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Don Keith Opper
Born (1949-06-12) June 12, 1949 (age 75)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesDon Opper
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film producer, actor
Years active1980–2005

Don Keith Opper (born June 12, 1949) is an American actor, writer, and producer who has starred in film and on television. He is best known for his role as Charlie McFadden in the 1986 science fiction film Critters and each of the three sequels. His most recent film role is in Albert Pyun's 2005 horror film Infection. Opper has made guest appearances on many TV shows, including Miami Vice, Quantum Leap, 21 Jump Street, Roseanne, Harsh Realm and The Division.

Early life

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Opper is the son of a Chicago salesman. He worked as a clown, puppeteer, bookstore employee, studio grip and unrecognized writer before he did carpentry at Roger Corman's shop and found the chance to make Android. He has two daughters.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Functioned as
Actor role Writer Notes
1980 Battle Beyond the Stars No No second assistant director
1981 Galaxy of Terror No No production coordinator
1982 Android Yes Max 404 Yes Credited as "himself"
1984 City Limits Yes Sammy Yes
1986 Black Moon Rising Yes Emile French No
1986 Critters Yes Charlie McFadden Yes additional scenes
1987 Slam Dance Yes Buddy Yes
1988 Critters 2: The Main Course Yes Charlie McFadden No
1989 The Forgotten Yes Sergeant Peter Lowell No Television film
1991 The Great Pretender Yes Marco No Television film
1991 Critters 3 Yes Charlie McFadden No
1992 Critters 4 Yes Charlie McFadden No
1992 The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag Yes Dell No
1993 Painted Desert Yes Montana No
1993 Ghost in the Machine Yes Man in Office No
1996 Suddenly Yes Barney No
1998 Where's Marlowe? Yes Composer No
2005 Supernova No Yes Television film
2005 Infection Yes Deputy Ben No Voice acting
2005 Painkiller Jane No Yes Television film, also executive producer

References

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  1. ^ Elliott, David (June 28, 1984). "Android Role Opens Bright New Path for Don Opper". San Diego Union. Retrieved April 12, 2013.
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