Robert Prosky

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Robert Prosky (born Robert Porzuczek on December 13, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) is an American character actor who has appeared in such films as Christine, The Natural, Broadcast News, Green Card, Hoffa, Rudy and Dead Man Walking.

In addition to appearing in numerous films, Prosky has appeared as a regular on the television shows Hill Street Blues and Veronica's Closet. Prior to his film and television career, Prosky appeared in numerous productions at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., most notably as Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman. He was considered for the role of Martin Crane in Frasier, and later made a guest appearance in the show as a reclusive writer.

[edit] Selected filmography

• Death to Smoochy (2002) (uncredited)
• Dudley Do-Right (1999)
• Veronica's Closet (1997) (TV series) (1997–1998)
• The Chamber (1996)
• Dead Man Walking (1995)
• The Scarlet Letter (1995)
• Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
• Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
• Rudy (1993)
• Last Action Hero (1993)
• Hoffa (1992)
• Far and Away (1992)
• Green Card (1990)
• Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
• The Great Outdoors (1988)
• Broadcast News (1987)
• Hill Street Blues (1981) (TV series) (1984–1987)
• The Natural (1984)
• The Keep (1983)
• Christine (1983)
• The Lords of Discipline (1983)
• Thief (1981)

[edit] External links

• Robert Prosky at the Internet Movie Database