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Stuart Pankin (born April 8, 1946)[1] is an American actor. He is known for his role as anchor Bob Charles in Not Necessarily the News and as the voice of Earl Sinclair in Dinosaurs. Pankin is also known for his portrayals of Commander Edward Plank in the Zenon trilogy of films and Orthodox Jew Ben Heineman in Curb Your Enthusiasm, as well as making many guest appearances in many television shows and for lending his voice to various animated shows and films. Among his approximately three dozen films was Hollywood Knights. He also appeared as Gordon Szalinski in Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, Sheriff Lloyd Parsons in Arachnophobia, and Jimmy in Fatal Attraction.

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Early life and education

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Pankin was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 8, 1946.[1] He attended Dickinson College, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Columbia University.[2]

Career

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Pankin has performed at St. Vincent Summer Theatre.[3][4] Pankin portrayed anchor Bob Charles on HBO's Not Necessarily the News, and voiced Earl Sinclair in the family sitcom Dinosaurs. He also played the father Mike Dooley on the sitcom Nearly Departed.[5] Pankin also played an Orthodox Jew in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

One of Pankin's earliest film appearances was as asthmatic musician/magician Dudley Laywicker in Hollywood Knights. Among his approximately three dozen film appearances, he starred in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, Zenon: The Zequel, and Zenon: Z3 as Commander Plank. He also appeared in Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves, as the brother of Wayne Szalinski, and also co-starred as a bossy, self-important lawman in the horror/comedy Arachnophobia. Pankin also appeared as an absent-minded professor in a series of edutainment 3D films (Encounter in the Third Dimension and Misadventures in 3D), designed for large-screen IMAX theaters. Pankin also appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor Podcast on January 24, 2017.

