Ken Kerman was an American actor best known for Volcano (1997), Blown Away (1994), and The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991). He was born on June 3, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away on September 9, 2009, in Mena, Arkansas.
Personal and Family Life
Ken Kerman was married to Lisa Dalton and had two children. Before his acting career, he served as a police sergeant. He made his film debut at the age of 50, performing a motorcycle stunt in the movie Highlander (1986).
Death and Legacy
Ken Kerman died from a heart attack while riding his motorcycle, causing him to go off a cliff. His unexpected passing left a mark on his family and fans. Kerman’s diverse roles in film and television have contributed to his lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Jezebel’s Kiss | 1990-11-14 | Burly Trucker |
| Where the Day Takes You | 1992-09-11 | Older Cop |
| The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy | 2000-02-01 | Umpire |
| Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story | 1992-05-18 | Sergeant |
| Murder, She Wrote: South by Southwest | 1997-11-02 | Sheriff |
| Volcano | 1997-04-25 | Museum Guard |
| Based on an Untrue Story | 1993-09-20 | Prison Guard |
| The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear | 1991-06-28 | “Hey, that’s a pretty nice clock.” |
| House of Sand and Fog | 2003-12-19 | Locksmith |
| The One | 2001-11-02 | ‘A’ World Inmate |
| 7th Heaven | 1996-08-26 | Coach Mayfield |
| Medium | 2005-01-03 | Arizona Prison Guard |
| Parker Lewis Can’t Lose | 1990-09-02 | Guard |
| Seinfeld | 1989-07-05 | Officer #2 |
| CSI: Miami | 2002-09-23 | Bob Stokes |
| Night Court | 1984-01-04 | Rowdy Construction Worker #1 (uncredited) |
| The King of Queens | 1998-09-21 | Lenny |
| Melrose Place | 1992-07-08 | Construction Foreman |