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Robert Prosky

Bio: 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)
Born: Sat, Dec 13 1930
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Mon, Dec 08 2008
Robert Prosky is 77 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Skeptic
The Skeptic
Robert Prosky would have been no older than
77 in The Skeptic
as 'Father Wymond'.
Fri, May 01 2009
Poster of The Valley of Light
The Valley of Light
Robert Prosky was
76 in The Valley of Light
as 'Hoke'.
Sun, Jan 28 2007
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Robert Prosky was
75 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as 'Andrey Botvinnik (segment "A Walk in the Woods")'.
Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of Suits on the Loose
Suits on the Loose
Robert Prosky was
74 in Suits on the Loose
as 'Bishop Hollister'.
Fri, Oct 14 2005
Poster of NBC 75th Anniversary Special
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Robert Prosky was
71 in NBC 75th Anniversary Special
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 05 2002
Poster of Death to Smoochy
Death to Smoochy
Robert Prosky was
71 in Death to Smoochy
as 'Network Chairman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of D-Tox
D-Tox
Robert Prosky was
71 in D-Tox
as 'McKenzie'.
Fri, Jan 04 2002
Poster of Pasta For War
Pasta For War
Robert Prosky was
69 in Pasta For War
as 'The Dictator (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Dudley Do-Right
Dudley Do-Right
Robert Prosky was
68 in Dudley Do-Right
as 'Inspector Fenwick'.
Fri, Aug 27 1999
Poster of Swing Vote
Swing Vote
Robert Prosky was
68 in Swing Vote
as 'Chief Justice'.
Mon, Apr 19 1999
Poster of The Lake
The Lake
Robert Prosky was
67 in The Lake
as 'Herb'.
Sun, Feb 01 1998
Poster of Mad City
Mad City
Robert Prosky was
66 in Mad City
as 'Lou Potts'.
Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of The Chamber
The Chamber
Robert Prosky was
65 in The Chamber
as 'E. Garner Goodman'.
Fri, Oct 11 1996
Poster of Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking
Robert Prosky was
65 in Dead Man Walking
as 'Hilton Barber'.
Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter
Robert Prosky was
64 in The Scarlet Letter
as 'Horace Stonehall'.
Fri, Oct 13 1995
Poster of Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
Robert Prosky was
63 in Miracle on 34th Street
as 'Judge Henry Harper'.
Fri, Nov 18 1994
Poster of Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire
Robert Prosky was
62 in Mrs. Doubtfire
as 'Mr. Lundy'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of Rudy
Rudy
Robert Prosky was
62 in Rudy
as 'Father Cavanaugh'.
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Robert Prosky was
62 in Last Action Hero
as 'Nick'.
Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Hoffa
Hoffa
Robert Prosky was
62 in Hoffa
as 'Billy Flynn'.
Fri, Dec 25 1992
Poster of Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Robert Prosky was
61 in Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
as 'Maishe'.
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Far and Away
Far and Away
Robert Prosky was
61 in Far and Away
as 'Daniel Christie'.
Fri, May 22 1992
Poster of Double Edge
Double Edge
Robert Prosky was
61 in Double Edge
as 'Maggie's Father'.
Sun, Mar 22 1992
Poster of Age Isn't Everything
Age Isn't Everything
Robert Prosky was
60 in Age Isn't Everything
as 'Grandpa Irving'.
Wed, Jan 02 1991
Poster of Green Card
Green Card
Robert Prosky was
60 in Green Card
as 'Brontë's Lawyer'.
Sun, Dec 23 1990
Poster of LifeStories: Steve Burdick
LifeStories: Steve Burdick
Robert Prosky was
60 in LifeStories: Steve Burdick
as 'The Storyteller (Voice)'.
Tue, Dec 18 1990
Poster of The Love She Sought
The Love She Sought
Robert Prosky was
59 in The Love She Sought
as 'Bishop Richard Baker'.
Sun, Oct 21 1990
Poster of Funny About Love
Funny About Love
Robert Prosky was
59 in Funny About Love
as 'E. T.'.
Fri, Sep 21 1990
Poster of Johnny Ryan
Johnny Ryan
Robert Prosky was
59 in Johnny Ryan
as 'Capt. Fitzgerald'.
Sun, Jul 29 1990
Poster of Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Robert Prosky was
59 in Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as 'Grandpa Fred'.
Fri, Jun 15 1990
Poster of Dangerous Pursuit
Dangerous Pursuit
Robert Prosky was
59 in Dangerous Pursuit
as 'Bill'.
Wed, Feb 14 1990
Poster of Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons
Robert Prosky was
59 in Loose Cannons
as 'Von Metz'.
Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of The Heist
The Heist
Robert Prosky was
58 in The Heist
as 'Dancer'.
Sat, Sep 16 1989
Poster of From the Dead of Night
From the Dead of Night
Robert Prosky was
58 in From the Dead of Night
as 'Dr. Walter Hovde'.
