Tony Papenfuss
Known for Acting · 18 credits
- Born
- 1950-03-26 (age 76)
- Place of birth
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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.
Known For
TV Shows (9)
Movies (9)
Escape from New York
1981
as Theatre Assistant
Firefox
1982
as GRU Officer
Factotum
2005
as John Handler
Thin Ice
2012
as Buckhorn Bartender
I Am Not a Serial Killer
2016
as Ron the Coroner
Sweet Land
2005
as Gentleman Bidder
Older Than America
2008
as Dr. Herlihy
Into Temptation
2009
as Zeke
The Bob Newhart Show 19th Anniversary Special
1991
as Darryl
About Tony Papenfuss
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… With 18 credits spanning from 1981 to 2016, Tony Papenfuss has appeared in 9 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tony Papenfuss Movies
- Escape from New York (1981) — as Theatre Assistant
- Firefox (1982) — as GRU Officer
- Factotum (2005) — as John Handler
- Thin Ice (2012) — as Buckhorn Bartender
- I Am Not a Serial Killer (2016) — as Ron the Coroner
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