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Robert Hirschfeld(1942-2009)

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Robert Hirschfeld was born on 8 June 1942 in New York, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Hill Street Blues (1981) and The Island (1980). He was married to Nancy White. He died on 4 December 2009 in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA.
BornJune 8, 1942
DiedDecember 4, 2009(67)
BornJune 8, 1942
DiedDecember 4, 2009(67)
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Known for

Clint Eastwood in Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Escape from Alcatraz
7.5
  • Guard
  • 1979
Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
Hill Street Blues
8.2
TV Series
  • Leo Schnitz
  • Officer Leo Schnitz
  • Leo Schnitz, Khaki Officer
The Island (1980)
The Island
5.3
  • Cook
  • 1980
Peter Fonda and Susan George in Dirty Mary Crazy Larry (1974)
Dirty Mary Crazy Larry
6.6
  • Swapmeet Character(as Bob Hirshfield)
  • 1974

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  • Mindy
    Short
    • Research Facility Worker (as Rob Hirschfeld)
    • 2011
  • Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)
    The Sopranos
    9.2
    TV Series
    • Judge Holzer
    • 2006
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Mehcad Brooks, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Andrew Schrader
    • Nick Levine
    • Det. Manny Lipsitz ...
    • 1991–2004
  • Cradle Will Rock (1999)
    Cradle Will Rock
    6.8
    • Rockefeller Center - Sol
    • 1999
  • Malik Yoba in New York Undercover (1994)
    New York Undercover
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Warbet
    • 1995
  • CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)
    CBS Schoolbreak Special
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Mark Robinson
    • 1993
  • Shakedown on the Sunset Strip (1988)
    Shakedown on the Sunset Strip
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • 1988
  • Susan Clark, Alex Karras, and Emmanuel Lewis in Webster (1983)
    Webster
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Joe
    • 1988
  • Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau, and Donna Dixon in The Couch Trip (1988)
    The Couch Trip
    5.8
    • Night Watchman
    • 1988
  • Jerry Orbach and Barbara Babcock in The Law and Harry McGraw (1987)
    The Law and Harry McGraw
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Desk Clerk
    • 1987
  • Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer in Hunter (1984)
    Hunter
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Brovard
    • 1987
  • What's Happening Now! (1985)
    What's Happening Now!
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Larry
    • 1987
  • Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
    Hill Street Blues
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Leo Schnitz
    • Officer Leo Schnitz
    • Leo Schnitz, Khaki Officer
    • 1981–1985
  • Cagney & Lacey (1981)
    Cagney & Lacey
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Morris Katz
    • 1984
  • Rosanna Arquette, Paul Sorvino, Patrick Cassidy, and Bill Hufsey in Off the Wall (1983)
    Off the Wall
    4.3
    • Guard No. 1 (as Bob Hirschfeld)
    • 1983

Soundtrack



  • Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
    Hill Street Blues
    8.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "Mr. Sandman"
    • 1981

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Bob Hirschfeld
  • Born
    • June 8, 1942
    • New York, New York, USA
  • Died
    • December 4, 2009
    • Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Nancy White? - December 9, 2009 (his death)

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    When not acting, Hirschfeld was a published author of children's and Young Adults books, as well as a food critic.

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