Bronson Pinchot
Biography
Bronson Alcott Pinchot, born on May 20, 1959, is a multifaceted American actor and narrator renowned for his contributions to both film and literature. His filmography includes notable appearances in several well-known movies such as Risky Business, Beverly Hills Cop—where he also reprised his beloved supporting character in Beverly Hills Cop III—The First Wives Club, True Romance, Courage Under Fire, and It's My Party. However, Pinchot is perhaps most widely recognized for his role as Balki Bartokomous, a character from the fictional Greek-like island of Mypos, in the popular ABC sitcom Perfect Strangers. His portrayal of Balki earned him significant acclaim and solidified his place in television history. Beyond his acting career, Pinchot has also lent his voice to the narration of various novels, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Filmography
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Quest for Camelot
1998
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure
2001 • Francois (voice)
The Strike
2016 • Carlo Lombardi
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
2024 • Serge
Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990 • Sanford Lagelfost / Jorge Jimenez / Arthur Lloyd / Magda
Board Heads
1998 • Ronald
Virgin Alexander
2012 • Bim Norse
Blame It on the Bellboy
1992 • Bellboy
It's My Party
1996 • Monty Tipton
After Hours
1985
Pure Country 2: The Gift
2010 • Angel Matthew
Courage Under Fire
1996 • Bruno
Second Sight
1989 • Bobby
The Timekeepers of Eternity
2021 • Craig Toomy (archive footage)
Risky Business
1983 • Barry
Mr. Art Critic
2008 • M.J. Clayton
The First Wives Club
1996
The Flamingo Kid
1984
Clowning
2022 • Joaquin Alvin Illingworth III
Hooking Up
2009 • Mr. Kimbal
True Romance
1993 • Elliot Blitzer
Beverly Hills Cop
1984