Robert Forster (I) (1941–2019) |
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Robert Forster was born Robert Wallace Foster, Jr. in Rochester, New York, to Grace Dorothy (Montanarella) and Robert Wallace Foster, Sr., who worked as an elephant trainer and baking supply company executive. He was of English, Irish, and Italian descent. Forster first became interested in acting while attending Rochester's Madison High School, ...
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Robert Forster, known for his roles in Jackie Brown and the "Breaking Bad" universe, tragically passed away in 2019. "No Small Parts" takes a look back at his legendary acting career.
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Actor (189 credits)
Actor (189 credits)
2012-2018
Last Man Standing
(TV Series)
Bud Baxter
Bud Baxter
- Man vs. Myth
(2018)
... Bud Baxter
- Mandy's Party
(2015)
... Bud Baxter
- Mike Advises Mandy
(2014)
... Bud Baxter
- Here's the Kicker
(2014)
... Bud Baxter
- Parenting Bud
(2014)
... Bud Baxter
2017
Twin Peaks
(TV Series)
Sheriff Frank Truman
Sheriff Frank Truman
- Part 17
(2017)
... Sheriff Frank Truman
- Part 15
(2017)
... Sheriff Frank Truman
- Part 14
(2017)
... Sheriff Frank Truman
- Part 12
(2017)
... Sheriff Frank Truman
- Part 11
(2017)
... Sheriff Frank Truman
2015
Backstrom
(TV Series)
Sheriff Blue Backstrom
Sheriff Blue Backstrom
- Rock Bottom
(2015)
... Sheriff Blue Backstrom
- Enemy of My Enemies
(2015)
... Sheriff Blue Backstrom
2014-2015
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(TV Series)
Jack Kurtzman
Jack Kurtzman
- Battle for New York: Part 2
(2015)
... Jack Kurtzman (voice, credit only)
- Battle for New York: Part 1
(2015)
... Jack Kurtzman (voice)
- The Manhattan Project: Part 2
(2014)
... Jack Kurtzman (voice)
- The Kraang Conspiracy
(2014)
... Jack Kurtzman (voice)
2014
Intruders
(TV Series)
Frank Shepherd
Frank Shepherd
- The Shepherds and the Fox
(2014)
... Frank Shepherd
- She Was Provisional
(2014)
... Frank Shepherd
2012
The Soul Man
(TV Series)
Father James Ignatius
Father James Ignatius
- The God-Fathers
(2012)
... Father James Ignatius
2012
Alcatraz
(TV Series)
Ray Archer
Ray Archer
- Tommy Madsen
(2012)
... Ray Archer
- Sonny Burnett
(2012)
... Ray Archer
- Guy Hastings
(2012)
... Ray Archer
- Pilot
(2012)
... Ray Archer
2007-2008
Heroes
(TV Series)
Arthur Petrelli
Arthur Petrelli
- Chapter Thirteen 'Dual'
(2008)
... Arthur Petrelli
- Chapter Twelve 'Our Father'
(2008)
... Arthur Petrelli
- Chapter Eleven 'The Eclipse - Part 2'
(2008)
... Arthur Petrelli
- Chapter Ten 'The Eclipse Part 1'
(2008)
... Arthur Petrelli
- Chapter Nine 'It's Coming'
(2008)
... Arthur Petrelli
2007
Desperate Housewives
(TV Series)
Nick Delfino
Nick Delfino
- Now I Know, Don't Be Scared
(2007)
... Nick Delfino
2005
Justice League Unlimited
(TV Series)
The President
The President
- Divided We Fall
(2005)
... The President (voice)
- Flashpoint
(2005)
... The President (voice)
2005
Tilt
(TV Series)
Jimmy 'Gentleman Jim' Towne
Jimmy 'Gentleman Jim' Towne
- Shuffle Up and Deal
(2005)
... Jimmy 'Gentleman Jim' Towne
- Gentleman Jim
(2005)
... Jimmy 'Gentleman Jim' Towne
2004-2005
Huff
(TV Series)
Ben Huffstodt
Ben Huffstodt
- Christmas Is Ruined
(2005)
... Ben Huffstodt
- That Fucking Cabin
(2004)
... Ben Huffstodt
- Flashpants
(2004)
... Ben Huffstodt
- Lipstick on Your Panties
(2004)
... Ben Huffstodt (uncredited)
2004
The Grid
(TV Mini-Series)
Jay Aldrich
Jay Aldrich
- Episode #1.2
(2004)
... Jay Aldrich
- Episode #1.1
(2004)
... Jay Aldrich
- Episode #1.6
(2004)
... Jay Aldrich
- Episode #1.5
(2004)
... Jay Aldrich
- Episode #1.4
(2004)
... Jay Aldrich
2003-2004
Karen Sisco
(TV Series)
Marshall Sisco
Marshall Sisco
- He Was a Friend of Mine
(2004)
... Marshall Sisco
- No One's Girl
(2004)
... Marshall Sisco
- Dog Day Sisco
(2004)
... Marshall Sisco
- Nobody's Perfect
(2003)
... Marshall Sisco
- Dear Derwood...