Personal life

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Pankin has been married to actress Joy Pankin since 1974;[2][3][4] together they have a son, Andy.[2][4][1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1976 Next Stop, Greenwich Village Man at Party
1979 Scavenger Hunt Duane
1980 The Hollywood Knights Dudley Laywicker
Hangar 18 Sam Tate
1981 Earthbound Sweeney
An Eye for an Eye Nicky LaBelle
1984 Irreconcilable Differences Ronnie
1985 The Dirt Bike Kid Mr. Hodgkins
1987 Fatal Attraction Jimmy
1988 Love at Stake Judge Samuel John
1989 Second Sight Dr. Preston Pickett
1990 Arachnophobia Sheriff Lloyd Parsons
1991 Mannequin Two: On the Move Mr. James
Life Stinks Pritchard
1994 The Silence of the Hams Pete Putrid
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale Brother Timothy
I Love Trouble Society Photographer
Beanstalk The Giant Direct-to-video
1995 Congo Boyd
1996 Big Bully Gerry
Napoleon Perenti Lizard, Father Penguin Voice[6]
Striptease Alan Mordecai
1997 Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves Gordon Szalinski Direct-to-video
1999 Encounter in the Third Dimension The Professor, M.A.X. Voice
Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure Empire Direct-to-video
2000 Aladdin and the Adventures of All Time King Henry VIII Voice, direct-to-video
2001 D4G Stuart Dofman
2002 Now You Know Mr. Victim
2003 Misadventures in 3D The Professor, M.A.X. Short film
2007 An Accidental Christmas Saul
2008 A Woman in the West Dr. Sedgewick Short film
Public Interest Charles Waterford
2009 Dude, Where's My Bar? Moe Green Short film
2011 Hopelessly In June Francaise Flowers
The Artist Director #1
2014 Conjuring Orson Eli Klein Short film
Fat Zombie Dr. Alastair Kruger Short film
2015 The Binding Dr. Plank
2017 I Might Be Famous Pat Wonders
Anywhere, U.S.A. Frank Hanson Short film
2019 American Christmas Jim
2021 The Great Family Mikeman Mike Short film
2022 Our Almost Completely True Story Buster
2024 Bus Stops Rabbi Short film
TBA Kickback, V Councilman Bottom Pre-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1974 Free to Be... You & Me Man in the maternity ward Television film
1977 The San Pedro Bums Stuf Television film
The San Pedro Beach Bums Stuf 10 episodes
1978–1980 Barney Miller Alex Fleischer, Anthony Moreau 2 episodes
1979–1980 B.J. and the Bear Harvey Krepler, Mushroom 2 episodes
1981 House Calls Huggins Episode: "Bombing Out"
CHiPs Louis Episode: "Ponch's Angels"
Benson The Plumber Episode: "Stress"
1982 No Soap, Radio Tuttle 5 episodes
Strike Force Unknown role Episode: "Deadly Chemicals"
The Powers of Matthew Star Bill Chambers Episode: "The Accused"
1982–1984 Matt Houston Farley Ward, Minister 2 episodes
1982–1985 Trapper John, M.D. August Havermeyer 3 episodes
1983–1990 Not Necessarily the News Bob Charles 46 episodes
1984–1987 Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer Counterfeiter, Labbo 2 episodes
1985 Fame Harry Burke Episode: "Wishes"
Three's a Crowd Alex Cummings Episode: "A Star Is Born"
It's a Living Jerry Wilson Episode: "I Write the Songs"
Scarecrow and Mrs. King Teller in red jacket Episode: "Sour Grapes"
1985–1991 Night Court Mr. Shoope, Dr. Adelman, Dr. Charles Melnick 3 episodes
1986–1991 The $100,000 Pyramid Himself 45 episodes
1986 The Golden Girls Jacques De Courville Episode: "Vacation"
1986 Bamboozle Himself
1987 Family Ties Marv Episode: "The Visit"
The New Hollywood Squares Himself 3 episodes
Second Chance Teacher 1 episode
1987–1988 Super Password Himself 20 episodes
1988–1989 Hooperman The Devil, Clyde 2 episodes
1988 Who's the Baby Himself Television film
1988 The 9th Annual CableACE Awards Himself
The 2nd Annual American Comedy Awards
1989 Nearly Departed Mike Dooley 6 episodes
Who's the Boss? Doug Shaffer Episode: "It's Somebody's Birthday"
1989–1990 Falcon Crest Jace Sampson 8 episodes
It's Garry Shandling's Show Lucas Death, Garry's Brain 2 episodes
1990 Stingray Morgan Episode: "That Terrible Swift Sword"
1991–1994 Dinosaurs Earl Sinclair Voice, 65 episodes
1991 Knots Landing Benny Appleman 9 episodes
Charlie Hoover Ed Episode: "Roll One for Ed"
Shannon's Deal Ted McCarthy Episode: "First Amendment"
The Chuck Woolery Show Himself 1 episode
1992 Whoops! Santa Claus Episode: "Say It Ain't So, Santa"
