
David Rasche
Acting
David Rasche (born August 7, 1944) is an American theater, film, and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the 1980s satirical police sitcom Sledge Hammer! Since then he has often played characters in positions of authority, in both serious and comical turns. In television he is known for his main role as Karl Muller in the HBO drama series Succession, as well as recurring and guest performances in L.A. Law, Monk, The West Wing, Veep, and Ugly Betty.
Known For

1990
Law & Order
1990 · tv

1971
Columbo
1971 · tv

2002
Monk
2002 · tv

1999
The West Wing
1999 · tv

2000
Malcolm in the Middle
2000 · tv

1984
Miami Vice
1984 · tv

2018
Succession
2018 · tv

2003
Las Vegas
2003 · tv

1986
L.A. Law
1986 · tv

2014
Madam Secretary
2014 · tv

2012
Veep
2012 · tv

2024
Elsbeth
2024 · tv

1997
Just Shoot Me!
1997 · tv

2006
Ugly Betty
2006 · tv

1988
Empty Nest
1988 · tv

1999
Providence
1999 · tv

2025
The Hunting Party
2025 · tv

1994
Duckman
1994 · tv

1984
Kate & Allie
1984 · tv

1986
Sledge Hammer!
1986 · tv

2002
She Spies
2002 · tv

1994
Burke's Law
1994 · tv

1996
Suddenly Susan
1996 · tv

1991
Nurses
1991 · tv

2012
Men in Black 3
2012 · movie

2025
Dying for Sex
2025 · tv

1986
Cobra
1986 · movie

1979
Mrs. Columbo
1979 · tv

2015
Impastor
2015 · tv

2008
Burn After Reading
2008 · movie