(2003)
... Marshall Sisco
2000
Godzilla: The Series
(TV Series)
Jack Chapman / Police Officer
Jack Chapman / Police Officer
- Wedding Bells Blew
(2000)
... Jack Chapman / Police Officer (voice)
1999
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
(TV Series)
Major Forsberg
Major Forsberg
- Chasing the Serpent
(1999)
... Major Forsberg (voice)
- Hunter's Moon
(1999)
... Major Forsberg (voice)
- The Mindkiller
(1999)
... Major Forsberg (voice)
1995-1997
Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series)
Lane Tillman / Ricky Ricketts
Lane Tillman / Ricky Ricketts
- Texas vs. Cahill
(1997)
... Lane Tillman
- The Big Bingo Bamboozle
(1995)
... Ricky Ricketts
1986-1995
Murder, She Wrote
(TV Series)
Frank Roussel / Gilbert Gaston
Frank Roussel / Gilbert Gaston
- Big Easy Murder
(1995)
... Frank Roussel
- The Perfect Foil
(1986)
... Gilbert Gaston
1991
Jake and the Fatman
(TV Series)
Ed Delaney
Ed Delaney
- Where or When: Part 2
(1991)
... Ed Delaney
- Where or When: Part 1
(1991)
... Ed Delaney
1987-1988
William Tell
(TV Series)
Aymong
Aymong
- The Princess
(1988)
... Aymong
- The Citadel
(1988)
... Aymong
- The Four Horsemen
(1987)
... Aymong
1987
Once a Hero
(TV Series)
Gumshoe
Gumshoe
- The Return of Lazarus
(1987)
... Gumshoe
- Triangle
(1987)
... Gumshoe
- Once a Hero
(1987)
... Gumshoe
1985
Magnum, P.I.
(TV Series)
Tyler Peabody McKinney
Tyler Peabody McKinney
- All for One: Part 2
(1985)
... Tyler Peabody McKinney
- All for One: Part 1
(1985)
... Tyler Peabody McKinney
1975-1977
Police Story
(TV Series)
Don Carpenter / Det. Sgt. Dave Tackleberry / Bob Vandon / ...
Don Carpenter / Det. Sgt. Dave Tackleberry / Bob Vandon / ...
- Trigger Point
(1977)
... Don Carpenter
- Ice Time
(1977)
... Det. Sgt. Dave Tackleberry
- Trash Detail, Front and Center
(1976)
... Bob Vandon
- Little Boy Lost
(1975)
... Det. Ed Brenner
- The Man in the Shadows
(1975)
... Sgt. Frank Dolan
1974
Nakia
(TV Series)
Deputy Nakia Parker
Deputy Nakia Parker
- The Fire Dancer
(1974)
... Deputy Nakia Parker
- Pete
(1974)
... Deputy Nakia Parker
- A Matter of Choice
(1974)
... Deputy Nakia Parker
- Roots of Anger
(1974)
... Deputy Nakia Parker
- The Dream
(1974)
... Deputy Nakia Parker
1971-1973
Banyon
(TV Series)
Miles C. Banyon
Miles C. Banyon
- Time Lapse
(1973)
... Miles C. Banyon
- Just Once
(1972)
... Miles C. Banyon
- The Murder Game
(1972)
... Miles C. Banyon
- The Lady Killer
(1972)
... Miles C. Banyon
- Sally Overman Is Missing
(1972)
... Miles C. Banyon
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Producer (3 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (44 credits)
Self (44 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
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(July 29 to August 2, 1969) He played a peasant man in Bertolt Brecht's play, "The Caucasian Chalk Circle," in a Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre Main Stage at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts with David Ackroyd (Simon); Charlotte Albright (servant); Amy Benesch (servant); ... See more »Official Sites:
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Robert FosterHeight:
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[why Quentin Tarantino likes to revive the careers of actors whom the industry has written off] He grew fond of people. He told me that he loved Pam Grier when he was a kid and I guess he saw Alligator (1980) and The Banker (1989), all those pictures that I worked on during those years and apparently he said, "I like this guy and one of these days I'm going to use him." See more »Trivia:
Has a son, Robert Wallace Foster III (born 1965), with an ex-girlfriend named Marlene. See more »Trademark:
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