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Harvey Atkin

Harvey Atkin

Actor · Died July 17, 2017, aged 74 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Elliot Harvey Atkin (18 December 1942 – 18 July 2017) was a Canadian actor. He was best known for his roles as Morty Melnick in Meatballs, Sam in The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police, Sergeant Ronald Coleman in Cagney & Lacey, and for voicing King Koopa in the three Mario cartoon franchises; The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. Description above from the Wikipedia article Harvey Atkin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 18, 1942
Died
July 17, 2017 (aged 74)
From
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
46 on MovieCove · 87 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 64 days to Oct 27Down 38% in 30 days

What are Harvey Atkin's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 16th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Biography2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography 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
27%
Self
23%
Morality
18%
Survival
18%
Society
5%
Power
5%
Ideas
5%
Friendship6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 6 · Dark 4

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

Grounded 13 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 4 · Charged 11 · Intense 2

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

Steady 10 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 0

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 0

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

A split, not a type: Casual 7 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 3

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

Resolved 14 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 5
Hero
1 of 5
Ally
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Dread
5
Joyful
5
Absurd
5
Warm
4
Other
26

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous5

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 Harvey Atkin's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 46 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (18).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Harvey Atkin'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

87 credits, 46 with a MovieCove page.

  • A Change of Heart(2017)

    as Cardiologist

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • A Student's Obsession(2015)

    as Principle Winters

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Seder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Suits(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge N. Palermo · as Judge Palermo

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Barney's Version(2010)

    as 2nd Mrs. P's Father

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • 18 to Life(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Super Mario World: Koopa's Stone Age Quests (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as King Koopa (Voice)

  • Producing Parker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge (voice)

  • Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy(2006)

    as Geralyn's Father

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Maxwell Saves the Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as (voice)

  • Kevin Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Larson

  • Hello Kitty Tells Fairy Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Jacob Two-Two(2003)

    Show 62 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order: Criminal Intent(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Alan Ridenour

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Ripping Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Out of Sync (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Sidney Golden

  • Something from Nothing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mr. Fischbein / Herschel / Rotund Customer (voice)

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 18 episodes · as Alan Ridenour

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Big Wolf on Campus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Laszlo

  • One Tough Cop(1998)

    as Rudy

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Bad Dog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 80 episodes · as (voice)

  • Love and Death on Long Island(1997)

    as Lou

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Critical Care(1997)

    as Judge Fatale

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police(1997)

    Show 24 episodes · as Sam (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Joe's Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Rankin

  • Goosebumps: Bad Hare Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mr. Malik

  • The Stupids(1996)

    as Deli Guy

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Radiant City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mr. Lewis

  • Harrison: Cry of the City(1996)

    as Hotel clerk

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Neverending Story(1995)

    Show 26 episodes · as Mr. Rockchewer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • Family of Cops(1995)

    as Avrum Weiss

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Goosebumps(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Malik

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Hello Kitty: Santa's Missing Hat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Hello Kitty: Mom Loves Me After All (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Mr. Jones (voice)

  • The Great Defender (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Between Love and Honor(1995)

    as Lerner

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Due South (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Tex Markles

  • Seasons of the Heart(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • RoboCop(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all shows

  • Guilty as Sin(1993)

    as Judge Steinberg

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Stunt Dawgs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 40 episodes · as Badyear / Half-A-Mind (voice)

  • Tintin in America (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Additional Voices (voice)

  • Terror on Track 9(1992)

    as Verona

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Super Mario World(1991)

    Show 13 episodes · as King Koopa (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Wish Kid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 13 episodes · as (voice)

  • Little Shop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 13 episodes · as Mr. Mushnick (Voice)

  • Every Dog's Guide to the Playground (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as (voice)

  • The Lump (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as voice

  • Back to the Beanstalk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sidekicks

  • Swamp Thing(1990)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Judge Ronald Mannheim

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3(1990)

    Show 26 episodes · as King Koopa (voice)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Mindfield(1989)

    as Bob Champlain

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Sorry, Wrong Number (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Det. Kiley

  • Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster(1989)

    as Sidney Glassberg

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Mario's Magic Carpet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as King Koopa (voice)

  • The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!(1989)

    Show 65 episodes · as King Koopa (voice)

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives!(1989)

    as Lew Eisen

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Speed Zone(1989)

    as Gus Gold

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • My Secret Identity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mr. Nice Guy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Jerry Reeman

  • Every Dog's Guide to Complete Home Safety (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as (voice)

  • Separate Vacations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Henry Gilbert

  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam Wickes

  • Joshua Then and Now(1985)

    as Dr. Jonathan Cole

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Guardian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Mr. Wallace

  • Finders Keepers(1984)

    as Salesman in Train

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • All in Good Taste(1983)

    as Cochrane

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Visiting Hours(1982)

    as Vinnie Bradshaw

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Cagney & Lacey(1981)

    Show 119 episodes · as Ronald Coleman · as Sergent Ronald Coleman

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • The Incubus(1981)

    as Joe Prescott

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • If You Could See What I Hear(1982)

    as Bert

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Ticket to Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mr. Stone

  • Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Desk Sergeant

  • Heavy Metal(1981)

    as Alien / Henchman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Improper Channels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Police Sergeant

  • The Last Chase(1981)

    as Jud

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Funeral Home(1980)

    as Harry Browning

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Atlantic City(1980)

    as Bus Driver

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Wordsmith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Meatballs(1979)

    as Morty

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Power Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Anwar

  • High-Ballin'(1978)

    as Buzz

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The Making of a President (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Silver Streak(1976)

    as Conventioneer

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The New Avengers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Talbot

  • The Neon Palace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 85 titles, 84 of them dated from 1976 to 2017; peak year 1980.

Biggest box office

Meatballs (1979)

$43M worldwide

Highest rated

Love and Death on Long Island (1997)

Midcredits 79th

Most popular right now

Cagney & Lacey (1981)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19762017

Peak 1980 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. 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
Acting85 of 85: 85 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score38th

By decade

1970s7 · acting1980s27 · acting1990s35 · acting2000s10 · acting2010s5 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 0% of 18 roles
7686

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 Harvey Atkin's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 30th percentile, the median of all 31; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 33rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

33rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

24thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 46 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th14
  • Below 25th16

Shape of the crowd

24 of their 46 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive2
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed24

Most divisive · actor

All in Good Taste (1983)

94th percentile spread · 67% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Atlantic City (1980)

Midcredits 88th · 76% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 36. 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 Harvey Atkin's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, alcohol & drugs and frightening / intense run lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore7 titles21–88 · median 44 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles11–57 · median 25 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles13–49 · median 27 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles13–22 · median 18 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles15–68 · median 23 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Harvey Atkin work with?

People who share at least 2 of Harvey Atkin's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Andy Heyward shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles