Harvey Atkin
| Harvey Atkin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 18, 1942 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 1957–present |
| Spouse(s) | Celia Atkin |
| Children | 2 |
Harvey Atkin (born December 18, 1942) is a Canadian actor and voice actor who has worked in feature films and television. He has also done voice-overs, and has voiced animations.
Early life
Atkin was born in 1942 at Toronto, Ontario. He developed his interest in acting during high school.[1] After school, he initially worked at his father's construction company. He then became a real estate agent eventually transitioning to acting in commercials.[2]
Career
Atkin had a role in William Fruet's horror film Funeral Home (1980), as well as the role of Sam in The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police, and also played Mario's and Luigi's archenemy King Koopa on DiC Entertainment's cartoon version of Super Mario Bros. (notably, he is the first English voice actor for the character). Playing Bowser in all three Mario animated series, he is the only voice actor to appear in all three series as the same character.
He voiced Mr. Mushnik on Little Shop, loosely based on the movie Little Shop of Horrors. He also played characters in other series such as Beetlejuice, Bad Dog and Ruby Gloom. Atkin has appeared in more than 75 films and on many television series. He has done voice-over work in many television and radio commercials, for which he has won three Clio Awards.
He played Morty Melnick in the comedy film Meatballs (1979), for which performance he earned a Genie nomination. He appeared in 95 episodes of Cagney & Lacey as Sergeant Ronald Coleman.[2] Atkin plays Judge Alan Ridenour in a recurring role on the television drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a role he also played in Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order, and is the voice-over in Leon's and "Buy Israel Bonds" commercials in Canada. He also made a cameo playing a bus driver in the classic film Atlantic City (1980) starring Burt Lancaster, and is the voice for Morty in the television series Jacob Two-Two. He made a guest appearance in 2010 as a rabbi on the CBC Television series 18 to Life. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series 2000-2011) Judge (18 episodes, 2000-2011)
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Silver Streak | ||
| 1978 | High-Ballin'' | Buzz | |
| 1978 | Power Play | Anwar | |
| 1979 | Meatballs | Morty Melnick | |
| 1980 | Atlantic City | Bus Driver | |
| 1980 | Funeral Home | Harry Browning | |
| 1981 | The Incubus | Joe Prescott | |
| 1981 | Improper Channels | Sergeant | |
| 1981 | The Last Chase | ||
| 1981 | Heavy Metal | Alien / Henchman | voice |
| 1981 | Ticket to Heaven | ||
| 1982 | If You Could See What I Hear | Bert | |
| 1982 | Rubberface | ||
| 1982 | Visiting Hours | Vinnie Bradshaw | |
| 1983 | All in Good Taste | ||
| 1984 | Finders Keepers | ||
| 1985 | Carried Away | voice | |
| 1985 | Joshua Then and Now | Dr. Jonathan Cole | |
| 1986 | Separate Vacations | ||
| 1987 | Mr. Nice Guy | Jerry Reeman | |
| 1989 | Speed Zone | Gus Gold | |
| 1989 | Mindfield | ||
| 1989 | Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! | Lew Eisen | |
| 1991 | Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster | ||
| 1991 | The Lump | voice | |
| 1991 | Every Dog's Guide to the Playground | voice | |
| 1991 | The Apprentice | voice | |
| 1993 | Guilty as Sin | Judge Steinberg | |
| 1996 | The Stupids | Deli Guy | |
| 1997 | Love and Death on Long Island | Lou | |
| 1997 | Critical Care | Judge Fatale | |
| 1998 | One Tough Cop | Rudy | |
| 1998 | Jo's Wedding | ||
| 2010 | Barney's Version |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The War Between the Tates | ||
| 1992 | Terror on Track 9 | ||
| 1994 | Seasons of the Heart | ||
| 1994 | Janek: The Silent Betrayal; | ||
| 1995 | Between Love and Honor | ||
| 1995 | Family of Cops | ||
| 1996 | Radiant City | ||
| 1996 | Rebound: The Legend of Earl "The Goat" Manigault | ||
| 2000 | Out of Sync | ||
| 2001 | Club Land | ||
| 2006 | Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Down Home Country | Chuck Wagon | |
| 1982-1988 | Cagney & Lacey | Sergeant Ronald Coleman | |
| 1982 | Claim to Fame | ||
| 1989 | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! | Bowser Koopa | voice |
| 1990 | The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 | Bowser Koopa | voice |
| 1991 | Super Mario World | Bowser Koopa | voice |
| 1992 | Stunt Dawgs | Badyear | voice |
| 1996 | Goosebumps | Mr. Malik | Episode: "Bad Hare Day" |
| 1997 | The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police | Sam | voice |
| 1998 | Bad Dog | voice | |
| 2000-2009 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Judge Alan Ridenour | |
| 2003 | Jacob Two-Two | Morty | voice |
| 2010-2013 | Scaredy Squirrel |
References
- ↑ Lucas, Ralph. "Harvey Atkin". Northern Stars. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- 1 2 TV Data (9 November 1986). "Harvey Wants To Work (And His Wish Is Granted)". Toledo Blade. p. TVT-5. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
- 1 2 3 "Harvey Atkin (filmogrpahy)". Northern Stars. Retrieved 4 October 2015.