Known For
Acting
Born
Mar 26, 1950
Place of Birth
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Credits
18 titles
Tony Papenfuss
Biography
Tony Papenfuss (born March 26, 1950) is an American television and film actor best known for his role as one of the brothers Darryl on the sitcom Newhart. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Papenfuss gained recognition for his deadpan comedic presence as the darker-haired, silent Darryl, a character who became a pop culture reference point throughout the 1980s. Before his breakout on Newhart, he appeared in films such as Escape from New York and Firefox. Following Newhart’s run, Papenfuss enjoyed a steady career with guest appearances on popular TV shows including Seinfeld, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Murphy Brown, Roswell, and Providence, as well as various television movies. His film work includes roles in How to Kill a Mockingbird, Factotum, Sweet Land, The Jingle Dress, I Am Not a Serial Killer, and others. Papenfuss is also active in theater, and his enduring versatility has made him a beloved figure among fans and colleagues alike.
Known For
Filmography
I Am Not a Serial Killer
Ron the Coroner
Thin Ice
Buckhorn Bartender
Into Temptation
Zeke
Older Than America
Dr. Herlihy
Sweet Land
Gentleman Bidder
Factotum
John Handler
Roswell
Coach Clay
Providence
Cowboy
Damon
Claus
Timecop
George & Leo
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Yeln
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
Darryl
Seinfeld
Man #2
Coach
Darryl
Newhart
Darryl
Firefox
GRU Officer
Escape from New York
Theatre Assistant