Tony Papenfuss

Tony Papenfuss born March 26 1950 is an American television and film actor best known for his role as one of the brothers Darryl on the sitcom Newhart Born in Minneapolis Minnesota Papenfuss gained recognition for his deadpan comedic presence as the darkerhaired silent Darryl a character who became a pop culture reference point throughout the 1980s Before his breakout on Newhart he appeared in films such as Escape from New York and Firefox Following Newharts run Papenfuss enjoyed a steady career with guest appearances on popular TV shows including Seinfeld Star Trek Deep Space Nine Murphy Brown Roswell and Providence as well as various television movies His film work includes roles in How to Kill a Mockingbird Factotum Sweet Land The Jingle Dress I Am Not a Serial Killer and others Papenfuss is also active in theater and his enduring versatility has made him a beloved figure among fans and colleagues alike