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Ira Wheeler(1920-2002)

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In 1981, Ira Wheeler was an executive at Celanese Chemical, and performed in the company's glee club, having been a member of the Canterbury Choral Society in Princeton. He was discovered by an agent, and began his professional acting career at 61, retiring in 1982 to fully pursue his new occupation.
BornNovember 9, 1920
DiedAugust 10, 2002(81)
BornNovember 9, 1920
DiedAugust 10, 2002(81)
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Known for

Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, and Dianne Wiest in Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
Hannah and Her Sisters
7.8
  • Dr. Abel
  • 1986
Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal in Analyze This (1999)
Analyze This
6.7
  • Scott MacNamara
  • 1999
Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
The Thomas Crown Affair
6.9
  • Old Man
  • 1999
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
6.7
  • Kensington Guest
  • 2001

Credits

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  • The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
    The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
    6.7
    • Kensington Guest
    • 2001
  • Small Time Crooks (2000)
    Small Time Crooks
    6.7
    • Potter Party Guest
    • 2000
  • Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in The Thomas Crown Affair (1999)
    The Thomas Crown Affair
    6.9
    • Old Man
    • 1999
  • Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal in Analyze This (1999)
    Analyze This
    6.7
    • Scott MacNamara
    • 1999
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Judge Ivan Hopper
    • Appellate Judge #5
    • Appellate Judge Bloom
    • 1991–1997
  • Whoopi Goldberg in The Associate (1996)
    The Associate
    6.2
    • Investor at 21 Club
    • 1996
  • Harrison Ford in Sabrina (1995)
    Sabrina
    6.4
    • Bartender
    • 1995
  • Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
    Manhattan Murder Mystery
    7.3
    • EMS Doctor
    • 1993
  • Husbands and Wives (1992)
    Husbands and Wives
    7.5
    • Dinner Party Guests
    • 1992
  • Woody Allen in Shadows and Fog (1991)
    Shadows and Fog
    6.7
    • Cop with Priest
    • 1991
  • Strictly Business (1991)
    Strictly Business
    5.5
    • Mr. Atwell
    • 1991
  • Mia Farrow in Alice (1990)
    Alice
    6.6
    • Office Xmas Party Guest
    • 1990
  • Charlie Sheen and Michael Biehn in Navy Seals (1990)
    Navy Seals
    5.6
    • Warren Stinson
    • 1990
  • Bill Murray in Quick Change (1990)
    Quick Change
    6.8
    • Businessman in Mens Room
    • 1990
  • New York Stories (1989)
    New York Stories
    6.4
    • Mr. Bates (segment "Oedipus Wrecks")
    • 1989

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Ira B. Wheeler
  • Born
    • November 9, 1920
    • New York, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 10, 2002
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)

Did you know

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    He appeared in ten films directed by Woody Allen: Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Radio Days (1987), September (1987), New York Stories (1989), Alice (1990), Shadows and Fog (1991), Husbands and Wives (1992), Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993), Small Time Crooks (2000) and The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001). The only actors to appear in more of Allen's films are Allen himself (30), Kenneth Edelson (18) and Mia Farrow (13).
  • Trademark
    Frequently cast in Woody Allen films.

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