Robert Prosky
Biography
Robert Prosky (born Robert Joseph Porzuczek, December 13, 1930 – December 8, 2008) was an American actor. He became a well-known supporting actor in the 1980s with his roles in Thief (1981), Christine (1983), The Natural (1984), and Broadcast News (1987). Prosky's other notable movies include Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Hoffa (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Last Action Hero (1993), Rudy (1993), Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Dead Man Walking (1995), and Mad City (1997). His most notable television role was of Sgt. Stan Jablonski on the TV police drama Hill Street Blues.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Grandpa Fred
1990
Dead Man Walking
as Hilton Barber
1995
Mrs. Doubtfire
as Mr. Lundy
1993
The Great Outdoors
as Wally
1988
Outrageous Fortune
as Stanislav Korzenowski
1987
Thief
as Leo Alderman
1981
Far and Away
as Daniel Christie
1992
The Natural
as The Judge
1984
The Chamber
as E. Garner Goodman
1996
Loose Cannons
as Von Metz
1990
Christine
as Will Darnell
1983
Broadcast News
as Ernie Merriman
1987
Mad City
as Lou Potts
1997
The Keep
as Father Mihail Fonescu
1983
Funny About Love
as E. T.
1990
Dudley Do-Right
as Inspector Fenwick
1999
The Lords of Discipline
as Col. 'Bear' Berrineau
1983
Things Change
as Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo
1988
Big Shots
as Keegan
1987
The Love She Sought
as Bishop Richard Baker
1990
TV Appearances
Lou Grant
1977
Cheers
as Navy Captain Franklin Howe
1982
Veronica's Closet
as Pat Chase
1997
Once and Again
1999
The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Dr. Sutton A. Vogel
1985
LateLine
1998
Frasier
as T.H. Houghton
1993
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Rosh Benefield
1951
ER
as Wayne Rutley
1994
Lifestories
1990
Brooklyn Bridge
1991
Danny
as Lenny
2001