Archie Hahn (sometimes credited as Archie Hahn III, born November 1, 1941) is an American character actor and improviser best known for his appearances on the British version of ''

Whose Line is it Anyway? ''Whose Line Is It Anyway?'' is a short-form improvisational comedy show originating as a British radio programme, before moving to British television in 1988. Following the conclusion of the British run in 1999, ABC began airing an American ...

'' and the 1988 movie '' Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach''. He has also appeared in ''

Phantom of the Paradise ''Phantom of the Paradise'' is a 1974 American rock musical comedy horror film written and directed by Brian De Palma and scored by and starring Paul Williams. In the film, a naïve young singer-songwriter (played by William Finley) is tricked ...

'' (1974), '' Pray TV'' (1980), '' This Is Spinal Tap'' (1984), '' Brewster's Millions'' (1985), ''

The Brady Bunch Movie ''The Brady Bunch Movie'' is a 1995 American comedy film that parodies the 1969–1974 television series ''The Brady Bunch''. The film was directed by Betty Thomas, with a screenplay by Laurice Elehwany, Rick Copp, and Bonnie and Terry Turner, an ...

'' (1995), and many Joe Dante films including ''

Amazon Women on the Moon ''Amazon Women on the Moon'' is a 1987 American satirical science fiction film that parodies the experience of watching low-budget films on late-night television. The film, featuring a large ensemble cast including cameo appearances from film and ...

'' (1987), '' Gremlins 2: The New Batch'' (1990) and ''

Small Soldiers ''Small Soldiers'' is a 1998 American action comedy film directed by Joe Dante and written by Gavin Scott, Adam Rifkin, Ted Elliott, and Terry Rossio. It stars Kirsten Dunst and Gregory Smith, along with the voices of Frank Langella and Tommy ...

'' (1998). In two of his final appearances on ''Whose Line is it Anyway?'', Hahn unexpectedly brought props to use as he improvised, first

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and then a pair of false teeth. Hahn attended AI DuPont HS in Wilmington, Delaware. Hahn has done similar work in the improv theater company, WAR BABIES. Hahn was an early member of

The Groundlings The Groundlings is an American improvisational and sketch comedy troupe and school based in Los Angeles. The troupe was formed by Gary Austin in 1974 and uses an improv format influenced by Viola Spolin, whose improvisational theater techniqu ...

school and troupe of comedy acting.

Filmography

*''

'' (1974) - The Juicy Fruits / The Beach Bums / The Undeads *''

The Sunshine Boys ''The Sunshine Boys'' is an original two-act play written by Neil Simon that premiered December 20, 1972 on Broadway starring Jack Albertson as Willie Clark and Sam Levene as Al Lewis and later adapted for film and television. Plot The pla ...

'' (1975) - Assistant at Audition *''

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'' (1976) - Zippo *''

It Happened One Christmas ''It Happened One Christmas'' is a 1977 American made-for-television Christmas fantasy- comedy-drama film directed by Donald Wrye, starring Marlo Thomas, Wayne Rogers, Orson Welles, and Cloris Leachman. It originally premiered as ''The ABC Sunda ...

'' (1977) - Ernie *'' Pray TV'' (1980) - Fletcher Peebles *''

My Favorite Year ''My Favorite Year'' is a 1982 American comedy film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, directed by Richard Benjamin and written by Norman Steinberg and Dennis Palumbo from a story written by Palumbo. The film tells the story of a young comedy writ ...

'' (1982) - Delivery Boy / Featured Player *'' Off the Wall'' (1983) - Tank Driver *'' This Is Spinal Tap'' (1984) - Room Service Guy *''

Meatballs Part II ''Meatballs Part II'' is a 1984 American comedy film and the in-name only sequel to the 1979 film ''Meatballs''. The film stars Richard Mulligan, Hamilton Camp, John Mengatti, Kim Richards, Archie Hahn, Misty Rowe, and John Larroquette, and w ...

'' (1984) - Jamie / Voice of Meathead *''

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'' (1984) - T. V. Commentator *'' Brewster's Millions'' (1985) - Iceberg Man *'' Radioactive Dreams'' (1985) - Adult Chester (voice) *'' Children of a Lesser God'' (1986) - Announcer (voice) *''

Innerspace ''Innerspace'' is a 1987 American science fiction comedy film directed by Joe Dante and produced by Michael Finnell. Steven Spielberg served as executive producer. It was inspired by the 1966 science fiction film ''Fantastic Voyage''. It sta ...

