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Robert Prosky(1930-2008)

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Robert Prosky in Funny About Love (1990)
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The Chamber (2016)
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Robert Prosky was born on 13 December 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Thief (1981), Broadcast News (1987) and Mrs. Doubtfire (1993). He was married to Ida Hove. He died on 8 December 2008 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
BornDecember 13, 1930
DiedDecember 8, 2008(77)
BornDecember 13, 1930
DiedDecember 8, 2008(77)
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Known for

James Caan in Thief (1981)
Thief
7.4
  • Leo
  • 1981
Holly Hunter, William Hurt, and Albert Brooks in Broadcast News (1987)
Broadcast News
7.3
  • Ernie Merriman
  • 1987
Robin Williams, Sally Field, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, and Mara Wilson in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Mrs. Doubtfire
7.1
  • Jonathan Lundy
  • 1993
Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn in Dead Man Walking (1995)
Dead Man Walking
7.5
  • Hilton Barber
  • 1995

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  • Tom Arnold, Tim Daly, and Zoe Saldaña in The Skeptic (2008)
    The Skeptic
    5.6
    • Father Wymond
    • 2008
  • Anthony Edwards, Julianna Margulies, Ming-Na Wen, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston, Eriq La Salle, Kellie Martin, Paul McCrane, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Maura Tierney, and Goran Visnjic in ER (1994)
    ER
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Wayne Rutley
    • 2007
  • Gretchen Mol and Chris Klein in The Valley of Light (2006)
    The Valley of Light
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • Hoke
    • 2006
  • Brandon Beemer, Ty Hodges, and Allison Lange in Suits on the Loose (2005)
    Suits on the Loose
    5.2
    • Bishop Hollister
    • 2005
  • K Street (2003)
    K Street
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Tommy's Dad
    • 2003
  • Lara Flynn Boyle, Dylan McDermott, Steve Harris, and Kelli Williams in The Practice (1997)
    The Practice
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Father Patrick Martin
    • 1997–2002
  • Sela Ward and Billy Campbell in Once and Again (1999)
    Once and Again
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Herbert Miller
    • 2002
  • Death to Smoochy (2002)
    Death to Smoochy
    6.3
    • Network Chairman (uncredited)
    • 2002
  • Sylvester Stallone in D-Tox (2002)
    D-Tox
    5.3
    • McKenzie
    • 2002
  • Daniel Stern in Danny (2001)
    Danny
    4.2
    TV Series
    • Lenny
    • 2001
  • Roma Downey, John Dye, and Della Reese in Touched by an Angel (1994)
    Touched by an Angel
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Dr. Robert Harrigan
    • 2000
  • John Prosky and Robert Prosky in Grandfather's Birthday (2000)
    Grandfather's Birthday
    8.9
    Short
    • 2000
  • Pasta for War
    5.3
    Short
    • The Dictator (voice)
    • 2000
  • Brendan Fraser in Dudley Do-Right (1999)
    Dudley Do-Right
    3.9
    • Inspector Fenwick
    • 1999
  • Andy Garcia in Swing Vote (1999)
    Swing Vote
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Chief Justice
    • 1999

Soundtrack



  • Robert Clohessy, Michael Warren, and Bruce Weitz in Hill Street Blues (1981)
    Hill Street Blues
    8.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "For She's a Jolly Good Fellow" (uncredited)
    • 1985

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The Skeptic
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The Skeptic
Big Shots
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Robert J. Prosky
  • Height
    • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
  • Born
    • December 13, 1930
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • December 8, 2008
    • Washington, District of Columbia, USA(complications from heart surgery)
  • Spouse
    • Ida HoveJune 4, 1960 - December 8, 2008 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Stefan Prosky
  • Parents
      Helen Porzuczek
  • Relatives
    • Joseph Kai Prosky(Grandchild)
  • Other works
    Acted for many years at Arena Stage, Washington D. C.'s premiere repertory theatre company.
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    • 5 Articles

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    Briefly joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War but was honourably discharged when his father died.

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