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Robert Modica(1931-2015)

  • Actor
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Robert Xavier Modica graduated from Adelphi College (now University) in 1957, a speech major. A popular student at Adelphi, he was co-president of his class of 1957 and active in sports; remembered as a football, soccer and lacrosse star. He was also a highly regarded performer in the theater and member of Gold Mask at the the Garden City, NY school.
BornJuly 30, 1931
DiedMarch 14, 2015(83)
BornJuly 30, 1931
DiedMarch 14, 2015(83)
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Known for

Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal in Love Story (1970)
Love Story
6.9
  • Dr. Addison
  • 1970
Men of Respect (1990)
Men of Respect
5.5
  • Carmelo Rossi
  • 1990
The Rain People (1969)
The Rain People
6.8
  • Vinny Ravenna
  • 1969
The Equalizer (1985)
The Equalizer
7.8
TV Series
  • Dawson
  • Terrance Booth
  • The Sorcerer(as Robert X. Modica)

Credits

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Actor



  • Date with a Hammer (2016)
    Date with a Hammer
    • 2016
  • Ink & Steel (2014)
    Ink & Steel
    5.6
    • Grandfather (voice)
    • 2014
  • Shrinks
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Dr. Gray
    • 2009
  • Shrinks (2007)
    Shrinks
    7.7
    Short
    • Dr. Gray
    • 2007
  • Fast Food Fast Women (2000)
    Fast Food Fast Women
    6.4
    • Paul
    • 2000
  • Witness to the Mob (1998)
    Witness to the Mob
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Albert Krieger
    • 1998
  • Men of Respect (1990)
    Men of Respect
    5.5
    • Carmelo Rossi
    • 1990
  • The Equalizer (1985)
    The Equalizer
    7.8
    TV Series
    • The Sorcerer
    • Terrance Booth
    • Dawson (as Robert X. Modica)
    • 1985–1989
  • The Fortunate Pilgrim (1988)
    The Fortunate Pilgrim
    7.1
    TV Mini Series
    • DiLucca (as Robert X. Modica)
    • 1988
  • Telly Savalas in Kojak (1973)
    Kojak
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Handleman (as Robert X. Modica)
    • 1975
  • Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal in Love Story (1970)
    Love Story
    6.9
    • Dr. Addison
    • 1970
  • The Rain People (1969)
    The Rain People
    6.8
    • Vinny Ravenna
    • 1969

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Robert X. Modica
  • Born
    • July 30, 1931
    • Far Rockaway, New York, USA
  • Died
    • March 14, 2015
    • Manhasset, Long Island, New York, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Dorothy Condenzio19?? - 19?? (divorced, 4 children)
  • Other works
    (August 27 to 31, 1957) He played Rufio in George Bernard Shaw's play, "Caesar and Cleopatra," in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production at the Adams Memorial Theatre in Williamstown, Massachusetts with Tom Adkins (Julius Caesar); David Adnopoz (Nubian Slave, Egyptian courtier, porter, Musician); Doris Allen (Ftatateeta); Toby Allen (Achilles, Roman Sentinel, Palace Official, Belzanor); Richard D. Ariazi (Roman Soldier & porter); Joe Boschetti (Roman Soldier); Tom Brennan (Pothinus); Converse M. Converse (Brittanus); Lila Corbin (Egyptian Slave, courtier, Iris); Philip Cusack (Lucius Septimus); Robert J. Donnally (Boatman); Evans Evans (Cleopatra); Sue Ann Gilfillan (Egyptian Courtier); Roslyn Horowitz (Egyptian Slave, courtier Charmian); Stan Kahn (Theodotus, Auxillary Sentinel, Major Domo); Romulus Linney (Apoilodorus); George Milne (Roman Soldier); Martha Myers (Dancer); Marion Paone (Egyptian courtier); Austin Pendleton (Ptolemy, Egyptian porter); Robert P. Rice (Roman Soldier, Egyptian porter); Rex Robbins (Ra, Roman Centurion); Elizabeth Stearns (Egyptian courtier); Linda Urmy (Egyptian Slave, courtier, Harpist); Martha Myers (Dancer) in the cast. Nikos Psascharapoulos was artistic director and director. Will Steven Armstrong was scenery and lighting designer. Budd Hill was costume designer. Walter Lehman was composer. Martha Myers was also choreographer. George E. Mallonee was stage manager.

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  • Trivia
    Mr. Modica has taught acting in New York City since 1959.
  • Quotes
    When in doubt, repeat or shut up.

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