1993 The Commish Mike Amador Episode: "The Set-Up"
Family Matters Honest Bob Episode: "Car Wars"
Bonkers Mammoth Mammoth, Pops Klock Voice, 2 episodes
Class of '96 Barry Episode: "Parents Weekend"
1994 Father and Scout Aaron Television film
Batman: The Animated Series Condiment King Voice, episode: "Make 'Em Laugh"[6]
Adventures in Wonderland Scalawag Jones Episode: "The Color of Wobucks"
Aladdin Sultan Pasta Al-Dente Voice, 3 episodes
1995 Sisters Junior Episode: "A Lullaby to My Father"
Down, Out & Dangerous Calvin Burrows Television film
University Hospital Arnie Nicholson Episode: "Dark Side of the Moon"
1996 Bone Chillers Mr. Batrachian Episode: "Teacher Creature"
Deadly Games Dr. Jerry Abernathy Episode: "Dr. Kramer"
Duckman Additional voices Episode: "Apocalypse Not"
The Mask: Animated Series Buzz Stingman / Stinger Voice, 2 episodes
Quack Pack Green I Monster of Jealousy Voice, episode: "Snow Place to Hide"
1996–1997 Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher Kurt Fust 22 episodes
Life with Louie Flanngan Voice, 2 episodes
1997 Cow and Chicken Chicken Walla, Mailman, Sergeant Voice, episode: "Cow Instincts, Don't It?"[6]
The Angry Beavers Destructo, Mailman Voice, 2 episodes[6]
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Clancy, News Anchor Voice, episode: "The Great Escape"[6]
1998 Ally McBeal Mr. Handy Episode: "They Eat Horses, Don't They?"
Like Father, Like Santa Snipes Television film
Animaniacs Ed Voice, episode: "The Carpool"[6]
Babylon 5: The River of Souls James Riley Television film
Oh Yeah! Cartoons Possum Voice, episode: "Apex Cartoon Props & Novelties"[6]
1998–1999 Hercules Additional voices 3 episodes
1998–2001 Dharma & Greg Mr. Gottlieb, Rabbi Mutchnik 3 episodes
1999–2001 For Your Love Mr. Gerard 5 episodes
1999 Suddenly Susan Andy Bevins Episode: "Wedding Bell Blues"
The Brothers Flub Additional voices 16 episodes
Batman Beyond Key Negotiator Voice, episode: "Meltdown"[6]
Superman: The Animated Series Dr. Cardy Voice, episode: "A Fish Story"[6]
Uncle Gus in: For the Love of Monkeys Uncle Gus Voice, TV short
Mad About You Mr. Brodsky Episode: "Uncle Phil Goes Back to High School"
Walker, Texas Ranger Stanley Chamberlain Episode: "Tall Cotton"
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century Commander Edward Plank Television film
2000 Phase 4 Himself Television film
Action Bill Rothstein Episode: "The Last Ride of the Elephant Princess"
2001 Malcolm in the Middle Doctor Episode: "Flashback"
Godzilla: The Series Milo Sanders Voice, episode: "Tourist Trap"
Chasing Destiny Mike Ditlow Television film
The Zeta Project Dr. Donald Tannor Voice, 2 episodes[6]
The Hughleys Santa Episode: "I'm Dreaming of a Slight Christmas"
Zenon: The Zequel Commander Edward Plank Television film
2002 Teamo Supremo Joseph Garbaggio / Sloppy Joe Voice, episode: "The Sinister Sloppy Joe!"
2002 As Told by Ginger Mr. Bowers, Math Teacher Voice, episode: "New Girl in Town"[6]
2003–2004 That's So Raven Mr. Grozowtski 3 episodes
2004 Higglytown Heroes Bus Driver Hero Voice, episode: "Catch Up with Ketchup"
Walk Fit Himself Television film
Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls Noah Television film
Zenon: Z3 Commander Edward Plank Television film
2005 Lilo & Stitch: The Series Additional voices Episode: "Sample"
Curb Your Enthusiasm Ben Heineman 2 episodes
I Love the 80's 3-D Himself Documentary
2006 Boston Legal Judge Gilbert Potts Episode: "Tick or Treat"
Wagtail Himself
2007 On the Lot Himself Unknown episodes
State of Mind Dr. Shapiro Episode: "Snow Melts"
2008 The Suite Life on Deck Simms Episode: Parrot Island"
2009 Splatter Dr. Bellows Episode: "Where There's a Will"
2011 Shake It Up! Santa Episode: "Jingle It Up"
2012 A Christmas Wedding Date Santa Sam Television film
Desperate Housewives Patrick Episode: "You Take for Granted"
2013 All I Want for Christmas Lewis Television film
2014 Q N' A with Mikki and Shay Himself 1 episode
2015 Girl Meets World Principal Yancy Episode: "Girl Meets the New Teacher"
The Biz Saul TV short
You'll Be Fine Dave Episode: "We've Been Waiting"
2016 Underachievers Principal Hartley TV short
2018 See Ya Morris Episode: "3 F's"
2021 Pilot Season Ron Episode: "Behind the Times"

