Timothy James Kazurinsky (born March 3, 1950) is an American actor and screenwriter best known as a cast member and writer on ''

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'' and for his role as Carl Sweetchuck in the '' Police Academy'' films.

Early life

Kazurinsky was born in

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. His father, who was American-born, was of Polish descent, and his mother was an Australian war bride. He spent most of his childhood in Australia, where he attended Birrong Boys High School. When he was 16, he moved to America by himself. He completed his education, graduating from

Greater Johnstown High School Greater Johnstown High School is a public high school in the eastern United States, located in between the neighborhoods of Moxham, 8th Ward, and Hornerstown in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is the only high school operated by the Greater Johnstown ...

in 1967. Kazurinsky worked as a reporter for the '' Johnstown Tribune-Democrat'', then as a

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for a St. Louis, Missouri, department store. He moved to Chicago and began working for

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in its advertising department. Seeking to gain confidence presenting ad pitches, Kazurinsky enrolled in an improv class at

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, where he became a member of the mainstage troupe in 1978, refining his improvisation and acting chops under the tutelage of Del Close. Eventually, Kazurinsky caught the attention of ''Saturday Night Live'' luminary

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who recommended him to the show's then-executive producer,

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. Ebersol was impressed with Kazurinsky and hired him as a writer and cast member in 1981.

''Saturday Night Live''

During his three seasons on ''SNL'', Kazurinsky was known for playing numerous characters as well as doing celebrity impersonations. Fellow cast members included

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Joe Piscopo Joseph Charles John Piscopo ( ; born June 17, 1951) is an American actor, comedian and conservative radio talk show host. He was a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1980 to 1984, where he played a variety of recurring characters. His f ...

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and

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. Kazurinsky was part of the show's 1984 writing team nominated for a Primetime

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for Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program. There were reports that he often clashed with

regarding the show's creative direction. In 1984, Kazurinsky left ''SNL'' along with Piscopo.

Recurring characters on ''SNL''

* Dr. Jack Badofsky, supposed science editor of ''

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'', who presented absurd lists of humorous

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-based disease names.

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referenced the character in a 2011 ''

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'' segment lampooning Herman Cain. The character was again alluded to in a 2016 episode of ''

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'' when Mr. Burns exclaims, "Wordplay is for crosswords and Kazurinskys!" * Mr. Landlord from "Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood" with Eddie Murphy * Father Timothy Owens, an Irish priest * The Iguana, the male half of a hopelessly dorky couple who never revealed to his wife that he was a dangerous adventurer * Havnagootiim Vishnuuerheer (pronounced "Having a good time wish you were here"), a Hindu "Enlightened Master" who cleared up "The Great Unanswered Questions of the Universe" * Wayne Huevos, a suave Latin-American businessman who appeared on ''

'' with ideas on how to clean up New York City * Worthington Clotman, ''SNL's'' resident network censor, based on real-life network censor Bill Clotworthy, who would interrupt sketches and point out objectionable material * Madge The Chimp's Husband in the recurring soap opera drama "I Married a Monkey"

Celebrity impressions on ''SNL''

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(in a movie trailer parody called "Gandhi and the Bandit") *

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(as his character Elliott from ''

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'') *

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Additional work

Kazurinsky had a small part as a photographer in the 1980

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film '' Somewhere in Time''. At the insistence of his friend

, he played Pa Greavy in the 1981 Belushi/

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comedy '' Neighbors''. Shortly after departing ''Saturday Night Live'', Kazurinsky co-wrote '' About Last Night...'' based on

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's one act play, ''Sexual Perversity in Chicago''. The film starred

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and

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and was directed by

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. A remake of ''About Last Night'' was released in 2014 starring comedian

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. Kazurinsky famously portrayed Officer Carl Sweetchuck in ''

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'', '' 3'' and '' 4''. In the 1990s, Kazurinsky guest starred in '' Married... with Children'','' Early Edition'' and '' Police Academy: The Series''. In the 2000s, Kazurinsky wrote for and guest starred in comedy series such as ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Still Standing'' and ''

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''. In 2001, he wrote the screenplay for ''Strange Relations,'' a film starring

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, and

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. The screenplay was nominated for a

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Award as well as a BAFTA. Kazurinsky played a supporting role in the 2011 Zombie Army Productions film, '' The Moleman of Belmont Avenue'', which also featured

