Noted character actor Ken Thorley has garnered widespread recognition for his impressive body of work, which includes a plethora of notable film and television appearances. One of his most iconic roles to date is undoubtedly that of a memorable character in the 1997 science fiction comedy classic, Men in Black. Additionally, Thorley has also made significant contributions to the world of television, with a notable recurring role in the esteemed science fiction series, Star Trek: The Next Generation, which originally aired from 1987 to 1994. Furthermore, his versatility as an actor is also evident in his portrayal of a pivotal character in the 1993 science fiction thriller, Ghost in the Machine.
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Career
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1999

My Favorite Martian as KTSC Floor Manager
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1997

Switchback as Morgue Attendant
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Men in Black as Zap-Em Man
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Neal
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1993

Ghost in the Machine as Salesman
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1992

Man Trouble as Dr. Monroe Park
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White Sands as Harold Kleinman
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Star Trek: The Next Generation as Mr. Mot
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1991

Defending Your Life as Frank
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Cast a Deadly Spell as Mickey Locksteader
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The Torkelsons as Burke Miller
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1988

Wildfire as Bernie
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1986

Escapes as Jogger (Who's There?)