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Jamie Farr

Jamie Farr

Actor, also writer · Born July 1, 1934 (92) · Toledo, Ohio, USA

Jamie Farr (born Jameel Joseph Farah; July 1, 1934) is an American comedian and actor, best known for playing the cross-dressing Corporal Maxwell Klinger on M*A*S*H. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Lebanese immigrants, and served in the army in Korea.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 1, 1934 (92)
From
Toledo, Ohio, USA
Works as
Actor, also writer
Titles
57 on MovieCove · 85 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 25% in 30 days

What are Jamie Farr's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Genres

Comedy9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
42%
Society
19%
Self
17%
Morality
12%
Survival
6%
Power
4%
Friendship7 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 3 · Wry 3 · Earnest 7

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 9 · Serious 4 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 7 · Charged 6 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 8 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 3

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 7

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Trickster
3 of 5
Ally
1 of 5
Shapeshifter
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
13
Joyful
11
Absurd
9
Melancholic
4
Hopeful
3
Other
9

How their films linger

Feel-good12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jamie Farr's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 31 of their 57 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jamie Farr's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

85 credits, 57 with a MovieCove page; 21 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Cool Kids(2018)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dudley

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Angels on Tap(2018)

    as Alexander

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bella and the Bulldogs(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Ernie

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • A Grandpa for Christmas(2007)

    as Adam Johnson

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Real Match Game Story: Behind The Blank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Narrator

  • The War at Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Albert

  • A Month of Sundays(2001)

    as Par Sundquist

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Family Guy(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Jamie Farr (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • That '70s Show(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Jamie Farr

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Just Shoot Me!(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Jamie Farr

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Hey Arnold!(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Wacko (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Men Behaving Badly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Jamie Farr

  • Women of the House(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • You Snooze You Lose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Dr. Hanley

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Doug Hanson

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Mad About You(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Dry Cleaner

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Fearless Tiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sam Camille

  • Curse II: The Bite(1989)

    as Harry Morton

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Speed Zone(1989)

    as Cannonballer #2

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Scrooged(1988)

    as Jacob Marley

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Run Till You Fall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Michael Reuben

  • Happy Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Crummy Fred

  • Combat High(1986)

    as Col. Frierick

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • A Masterpiece of Murder(1986)

    as Jamie Farr

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • For Love or Money(1984)

    as Larry Melody

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Theo Wexler

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Cannonball Run II(1984)

    as Sheik

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • AfterMASH (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 31 episodes · Director · as Max Klinger

  • The Fall Guy(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Return of the Rebels(1981)

    as Mickey Fine

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • The Cannonball Run(1981)

    as Sheik

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Alan Thicke Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Murder Can Hurt You!(1980)

    as Studsky

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Supertrain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Wade Peters

  • Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill(1979)

    as Snuffy McCann

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 2 episodes · as Inspector Akmed Sadu of Interpol · as Seymour

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Battle of the Network Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Amy Prentiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Kolchak: The Night Stalker(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Burton

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Arnold(1973)

    as Dybbi

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • The Blue Knight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Yasser Hafiz

  • The Blue Knight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 4 episodes · as Yasser Fahiz

  • Toma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Heavy Traffic(1973)

    as Arcade Owner

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Barnaby Jones(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Man at Scrap Yard · as Marty Paris

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all shows

  • Inch High, Private Eye(1973)

    Show as Voices

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • The Streets of San Francisco (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Ernie Walker

  • M*A*S*H(1972)

    Show 217 episodes · Director · as Maxwell Klinger

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Emergency!(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Alan Austen

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan(1972)

    Show Writer

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • The Chicago Teddy Bears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Tora! Tora! Tora!(1970)

    as Multiple Characters (voice) (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • With Six You Get Eggroll(1968)

    as Jo Jo

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Who's Minding the Mint?(1967)

    as Mario

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Hondo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as John-Chee

  • The Flying Nun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Manuel

  • Garrison's Gorillas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Family Affair(1966)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Ride Beyond Vengeance(1966)

    as Pete the Blacksmith

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Get Smart(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Musician

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • I Dream of Jeannie(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Achmed

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Laredo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • F Troop(1965)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • The Greatest Story Ever Told(1965)

    as Thaddaeus

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Effects Man · as Sergeant

  • My Favorite Martian(1963)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Burke's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Zava

  • The Lucy Show(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Vince

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • Ensign O'Toole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Penski

  • The Dick Van Dyke Show(1961)

    Show 4 episodes · as Delivery Boy

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Ben Casey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hazel(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Counterman

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all shows

  • The Andy Griffith Show(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Grecos (Sylvio)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • My Three Sons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Rebel(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Pooch · as Theodore

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Third Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Tejurmain

  • The Twilight Zone(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Soldier (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Donna Reed Show(1958)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • No Time for Sergeants(1958)

    as Lt. Gardelli

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Three Violent People(1956)

    as Pedro Ortega

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Diane(1956)

    as Count Ridolfi's Mute Squire (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Kismet(1955)

    as Orange Merchant (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The 20th Century Fox Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Pablo

  • Blackboard Jungle(1955)

    as Santini

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Red Skelton Hour(1951)

    Show 2 episodes · as Lazlo · as Nose · as Snorkel

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 83 titles from 1951 to 2018; peak year 1988.

Biggest box office

Cannonball Run II (1984)

$28M worldwide

Highest rated

M*A*S*H (1972)

Midcredits 95th

Film career

19512018

Peak 1988 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting83 of 83: 81 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score57thDirecting2 of 83: 0 only directing, 2 with another role

By decade

1950s11 · acting1960s22 · acting1970s17 · 17 acting · 1 crew1980s16 · 16 acting · 1 crew1990s10 · acting2000s4 · acting2010s3 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 13 roles
5580

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Jamie Farr's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 51st percentile, the median of all 26; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 38th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

36thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 57 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th21
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

28 of their 57 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser28
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed16

Most divisive · actor

Return of the Rebels (1981)

86th percentile spread · 34% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor, director

M*A*S*H (1972)

Midcredits 95th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 32. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Jamie Farr's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 30 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 33 · mildMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 69 · intenseMedian of all films: 33

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Jamie Farr work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jamie Farr's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Victor Buono shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers