Carmen Filpi (March 22, 1923–May 9, 2003) was an American character actor who starred in films and on television.

Biography

His first acting job was in the 1969 film ''Wild Gypsies''. He also starred in ''

The Ice Pirates ''The Ice Pirates'' is a 1984 American comic science fiction film directed by Stewart Raffill, who co-wrote the screenplay with '' Krull'' writer Stanford Sherman. The film stars Robert Urich, Mary Crosby and Michael D. Roberts; other notable ...

'' (1984), '' Pee-Wee's Big Adventure'' (1985), ''

Life Stinks ''Life Stinks'' is a 1991 American comedy film co-written, produced, directed by and starring Mel Brooks. It is one of the few Mel Brooks comedies that is not a parody, nor at any time does the film break the fourth wall. It co-stars Lesley Ann ...

'' (1991), and ''

The Wedding Singer ''The Wedding Singer'' is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank Coraci, written by Tim Herlihy, and produced by Robert Simonds and Jack Giarraputo. The film stars Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, and Christine Taylor, and tell ...

'' (1998). Carmen also acted in the 2000 made-for-TV film '' Goodbye Casanova'' with

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. Carmen's final film was in the 2002 film '' Eight Crazy Nights''. He also starred in the 1988 horror film '' Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers'' as the Reverend Jackson P. Sayer. Filpi made many guest appearances in TV series. Some of those appearances range from ''

Baretta ''Baretta'' is an American detective television series which ran on ABC from 1975 to 1978. The show was a revised and milder version of a 1973–1974 ABC series, ''Toma'', starring Tony Musante as chameleon-like, real-life New Jersey poli ...

'', ''

Barney Miller ''Barney Miller'' is an American sitcom television series set in a New York City Police Department police station on East 6th St in Greenwich Village. The series was broadcast on ABC Network from January 23, 1975, to May 20, 1982. It was created ...

'', ''

WKRP in Cincinnati ''WKRP in Cincinnati'' is an American sitcom television series about the misadventures of the staff of a struggling fictional radio station in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show was created by Hugh Wilson and was based upon his experiences working ...

'', ''

Quantum Leap ''Quantum Leap'' is an American science fiction television series, created by Donald P. Bellisario, that premiered on NBC and aired for five seasons, from March 26, 1989, to May 5, 1993. The series stars Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a ph ...

'', '' Married...with Children'', ''

Growing Pains ''Growing Pains'' is an American television sitcom created by Neal Marlens that aired on ABC from September 24, 1985, to April 25, 1992. The show ran for seven seasons, consisting of 166 episodes. The series followed the misadventures of the ...

'', and ''

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''. He had a recurring role in the short-lived series ''

Freebie and the Bean ''Freebie and the Bean'' is a 1974 American buddy cop black comedy action film directed by Richard Rush and starring James Caan, Alan Arkin, Loretta Swit and Valerie Harper. The film follows two off-beat police detectives who wreak havoc in San F ...

''. He died of cancer at the age of 80.

Filmography

*''Wild Gypsies'' (1969)—Felipe *'' Garden of the Dead'' (1972)—Nolan *''Perpetual Motion Machine'' (1973)—Man *'' Capone'' (1975)—Waiter *''

Which Way Is Up? ''Which Way is Up?'' is a 1977 American comedy film starring Richard Pryor and directed by Michael Schultz. It is a remake of the 1972 Italian comedy film '' The Seduction of Mimi''. Richard Pryor plays three roles: an orange picker who has two wo ...

'' (1977)—Wino *''

The Lord of the Rings ''The Lord of the Rings'' is an Epic (genre), epic high-fantasy novel by English author and scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. Set in Middle-earth, intended to be Earth at some time in the distant past, the story began as a sequel to Tolkien's 1937 c ...

'' (1978) *''

Boulevard Nights ''Boulevard Nights'' is a 1979 American neo noir crime film directed by Michael Pressman. It is about life in East Los Angeles and its street gangs. It concerns two brothers, Raymond ( Richard Yniguez) and Chuco (Danny De La Paz). Raymond is 'str ...

'' (1979)—Mr. Diaz *''

On the Nickel ''On the Nickel'' is a 1980 feature film written, produced by, and starring Ralph Waite. It features five original songs composed for the movie by Tom Waits. The film presents the story of Sam ( Donald Moffat), a recovering alcoholic who feel ...

