Robert Prosky
American actor (1930–2008)
Robert Prosky (born Robert Joseph Porzuczek, December 13, 1930 – December 8, 2008) was an American actor.
Robert Prosky | |
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 Robert Prosky Fishelson's adaptation of The Golem at Manhattan Ensemble Theatre, 2002 | |
| Born | Robert Józef Porzuczek December 13, 1930 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 2008 (aged 77) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
| Other names | Robert Józef Prosky |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971–2008 |
| Spouse | Ida Hove (m. 1960) |
| Children | 3, including John Prosky |
His best known movie roles were in Thief (1981), Christine (1983), The Natural (1984), and Broadcast News (1987).
He also appeared in Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Hoffa (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Last Action Hero (1993), Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Dead Man Walking (1995), and Mad City (1997).
Prosky died on December 8, 2008 at a hospital in Washington, D.C. at the age of 78.[1] The cause of death was heart surgery-related problems.[2]
References change
- ↑ Sullivan, Patricia (December 9, 2008). "Actor Robert Prosky Dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved 9 December 2008.
- ↑ Martin, Douglas. (December 11, 2008). "Robert Prosky, 77, an Actor of Wide Range and Acumen, Is Dead" Archived 2018-07-28 at the Wayback Machine The New York Times.
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