Mon, Feb 27 1989
Poster of Home Fires Burning
Home Fires Burning
Robert Prosky was
58 in Home Fires Burning
as 'Rosh Benefield'.
Sun, Jan 29 1989
Poster of Things Change
Things Change
Robert Prosky was
57 in Things Change
as 'Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo'.
Fri, Oct 21 1988
Poster of The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors
Robert Prosky was
57 in The Great Outdoors
as 'Wally'.
Fri, Jun 17 1988
Poster of A Walk in the Woods
A Walk in the Woods
Robert Prosky was
57 in A Walk in the Woods
as 'Andrey Botvinnik'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Broadcast News
Broadcast News
Robert Prosky was
57 in Broadcast News
as 'Ernie Merriman'.
Wed, Dec 16 1987
Poster of Big Shots
Big Shots
Robert Prosky was
56 in Big Shots
as 'Keegan'.
Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune
Robert Prosky was
56 in Outrageous Fortune
as 'Stanislav Korzenowski'.
Fri, Jan 30 1987
Poster of Washington Monuments
Washington Monuments
Robert Prosky was
56 in Washington Monuments
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air
Robert Prosky was
54 in Into Thin Air
as 'Jim Conway'.
Tue, Oct 29 1985
Poster of The Natural
The Natural
Robert Prosky was
53 in The Natural
as 'The Judge'.
Fri, May 11 1984
Poster of The Keep
The Keep
Robert Prosky was
53 in The Keep
as 'Father Mihail Fonescu'.
Fri, Dec 16 1983
Poster of Christine
Christine
Robert Prosky was
52 in Christine
as 'Will Darnell'.
Fri, Dec 09 1983
Poster of The Lords of Discipline
The Lords of Discipline
Robert Prosky was
52 in The Lords of Discipline
as 'Col. 'Bear' Berrineau'.
Fri, Feb 18 1983
Poster of Monsignor
Monsignor
Robert Prosky was
51 in Monsignor
as 'Bishop Walkman'.
Fri, Oct 22 1982
Poster of Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky
Robert Prosky was
51 in Hanky Panky
as 'Hiram Calder'.
Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of The Ordeal of Bill Carney
The Ordeal of Bill Carney
Robert Prosky was
51 in The Ordeal of Bill Carney
as 'Judge Philip Erbsen'.
Wed, Dec 23 1981
Poster of Thief
Thief
Robert Prosky was
50 in Thief
as 'Leo Alderman'.
Fri, Mar 27 1981
Poster of The Brink's Job
The Brink's Job
Robert Prosky was
47 in The Brink's Job
as 'Lineup Gallery Cop'.
Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Zalmen, or The Madness of God
Zalmen, or The Madness of God
Robert Prosky was
44 in Zalmen, or The Madness of God
as 'The Chairman'.
Mon, Jan 13 1975

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of K Street
K Street
Robert Prosky was
72+ in K Street
as 'Tommy's Dad'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of Danny
Danny
Robert Prosky was
70+ in Danny
as 'Lenny'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2001
Poster of Once and Again
Once and Again
Robert Prosky was
68+ in Once and Again
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1999
Poster of LateLine
LateLine
Robert Prosky was
67+ in LateLine
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 17 1998
Poster of Veronica's Closet
Veronica's Closet
Robert Prosky was
66+ in Veronica's Closet
as 'Pat Chase'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
Robert Prosky was
66+ in The Practice
as 'Father Patrick Martin'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
Robert Prosky was
64+ in Thomas Jefferson: A View from the Mountain
as 'Edmund Bacon (voice)'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Robert Prosky was
63+ in Touched by an Angel
as 'Dr. Robert Harrigan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Robert Prosky was
63+ in ER
as 'Wayne Rutley'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Robert Prosky was
62+ in Frasier
as 'T.H. Houghton'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Robert Prosky was
60+ in Brooklyn Bridge
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1991
Poster of Lifestories
Lifestories
Robert Prosky was
59+ in Lifestories
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 20 1990
Poster of Coach
Coach
Robert Prosky was
58+ in Coach
as 'Coach 'Jake the Snake' Connelly'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of The Murder of Mary Phagan
The Murder of Mary Phagan
Robert Prosky was
57+ in The Murder of Mary Phagan
as 'Tom Watson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1988
Poster of The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Robert Prosky was
54+ in The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Dr. Sutton A. Vogel'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Robert Prosky was
53+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Bishop Patrick Shea'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Robert Prosky was
51+ in Cheers
as 'Navy Captain Franklin Howe'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of World War III
World War III
Robert Prosky was
51+ in World War III
as 'Gen. Aleksey Rudenski'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Robert Prosky was
50+ in Hill Street Blues
as 'Stan Jablonski'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Lou Grant
Lou Grant
Robert Prosky was
46+ in Lou Grant
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1977
Poster of Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill
Robert Prosky was
44+ in Beacon Hill
as 'McLeague'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 25 1975
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Robert Prosky was
25+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee & Performer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Robert Prosky was
21+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Rosh Benefield, Hoke'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951