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Jeffrey Kramer
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Kramer at Nightmare Weekend Richmond in 2023
Other names Glance Heavenward
Jeffrey C. Kramer
Jeff Kramer
Occupation Actor, television producer
Years active 1975–present

Jeffrey Kramer (born July 15, 1945) is an American actor and producer for movies and TV shows. He is known for playing Deputy Hendricks in the famous movie Jaws and its sequel.

Life and career

Jeffrey Kramer grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey. He finished high school in 1963 and later went to Ithaca College.

He started his acting career on the TV show Barney Miller in 1975. A big role for him was playing Deputy Hendricks in the classic movie Jaws (1975). He played this role again in Jaws 2 in 1978.

Kramer also appeared in other popular TV shows like Baretta and Happy Days. On Happy Days, he played different characters in two episodes. He was also in the horror film Halloween II. His most recent movie role was in The 'Burbs.

Besides acting, Jeffrey Kramer has also worked as a producer. This means he helps make TV shows and movies happen behind the scenes. He has produced many independent projects.

Awards

Jeffrey Kramer has won important awards for his work as a producer. He won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series for Ally McBeal in 1999. He also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series for The Practice in the same year. These awards were shared with other people who worked on the shows.

Filmography

Actor

  • Barney Miller (1975, TV series) - Stick Up Man
  • Jaws (1975, as Jeffrey C. Kramer) - Deputy Lenny Hendricks
  • Baretta (1976, TV series)
  • Speeding? (1976, short film) - Speeder
  • Hollywood Boulevard (1976) - Patrick Hobby
  • Chico and the Man (1976, TV series) - Rojo
  • Stick Around (1977, TV) - Ed
  • You Light Up My Life (1977) - Background Singer
  • Jaws 2 (1978) - Deputy Jeff Hendricks
  • Soap (1978, TV series) - Policeman #2
  • Struck by Lightning (1979, TV series) - Ted Stein
  • M*A*S*H (1977–1980) (TV series) - Driver
  • Laverne & Shirley (1978–1981, TV series) - Jeff
  • Halloween II (1981) - Graham
  • Heartbeeps (1981) - Party Butler Robot
  • The Incredible Hulk (1982, TV series) - Marty Gibbs
  • Inside the Love House (1983) - Rick
  • Happy Days (1975–1984, TV series) - Lefty/Martin Smith
  • American Dreamer (1984) - Gold Buddy #3
  • Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) - Towzer
  • Clue (1985) - The Motorist
  • Hero and the Terror (1988) - Dwight
  • The 'Burbs (1989) - Voiceover actor (voice)
  • Ally McBeal (1997, TV series) - Pedestrian

Producer

See also

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