James Karen
American actor (1923–2018)
James Karen was an American character actor of Broadway, film and television. Karen is known for his roles in Poltergeist, The China Syndrome, Wall Street, The Return of the Living Dead, Invaders from Mars and The Pursuit of Happyness, but was perhaps best known as the signature pitchman for Pathmark, famously appearing in commercials for the East Coast supermarket chain from the late 1970s to the early 1990s which earned his nickname "Mr. Pathmark".
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1949–1965) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Journey Into Medicine | U.S. Department of State | 38 min | 16mm | B&W | |
| 1965 | Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster | Ideal Pictures Inc | 78 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1965 | Frankenstein meets the space monster. | Vernon Films Inc. | 78 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |