15 Famous Judges in Movies and TV

Along with fearsome attorneys and their deft use of language, judges who control the atmosphere in the courtroom also catch the attention of viewers.

January 25, 2023 · 1 min · 135 words · Gregory Brooks

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There are numerous compelling and memorable judges presented in both films and television programs.

Judge Hoffman consistently abuses his authority and renders decisions that are obviously against the letter of the law.

Hoffman was open about his dislike of the accused and the lawyers representing them.

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Wills Uncle Phil is a high-profile lawyer-turned-judge and assumes a main role throughout the show.

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His power in the circumstance pervades the screen with stoic grace.

Paul Fix as Judge John Taylor in To Kill a Mockingbird

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Judge Harper makes every effort to drag out the Kris Kringle trial as long as he can.

Fred Gwynne as Judge Haller in My Cousin Vinny

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Frank Langella as Judge Julius Hoffman sitting behind his bench in a courtroom in The Trial of the Chicago 7.

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Bryan Cranston as Judge Michael Desiato in a black robe sitting in a judge’s chair in Your Honor.

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The character Elihu Smails in Caddyshack wearing a pink polo shirt and looking annoyed.

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Harry Anderson as Judge Harry Stone in Night Court (1984-92)

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Uncle Phil looks sternly at Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air

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Tyrone Kipler smiling at someonbe off-caqmera in ‘The Rainmaker’

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Rod Steiger as Judge H. Lee Sarokin sitting behind the bench wearing a judge’s cloak in The Hurricane.

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Gene Lockhart as Judge Henry X. Harper looking surprised in Miracle on 34th Street (1947).

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