 On television, Stadlen had a regular role in the first season of "Benson" as John Taylor, Governor Gatling's chief of staff, before being replaced in the second season by René Auberjonois, who assumed the role of Clayton Endicott, Taylor's replacement as chief of staff, on the series.He also has appeared in "Law & Order" and "The Sopranos".Stadlen was married to Broadway singer and dancer and actress Mary MacLeod.