Video games

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Year Title Role
1999 Lands of Lore III Finch Josiah, The Noble

Radio

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Year Title Role Notes
2017 Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor Podcast Himself / Guest

Web

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Year Title Role Notes
2016 Kevin Pollak's Chat Show Himself / Guest Episode: "257"

Theatre

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Year Title Role Noted
1968 The War of the Roses N/a
1971 Mary Stuart Sheriff of Northampton Broadway[7]
1972 Narrow Road to the Deep North One of the Peasants, Soldiers, Tribesmen
Twelfth Night Priest
The Crucible Hopkins
1975 The Glorious Age Performer Off-Broadway[7]

Awards and nominations

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Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Title Result
1983 CableACE Awards Best Actor in a Variety Program Not Necessarily The News Nominated
1987 Best Actor in a Comedy or Music Program Nominated
1988 Best Actor in a Comedy Series Won
1989 Best Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
2006 ERA Awards Best Celebrity Presenter Electronic Retail Association Nominated

References

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Stuart Pankin (born April 8, 1946) is an American actor recognized for his versatile comedic roles across television, film, and theater. Born in , , Pankin earned a degree from in 1968 and a in theater from in 1971. He began his career on stage, performing in early New York productions including Shakespeare works such as Richard III (1968), and later in New York Shakespeare Festival productions like Timon of Athens (1971), before making his Broadway debut as the Sheriff of Northampton in the 1971 revival of Mary Stuart at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre. Relocating to the West Coast, Pankin transitioned to television and film, debuting on screen in the 1979 comedy Scavenger Hunt. His breakthrough came with HBO's satirical news series Not Necessarily the News (1983–1990), where he portrayed anchor Bob Charles, earning multiple CableACE Award nominations, including a win, for his performance. Pankin gained further prominence voicing the pragmatic dinosaur patriarch Earl Sinclair in the ABC puppet sitcom Dinosaurs (1991–1994). In film, he appeared in notable roles such as the hapless doctor in Arachnophobia (1990), Michael Douglas's friend in Fatal Attraction (1987), and supporting parts in Mel Brooks's Life Stinks (1991), Congo (1995), and Striptease (1996), among over 100 credits spanning comedies, dramas, and thrillers. Throughout his career, Pankin has made guest appearances on more than 300 television shows, including , , , and , showcasing his talent as a . Pankin continues to work in film and television as of 2025.

Biography

Early life and education

Stuart Pankin was born on April 8, 1946, in , , where he spent his formative years. Pankin attended in , graduating with a degree in 1968. During his undergraduate years, he joined the fraternity and began exploring the through the college's Mermaid Players theatre troupe, performing in student productions including The Chinese Wall in 1966, Light Up the Sky in 1967, and in 1968. Following his bachelor's degree, Pankin pursued advanced training in theatre at , where he earned a in 1971.

Personal life

Stuart Pankin has been married to actress Joy Pankin since August 31, 1974. The couple met while working in theater and later returned to the St. Vincent Summer Theatre in , for a 2003 production, highlighting their enduring connection to the outside of professional commitments. Pankin and his wife have one son, "Andy" Pankin, born on July 8, 1986, in , . has pursued a career in entertainment as a and casting associate, notably contributing to projects like Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog. The family has long been based in to support Pankin's acting opportunities.

Career

Theatre work

Stuart Pankin made his professional off-Broadway debut in 1968 in a production of The War of the Roses in New York City. That same year, he began building his stage resume with early associations to prominent ensembles, including the New York Shakespeare Festival, where he appeared as the Jeweler in Timon of Athens and the Elephant in The Tale of Cymbeline (both 1971); and the Lincoln Center Repertory Company. Pankin's Broadway debut came in 1971 as the Sheriff of Northampton in a revival of Friedrich Schiller's Mary Stuart at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, produced by the Lincoln Center Repertory Company. He followed this with additional Broadway appearances in 1972, including ensemble roles as a Second Peasant, Soldier, and Tribesman in the original production of Narrow Road to the Deep North at the Vivian Beaumont; a Lord and Priest (replacement) in a revival of Twelfth Night; and Hopkins (with understudy duties) in a revival of The Crucible, all under the auspices of the Lincoln Center and New York Shakespeare Festival. In 1976, Pankin originated the dual roles of Reuben and in the New York premiere of and Tim Rice's musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the of Music's . Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, he continued extensive ensemble work in Shakespearean productions with the New York Shakespeare Festival, notably in Central Park's . Pankin's theatre involvement tapered after the 1980s as his career shifted toward screen work, though he made occasional returns, including a performance in Dying for Laughs at the Santa Monica Playhouse in 1994 and appearances with the Folger Theatre in The Inspector General and . Over his stage career, he participated in more than 70 , , and regional productions.

