
David Rasche
Acting
Born 1944-08-07 · St. Louis, Missouri
David Rasche (born August 7, 1944) is an American theater, film, and television actor who is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the 1980s satirical police sitcom Sledge Hammer! Since then he has often played characters in positions of authority, in both serious and comical turns. In television he is known for his main role as Karl Muller in the HBO drama series Succession, as well as recurring and guest performances in L.A. Law, Monk, The West Wing, Veep, and Ugly Betty.
Known for

Succession
2018 · TV

Nurses
1991 · TV

Sledge Hammer!
1986 · TV

Impastor
2015 · TV

High Society
1995 · TV

Law & Order
1990 · TV

Ugly Betty
2006 · TV

Veep
2012 · TV

Dying for Sex
2025 · TV

DAG
2000 · TV

Columbo
1971 · TV

Signs and Wonders
1995 · TV

L.A. Law
1986 · TV

Malcolm in the Middle
2000 · TV

Monk
2002 · TV

The Hunting Party
2025 · TV

The West Wing
1999 · TV

Miami Vice
1984 · TV

Suddenly Susan
1996 · TV

Las Vegas
2003 · TV

Madam Secretary
2014 · TV

Elsbeth
2024 · TV

Duckman
1994 · TV

Providence
1999 · TV

Just Shoot Me!
1997 · TV

She Spies
2002 · TV

Burke's Law
1994 · TV

Empty Nest
1988 · TV

Sara
1985 · TV

Kate & Allie
1984 · TV

Mrs. Columbo
1979 · TV

The Book of Daniel
2006 · TV

The Andros Targets
1977 · TV

Black Box
2014 · TV

Inside Amy Schumer
2013 · TV