Don Keith Opper

Don Keith Opper (born June 12, 1949) is an American actor, writer, and producer who has starred in film and on television. He is best known for his role as Charlie McFadden in the 1986 science fiction film Critters and each of the three sequels. His most recent film role is in Albert Pyun's 2005 horror film Infection. Opper has made guest appearances on many TV shows, including Miami Vice, Quantum Leap, 21 Jump Street, Roseanne, Harsh Realm and The Division.

Early life Opper is the son of a Chicago salesman. He worked as a clown, puppeteer, bookstore employee, studio grip and unrecognized writer before he did carpentry at Roger Corman's shop and found the chance to make Android. He has two daughters.

Filmography Year Title Functioned as Actor role Writer Notes 1980 Battle Beyond the Stars second assistant director 1981 Galaxy of Terror production coordinator 1982 Android Max 404 Credited as "himself" 1984 City Limits Sammy 1986 Black Moon Rising Emile French 1986 Critters Charlie McFadden additional scenes 1987 Slam Dance Buddy 1988 Critters 2: The Main Course Charlie McFadden 1989 The Forgotten Sergeant Peter Lowell Television film 1991 The Great Pretender Marco Television film 1991 Critters 3 Charlie McFadden 1992 Critters 4 Charlie McFadden 1992 The Gun in Betty Lou's Handbag Dell 1993 Painted Desert Montana 1993 Ghost in the Machine Man in Office 1996 Suddenly Barney 1998 Where's Marlowe? Composer 2005 Supernova Television film 2005 Infection Deputy Ben Voice acting 2005 Painkiller Jane Television film, also executive producer