Dwight Schultz | |
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.jpg) Schultz at the 2013Salt Lake Comic Con | |
| Born | William Dwight Schultz (1947-11-24)November 24, 1947 (age 78) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Towson University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
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| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
William Dwight Schultz (born November 24, 1947) is an American television, film and voice actor.
He is known for his roles asCaptain "Howling Mad" Murdock on the 1980s action seriesThe A-Team and asReginald Barclay in theStar Trek franchise.[1][2]
He is also known in animation as themegalomaniacal mad scientist Dr. Animo in theBen 10 series,Adrian Toomes/Vulture in someMarvel video games, Chef Mung Daal in the children's animated seriesChowder, and Eddie the Squirrel inCatDog.[1]
Schultz was born inBaltimore on November 24, 1947.[3] He is of German descent and a Roman Catholic. He attendedCalvert Hall College High School andTowson University.[4]
Schultz's breakthrough role was that of Captain "Howling Mad" Murdock onThe A-Team. He appeared in several films, includingThe Fan (1981), and he starred inFat Man and Little Boy (1989) asJ. Robert Oppenheimer. In the early 1990s, he had a recurring role as LieutenantReginald Barclay inStar Trek: The Next Generation; he reprised the role inStar Trek: Voyager and the filmStar Trek: First Contact. He played in the 1992 television filmChild of Rage, starring oppositeMel Harris as a compassionate couple who adopt a troubled girl who has been sexually abused.[1] In November 2009, Schultz confirmed that he and formerA-Team co-starDirk Benedict would make cameo appearances in the feature filmThe A-Team.[5]
Schultz hosted a conservative talk-radio podcast calledHowling Mad Radio which ended in March 2009. He has also guest-hosted on numerous occasions forMichael Savage onThe Savage Nation,Jerry Doyle onThe Jerry Doyle Show, andRusty Humphries onThe Rusty Humphries Show.[5] He also posts political commentaries and podcasts on his official fansite.[6]
Schultz married actressWendy Fulton in 1983.[7][unreliable source?] They have a daughter.[8][failed verification]
Schultz is Catholic[9] and a political conservative. In 2012 he began regular appearances onThe Glazov Gang, an Internet political talk show hosted byJamie Glazov, managing editor ofFrontPage Magazine.[10]
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | The Fan | TV Director | ||
| 1982 | Alone in the Dark | Dan Potter | ||
| 1989 | Fat Man and Little Boy | J. Robert Oppenheimer | ||
| 1990 | The Long Walk Home | Norman Thompson | ||
| 1993 | The Temp | Roger Jasser | ||
| 1996 | Star Trek: First Contact | Lieutenant Reginald Barclay | ||
| 2010 | The A-Team | German Doctor #1 | Cameo |
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Golgo 13: Queen Bee | Robert Hardy | English dub | |
| 2000 | Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust | Benge, Old Man of Barbarois | [11] | |
| 2003 | The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury | Skiff A.I. | Direct to video | |
| The Animatrix | Nonaka | |||
| 2004 | Van Helsing: The London Assignment | Dr. Henry Jekyll /Jack the Ripper | ||
| Kaena: The Prophecy | Ilpo | |||
| 2006 | Asterix and the Vikings | Dubbledekabus | [11] | |
| Ultimate Avengers 2 | Odin | Direct to video | ||
| Tekkonkinkreet | Snake | English dub | ||
| 2007 | Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix | Dr. Animo | Television film | [11] |
| 2010 | Batman: Under the Red Hood | Freddie, Drug Dealer | Direct to video | |
| 2012 | Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens | Dr. Animo | Television film | |
| 2016 | Barbie: Star Light Adventure | Constantine | Limited theatrical release | |
| 2017 | Deep | Kraken | ||
| 2018 | Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash | Eobard Thawne | Direct to video | |
| 2019 | Klaus | Additional voices | ||
| 2020 | Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! | Scarecrow | Direct-to-Video | [11][12] |
| 2024 | Watchmen Chapter 1 | Detective Steve Fine, Happy Harry | [13][14] |
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Thin Ice | Mr. Ritchie | ||
| Hill Street Blues | Carmichael | Episode: "Life, Death, Eternity" | ||
| CHiPS | Lyle Pickett | Episode: "The Hawk and the Hunter" | ||
| Dial M for Murder | TV Director | |||
| Bitter Harvest | Schlatter | |||
| Standing Room Only | Bassick | Episode: "Sherlock Holmes" | ||