Live-action roles

Stuart Pankin made his feature film debut in the ensemble comedy Scavenger Hunt (1979), portraying the character Duane in a chaotic scavenger race narrative directed by Michael Schultz. This role marked his entry into live-action cinema, followed by a supporting part as the bumbling Dudley Laywicker in the teen comedy The Hollywood Knights (1980), which highlighted his knack for eccentric, humorous side characters in early 1980s films. Pankin's breakthrough in live-action television came with his portrayal of the pompous news anchor Bob Charles on the HBO satirical sketch series (1983–1990), where he anchored mock broadcasts alongside a repertory cast, satirizing current events through absurd skits and news parodies. The series, produced by , showcased Pankin's delivery and comedic timing, establishing him as a versatile performer in improvisational and scripted formats. Throughout his career, Pankin appeared as a series regular in nearly ten prime-time television programs, including the short-lived Nearly Departed (1989), where he played the family patriarch Mike Dooley. He also made key guest appearances, such as the Orthodox Jewish neighbor Ben Heineman in (2005), contributing to the show's signature awkward humor through interactions with . These roles underscored recurring themes in his work, often depicting quirky, everyman figures navigating social absurdities. In film, Pankin delivered memorable supporting performances, including the sleazy colleague Jimmy in Adrian Lyne's thriller Fatal Attraction (1987), adding levity to the tense drama opposite Michael Douglas and Glenn Close. He followed with the role of hapless Sheriff Lloyd Parsons in Frank Marshall's horror-comedy Arachnophobia (1990), where his bumbling lawman amplified the film's blend of scares and slapstick. Later, he portrayed inventor Gordon Szalinski in the family comedy Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves (1997), bringing frantic energy to the Disney sequel as Rick Moranis's brother. Pankin also starred as the stern yet comedic Commander Edward Plank across the Disney Channel's Zenon trilogy—Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999), Zenon: The Zequel (2001), and Zenon: Z3 (2004)—embodying authority figures in futuristic sci-fi adventures for young audiences. Pankin's live-action oeuvre features over 300 television guest appearances across shows like , , and , where he frequently embodied eccentric supporting characters—often frustrated professionals or hapless neighbors—lending through exaggerated mannerisms and timing. In later years, he appeared as a restaurant director in Michel Hazanavicius's Oscar-winning homage The Artist (2011), fitting seamlessly into its black-and-white aesthetic. More recently, Pankin took on a role in the thriller Deep in the Forest (2022), directed by Jeremy Dylan Lanni, amid a narrative of civil unrest at a remote lodge. Subsequent roles include Buster in the comedy Our Almost Completely True Story (2022) and the Rabbi in Bus Stops (2024).

Voice acting

Stuart Pankin is best known for his voice work as Earl Sinclair, the gruff and beleaguered patriarch of the Sinclair family in the Disney sitcom Dinosaurs, which aired on ABC from 1991 to 1994 across 65 episodes. In this role, Pankin portrayed a tree-pushing dinosaur father navigating family life and workplace woes in a prehistoric society, contributing to the show's satirical take on suburban existence. The series received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Series in 1991. Pankin provided guest and recurring voices in several prominent animated series during the 1990s and early 2000s, often embodying humorous or authoritative characters. Notable examples include the Condiment King, a condiment-obsessed , in Batman: The Animated Series (1992), and Ed in an episode of Animaniacs (1998). He also lent his voice to characters in Darkwing Duck (1991–1992), such as Dr. Denton and , and to various roles in the Aladdin television series (1994–1995) and Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003–2006). Throughout his voice acting career, Pankin frequently voiced gruff, humorous paternal or figures, leveraging his comedic timing honed from to bring depth to animated personas in family-oriented programming. His work spanned major studios including and , with contributions from the early onward emphasizing comedic exaggeration in ensemble casts. No major voice projects for Pankin have been documented after 2010.

Media appearances

Film

Stuart Pankin made his feature film debut in 1979 and has appeared in numerous theatrical releases, direct-to-video productions, and independent films over the decades.
YearTitleRole
1979Scavenger HuntCharlie
1980The Hollywood KnightsNewbomb Turk
1985The Dirt Bike KidMr. Hodgkins
1987Love at StakeDeacon Peck
1987Fatal AttractionJimmy
1990ArachnophobiaSheriff Lloyd Parsons
1991Life StinksPritchard
1991Mannequin Two: On the MoveWinston
1994Squanto: A Warrior's TaleBrother Timothy
1994BeanstalkThe Giant
1995CongoBoyd
1996Big BullyGerry
1996StripteaseAlan Mordecai
1997Honey, We Shrunk OurselvesGordon Szalinski
2000Chasing DestinyMike Ditlow
2001D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of FearStuart Dofman
2002Now You KnowMr. Victim
2003Misadventures in 3DThe Father
2004Miss Castaway and the Island GirlsNoah
2006An Accidental ChristmasSanta Claus
2008Public InterestDr. Barry Steinberg
2011The ArtistDirector
2011Hopelessly in JuneFrancaise Flowers
2015The BindingPastor
2017I Might Be FamousLou
2019American ChristmasJim
2020The Great FamilyMilkman Mike
2021Deep in the ForestMax Steiner
2021Our Almost Completely True StoryBuster
2024Bus StopsRabbi

