rollicking comedy, and delightful songs. While the great wizard Gallivant scours the Jewel Kingdom to find the Runaway Princess, the evil Darklings and their leader Princess Rudgrin plot to take over her throne. Only Princess Roxanne and her new friends (some loyal gnomes and a very special dragon) can stop them. If you like action-packed fairy tales about spunky princesses that would rather climb a tree than rule a kingdom, this is the show for you.
Carpool Carpool (1983) Character: Wendell Brooks
Four strangers are thrown together in a carpool when a bag of money, almost a million dollars, falls from a Brinks truck into their path. Because of circumstances, they are unable to turn in the money, and they struggle over what to do. They are pursued by thieves, the mob, and the police.
The Munsters: Family Portrait The Munsters: Family Portrait (2008) Character: Lennie Bates
It’s the frighteningly funny Munsters like you’ve never seen them before! For the firs time ever, the unforgettable “Family Portrait” comes to DVD in full color as well as the original black and white. Get ready for thrills, chills and laughs as the quirky Munsters sine the title of “The Average American Family,” but Grandpa jeopardizes their prize money.
Gideon Gideon (1998) Character: Jacob Titleman
Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. They get back their self-esteem and their lust for life.
The Invisible Woman The Invisible Woman (1983) Character: Carlisle Edwards
In a research lab, a scientist's pet chimpanzee mixes up an invisibility formula. A young woman accidentally drinks the solution and becomes invisible.
Gone Are the Dayes Gone Are the Dayes (1984) Character: Charlie Mitchell
After the Days family witnesses a gang shooting in a Japanese restaurant, the police persuades them to testify against mobster Delgado. Detective Mitchell gets the job to hide the four until the trial. But how shall he keep two nervous adults and their two teenage kids under control?
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories (2002) Character: Self
A look at one hundred years of romance in American cinema.
The Flintstones The Flintstones (1994) Character: Ali / Dicabird / Blossom's Adopted Doll Son Ali
Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.
First Family First Family (1980) Character: Ambassador Spender
When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep them from sacrificing her.
Back in the Saddle Back in the Saddle (2001) Character: Self
The cast of "Blazing Saddles" discusses salient points of the movie and its place in modern culture.
The April Fools The April Fools (1969) Character: Matt Benson
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is herself unhappily married — to the boss. They spend an innocent night in New York becoming more and more attracted to each other, so that when Catherine announces she intends to leave her husband and return to Paris, Howard asks to go along too.
Radioland Murders Radioland Murders (1994) Character: Jules Cogley
A series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network.
Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! Rodney Dangerfield: Exposed! (1985) Character: various
Rodney Dangerfield's third ABC special.
Eunice Eunice (1982) Character: Ed
Moments in four different years in the lives of the Harper family beginning with 1955 as a hopeful Eunice prepares to go to a party, and her brother Phillip, a recent college graduate, departs for New York. In 1963, a married Eunice and her husband, Ed Higgins, help Mama welcome novelist Phillip home for a visit. In 1973, a divorced Eunice is living with Mama. In 1978, Eunice, Ellen, and Phillip return from Mama's funeral and Eunice makes a painful realization about her life.
Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This? Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1966) Character: Mad Hatter
A loose adaptation and parody of the Lewis Carroll tale by Hanna-Barbera Productions. A modern-day teenager doing a book report on Alice is accidentally sucked into her television set and ends up in a wacky version of Wonderland.
Americathon Americathon (1979) Character: Monty Rushmore
In a story told in narrative flashbacks, a young TV consultant is hired by the President of a bankrupt USA to organize a telethon in order to prevent the country from being repossessed by wealthy Native Americans.
Don't Just Stand There Don't Just Stand There (1968) Character: Merriman Dudley
In exchange for helping writer-adventurer Lawrence Colby smuggle 300 watch parts into Paris from Switzerland, Martine Randall asks Colby to help solve a complicated situation involving her friend Sabine Manning, a well-known author of sex novels.
Trail of the Pink Panther Trail of the Pink Panther (1982) Character: Prof. Auguste Balls
The Pink Panther diamond is stolen once again from Lugash and the authorities call in Chief Inspector Clouseau from France. His plane disappears en-route. This time, famous French TV reporter Marie Jouvet sets out to solve the mystery and starts to interview everybody connected to Clouseau.
