Cliff Emmich

Cliff Emmich was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Halloween II,” “Invasion of the Bee Girls,” and “Barracuda.” He had a long and varied career in both film and television, earning recognition for his character portrayals.

Personal and Family Life

Cliff Emmich was born on December 13, 1936, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. His father, Clifford, was a well-known exotic car dealer who had many celebrity clients. Emmich graduated from John Muir High School and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years as a photo technician before pursuing his passion for acting.

Career

After receiving advice from actor Keenan Wynn, Emmich studied at the Pasadena Playhouse for several months and then toured with the American Repertory Players. He made his film debut in “Gaily, Gaily” in 1969 and went on to appear in various films and television series, becoming known for his distinctive character roles in several popular shows.

Death and Legacy

Cliff Emmich passed away on November 28, 2022, in Los Angeles, California, due to natural causes. His legacy includes a rich filmography that reflects his talent and dedication to acting, with memorable performances that continue to be celebrated by fans of his work.

Filmography

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Title Release Date Character
Halloween II 1981-10-30 Mr. Garrett
Jackson County Jail 1976-03-31 Mr. Bigelow
…All the Marbles 1981-03-01 Obese Promoter
Hellhole 1985-03-15 Dr. Blume
Bad Georgia Road 1977-06-30 Early DePue
Barracuda 1978-10-16 Lester
Payday 1973-09-22 Chicago
Stingray 1978-08-01 Roscoe
Best of the Best 2 1993-03-05 Texan
MouseHunt 1997-12-19 Mayor McKrinle
Invasion of the Bee Girls 1973-06-01 Coroner
Return to Horror High 1987-01-28 Dillon
Shell Game 1975-05-09 Carmichael
Holiday Road Trip 2013-12-01 Rocky
The Streets of L.A. 1979-11-13 Mason
Slither 1974-03-21 Fat Stranger
Legalese 1998-10-04 Bib Wellingford
The Feminist and the Fuzz 1971-01-26 Key Holder
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot 1974-05-23 The Fat Man
Hot Summer Week 1972-06-21 Truck Driver
Our Time 1974-04-10 Hotel Clerk
The $5.20 an Hour Dream 1980-01-26 Purvis
Mallory: Circumstantial Evidence 1976-02-08 Ron Weimer
Undercover with the KKK 1979-10-23 Orville
Inside O.U.T. 1971-03-22 Coffee vendor
CHiPs 1977-09-15
The Odd Couple 1970-09-24 Harold
Happy Days 1974-01-15
Police Story 1973-03-20
Police Woman 1974-09-13
Falcon Crest 1981-12-04
A Different World 1987-09-24 Desk Sergeant
Trapper John, M.D. 1979-09-23
Starsky & Hutch 1975-09-10 Marshall ‘Moo-Moo’ Caifano
Little House on the Prairie 1974-09-11
227 1985-09-14
Simon & Simon 1981-11-24
Knight Rider 1982-09-26 Linden
Crossing Jordan 2001-09-24 Dr. Marlen
Baretta 1975-01-17
Charlie’s Angels 1976-09-22 Duece
Walker, Texas Ranger 1993-04-21 King