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David Lipman(1938-2024)

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David Lipman in Stardust Memories (1980)
David Lipman was born on 12 May 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for True Grit (2010), The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) and Weekend at Bernie's II (1993). He was married to Elizabeth A Bacharach. He died on 19 June 2024 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
BornMay 12, 1938
DiedJune 19, 2024(86)
BornMay 12, 1938
DiedJune 19, 2024(86)
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Known for

Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Hailee Steinfeld in True Grit (2010)
True Grit
7.6
  • First Lawyer
  • 2010
Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, and Melanie Griffith in The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
The Bonfire of the Vanities
5.6
  • Poe Picketer
  • 1990
Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Terry Kiser in Weekend at Bernie's II (1993)
Weekend at Bernie's II
4.9
  • Movie Patron
  • 1993
Oliver Platt and Stanley Tucci in The Impostors (1998)
The Impostors
6.5
  • Baker
  • 1998

Credits

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Actor



  • Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer in The Wizard of Lies (2017)
    The Wizard of Lies
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • Martin Flumenbaum
    • 2017
  • Adam Brody, Josh Lawson, Amber Tamblyn, Danny Jacobs, and Wyatt Cenac in Growing Up and Other Lies (2014)
    Growing Up and Other Lies
    4.7
    • Rabbi
    • 2014
  • DreamWorks Spooky Stories (2012)
    DreamWorks Spooky Stories
    6.5
    Video
    • (voice: English version)
    • 2012
  • Anjelica Huston, Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Leslie Odom Jr., Jennifer Hudson, Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Krysta Rodriguez, and Andy Mientus in Smash (2012)
    Smash
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Judge Davenport
    • 2012
  • Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Hailee Steinfeld in True Grit (2010)
    True Grit
    7.6
    • First Lawyer
    • 2010
  • Sasha Grey in Smash Cut (2009)
    Smash Cut
    3.6
    • Walter (uncredited)
    • 2009
  • Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Trial Judge Arthur Cohen
    • Judge Cohen
    • 2002–2009
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Arraignment Judge Morris Torledsky
    • Judge Moodie
    • 1992–2005
  • Fred Thompson, Bebe Neuwirth, Jerry Orbach, Kirk Acevedo, and Amy Carlson in Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005)
    Law & Order: Trial by Jury
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Arraignment Judge Morris Torledsky
    • 2005
  • Marmalade (2004)
    Marmalade
    3.6
    • Lenny
    • 2004
  • Tom Cavanagh in Ed (2000)
    Ed
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Godfrey
    • 2000
  • Cupidity
    7.1
    Short
    • Cupid
    • 1999
  • Oliver Platt and Stanley Tucci in The Impostors (1998)
    The Impostors
    6.5
    • Baker
    • 1998
  • Remember WENN (1996)
    Remember WENN
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Tyler Prescott
    • 1996
  • Brendan Fraser, Shirley MacLaine, and Ricki Lake in Mrs. Winterbourne (1996)
    Mrs. Winterbourne
    6.3
    • Conductor
    • 1996

Soundtrack



  • Splitz (1982)
    Splitz
    4.0
    • performer: "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen" (uncredited)
    • 1982

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Waldo Short
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • May 12, 1938
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 19, 2024
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA(Undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth A Bacharach1977 - June 19, 2024 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    (Early 1980's): Starred in a series of TV commercials for Miracle Whip

Did you know

  • Trivia
    He and John Cariani are tied for the most appearances, 26, on the original Law & Order (1990) by an non-credited cast member playing the same recurring character. He actually appeared a total of 27 times, but 26 were all as arraignment Judge Morris Terledsky. Cariani appeared 26 times as CSU technician Julian Beck.

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