Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Terry Kiser attended the University of Kansas on both football and dramatic scholarships. He graduated with a degree in Industrial Engineering, and worked for three years in this field. He moved to New York, studied at the Actors Studio and picked up several jobs in TV commercials. In 1965 he made a couple guest appearances in A Flame in the Wind, then in 1967 he landed the recurring role of Dr. John Rice in The Doctors.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Baywatch Nights (1995)
Guest starring as George Wilson
- Episode 2x18: Symbol of Death (Apr 19, 1997) [Special Guest Star]
Caroline in the City (1995)
Guest starring as Cab Driver
- Episode 2x23: Caroline and the Bad Trip (1) (May 6, 1997)
Carol & Company (1990)
Starring as Performer
(33 episodes)
- Episode 2x24: For Love or Money (May 4, 1991)
- Episode 2x23: Overnight Male (Apr 27, 1991)
- Episode 2x22: Noah's Place (Apr 13, 1991)
- Episode 2x21: Intimate Behavior (Mar 16, 1991)
- Episode 2x20: Jewel of Denial (Mar 9, 1991)
- Episode 2x19: Momma Needs A New Pair of Shoes (Mar 2, 1991)
- Episode 2x18: High on Life (Feb 16, 1991)
- Episode 2x17: Suture Self (Feb 9, 1991)
- Episode 2x16: A Fall from Grace (Feb 2, 1991)
- Episode 2x15: That Little Extra Something (Jan 26, 1991)
- Episode 2x14: Turning Tables (Jan 19, 1991)
- Episode 2x13: No News Is Bad News (Jan 15, 1991)
- Episode 2x12: Spudnik (Dec 8, 1990)
- Episode 2x11: Teacher, Teacher (Dec 1, 1990)
- Episode 2x10: The Jingle Belles (Nov 24, 1990)
- Episode 2x09: Driving Miss Crazy (Nov 17, 1990)
- Episode 2x08: Mom and Dad Day Afternoon (Nov 10, 1990)
- Episode 2x07: Trisha Springs Eternal (Nov 3, 1990)
- Episode 2x06: Here's to You, Mrs. Baldwin (Oct 27, 1990)
- Episode 2x05: Stiff Competition (Oct 20, 1990)
- Episode 2x04: Guns and Rosie (Oct 13, 1990)
- Episode 2x03: Goin' to the Chapel (Oct 6, 1990)
- Episode 2x02: Diary of a Really, Really Mad Housewife (Sep 29, 1990)
- Episode 2x01: Grandma Gets It On (Sep 22, 1990)
- Episode 1x09: Kruber Alert (Jun 2, 1990)
- Episode 1x08: The Fabulous Bicker Girls (May 26, 1990)
- Episode 1x07: Myna and the Messenger (May 12, 1990)
- Episode 1x06: Soap Gets in Your Eyes (May 5, 1990)
- Episode 1x05: Battle of the Exes (Apr 28, 1990)
- Episode 1x04: In-Laws Should Be Outlawed (Apr 21, 1990)
- Episode 1x03: Mother from Hell (Apr 14, 1990)
- Episode 1x02: Reunion (Apr 7, 1990)
- Episode 1x01: Bump in the Night (Mar 31, 1990)
The Golden Girls (1985)
Guest starring as Santa Claus
- Episode 2x11: 'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas (Dec 20, 1986)
Guest starring as Don
- Episode 7x16: The Commitments (Jan 25, 1992)
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Guest starring as Gordon LaMonica
- Episode 2x03: Murder In The Afternoon (Oct 13, 1985)
Guest starring as Wally Bryce
- Episode 4x20: Showdown In Saskatchewan (Apr 10, 1988)
Night Court (1984)
Guest starring as Al Craven
(4 episodes)
- Episode 2x08: Harry and the Madam (Nov 22, 1984)
- Episode 2x04: Pick a Number (Oct 25, 1984)
- Episode 1x11: Harry and the Rock Star (Mar 21, 1984)
- Episode 1x03: The Former Harry Stone (Jan 18, 1984)
Tucker's Witch (1982)
Guest starring as Andrew Brenn
- Episode 1x09: Rock is a Hard Place (Apr 14, 1983)
Knight Rider (1982)
Guest starring as Royal Davis
- Episode 4x15: Redemption of a Champion (Jan 31, 1986)
The Fall Guy (1981)
Guest starring as Sam
- Episode 1x01: The Fall Guy (Nov 4, 1981) [Uncredited]
Guest starring as Neiman's Man
- Episode 1x03: The Rich Get Richer (Nov 18, 1981)
Guest starring as Nick Trainer
- Episode 2x07: A Piece of Cake (Dec 1, 1982)
Guest starring as Steven Jacks
- Episode 3x07: Dirty Laundry (Nov 9, 1983)
Guest starring as Warren Purper
- Episode 4x20: Split Image (Feb 27, 1985)
Guest starring as Craig Rogers
- Episode 5x10: Miami's Nice (Jan 10, 1986)
Three's Company (1977)
Guest starring as Max
- Episode 5x20: Dying to Meet You (May 5, 1981)
Guest starring as Mr. Canon
- Episode 6x18: A Friend in Need (Feb 16, 1982)
One Day at a Time (1975)
Guest starring as Parsons
(2 episodes)
- Episode 5x25: Pen Pals (Apr 6, 1980)
- Episode 5x09: A Little Larceny (Dec 2, 1979)
The Invisible Man (1975)
Guest starring as Petra Kolchak
- Episode 1x13: An Attempt to Save Face (Jan 26, 1976)
Rhoda (1974)
Guest starring as Dennis
- Episode 3x02: Together Again for the First Time (Sep 27, 1976)