Ike Eisenmann
Encyclopedia
Ike Eisenmann is an American actor
, voice actor, producer, and sound-effects specialist who has been active in the entertainment industry since he was a preteen.
, the son of Ruth Ann (née
Gumney) and Albert Able Eisenmann, who was also an actor, well known in Houston as KTRK
channel 13's children's show host "Cadet Don". He first came to prominence opposite Kim Richards
as Tony Malone in Walt Disney Productions film Escape to Witch Mountain
and its sequel Return from Witch Mountain
. He also appeared as engineering cadet Peter Preston in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
and played a cameo role in the 2009 release of Race to Witch Mountain
with his original co-star, Kim Richards.
Television appearances consisted of roles in The Fantastic Journey
, T.J. Hooker, Wonder Woman
and several appearances on the ABC Afterschool Specials. Eisenmann also starred in the made-for-television 1982 movie Dreams Don't Die as New York subway
graffiti
artist Danny Baker trying to publish his art professionally. Though not a critical success, the film enjoyed cult status during late night rebroadcasts.
He also appeared in the 1978 mini-series Centennial
as the young Jake Lloyd.
. He appeared in the spoof The Blair Witch Mountain Project.
In 2009, Eisenmann appeared in Race to Witch Mountain
. Kim Richards and Eisenmann appear together (in the same scene) as a waitress and a sheriff, respectively.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, voice actor, producer, and sound-effects specialist who has been active in the entertainment industry since he was a preteen.
Career
Eisenmann was born Ike Keith Eisenmann in Houston, TexasHouston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, the son of Ruth Ann (née
Married and maiden names
A married name is the family name adopted by a person upon marriage. When a person assumes the family name of her spouse, the new name replaces the maiden name....
Gumney) and Albert Able Eisenmann, who was also an actor, well known in Houston as KTRK
KTRK-TV
KTRK-TV, channel 13, is an owned-and-operated television station of the Walt Disney Company-owned American Broadcasting Company, located in Houston, Texas...
channel 13's children's show host "Cadet Don". He first came to prominence opposite Kim Richards
Kim Richards
Kimberly "Kim" Richards is an American actress, former child actress, and television personality. She had roles in several Disney movies in the 1970s and later TV shows in the late 1970s and early 80s before returning to the screen with her sister Kyle Richards on Bravo's The Real Housewives of...
as Tony Malone in Walt Disney Productions film Escape to Witch Mountain
Escape to Witch Mountain (1975 film)
Escape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 film based on the novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key. It was produced by Walt Disney Productions, released by Buena Vista Distribution Company and directed by John Hough.- Plot :...
and its sequel Return from Witch Mountain
Return from Witch Mountain
Return from Witch Mountain is the 1978 sequel to Walt Disney Productions' 1975 film, Escape to Witch Mountain. It was written by Malcolm Marmorstein and is based on the novel by Alexander Key. Ike Eisenmann, Kim Richards, and Denver Pyle reprise their roles as Tony, Tia, and Uncle Bené—humanoid...
. He also appeared as engineering cadet Peter Preston in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is a 1982 American science fiction film released by Paramount Pictures. The film is the second feature based on the Star Trek science fiction franchise. The plot features James T...
and played a cameo role in the 2009 release of Race to Witch Mountain
Race to Witch Mountain
Race to Witch Mountain is a 2009 science fiction/thriller film and a remake of the original 1975 fantasy film, Escape to Witch Mountain. Both versions of the film are based on the 1968 novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key...
with his original co-star, Kim Richards.
Television appearances consisted of roles in The Fantastic Journey
The Fantastic Journey
The Fantastic Journey is an American science fiction television series that was originally aired on NBC from February 3 through June 17, 1977.-Premise:...
, T.J. Hooker, Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman (TV series)
Wonder Woman is an American television series based on the DC Comics comic book superhero of the same name. Starring Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince and Lyle Waggoner as Steve Trevor, the show originally aired from 1975 to 1979....
and several appearances on the ABC Afterschool Specials. Eisenmann also starred in the made-for-television 1982 movie Dreams Don't Die as New York subway
New York City Subway
The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority, a subsidiary agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and also known as MTA New York City Transit...
graffiti
Graffiti
Graffiti is the name for images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted or marked in any manner on property....
artist Danny Baker trying to publish his art professionally. Though not a critical success, the film enjoyed cult status during late night rebroadcasts.
He also appeared in the 1978 mini-series Centennial
Centennial (miniseries)
Centennial is a 12-episode American television miniseriesthat aired on NBC from October 1978 to February 1979. It was based on the novel of the same name by James A. Michener. The miniseries was produced by John Wilder....
as the young Jake Lloyd.
Current work
In recent years, Eisenmann's career has been in post-productionPost-production
Post-production is part of filmmaking and the video production process. It occurs in the making of motion pictures, television programs, radio programs, advertising, audio recordings, photography, and digital art...
. He appeared in the spoof The Blair Witch Mountain Project.
In 2009, Eisenmann appeared in Race to Witch Mountain
Race to Witch Mountain
Race to Witch Mountain is a 2009 science fiction/thriller film and a remake of the original 1975 fantasy film, Escape to Witch Mountain. Both versions of the film are based on the 1968 novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key...
. Kim Richards and Eisenmann appear together (in the same scene) as a waitress and a sheriff, respectively.