Daniel von Bargen | |
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Born |
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
June 5, 1950
Died | March 1, 2015 Montgomery, Ohio, U.S. |
(aged 64)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1970–2009 |
Daniel von Bargen (June 5, 1950 – March 1, 2015) was an American film, stage and television actor. He was known for his roles as Mr. Kruger on Seinfeld, Commandant Edwin Spangler on Malcolm in the Middle, and Chief Grady in Super Troopers.
Von Bargen was born to Juanita J. (née Bustle) and Donald L. von Bargen, and was of German and English descent. He grew up in Cincinnati for most of his childhood before moving with his family to Southern California. In 1968, von Bargen graduated from Reading High School. He graduated from Purdue University in Indiana.
In 1974, von Bargen made his television debut in Great Performances.
Von Bargen's film credits included London Betty, RoboCop 3, Basic Instinct, Broken Arrow, Truman, The Majestic, Philadelphia, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Snow Falling on Cedars (film),Thinner, A Civil Action, Disney's The Kid, Super Troopers and Universal Soldier: The Return.