Television

Stuart Pankin's television career prominently featured cable programming in the , where he established himself through satirical and comedic roles on . His breakthrough came as the news anchor Bob Charles in the series , which aired from 1982 to 1990 and spanned 73 episodes, earning him five nominations for his delivery in news segments. In 1989, he starred in, co-wrote, and co-executive produced the Comedy Experiment special Hump!, a musical comedy adaptation of Shakespeare's Richard III that showcased his versatility in blending theater and television formats. Pankin appeared as a series regular in several short-lived prime-time sitcoms, including the role of Mike Dooley in Nearly Departed (1989), a comedy that ran for 6 episodes on . His work extended to television films and Disney Channel originals, where he portrayed the bumbling Commander Edward Plank in the sci-fi adventure Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999), reprising the character in the sequels Zenon: The Zequel (2001) and Zenon: Z3 (2004). Throughout his career, Pankin guest-starred extensively in live-action series, accumulating appearances in over 300 episodes across a wide range of shows. Notable examples include his portrayal of the obnoxious Marv in the Family Ties episode "The Visit" (1987), where he played Elyse's brother-in-law during a chaotic family gathering, and Ben Heineman, the head of a kidney consortium, in the episode "The Ski Lift" (2005), contributing to the show's signature improvisational humor. These roles highlighted his talent for playing exasperated characters in both family-oriented and adult comedies.

Video games and other media

Pankin provided voice acting in video games, notably voicing the characters Finch Josiah and The Noble in the 1999 role-playing game Lands of Lore III developed by Westwood Studios. In web series, he appeared as Dave in the 2015 episode "We've Been Waiting" of the comedy series You'll Be Fine, a production featuring guest stars from television and film. Later, in 2018, Pankin guest-starred as Morris in the episode "3 F's" of the short-form series See Ya, which explores themes of aging and friendship through humorous vignettes. Pankin's work extends to commercials, where he lent his comedic timing to various advertisements. Early examples include a 1979 spot for Burger King's specialty sandwich and a 1985 commercial for . In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he featured in promotions for computer processors (1999), an unnamed Internet company (1999), Communications (2001), and shampoo (2003). Additionally, he reprised his role as Earl Sinclair from Dinosaurs in a commercial. Other media credits include his role as the Professor in the 1999 IMAX 3D short documentary Encounter in the Third Dimension, where he humorously narrates the history and technology of with the assistance of his companion M.A.X. (voiced by himself). In 2007, Pankin appeared in the for WalkFit orthotics, demonstrating the product as part of its promotional campaign.

Awards and nominations

CableACE Awards

Stuart Pankin received five nominations for the in the category of in a Series for his performance as anchor Bob Charles on the HBO satirical news program . These nominations spanned several years of the show's run from 1983 to 1990, reflecting his consistent critical acclaim for delivering humorous, deadpan commentary on current events. Known nominations occurred in 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1989. In 1987, Pankin won the for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, marking a career highlight for his work on . This victory underscored his ability to blend sharp wit with improvisational skill in a format that parodied traditional broadcast news. The award was presented at the 8th Annual CableACE Awards ceremony on January 20, 1987, celebrating outstanding achievements in cable programming. The CableACE Awards, presented by the National Academy of Cable Programming from 1980 to 1997, played a pivotal role in legitimizing as a creative force during the and , when the industry was expanding rapidly and competing with broadcast networks. By honoring innovative content like , these awards highlighted cable's potential for bold, uncensored comedy that influenced later satirical formats. Pankin's accolades from this period significantly elevated his profile in television, paving the way for further opportunities in live-action roles.

Other recognitions

Pankin contributed to the Emmy-winning series Dinosaurs (1991–1994), where he voiced the lead character Earl Sinclair; the show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Series in 1991 for the episode "The Mating Dance." In 1995, Pankin was recognized with the Environmental Media Award for Television Comedy, shared with co-stars , , and , for the Dinosaurs episode "Changing Nature," which addressed environmental themes through the Sinclair family's efforts to protect a forest from development. Pankin received a for Best Celebrity Presenter at the 2006 Electronic Retail Association Awards, honoring his work in infomercials and promotional media. In the 2020s, Pankin's career longevity has been highlighted in industry retrospectives and interviews, including a 2023 discussion on his contributions to Dinosaurs and a 2024 appearance reflecting on his comedic roles across television and film.

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