Introduction
Kenneth "Ken" Lerner (born May 27, 1948) is an American television, stage and film actor who is perhaps best known for playing "Principal Flutie" in the first episodes of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Personal life
Lerner was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Blanche and George Lerner, who was a fisherman and antiques dealer. He is a graduate of Brooklyn College and the brother of fellow actor Michael Lerner. His son is actor Sam Lerner.
Career
He is well known for playing whiny or unlucky characters, like the agent whom Arnold Schwarzenegger stabs in the back with a pen in The Running Man.
As of 2011, Lerner can be seen in an American nationally televised commercial for Wells Fargo Bank. Starting in late 2013, Lerner is now starring in a commercial for T-Mobile USA. In 2016, Lerner played a small role as a business manager named Arthur in the HBO television series Silicon Valley.
Select filmography
- Silicon Valley - Arthur (2016)
- Anger Management - Judge (2013)
- The Mentalist - Judge in Scarlet Ribbons (2011)
- L.A. Noire - Walter Mensch (2011)
- Two and a Half Men - Dr. Levine (2009)
- Undisputed II: Last Man Standing - Phil Gold (2006)
- Scrubs - Charles James (2004)
- Friends - Professor Spafford in The One with the Soap Opera Party (2003)
- The Story of Us - Doctor (1999)
- Senseless - Dean Barlow (1998)
- Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Principal Flutie (1996)
- Bodily Harm - Alex Shaw (1995)
- Relentless IV: Ashes to Ashes - Al Rosenberg (1994)
- Unlawful Entry - Roger Graham (1992)
- The Doctor - Pete (1991)
- The Exorcist III - Dr. Freedman (1990)
- RoboCop 2 - Delaney (1990)
- Relentless - Arthur (1989)
- The Fabulous Baker Boys - Ray (1989)
- Hit List - Gravenstein (1989)
- Maniac Cop - Mayor Killium (Scenes not present in USA release, added in Japanese version as a subplot) (1988)
- The Running Man - Agent (1987)
- Project X - Finley (1987)
- Miracles - Stuart (1986)
- The A-Team - Steward (1985)
- Secret Admirer - Waiter (1985)
- Irreconcilable Differences - Doctor (1984)
- Gas Pump Girls - Peewee (a member of The Vultures motorcycle gang) (1979)
- Grand Theft Auto - Eagle I (1977)
- Hot Tomorrows - Michael (1977)