Robert Prosky
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Robert Prosky | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13 1930 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Robert Prosky (born December 13 1930) is an American character actor.
Prosky has appeared in such films as Christine, The Natural, Broadcast News, Green Card, Hoffa, Rudy and Dead Man Walking. In addition to appearing in numerous films, Prosky has appeared as a regular on the television shows Hill Street Blues and Veronica's Closet. Prior to his film and television career, Prosky appeared in numerous productions at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., most notably as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman. He was considered for the role of Martin Crane in Frasier, and later made a guest appearance in the show as a reclusive writer. He also played Rebecca Howe's Father on Cheers.
Prosky, a Polish American,[1] was born Robert Joseph Porzuczek in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Helen and Joseph Porzuczek, a grocer.[2][3] He studied at the American Theatre Wing and lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
[edit] Filmography
- Suits on the Loose (2005)
- Death to Smoochy (2002) (uncredited)
- Dudley Do-Right (1999)
- Veronica's Closet (1997) (TV series) (1997–1998)
- The Chamber (1996)
- Dead Man Walking (1995)
- The Scarlet Letter (1995)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
- Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
- Rudy (1993)
- Last Action Hero (1993)
- Hoffa (1992)
- Far and Away (1992)
- Green Card (1990)
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
- The Great Outdoors (1988)
- Broadcast News (1987)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) (TV series) (1984–1987)
- The Natural (1984)
- The Keep (1983)
- Christine (1983)
- The Lords of Discipline (1983)
- Thief (1981)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
de:Robert Proskyes:Robert Prosky fr:Robert Prosky