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. As a stage actor, Kazurinsky appeared as Felix in ''The Odd Couple'' (opposite George Wendt's Oscar), Wilbur Turnblad in '' Hairspray'', and Peter Quince in

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's ''

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''. Kazurinsky's work in Chicago theatre has been recognized by two

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nominations. In February 2014, Kazurinsky joined the first National Tour of the hit musical '' Wicked'' in the role of The Wizard, replacing John Davidson. Kazurinsky finished his run on in March 2015 when the First National Tour closed. In May 2015, Kazurinsky made his Broadway debut alongside

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and Christopher Fitzgerald in a limited run of David Javerbaum's new comedy, ''An Act Of God'', directed by

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between May and August 2015 at

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. Kazurinsky and George Wendt reunited during fall of 2015 in the world premiere of Bruce Graham's comedy, ''Funnyman'' at Chicago's Northlight Theatre. The production was directed by BJ Jones. In December 2016, Kazurinsky appeared as Frosch the jailer in Music Theatre Works' production of

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' operetta ''

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''. Kazurinsky was one of a few people to film

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's now-legendary impromptu performance of ''Let's Go Crazy'' at the SNL40 after party in February 2015. The video went viral following Prince's death in 2016 and was shared by numerous media outlets. In 2017, Kazurinsky played the recurring role of Judge Emerson on NBC's ''

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'', and appeared as Father Timothy in

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's original series, '' Easy''.

Personal life

Kazurinsky lives outside Chicago with his wife, Broadway actress Marcia Watkins ('' On Your Toes'', ''

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''). Kazurinsky has a daughter, Zoe, and a son, Pete.

Additional filmography

* '' My Bodyguard'' (1980) - Workman * '' Somewhere in Time'' (1980) - Photographer, in 1912 * ''

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'' (1981) - Reporter * '' Neighbors'' (1981) - Pa Greavy * ''Billions for Boris'' (1984) - Bart * ''This Wife for Hire'' (1985) - Mel Greenfield, M.D. * '' Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment'' (1985) - Sweetchuck, the Merchant * '' Police Academy 3: Back in Training'' (1986) - Cadet Sweetchuck * ''

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'' (1986) - Colin * '' Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol'' (1987) - Officer Sweetchuck * '' Hot to Trot'' (1988) - Leonard * ''Wedding Band'' (1989) - Badger Brother #1 * ''

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'' (1991) - 1st Party Dad * '' The Cherokee Kid'' (1996) - Gaudy Hawker * ''

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'' (1997) - Priscilla, Queen of the Desserts * '' The Silencer'' (1999) - Librarian * ''

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'' (2000) - Carlton Rasmeth * ''Handicap Hunters'' (2001) - Narcoleptic * ''Strange Relations'' (2001) - Attending Nurses * ''Betaville'' (2001) - President XM * '' Roll Bounce'' (2005) - Car Salesman * ''8 of Diamonds'' (2006) - Viggio * ''

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'' (2006) - Bill Bjango * ''Stash'' (2007) - John Bookenlacher * ''Tapioca'' (2009) - Einstein * ''Ca$h'' (2010) - Chunky Chicken Salesman (uncredited) * ''Typing'' (2010) - Al * ''John Belushi: Dancing on the Edge'' (2010) - Himself * ''The Return of Joe Rich'' (2011) - Petey B * ''Close Quarters'' (2012) - Morris * '' Scrooge & Marley'' (2012) - Marley * '' The Moleman of Belmont Avenue'' (2013) - Harold *'' Thrill Ride'' (2016) - Gus * ''

'' (2017) - Judge Emerson * ''Alonso, the Dream and the Call'' (2017) - Store Patron * ''Chasing The Blues'' (2017) - Marvin Pounder * '' Easy'' (2017) - Father Timothy * ''Hope Springs Eternal'' (2018) - Mr. Melvin Baxter * ''Vendors'' (2019) - Wayne

Screenwriting credits

Written with Denise DeClue: * ''Big City Comedy'' (1980) * '' About Last Night...'' (1986) * '' For Keeps'' (1988) * '' The Cherokee Kid'' (1996) * '' Relativity'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1997) Solo work: * ''

'' (1980-1984) * '' Strange Relations'' (2003) * ''

'' (2005)

References

External links

Official website
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