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"Weird Al" Yankovic as:
George Newman
"Weird Al" Yankovic plays the main character, George Newman who tries to save his TV station which his Uncle Harvey let him manage.
This was "Weird Al" Yankovic's first feature film. However, you may recognize him in other TV shows and feature films like:
- Tapeheads
- Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad
- Naked Gun 2 ½: Smell Of Fear
- Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult
- Safety Patrol
- Spy Hard
- Nothing Sacred
- Desperation Boulevard
- The Weird Al Show
- The Simpsons
- Johnny Bravo
- Various Shows On VH1
Al has not been nominated thus far for any awards in the film or TV business. He is much more popular for his music.
Michael Richards as:
Stanley Spadowski
Michael Richards plays Stanley Spadowski, a janitor, who just happens to run into George Newman. George hires him, and eventually, George gets so desperate that he puts Stanley on channel U62. Stanley's new show, "Stanley Spadowski's Clubhouse" becomes #1 on the ratings.
You may recognize Michael Richards in other TV shows and feature films such as:
- Fridays
- Transylvania
- Whoops Apocalypse
- Seinfeld
- Problem Child
- So, I Married An Axe Murderer
- Airheads
- Unstrung Heroes
- Trail And Error
- The Michael Richards Show
Michael has won an Emmy Award for Seinfeld.
David Bowe as:
Bob
Not to be confused with David Bowie, David Bowe plays George's best friend, and co-worker, Bob.
You may recognize David Bowe in other TV shows and feature films like:
- Back To The Beach
- Maybe Baby
- The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
- Air America
- Masters of Menace
- A Few Good Men
- Made In America
- Malice
- Heavyweights
- The Rock
- The Cable Guy
- Yup Yup Man
Kevin McCarthy as:
R.J Fletcher
Kevin McCarthy plays manager of George's competition (channel eight), R.J Fletcher. Channel eight is normally #1 on the ratings until U62 came along. R.J has the power to get rid of U62. Does he do it to reclaim his position at #1? Watch UHF to find out!
You may recognize Kevin McCarthy in other TV shows and feature films like:
- Death Of A Salesman
- Invasion Of The Body Snatchers
- The Misfits
- The Prize
- Hotel
- The Survivors
- Kansas City Bomber
- Alien Thunder
- The Howling
- Twilight Zone: The Movie
- The Colby's
- Innerspace
- The Distinguished Gentlemen
- Matinee
- Greedy
- Just Cause
- Addams Family Reunion
- The Legend Of Razorback
- Loony Tunes: Back In Action
Kevin McCarthy has won a Golden Globe for Death Of A Salesman
Fran Drescher as:
Pamela Finklestein
Fran Drescher plays secretary and news reporter for channel U62, Pamela Finklestein.
You may recognize Fran in other TV shows and feature films such as:
- Saturday Night Fever
- American Hot Wax
- Gorp
- Doctor Detroit
- This Is Spinal Tap
- The Rosebud Beach Hotel
- Charmed Lives
- The Big Picture
- Cadillac Man
- Princesses
- The Nanny
- We're Talking Serious Money
- Car 54, What Are You?
- Jack
- The Beautician And The Beast
- Picking Up The Pieces
- Good Morning, Miami
- Shacking Up
- Santa's Slay
- Old Navy Commercials
Victoria Jackson as:
Teri
Victoria Jackson plays George's girlfriend, Teri.
You may recognize Victoria Jackson in other TV shows and feature films like:
- Saturday Night Live
- The Pick-Up Artist
- Baby Boom
- The Couch Trip
- Garfield And Friends
- Family Business
- "Weird Al" Yankovic: Behind The Music
- Strip Mall
- Romeo!
- Shut Up And Kiss Me
Stanley Brock as:
Uncle Harvey / Harvey Bilchik
Stanley Brock plays George's uncle, Uncle Harvey. Uncle Harvey wins the deed to channel U62 in a poker game and gives George the job of managing channel U62.
You may recognize Stanley Brock in other TV shows and feature films such as:
- Liz
- Roommates
- Nickelodeon
- Escape From Angola
- Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo
- The Devil And Max Devlin
- My Favorite Year
- Days Of Our Lives
- Night Of The Comet
- He's The Major
- My Chauffeur
- Tin Men
- Amazon Woman On The Moon
- Three Fugitives
- I, Martin Short, Goes To Hollywood
- Hard To Kill
- Life Stinks
Unfortunately, Stanley Brock passed away in late 1991. Rest In Peace, Stanley Brock
Sue Ane Langdon as:
Aunt Esther/ Esther Bilchik
Sue Ane Langdon plays George's Aunt Esther. Who is the wife to Uncle Harvey.
You May Recognize Sue Ane Langdon in other TV shows and feature films such as:
- Bachelor Father
- Strangers When We Meet
- Roustabout
- The Rounders
- Frankie and Johnny
- The Cheyenne Social Club
- Arnie
- Grandpa Goes To Washington
- When The Whistle Blows
- Zapped!
- Hawken's Breed
- General Hospital
- Zapped Again!
Sue Ane Langdon has won a Golden Globe award for Arnie.
Trinidad Silva as:
Raul Hernandez
Trinidad Silva plays Raul Hernandez, who runs the show "Raul's Wild Kingdom" on channel U62.
You may recognize Trinidad Silva in other TV shows and feature films like:
- Alambrista!
- Walk Proud
- The Jerk
- Hill Street Blues
- El Norte
- Crackers
- Maximum Security
- Jocks
- Stones For Ibarra
- The Night Before
- Colors
Unfortunately, Trinidad Silva passed away during the filming of UHF. This is why UHF is dedicated to the memory of Trinidad Silva. Rest in peace Trinidad Silva.
NOTE: I only have the major characters. If you believe there was an actor who deserves to be on this page from UHF. Don't hesitate to e-mail me at weirdalexis270@netscape.net
