Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
2004
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Al Kaplon was born and raised in the West San Fernando Valley city of Woodland Hills, California. Before he graduated from Taft High School in 1975, he had already started his officiating career working after school and on weekends. In 1976 at the age of 19, Al won the award of “Umpire of the Year” from his local Umpire Association.
Al Kaplon is an actor who has appeared in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Inside Schwartz and The X-Files. He is also a umpire who has worked on various TV shows and movies, such as Black & White, Clubhouse and Memorial Stadium.
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- Vince Vaughn - Peter. Vince Vaughn may have already been well-known for "Swingers," "The Lost World: Jurassic Park," and "Psycho" when he starred in "DodgeBall," but the film seems to have marked the beginning of a new phase in Vaughn's career: that of big budget, big screen comedies.
- Ben Stiller - White. Ben Stiller has had a varied career as an actor, writer, and director, and it seems like it was really launched in 2004, the year "DodgeBall" was released.
- Christine Taylor - Kate. Christine Taylor was already known for being a (movie) Brady when she signed on to "DodgeBall," and she had a lot of other memorable roles before the film as well, including parts in "The Wedding Singer," "Zoolander," and "The Craft."
- Rip Torn - Patches O'Houlihan. Rip Torn had a not so great fate as the Average Joe's team mentor Patches O'Houlihan in "DodgeBall," a role that came far into an already successful career.
Jan 11, 2008 · Al Kaplon spent 15 years as a Minor League umpire before being released in 1986. He then parlayed his experience and training into acting roles in movies, TV shows and commercials, such as "Dodgeball" and "American Gladiators".
Al Kaplon is an actor who appeared in Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Inside Schwartz and The X-Files. IMDb provides his mini bio, film credits and contribution options.
Al Kaplon - Are The Gladiators Ready. This video focuses on Al Kaplon's role as the referee on "American Gladiators."
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AL Kaplon is a versatile professional with experience in baseball, acting, and media. He has worked as an umpire, a referee, a producer, and an analyst for MLB, Dodgeball, American Gladiators, and more.
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