
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

Law & Order
1990 · tv

Malcolm in the Middle
2000 · tv

Columbo
1971 · tv

Monk
2002 · tv

The West Wing
1999 · tv

Miami Vice
1984 · tv

Succession
2018 · tv

Las Vegas
2003 · tv

Elsbeth
2024 · tv

Madam Secretary
2014 · tv

L.A. Law
1986 · tv

Veep
2012 · tv

The Hunting Party
2025 · tv

Duckman
1994 · tv

Ugly Betty
2006 · tv

Providence
1999 · tv

Just Shoot Me!
1997 · tv

Empty Nest
1988 · tv

She Spies
2002 · tv

Sledge Hammer!
1986 · tv

Men in Black 3
2012 · movie

Kate & Allie
1984 · tv

Cobra
1986 · movie

Burke's Law
1994 · tv

Manhattan
1979 · movie

Dying for Sex
2025 · tv

Suddenly Susan
1996 · tv

Nurses
1991 · tv

Burn After Reading
2008 · movie

United 93
2006 · movie