Robert Pine

Robert Pine

84 · Born: Jul 10, 1941

Personal Details

BornJul 10, 1941 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Robert Pine is a renowned American actor, famously recognized for his portrayal of Sgt. Joseph Getraer on the iconic television series CHiPs, which aired from 1977 to 1983. Throughout his illustrious career, Pine has made appearances in over 400 television episodes, solidifying his status as a versatile and accomplished performer.

Born on July 10, 1941, in the vibrant city of New York, Pine is the son of Virginia (née Whitelaw) and Granville Martin Pine, a patent attorney who played a significant role in shaping his life. Pine's educational journey took him to Ohio Wesleyan University, where he earned his degree in 1963.

Pine's personal life is just as captivating as his professional one. He shares a loving relationship with his wife, Gwynne Gilford, who also made appearances on CHiPs as the wife of Pine's character, Sgt. Getraer. Together, they have two talented children, Chris and Katie, who have followed in their father's footsteps and become actors in their own right.

Career

2025
The Cowboy Killer
The Cowboy Killer as Burgie Thompson
2024
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday as Al Hertz
Poolman
Poolman as The Lizard
2022
Bolivar
Bolivar as Jerry McDade
Five Days at Memorial
Five Days at Memorial as Dr. Horace Baltz
2021
2019
Wish Man
Wish Man as Sgt. Eddie Newman
2018
Con Man
Con Man as Judge
Song of Back and Neck
Song of Back and Neck as David Trolleycar
The Landing
The Landing as Pete Pellarin
2014
Christmas Under Wraps
Christmas Under Wraps as Henry Brunell
2013
Frozen
Frozen as Bishop (voice)
Jobs
Jobs as Ed Woolard
2012
Matchmaker Santa
Matchmaker Santa as Jack Tisdale
2011
Dead Write
Dead Write as Christopher
2008
Lakeview Terrace
Lakeview Terrace as Captain Wentworth
2007
Love's Unfolding Dream
Love's Unfolding Dream as Dr. Micah Jackson
2006
Landslide
Landslide as Donald Richardson
2005
Red Eye
Red Eye as Bob Taylor
Confession
Confession as Senator Givens
2004
Clipping Adam
Clipping Adam as Principal Briggs
The Long Shot
The Long Shot as Douglas McCloud
Helter Skelter
Helter Skelter as Judge Keene
2003
Audrey's Rain
Audrey's Rain as Reverend Cole
Confidence
Confidence as Mr. Lewis
2001
Black Scorpion Returns
Black Scorpion Returns as Mayor Artie Worth
The Hit
The Hit as Levine
Lost Voyage
Lost Voyage as Mike Kaplan
Mach 2
Mach 2 as Captain Roman
All You Need
All You Need as Earl Sabistan
2000
1998
CHiPs '99
CHiPs '99 as Joseph Getraer
1997
Below Utopia
Below Utopia as Uncle Wilson
1996
Mercenary
Mercenary as Special Agent Ranklin
Independence Day
Independence Day as Chief of Staff
1994
1992
1991
Rover Dangerfield
Rover Dangerfield as Duke (voice)
1982
Mysterious Two
Mysterious Two as Arnold Brown
CHiPs
CHiPs as Joseph Getraer
1980
1977
Empire of the Ants
Empire of the Ants as Larry Graham
1975
The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust as Apprentice #1
1974
The Bears and I
The Bears and I as John McCaten
1973
One Little Indian
One Little Indian as Lt. Cummins
Incident on a Dark Street
Incident on a Dark Street as Paul Hamilton Jr.
1970
1966
Munster, Go Home!
Munster, Go Home! as Roger Moresby
Gunpoint
Gunpoint as 'Mitch' Mitchell