Son of Flubber Son of Flubber (1963) Character: Husband in Commercial (uncredited)
Beleaguered professor Ned Brainard has already run into a pile of misfortunes with his discovery of the super-elastic substance "Flubber." Now he hopes to have better luck with a gravity-busting derivative he's dubbed "Flubbergas." Ned's experiments, constantly hampered by government obstruction, earn the consternation of his wife, Betsy. But a game-winning modification to a football uniform may help Ned make the case for his fantastic new invention.
Based on an Untrue Story Based on an Untrue Story (1993) Character: Dr. Meir
Perfume creator Satin Chau is about to reveal her new designer scent, 'Puppy,' when she is cruelly struck down by a rare condition called anosmia, which robs her of her sense of smell and could even kill her. With time fast running out, she begins a frantic search for the only people who can provide the tissue-donations she desperately needs: her long-lost sisters, Corduroy and Velour.
Lord Love a Duck Lord Love a Duck (1966) Character: Weldon Emmett
From his prison cell, young Alan Musgrave relates his experiences of the previous year dedicated to fulfilling every whim of beautiful and self-absorbed high school senior Barbara Ann Greene.
The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration (1986) Character: Himself - Host
A live-action and animated television special featuring clips from past episodes and spin-offs combined with new animation and musical segments.
Betrayal of the Dove Betrayal of the Dove (1993) Character: Sid
A divorced mother fears for her life after a friend gets her a blind date with a doctor.
The Last of the Secret Agents? The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) Character: German Colonel
Marty and Steve, American tourists in France, are given a multipurpose umbrella and pitted against an international band of art thieves. Among the stolen treasures is the Statue Of Liberty.
The Toy Shop The Toy Shop (1996) Character: Master Jack
Locked in a deserted old English toy shop, Katherine and her stuffy cousin Matthew meet some very special friends. Their fantasy world becomes a nightmare when Master Jack, the evil jack-in-the-box casts a spell and shrinks Katherine to the size of a doll.
Gypsy Gypsy (1962) Character: Phil (uncredited)
Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998) Character: Floyd (voice)
The rats and mice, made intellectually superior in the original Secret of N.I.M.H., return to Thorn Valley to groom their destined leader - young Timmy Brisby.
Three Bites of the Apple Three Bites of the Apple (1967) Character: Harvey Tomlinson
A tour guide wins a large sum of money at a casino and a beautiful woman schemes at have it, but love complicates her plans.
History of the World: Part I History of the World: Part I (1981) Character: Count de Monet
An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.
Munchies Munchies (1987) Character: Cecil Watterman / Simon Watterman
Simon Watterman, a space archaeologist, discovers the "Munchies" in a cave in Peru. Cecil Watterman, Simon's evil twin brother and snack food entrepreneur, kidnaps the creature. What Cecil does not know is that the creature, when chopped up, regenerates into many new creatures and are they mean!
Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure (1999) Character: Prof von Klupp
In this live-action musical comedy, Baby Huey, the lovable seven foot tall duckling, is taken in by a caring little boy named Nick and his kind but surprised family. A sinister scientist and a mean Las Vegas producer want Baby Huey for themselves, but they don't know what a little boy, a caring community, and a baby bird that's bigger than all of them is capable of.
Suddenly Single Suddenly Single (1971) Character: Conrad
A newly divorced man finds it difficult to get used to the single world.
The Carol Burnett Show: Let's Bump Up the Lights The Carol Burnett Show: Let's Bump Up the Lights (2004) Character: Himself
For 11 smash hit seasons Carol's cry, "Let's Bump up the Lights!" was the signal for something unexpected to begin. Now you can enjoy a sensational hour of spontaneous moments captured in the lengendary Question and Answer segment of every Carol Burnett Show. Here Carol Burnett and her incredibly talented cast of Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway and Lyle Waggoner are reunited before a live audience to relive, recount and remember their favorite moments from interacting with the show's studio audiences.
How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness How to Survive the '70s and Maybe Even Bump Into Happiness (1978) Character: Self
A 1978 special starring Mary Tyler Moore, Harvey Korman, and John Ritter. Dick Van Dyke guest stars.
Herbie Goes Bananas Herbie Goes Bananas (1980) Character: Capt. Blythe
The adorable little VW helps its owners break up a counterfeiting ring in Mexico.
The Carpenters at Christmas The Carpenters at Christmas (1977) Character: Self
A christmas special with Harvey Korman and other guests.
