| Birth date | June 12, 1949 (age 77) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Other names | Don Opper |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, film producer, actor |
| Years active | 1980–2005 |
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
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
| Year | Title | Functioned as | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actor | role | Writer | Notes | |||
| 1980 | Battle Beyond the Stars | second assistant director | ||||
| 1981 | Galaxy of Terror | production coordinator | ||||
| 1982 | Android | Max 404 | Credited as "himself" | |||
| 1984 | City Limits | Sammy | ||||
| 1986 | Black Moon Rising | Emile French | ||||
| 1986 | Critters | Charlie McFadden | additional scenes | |||
| 1987 | Slam Dance | Buddy | ||||
| 1988 | Critters 2: The Main Course | Charlie McFadden | ||||
| 1989 | The Forgotten | Sergeant Peter Lowell | Television film | |||
| 1991 | The Great Pretender | Marco | Television film | |||
| 1991 | Critters 3 | Charlie McFadden | ||||
| 1992 | Critters 4 | Charlie McFadden | ||||
| 1992 | The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag | Dell | ||||
| 1993 | Painted Desert | Montana | ||||
| 1993 | Ghost in the Machine | Man in Office | ||||
| 1996 | Suddenly | Barney | ||||
| 1998 | Where's Marlowe? | Composer | ||||
| 2005 | Supernova | Television film | ||||
| 2005 | Infection | Deputy Ben | Voice acting | |||
| 2005 | Painkiller Jane | Television film, also executive producer | ||||
References
- ^ Elliott, David (June 28, 1984). "Android Role Opens Bright New Path for Don Opper". San Diego Union. Retrieved April 12, 2013.