'' (1987) - Messenger *''

'' (1987) - Harvey Pitnik (segment "Critic's Corner,' 'Roast Your Loved One") *'' Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach'' (1988) - Mouse *''

The 'Burbs ''The 'Burbs'' is a 1989 American black comedy film directed by Joe Dante, and starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schaal, Henry Gibson, and Gale Gordon. The film was written by Dana Olsen, who ma ...

'' (1989) - Voice-Over Actor (voice) *'' Gremlins 2: The New Batch'' (1990) - Forster's Technician #1 *'' Misery'' (1990) - Reporter #2 *'' Only You'' (1992) - Gentleman on Plane *'' Matinee'' (1993) - Shopping Cart Star *''

'' (1995) - Mr. Swanson *'' Black Mask'' (1996) - (voice) *''

Alien Resurrection ''Alien Resurrection'' is a 1997 American science fiction horror film, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, written by Joss Whedon, and starring Sigourney Weaver and Winona Ryder. It is the fourth installment of the ''Alien'' franchise, and wa ...

'' (1997) - Newborn Vocal #2 (voice) *''

Dr. Dolittle Doctor John Dolittle is the central character of a series of children's books by Hugh Lofting starting with the 1920 ''The Story of Doctor Dolittle''. He is a physician who shuns human patients in favour of animals, with whom he can speak in the ...

'' (1998) - Heavy Woman's Dog (voice) *''

'' (1998) - Satellite Dish Installer *'' 28 Days'' (2000) - Plant Shop Owner (uncredited) *''Man of the Year'' (2002) - Nick *''

Eight Crazy Nights ''Eight Crazy Nights'' (also known as ''Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights'') is a 2002 American adult animated musical black comedy film directed by Seth Kearsley and produced, co-written by and starring Adam Sandler in his first voice-acting role ...

'' (2002) - TV Announcer (voice) *''Nobody Knows Anything!'' (2003) - Youth Leader *'' Looney Tunes: Back in Action'' (2003) - Stunt Director *''

Racing Stripes ''Racing Stripes'' is a 2005 American sports comedy family film directed by Frederik Du Chau. The film was produced by Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, Lloyd Phillips and Edward L. McDonnell, based on a script written by David Schmidt, Stev ...

'' (2005) - (voice) *'' Guess Who'' (2005) - Bellman *''

Chicken Little "Henny Penny", more commonly known in the United States as "Chicken Little" and sometimes as "Chicken Licken", is a European folk tale with a moral in the form of a cumulative tale about a chicken who believes that the world is coming to an end ...

'' (2005) - (voice) *''

John Tucker Must Die ''John Tucker Must Die'' is a 2006 teen comedy film directed by Betty Thomas. The film is about a trio of teenage girls who plot to break the heart of school basketball star John Tucker after they learn he has been secretly dating all three and p ...

'' (2006) - Teacher In Thong #2 *'' Barnyard'' (2006) - (voice) *''

Mr. Woodcock ''Mr. Woodcock'' is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Craig Gillespie, and starring Seann William Scott, Billy Bob Thornton, Susan Sarandon, Amy Poehler, and Ethan Suplee. The film was released on September 14, 2007 to mostly negative review ...

'' (2007) - Gym Teacher *''

Fly Me to the Moon "Fly Me to the Moon", originally titled "In Other Words", is a song written in 1954 by Bart Howard. The first recording of the song was made in 1954 by Kaye Ballard. Frank Sinatra's 1964 version was closely associated with the Apollo missions ...

'' (2008) - Fly Buddy #2 (voice) *''Remembering Phil'' (2008) - Studio Sentry *'' Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel'' (2009) - Agent *''

Burying the Ex ''Burying the Ex'' is a 2014 American zombie comedy film directed by Joe Dante and written by Alan Trezza. The film stars Anton Yelchin, Ashley Greene, Alexandra Daddario and Oliver Cooper. It screened out of competition at the 71st Venice In ...

'' (2014) - Chuck

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