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Bill Kalmenson
Bill studied acting in N.Y. with Stella Adler and Jack Garfein. As an actor he appeared in numerous productions on the New York Stage. Most memorable for Bill was when he appeared opposite comedy legend and mentor, Milton Berle, in the shortlived “Goodnight, Grandpa.”
Upon his arrival on the west coast Bill guest starred in a wide spectrum of episodic TV shows which include “Six Feet Under,” “E.R.”, “24”, "L.A. Law", "Married with Children", "thirtysomethng" and "Matlock" to name a few. He also appeared in the feature films, "Lethal Weapon" , "The Rhunestone", "Loverboy" and in his own movie, "The Souler Opposite".
In recent years Bill has devoted much of his time to his latest love, his clarinet. "First Point" represents his debut Jazz CD.
He is also President and founder of Buffalo Jump Productions.
Bill is a refugee from the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from U.C. Berkeley and attended N.Y.U. Grad Film school.
On the weekends the best place to find him is surfing the waves of Malibu. "First Point" represents Bill's jazz debut.
Gear
Buffet
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
I Cover the Waterfront
From: First PointBy Bill Kalmenson