Dracula: Dead and Loving It Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) Character: Dr. Jack Seward
When a lawyer shows up at the vampire's doorstep, he falls prey to his charms and joins him in his search for fresh blood. Enter Professor Van Helsing, who may be the only one able to vanquish the Count.
Jingle All the Way Jingle All the Way (1996) Character: President
Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he misses his son's karate exposition, Howard vows to make it up to him by buying an action figure of his son's favorite television hero for Christmas. Unfortunately for Howard, it is Christmas Eve, and every store is sold out of Turbo Man. Now, Howard must travel all over town and compete with everybody else to find a Turbo Man action figure.
The Star Wars Holiday Special The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978) Character: Chef Gormaanda / Amorphian Instructor / Krelman
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo battle evil Imperial forces to help Chewbacca reach his imperiled family on the Wookiee planet - in time for Life Day, their most important day of the year!
Blazing Saddles Blazing Saddles (1974) Character: Hedley Lamarr
A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lamarr sends his henchmen to make life in the town unbearable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor, so Hedley convinces him to send the town the first black sheriff in the west.
Crash Course Crash Course (1988) Character: Abner Fraser
Some students taking driver's ed during the summer. Among the students is Riko, a cocky guy; Chad, a guy from a privileged background, who's terrified to get behind the wheel; Vanessa, who's over protective mom who wouldn't allow her to take the course, who went behind her back; and Maria, a spoiled foreign student. Now the principal wants the students to pass so he tells the instructor, who's still not over his wife leaving and is not exactly up to the task, that it's important for the students to pass so he brought in a special instructor, who's very tough. And the principal also tells one of his teachers to let, one of the students Maslanski who's the school football star, pass the test he failed so that he can concentrate on driver's ed. But the teacher, seeing this as an opportunity to expose the principal as not doing his job and thus paving the way for him to be the new principal, makes Maslanski take a make up test
High Anxiety High Anxiety (1977) Character: Dr. Charles Montague
A psychiatrist with intense acrophobia (fear of heights) goes to work for a mental institution run by doctors who appear to be crazier than their patients, and have secrets that they are willing to commit murder to keep.
The Man Called Flintstone The Man Called Flintstone (1966) Character: Chief Mountmore / Additional Voices (voice)
In this feature-length film based on the "Flintstones" TV show, secret agent Rock Slag is injured during a chase in Bedrock. Slag's chief decides to replace the injured Slag with Fred Flintstone, who just happens to look like him. The trip takes Fred to Paris and Rome, which is good for Wilma, Barney, and Betty, but can Fred foil the mysterious Green Goose's evil plan for a destructive missile without letting his wife and friends in on his secret?
The Longshot The Longshot (1986) Character: Lou
Four losers borrow money from gangsters to bet on a "sure thing", but lose. The gangsters go after them to get their money.
Curse of the Pink Panther Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) Character: Prof. Auguste Balls
Inspector Clouseau disappears, and the Surete wants the world's second best detective to look for him. However, Clouseau's enemy, Dreyfus, rigs the Surete's computer to select, instead, the world's WORST detective, NYPD Sgt. Clifton Sleigh. Sleigh obtusely bungles his way past assassins and corrupt officials as though he were Clouseau's American cousin.
Three's a Crowd Three's a Crowd (1969) Character: Dr. Pike
An airline pilot tries to balance two wives he has in two separate cities.
Huckleberry Finn Huckleberry Finn (1974) Character: The King
Huckleberry Finn is a 15-year-old boy who has had a difficult relationship with his often violent father for a long time. When Dad tried to kidnap him, Huck decides to run away from home, and heads out of town on a raft. Huck is soon joined by Jim, a runaway slave who is no more eager to see his master than Huck is to see his father. As the two friends make their way down the Mississippi, they're faced with a variety of challenges and adventures.
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000) Character: Colonel Slaghoople
The Flintstones are at it again. The Flintstones and the Rubbles head for Rock Vegas with Fred hoping to court the lovely Wilma. Nothing will stand in the way of love, except for the conniving Chip Rockefeller who is the playboy born in Baysville but who has made it in the cutthroat town of Rock Vegas. Will Fred win Wilma's love?
The Love Boat The Love Boat (1976) Character: Clifford Banks
The adventures of the passengers and crew aboard a luxury liner on a cruise from California to Mexico.
Bud and Lou Bud and Lou (1978) Character: Bud Abbott
An inaccuracy-riddled behind-the-scenes drama about the stormy partnership of the famed comedy team that came out of burlesque to conquer radio, movies and television.



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