Stanley Kamel

Stanley Kamel
Kamel in 2008
Born (1943-01-01)January 1, 1943
South River, New Jersey, U.S.
Died April 8, 2008(2008-04-08) (aged 65)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of death Heart attack
Other names Stanley Camel, Stan Kamel
Occupation Actor
Years active 1969–2008

Stanley Kamel (January 1, 1943 – April 8, 2008)[1] was an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Charles Kroger on the American television series Monk.

Biography

Kamel was born to a Jewish family and raised in South River, New Jersey,[2] and attended Rutgers Preparatory School.[3] He started his acting career off-Broadway and broke into television with a role in Days of Our Lives as Eric Peters.

Kamel had a recurring role on Melrose Place in 1994 as Bruce Teller, the chief executive officer of D&D Advertising, where Amanda (Heather Locklear) and Allison (Courtney Thorne-Smith) were employed. During the first part of the sixth season of Beverly Hills, 90210, Kamel appeared on several episodes as Anthony Marchette, an organized crime figure.

Kamel was most recently known for his role as Dr. Charles Kroger in the USA Network television series Monk, playing the infinitely patient and ever-supportive psychiatrist to the main character, Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub). Though his last appearance was in the sixth season of Monk, clips of his character were seen later in the series finale.

Death

On April 8, 2008, Kamel was found dead of a heart attack in his Hollywood Hills home. He was 65.[4][5] The Monk episode "Mr. Monk Buys a House" was dedicated to his memory. Kamel never married and had no children.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Notes
1970BacchanaleThe Lover
1978Corvette SummerLas Vegas Con Man
1979In Search of Historic JesusJames
1982Making LoveCharlie
1983Star 80Nick
1990Murder by NumbersGeorge
Dead Men Don't DieArchie
1995AutomaticSeth Baker
1997RavagerClean
1999Eat Your Heart OutMichael Stark
Running RedAlexi
StonebrookTali
2000Escape Under PressureSub Commander
2001The A-ListBuchwald
2003Judge KoanJudge Koan
2005DominoAnthony Cigliutti
2006Inland EmpireKoz Kakawski
2007Jane Doe: How to Fire Your BossDr. Jared FoxStraight-to-video
2008The UrnJoseph

