Tony Papenfuss Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

Tony Papenfuss

Tony Papenfuss

Acting

Biography

Tony Papenfuss (born March 26, 1950) is an American television and film actor best known for his role as one of the brothers Darryl on the sitcom Newhart. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Papenfuss gained recognition for his deadpan comedic presence as the darker-haired, silent Darryl, a character who became a pop culture reference point throughout the 1980s. Before his breakout on Newhart, he appeared in films such as Escape from New York and Firefox. Following Newhart’s run, Papenfuss enjoyed a steady career with guest appearances on popular TV shows including Seinfeld, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Murphy Brown, Roswell, and Providence, as well as various television movies. His film work includes roles in How to Kill a Mockingbird, Factotum, Sweet Land, The Jingle Dress, I Am Not a Serial Killer, and others. Papenfuss is also active in theater, and his enduring versatility has made him a beloved figure among fans and colleagues alike.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Thin Ice movie poster
MOVIE

Thin Ice

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Thin Ice
Buckhorn Bartender
Into Temptation movie poster
MOVIE

Into Temptation

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Into Temptation
Zeke
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary SpecialMOVIE
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The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special

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The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
Darryl
I Am Not a Serial Killer movie poster
MOVIE

I Am Not a Serial Killer

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I Am Not a Serial Killer
Ron the Coroner
Firefox movie poster
MOVIE

Firefox

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Firefox
GRU Officer
Sweet Land movie poster
MOVIE

Sweet Land

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Sweet Land
Gentleman Bidder
Factotum movie poster
MOVIE

Factotum

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Factotum
John Handler
Older Than America movie poster
MOVIE

Older Than America

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Older Than America
Dr. Herlihy
Escape from New York movie poster
MOVIE

Escape from New York

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Escape from New York
Theatre Assistant

Gallery

Tony Papenfuss portrait