Earl Boen
Biography
Earl Boen (August 8, 1941 - January 5, 2023) was an accomplished American actor and voice artist, renowned for his portrayal of the criminal psychologist Dr. Peter Silberman in the iconic Terminator franchise, which includes The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Boen stands out as the only performer alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger to have appeared in all three of the initial Terminator films.
In addition to his film work, Boen lent his voice to several beloved animated characters, including Mr. Bleakman in the children's series Clifford the Big Red Dog and the character Señor Senior Sr. in the popular animated show Kim Possible. His extensive career in both live-action and voice acting has left a lasting impact on audiences and the entertainment industry alike. Earl Boen's versatile talent allowed him to bring a wide range of characters to life, making him a memorable figure in both film and television. His contributions to the arts will be fondly remembered by fans and colleagues.
Filmography
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Clifford's Really Big Movie
2004
Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.
1981 • Owen
The Main Event
1979
G.I. Joe: The Movie
1987 • Taurus (voice)
Walk Like a Man
1987 • Jack Mollins
Battle Beyond the Stars
1980
Within the Rock
1996 • Michael Isaacs
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000
The Man with Two Brains
1983 • Dr. Felix Conrad
Now You Know
2002
Touch and Go
1986
The Dentist
1996
Chopper Chicks in Zombietown
1989
Miracle Mile
1989
The Fifth Floor
1978 • Phil
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2003 • Dr. Peter Silberman
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991 • Dr. Silberman
Living in Peril
1997 • Fingerprint Technician
The Terminator
1984 • Silberman
Bonkers
1993 • Kanifky (voice)
Get a Life
1990 • Dr. Kramer
The Pirates of Dark Water
1991 • Lugg Brother #1 (voice)