Gerry Bamman
Gerald G. Bamman (born September 18, 1941) is an American actor and playwright. He is best known for playing Uncle Frank in the films Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992).
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| Born | September 18, 1941 Independence, Kansas, U.S. |
| Education | New York University (MFA) |
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| Years active | 1965–present |
| Spouse(s) | Emily Mann (divorced) |
| Children | 1 |
Personal life
Bamman was born on September 18, 1941 in Independence, Kansas, the son of Mary M. (née Farrell) and Harry W. Bamman.[1] He studied at St. Francis de Sales School and later graduated from New York University with a MFA degree. He was married to Emily Mann on August 12, 1981, but is now divorced from her. They have one son, Nicholas.
Career
Bamman appeared in the Michael J. Fox film The Secret of My Success (1987) and also appeared with Fran Brill and Alyssa Milano in Old Enough (1984). He had a minor role in Cocktail before portraying his most notable character as Uncle Frank McCallister in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in 1990 and 1992 respectively. Also in 1992 Bamman appeared briefly as Kevin Costner's former colleague Ray Court in the box office smash The Bodyguard. Bamman appeared as defense attorney Stan Gillum in several episodes of Law & Order and Law & Order SVU. Bamman was also in the first season episode "The Blue Wall" playing Lt. Kennedy of Internal Affairs. Bamman co-starred in Runaway Jury as the blind jury foreman Herman Grimes. Bamman also played Dr. Judalon in the 1992 film Lorenzo's Oil.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| American Playhouse | Father John Cronin | 1 episode
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| Spenser: For Hire | Laurence Denning | 1 episode
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| Crime Story | Gerry McNeeley | 1 episode
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| The Equalizer | Unnamed/unknown role | 1 episode
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| Spenser: For Hire | William Reed | 1 episode
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| A Man Called Hawk | Unnamed/unknown role | 1 episode
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| Equal Justice | Judge Bayard Parkins | 1 episode
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| Loving | Rev. Ford | Unknown episode(s) | |
| Love, Lies and Murder | Mark Lockwood | Miniseries
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| L.A. Law | Judge Gary Gates | 1 episode
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| Law & Order | Internal Affairs Lt. Kennedy | 1 episode
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| Swans Crossing | Captain Elia Walker | Unknown episode(s) | |
| Murder in the Heartland | Judge Brooks | Miniseries
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| New York News | Unnamed/unknown role | 1 episode
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| Law & Order | Dean Pollard | 1 episode
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| Law & Order | Stan Gillum | 4 episodes
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| The Single Guy | Dr. Bradford | 1 episode
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| New York Undercover | Hicks | 1 episode
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| Sex and the City | Shrink | 1 episode
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| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Craig Prince | 1 episode
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| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Attorney Schaefer | 1 episode
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| Benjamin Franklin | Paul Wentworth | Miniseries
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| Law & Order | Judge Thomas Everton | 2 episodes
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| Rescue Me | Doctor | 1 episode
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| American Experience | Peter Fenner | 1 episode
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| Canterbury's Law | Judge Sydney Hanlon | 2 episodes
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| Damages | Doctor | 1 episode
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| Made in Jersey | Judge Harrison | 1 episode
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| The Good Wife | Diane's Client | 1 episode
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| The Following | Charles | 2 episodes
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| Sentimental Journey | Artie | CBS film | |
| Brass | George Whitman | CBS film | |
| Courage | Assistant US Attourney | CBS film | |
| Manhunt: Search for the Night Stalker | Phil Thomas | NBC film | |
| Kojak: None So Blind | Warburton | CBS film | |
| The Chase | Peter | NBC film | |
| The 10 Million Dollar Getaway | Peter Greunwald | ||
| Second Honeymoon | Philip | CBS film |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| The Way to Santiago | Lindsey Kellar | ||
| Born Loser | Mr. Vales | ||
| Abbie Down East | Father | ||
| The Foster Son | Bernie | ||
| Harrow Island | Commander DeLay | ||
| Alternate Sides | Sgt. Norman Wyatt Garfunkle |
References
- "Gerry Bamman Biography (1941-)". Film Reference. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
External links
- Gerry Bamman at IMDb
- Gerry Bamman at the Internet Broadway Database
- Gerry Bamman at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
- Gerry Bamman at AllMovie
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