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Acting
Robert Prosky
Robert Prosky is best known for ER, Frasier, Cheers and Murder, She Wrote. Robert Prosky was born on December 13, 1930. Robert Prosky died on December 8, 2008 at the age of 77.
- Born
- December 13, 1930
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- December 8, 2008 (77 years old)
Biography
Robert Prosky (born Robert Joseph Porzuczek, December 13, 1930 – December 8, 2008) was an American actor. He became a well-known supporting actor in the 1980s with his roles in Thief (1981), Christine (1983), The Natural (1984), and Broadcast News (1987).
Prosky's other notable movies include Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Hoffa (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Last Action Hero (1993), Rudy (1993), Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Dead Man Walking (1995), and Mad City (1997). His most notable television role was of Sgt. Stan Jablonski on the TV police drama Hill Street Blues.
Prosky's other notable movies include Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Hoffa (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Last Action Hero (1993), Rudy (1993), Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Dead Man Walking (1995), and Mad City (1997). His most notable television role was of Sgt. Stan Jablonski on the TV police drama Hill Street Blues.
Known for
Filmography
- 2003K StreetTommy's Dad
- 2001DannyLenny
- 1999Once and Again
- 1998LateLine
- 1997Veronica's ClosetPat Chase
- 1997The PracticeFather Patrick Martin
- 1995Thomas Jefferson: A View from the MountainEdmund Bacon (voice)
- 1994ERWayne Rutley
- 1994Touched by an AngelDr. Robert Harrigan
- 1993FrasierT.H. Houghton
- 1991Brooklyn Bridge
- 1990Lifestories
- 1989CoachCoach 'Jake the Snake' Connelly
- 1989Christine CromwellLarry Cerreta
- 1988The Murder of Mary PhaganTom Watson
- 1985The New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsDr. Sutton A. Vogel
- 1984Murder, She WroteBishop Patrick Shea
- 1982CheersNavy Captain Franklin Howe
- 1982World War IIIGen. Aleksey Rudenski
- 1982American PlayhouseAndrey Botvinnik
- 1981Hill Street BluesStan Jablonski
- 1977Lou Grant
- 1976The Adams ChroniclesBenjamin Stoddert
- 1975Beacon HillMcLeague
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameRosh Benefield
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Prosky been in?
Robert Prosky is best known for ER, Frasier, Cheers and Murder, She Wrote.
When was Robert Prosky born?
Robert Prosky was born on December 13, 1930. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is Robert Prosky?
Robert Prosky died on December 8, 2008 at the age of 77.
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