Television

Year Film Role Notes
1969Mission: ImpossibleMale PatientEpisode: "The Controllers: Part 1"
1972MannixJohn 'Gemini' BolingEpisode: "The Upside-Down Penny"
The RookiesLouEpisode: "A Bloody Shade of Blue"
The Sixth SenseKillerEpisode: "The Eyes That Wouldn't Die"
Short Walk to DaylightErnie DelionTV movie
1972–1976Days of Our LivesEric Peters #2
1973Emergency!Harry RiversEpisode: "An English Visitor"
1974Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawEssex TaylorEpisode: "To Keep and Bear Arms"
Get Christie Love!MarvinEpisode: "Emperor of Death Street"
1974, 1977KojakClyde Bruckner/Bert Marino2 episodes
1975SwitchEddie MatlockEpisode: "The Late Show Murders"
McMillan & WifeSableEpisode: "Requiem for a Bride"
1976Mallory: Circumstantial EvidenceColeTV movie
1977In the Glitter PalaceDirectorTV movie
1977, 1981Quincy, M.E.Max Cullis/Attorney Dave Bremmerhouse2 episodes
1978Charlie's AngelsDinsmoreEpisode: "Hours of Desperation"
1979240-RobertPrisonerEpisode: "Acting Sergeant"
The Incredible HulkGaryEpisode: "Captive Night"
Captain America II: Death Too SoonKramerTV movie
1979, 1981Lou GrantMarty Niles/Dr. Weyland2 episodes
1979, 1982Barney MillerLance Parks/Dr. Michael Packer2 episodes
1980The Gossip ColumnistPhilTV movie
1981Eight Is EnoughBruce TaylorEpisode: "Bradfordgate"
House CallsLennyEpisode: "My Son, the Anarchist"
The PhoenixMurrayEpisode: "Pilot"
Mork & MindyCharlieEpisode: "My Dad Can't Beat Up Anybody"
1982Three's CompanyClean Cut Man PackerEpisode: "Opening Night"
1983–1985Hill Street BluesAgent Ramsey3 episodes
1983–1988Cagney & LaceyDet. Mick Solomon7 episodes
1984RiptideColonel DavidsonEpisode: "The Orange Grove"
Knight RiderSonny MartinEpisode: "Dead of Knight"
My Mother's Secret LifeLarry FentonTV movie
Old FriendsCharlieTV movie
Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana StoryD.A. Mike KnightTV movie
1985A Bunny's TaleJerryTV movie
The Rape of Richard BeckDr. GreenbergTV movie
Hardcastle and McCormickZimmermanEpisode: "Surprise on Seagull Beach"
The Fall GuyCarl TrentonEpisode: "The Life of Riley"
RitualsDA Don Wallace
1986Scarecrow and Mrs. KingSteven SalleeEpisode: "Dead Men Leave No Trails"
Mr. BelvedereLawrence MillerEpisode: "Deportation: Part 1"
1986–1991L.A. LawMark Gilliam5 episodes
1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationKosinskiEpisode: "Where No One Has Gone Before"
1987–1988HunterBrad Wilkes, FBI4 episodes
1987, 1990MatlockMark Douglas/Clayton Ross2 episodes
1988HoopermanDr. KenwoodEpisode: "Blaste from the Past"
ProbeMarty CorriganEpisode: "Black Cats Don't Walk Under Ladders (Do They?)"
Buck JamesDennis OstermanEpisode: "Top Secret"
The HighwaymanCiscoEpisode: "Frightmare"
1989Guns of ParadiseMr. SweetEpisode: "A Private War"
Mancuso, FBISteinEpisode: "Conflict of Interest"
1989–1990Beauty and the BeastGeorge Walker2 episodes
Murder, She WroteFrankie, the Bartender/Sid Staples2 episodes
1990ColumboTim HainesEpisode: "Agenda for Murder"
Empty NestMonsieur GerardEpisode: "A Flaw Is Born"
Valerie's FamilySteven EisenbergEpisode: "It Happened One Night... Or Did It?"
We'll Take ManhattanDirectorTV movie
Bar GirlsJudgeTV movie
1990–1991Father Dowling MysteriesLeo Chaplin/Ron Baylor2 episodes
1991The Golden GirlsHerb Shrewsberry2 episodes
Reasonable DoubtsJohn CallahanEpisode: "Dicky's Got the Blues"
MacGyverVictor KasantiEpisode: "Off the Wall"
19922000 Malibu RoadMr. AdlerEpisode: "Pilot"
1993HomefrontMr. SmithEpisode: "By Word or Act"
1993–1994Diagnosis: MurderDr. Larry Wright/Wayne Topping2 episodes
1994Melrose PlaceBruce Teller13 episodes
Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez MurdersDr. Jerome OzielTV movie
1995Beverly Hills, 90210Tony Marchette8 episodes
1995–1996Murder OneDr. Graham Lester8 episodes
1996Dark SkiesDr. Ron BurnsideEpisode: "Dark Days Night"
1997RenegadeAnthony CapeziEpisode: "Knock Out"
ERDr. 'Fin' LeoschEpisode: "Random Acts"
The NannyCondo RepresentativeEpisode: "The Boca Story"
Pensacola: Wings of GoldGrissomEpisode: "Grey Ghost"
1998Martial LawDr. Ron BurnsideEpisode: "Malcolm Devrons"
Like Father, Like SantaLeland JenningsTV movie
1999L.A. DoctorsDr. CrosswellEpisode: "Been There, Done That"
CrackerPat VickerEpisode: "Faustian Fitz"
7th HeavenShana's DadEpisode: "Yak Sada"
2000NYPD BlueNoel BellerEpisode: "The Irvin Files"
Dark AngelEdgar SonrisaEpisode: "Pilot"
An American DaughterDr. BlumbergTV movie
2001The Geena Davis ShowCarlEpisode: "Photo Finish"
2002Six Feet UnderDeathEpisode: "In the Game"
2002–2008MonkDr. Charles Kroger43 episodes
2003Mister SterlingArthur Peyton5 episodes
The GuardianJames FullerEpisode: "Swimming"
General HospitalCody McCall5 episodes
2004The D.A.JudgeEpisode: "The People vs. Patricia Henry"
The West WingStanleyEpisode: "In the Room"
2005RebaMacEpisode: "Issues"
2006Last DaySorinTV movie
2007EyesSocial Services EmployeeEpisode: "Whistleblower"

References

  1. ↑ IMDb Retrieved on September 16, 2008
  2. ↑ Beale, Lewis. "BIG BOUNCE FROM 'MURDER' SHRINK ROLE", Daily News (New York), January 22, 1996. Accessed March 20, 2011. "Kamel is one of those looks-familiar-but-what's-his-name actors who work all the time but seem to miss stardom. The South River, N.J., native has had recurring roles in many TV series, but his best work has been in Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law and Murder One, all created by Stephen Bochco."
  3. ↑ "Monk TV Show and Television Series – Cast Bios:Stanley Kamel". Archived from the original on 2007-02-09. Retrieved 2007-01-01.
  4. ↑ "'Monk' star Stanley Kamel dies at 65". MSN.com. 2008-04-09. Retrieved 2008-04-09.
  5. ↑ "Stanley Kamel, Actor on 'Monk,' Dies at 65". Associated Press. New York Times. 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2008-04-12.
  6. ↑ Stanley Kamel obituary
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