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Robert Prosky

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 – 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)

⭐ 5.4 Role: Father Wymond

The Skeptic

2009
⭐ 6.5 Role: Hoke

The Valley of Light

2007
⭐ 0 Role: Andrey Botvinnik (segment "A Walk in the Woods")

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

2006
⭐ 5.2 Role: Bishop Hollister

Suits on the Loose

2005
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes

2002
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary

2002
⭐ 10.0 Role: Self

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002
⭐ 5.9 Role: Network Chairman (uncredited)

Death to Smoochy

2002
⭐ 5.6 Role: McKenzie

D-Tox

2002
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: The Dictator (voice)

Pasta For War

2000
⭐ 4.1 Role: Inspector Fenwick

Dudley Do-Right

1999
⭐ 5.8 Role: Chief Justice

Swing Vote

1999
⭐ 0 Role: Self (voice)

The Rodney King Incident: Race and Justice in America

1999
⭐ 5.8 Role: Herb

The Lake

1998
⭐ 6.3 Role: Lou Potts

Mad City

1997