'' (1980) *''

Escape from New York ''Escape from New York'' is a 1981 American science fiction film, science fiction action film co-written, co-scored and directed by John Carpenter. It stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne B ...

'' (1981)—Bum *''

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'' (1981)—Wino *''

10 to Midnight ''10 to Midnight'' is a 1983 American crime- horror-thriller film directed by J. Lee Thompson from a screenplay originally written by William Roberts. The film stars Charles Bronson in the lead role with a supporting cast that includes Lisa Eilba ...

'' (1983)—Hotel Clerk *''

'' (1984)—Vendor *'' The Sure Thing'' (1985)—Bus Station Bum *'' Pee-Wee's Big Adventure'' (1985)—Hobo Jack *'' The Boys Next Door'' (1985)—Bum *'' Runaway Train'' (1985)—Signal Maintainer *''

My Chauffeur ''My Chauffeur'' is a 1986 American comedy film produced by Crown International Pictures and Marimark Productions starring Deborah Foreman, Sam J. Jones, Howard Hesseman and E.G. Marshall. It was written and directed by David Beaird. The orig ...

'' (1986)—Mop Man *'' Hollywood Zap!'' (1986)—Magazine Vendor *'' Walk Like a Man'' (1987)—Butler *'' Who's That Girl'' (1987)—Street Bum #1 *''

Beetlejuice ''Beetlejuice'' is a 1988 American fantasy horror comedy film directed by Tim Burton, written by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren, produced by The Geffen Company, distributed by Warner Bros., and starring Alec Baldwin ...

'' (1988)—Messenger *'' Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers'' (1988)—Rev. Jackson P. Sayer *''

Harlem Nights ''Harlem Nights'' is a 1989 American crime comedy-drama film starring and directed by Eddie Murphy, who also wrote. The film co-stars Richard Pryor, Michael Lerner, Danny Aiello, Redd Foxx (in his last film appearance before his death in 1991 ...

'' (1989)—Doorman *'' Repo Jake'' (1990)—Amos *''

Iron Maze ''Iron Maze'' is a 1991 Japanese and American film directed by Hiroaki Yoshida and executive produced by Oliver Stone, starring Jeff Fahey, Bridget Fonda, Hiroaki Murakami, and J.T. Walsh. Based on Ryūnosuke Akutagawa's story '' In a Grove'' ...

'' (1991)—Charlie *'' Alligator II: The Mutation'' (1991)—Wino Henry *''

'' (1991)—Pops (Elevens-Up) *''

Wayne's World "Wayne's World" was originally a recurring sketch from the NBC television series ''Saturday Night Live''. It evolved from a segment titled "Wayne's Power Minute" (1987) on the CBC Television series '' It's Only Rock & Roll'', as the main characte ...

'' (1992)—Old Man Withers *''

The Larry Sanders Show ''The Larry Sanders Show'' is an American television sitcom set in the office and studio of a fictional late-night talk show. The series was created by Garry Shandling and Dennis Klein and aired from August 15, 1992, to May 31, 1998, on the HBO ...

'' (1992)—Bert Crawley *''

The Beverly Hillbillies ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. It had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor, backwoods family ...

'' (1993)—Frank *''

Ed Wood Edward Davis Wood Jr. (October 10, 1924 – December 10, 1978) was an American filmmaker, actor, and pulp novel author. In the 1950s, Wood directed several low-budget science fiction, crime and horror films that later became cult cl ...

'' (1994)—Old Crusty Man *'' Meet Wally Sparks'' (1997)—Bum *'' MouseHunt'' (1997)—Pallbearer #4 *'' The Wayans Bros.'' (1997)—Officer Young *''

'' (1998)—Old Man in Bar *'' Phoenix'' (1998)—Locksmith *''Dante's View'' (1998)—Hall of Famer *''Knowing'' (2000) *'' Goodbye Casanova'' (2000)—Festus *'' The 4th Tenor'' (2002)—Bum #1 *'' Eight Crazy Nights'' (2002)—Homeless Guy (voice) *''Back by Midnight'' (2002)—Herbert (final film role)

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