Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1930-12-13
Day of Death
2008-12-08
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Robert Prosky
Biography
Robert Prosky (born Robert Joseph Porzuczek, December 13, 1930 β 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.
Filmography (57)
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Father Wymond
The Skeptic
2009
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Hoke
The Valley of Light
2007
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Andrey Botvinnik (segment "A Walk in the Woods")
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006
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Bishop Hollister
Suits on the Loose
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Self
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes
2002
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Unknown
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary
2002
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Role:
Self
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002
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Role:
Network Chairman (uncredited)
Death to Smoochy
2002
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Role:
McKenzie
D-Tox
2002No Image
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Role:
The Dictator (voice)
Pasta For War
2000
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Role:
Inspector Fenwick
Dudley Do-Right
1999
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Role:
Chief Justice
Swing Vote
1999
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Self (voice)
The Rodney King Incident: Race and Justice in America
1999
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Role:
Herb
The Lake
1998
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Lou Potts