| Nurse | Dr. Kevin Michaels | Episode: "Going Home" | ||
| 1983 | When Your Lover Leaves | Richard Reese | Television film | |
| 1983–1987 | The A-Team | Captain "Howling Mad" Murdock | 97 episodes | |
| 1987–1989 | Perry Mason | Andrew Lloyd, Tony Franken | 2 episodes | |
| 1990 | A Killer Among Us | Clifford Gillette | Television film | |
| 1990–1994 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Lieutenant Reginald Barclay | 5 episodes | |
| 1992 | Last Wish | Ed Edwards | Television film | |
| Child of Rage | Rob Tyler | |||
| Woman with a Past | Mick | |||
| 1993 | Victim of Love: The Shannon Mohr Story | Dave Davis | ||
| 1994 | Babylon 5 | Amis | Episode: "The Long Dark" | |
| Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills | Dr. Jerome Oziel | Television film | ||
| Weird Science | Hank | Episode: "Circuit Courtship" | ||
| 1995–2001 | Star Trek: Voyager | Lieutenant Reginald Barclay | 6 episodes | |
| 1995 | The Outer Limits | Leviticus Mitchell | Episode: "If These Walls Could Talk" | |
| Flipper | Wayne Cole | Episode: "The Green Freak" | ||
| Deadly Games | Nathan Abrams | Episode: "Motivational Speaker" | ||
| Diagnosis: Murder | Dr. Henry Wexler | Episode: "Naked Babes" | ||
| Enola Gay and the atomic bombing of Japan | Narrator | Television film | ||
| 1996 | Nowhere Man | Harrison Barton | Episode: "Hidden Agenda" | |
| Touched by an Angel | Dr. Adam Litowski | Episode: "A Joyful Noise" | ||
| Hart to Hart: Till Death Do Us Hart | Peter Donner | Television film | ||
| 1997 | Diagnosis: Murder | Dr. Gavin Reed | Episode: "Delusions of Murder" | |
| 1998 | Stargate SG-1 | The Keeper | Episode: "The Gamekeeper" | |
| 1999 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Lloyd Allen | Episode: "Safe House" | |
| 2001 | The Agency | Russell Orland | Episode: "Closure" |
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman | Garret Grady | Episode: "AKA Superman" | |
| Reign: The Conqueror | Attalos | |||
| 1998–2001 | CatDog | Eddie the Squirrel, additional voices | Main role | [11] |
| 1999 | Todd McFarlane's Spawn | Doctor, NSC Operative | Episode: "Seed of the Hellspawn" | |
| The Chimp Channel | Stan | |||
| The Wild Thornberrys | Dr. Freed, Customer, Inspector Tabu | 2 episodes | [11] | |
| 1999–2000 | Family Guy | Clerk, Randall Fargus | ||
| 2001–2002 | Invader Zim | Mr. Slunchy, Earth Father, additional voices | [11] | |
| 2001 | Johnny Bravo | Leo | Episode: "A Johnny Bravo Christmas" | |
| 2003 | Ninja Scroll: The Series | Dakuan | ||
| The Cramp Twins | Bouncy Bob | Episode: "Walk Like a Man/Bouncy Bob" | ||
| Rugrats | Gracko | Episode: "Diapies and Dragons/Baby Power" | [11] | |
| 2004–2006 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Ernest, Turtle, Psychiatrist, various voices | ||
| 2006 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Trainer | Episode: "Appa's Lost Days" | [11] |
| Catscratch | Carmendor Nuget | Episode: "Blikmail/Love Jackal" | ||
| 2006–2007 | Ben 10 | Dr. Animo, various voices | [11] | |
| 2007 | Afro Samurai | Assassin 1, Patron 1, Ronin | ||
| 2007–2010 | Chowder | Mung Daal, various voices | [11] | |
| 2008 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Dr. Animo | Episode: "Voided" | |
| 2010–2012 | Ben 10: Ultimate Alien | |||
| 2011 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Older Danny Darrow | Episode: "Escape from Mystery Manor" | |
| 2012 | The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes | Technovore | Episode: "Alone Against A.I.M." | [11] |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | Fu-xi | Episode: "Serpent's Tooth" | |
| 2013–2014 | Avengers Assemble | Attuma | ||
| Ben 10: Omniverse | Dr. Animo | |||
| 2014 | Wander Over Yonder | Wild Card | Episode: "The Big Job/The Helper" | |
| 2014–2017 | All Hail King Julien | Karl, Karl-Gram, Patrick | 10 episodes | |
| 2015 | Harvey Beaks | Spirit of Wetbark Lake, Snake | Episode: "Pe-Choo/The Spitting Tree" | |
| Teen Titans Go! | TV | Episode: "Oil Drums" | ||
| Kirby Buckets | Shredlock | Episode: "Failure to Launch" | ||
| Ultimate Spider-Man | Mesmero, Attuma, Teacher | [11] | ||
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Wyrm | Episode: "The Weird World of Wyrm" | ||
| 2016–2021 | Ben 10 | Dr. Animo | 9 episodes | |
| 2017 | All Hail King Julien | Karl, Father Tentacle, Chimp, Fore-Vegetable, Rat, Thrax | 7 episodes | |
| 2018 | The Powerpuff Girls | Lester van Luster | Episode: "Small World" | |
| 2019 | Young Justice | Mad Hatter | Episode: "Triptych" | [11] |
| 2024 | Jellystone! | Dick Dastardly | Episode: "LAFF Games" |
