Tim Kazurinsky

Tim Kazurinsky

75 · Born: Mar 3, 1950

Personal Details

BornMar 3, 1950 Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Tim Kazurinsky is a renowned American actor and screenwriter, whose extensive career spans over three decades. From 1981 to 1984, he made a significant impact as a writer and cast member on the iconic television program Saturday Night Live. Additionally, he is widely recognized for his portrayal of Officer Carl Sweetchuck in the popular "Police Academy" film franchise.

Kazurinsky's impressive screenwriting credits include the 1986 film "About Last Night..." and the 1988 film "For Keeps?". His work on the 2001 film "Strange Relations" garnered him nominations for a BAFTA Award and a WGA Award, further solidifying his reputation as a talented screenwriter.

Throughout his career, Kazurinsky has made numerous film and television appearances, including roles in "Shakes The Clown", "Neighbors", "Somewhere In Time", "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "According To Jim", and "Chicago Justice". His versatility as an actor has allowed him to excel in a wide range of genres and formats.

A mainstay of the Chicago theatre scene, Kazurinsky was a member of the renowned improv group The Second City. He has been twice nominated for the prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award for his outstanding stage work.

Kazurinsky has also had the opportunity to tour the United States as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the hit musical "Wicked" and later appeared on Broadway in the critically-acclaimed comedy "An Act Of God", alongside Jim Parsons.

Today, Kazurinsky resides in Chicago with his family, where he continues to be an integral part of the city's vibrant theatre community.

Career

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2023
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Another Happy Day
Another Happy Day as Casting Director
{"id":199098,"title":"Later Days","year":"2021","character":"Charlie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/later-days","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_199098.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_199098.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Later Days
Later Days as Charlie
{"id":134670,"title":"Chasing the Blues","year":"2018","character":"Marvin Pounder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chasing-the-blues","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_134670.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_134670.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Chasing the Blues
Chasing the Blues as Marvin Pounder
{"id":132355,"title":"Hope Springs Eternal","year":"2018","character":"Mr. Melvin Baxter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hope-springs-eternal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/60b9mlerdvm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/60b9mlerdvm0.jpg"},"released":1}
Hope Springs Eternal
Hope Springs Eternal as Mr. Melvin Baxter
{"id":128311,"title":"Thrill Ride","year":"2017","character":"Gus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thrill-ride","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_128311.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_128311.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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Easy
Easy as Father Timothy
{"id":103848716,"title":"Detectives Club","year":2015,"character":"Grandpa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/detectives-club","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103848716.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103848716.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
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2013
{"id":40809,"title":"Scrooge & Marley","year":"2012","character":"Jacob Marley's Ghost","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scrooge-marley-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_40809.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_40809.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Scrooge & Marley
Scrooge & Marley as Jacob Marley's Ghost
{"id":12466,"title":"The Return of Joe Rich","year":"2011","character":"Petey B","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-return-of-joe-rich","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_12466.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_12466.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":9411,"title":"Ca$h","year":"2010","character":"Chunky Chicken Salesman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cah","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9411.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9411.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Ca$h
Ca$h as Chunky Chicken Salesman (uncredited)
{"id":77852,"title":"Tapioca","year":"2009","character":"Einstein","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tapioca","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_77852.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_77852.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Tapioca
Tapioca as Einstein
{"id":150012,"title":"Stash","year":"2007","character":"John Bookenlacher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stash-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_150012.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_150012.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Stash
Stash as John Bookenlacher
{"id":49779,"title":"8 of Diamonds","year":"2006","character":"Viggio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/8-of-diamonds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_49779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_49779.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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{"id":151760,"title":"Betaville","year":"2005","character":"President XM","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/betaville","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_151760.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_151760.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Betaville
Betaville as President XM
{"id":5282,"title":"Roll Bounce","year":"2005","character":"Car Salesman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roll-bounce","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5282.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5282.jpg"},"released":1}
Roll Bounce
Roll Bounce as Car Salesman
{"id":8118,"title":"According to Jim","year":2003,"character":"Salesman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/according-to-jim","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3jckc1ol54kg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3jckc1ol54kg.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":15,"title":"Curb Your Enthusiasm","year":2002,"character":"Hugh Mellon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/curb-your-enthusiasm","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7i9di9kgl0v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7i9di9kgl0v0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":32291,"title":"Poor White Trash","year":"2000","character":"Carlton Rasmeth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/poor-white-trash","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32291.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32291.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Poor White Trash
Poor White Trash as Carlton Rasmeth
{"id":55877,"title":"Plump Fiction","year":"1998","character":"Priscilla, Queen of the Desserts","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/plump-fiction","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55877.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55877.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Plump Fiction
Plump Fiction as Priscilla, Queen of the Desserts
{"id":5583,"title":"The Cherokee Kid","year":"1996","character":"Gaudy Hawker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cherokee-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5583.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5583.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid as Gaudy Hawker
{"id":11802,"title":"Shakes the Clown","year":"1991","character":"1st Party Dad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shakes-the-clown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4k0k84fvif20.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4k0k84fvif20.jpeg"},"released":1}
1991
Shakes the Clown
Shakes the Clown as 1st Party Dad
{"id":160090,"title":"Wedding Band","year":"1990","character":"Badge Brother #1","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wedding-band","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160090.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Wedding Band
Wedding Band as Badge Brother #1
{"id":160369,"title":"Dinner at Eight","year":"1989","character":"Ed","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dinner-at-eight-1989","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160369.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160369.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":7469,"title":"Hot to Trot","year":"1988","character":"Leonard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hot-to-trot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7469.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Hot to Trot
Hot to Trot as Leonard
{"id":6323,"title":"Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol","year":"1987","character":"Sweetchuck","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/police-academy-4-citizens-on-patrol","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1r9oq4jsauqg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1r9oq4jsauqg.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":6076,"title":"Police Academy 3: Back in Training","year":"1986","character":"Cadet Sweetchuck","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/police-academy-3-back-in-training","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/97ksuhav3qg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/97ksuhav3qg0.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":6178,"title":"About Last Night","year":"1986","character":"Colin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/about-last-night-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ga1rpi7a500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ga1rpi7a500.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6012,"title":"Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment","year":"1985","character":"Merchant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/police-academy-2-their-first-assignment","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6g6envd69rm0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6g6envd69rm0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":162080,"title":"Faerie Tale Theatre","year":"1984","character":"The Fool \/ Museum Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/faerie-tale-theatre-1984-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162080.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as The Fool / Museum Guard
{"id":162057,"title":"Billions for Boris","year":"1984","character":"Bart","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/billions-for-boris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162057.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162057.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":18449,"title":"Neighbors","year":"1981","character":"Pa Greavy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/neighbors-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18449.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18449.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Neighbors
Neighbors as Pa Greavy
{"id":6436,"title":"My Bodyguard","year":"1980","character":"Workman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-bodyguard","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6436.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
My Bodyguard
My Bodyguard as Workman
{"id":196,"title":"Saturday Night Live","year":1981,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/saturday-night-live","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/r89ce0uhh4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/r89ce0uhh4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
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2014
About Last Night
About Last Night as Screenplay
{"id":153499,"title":"Strange Relations","year":"2001","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strange-relations","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153499.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":5583,"title":"The Cherokee Kid","year":"1996","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cherokee-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_5583.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_5583.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":18498,"title":"For Keeps?","year":"1988","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/for-keeps","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18498.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
For Keeps?
For Keeps? as Writer
{"id":6178,"title":"About Last Night","year":"1986","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/about-last-night-1986","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ga1rpi7a500.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6ga1rpi7a500.jpg"},"released":1}
1986