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Acting
Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch is best known for The Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and American Dad!. Judd Hirsch was born on March 15, 1935. Judd Hirsch is 91 years old (born March 15, 1935).
- Born
- March 15, 1935 (91 years old)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Judd Seymore Hirsch (born March 15, 1935) is an American actor. He is known for playing Alex Rieger on the television comedy series Taxi (1978–1983), John Lacey on the NBC series Dear John (1988–1992), and Alan Eppes on the CBS series Numb3rs (2005–2010). He is also well known for his career in theatre and for his roles in films such as Ordinary People (1980), Running on Empty (1988), Independence Day (1996), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Uncut Gems (2019), and The Fabelmans (2022).
He won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Play, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, and was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The 42-year gap between his first nomination (Ordinary People in 1980) and second (The Fabelmans in 2022) is the longest in history.
He won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Play, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, and was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The 42-year gap between his first nomination (Ordinary People in 1980) and second (The Fabelmans in 2022) is the longest in history.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025Mid-Century ModernAlan
- 2023ExtrapolationsDavid Goldblatt
- 2022Generation GapSelf
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf
- 2020HuntersSimon Wiesenthal
- 2019Modern LoveCop / Vendor / Taxi Driver
- 2018God Friended MeAbe
- 2017The Real Jesus of NazarethNarrator
- 2017Superior DonutsArthur Przybyszewski
- 2017Big MouthLewis Glouberman (voice)
- 2014ForeverAbe
- 2014CosmosRobert Oppenheimer (voice)
- 2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf
- 2013The GoldbergsBen 'Pop-Pop' Goldberg
- 2013MaronLarry
- 2012PerceptionSigmund Freud
- 2009Warehouse 13Izzy Weisfelt
- 2009The Good WifeJudge Harrison Creary
- 2007The Big Bang TheoryAlfred Hofstadter
- 2007DamagesBill Herndon
- 2006Studio 60 on the Sunset StripWes Mendell
- 2005Numb3rsAlan Eppes
- 2005American Dad!Rabbi (voice)
- 2004The Tony Danza ShowSelf - Guest
- 2004Tom Goes to the MayorPrisoner (voice)
- 2003Regular JoeBaxter Binder
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest
- 2002Street TimeShimi Goldman
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentBen Elkins
- 1999Family GuyJudd Hirsch (voice)
- 1999Family LawDaniel Bonner
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitJudah Platner
- 1997George & LeoLeo Wagonman
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1995Caroline in the CityBen Karinsky
- 1988Dear JohnJohn Lacey
- 1988American Experience(voice)
- 1988The Great Escape II: The Untold StoryDavid Matthews
- 1988LIVE with Kelly and MarkSelf - Guest
- 1985Detective in the House
- 1978TaxiAlex Reiger
- 1976DelvecchioDominick Delvecchio
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)
- 1975Medical StoryDr. Joe Dempsey
- 1974Rhoda
- 1971ColumboMake-up Artist (uncredited)
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Judd Hirsch been in?
Judd Hirsch is best known for The Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and American Dad!.
When was Judd Hirsch born?
Judd Hirsch was born on March 15, 1935. (New York City, New York, USA)
How old is Judd Hirsch?
Judd Hirsch is 91 years old (born March 15, 1935).
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·