Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Deceased · Born: Dec 13, 1930 · Died: Dec 8, 2008

Personal Details

BornDec 13, 1930 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
  • Helen Porzuczek
  • Joseph Porzuczek
Relatives
  • Joseph Kai Prosky (Grandchild)

Biography

Robert Prosky, a renowned actor, entered this world on December 13, 1930, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, Prosky garnered widespread recognition for his captivating performances in a multitude of films, including the 1981 critically acclaimed thriller "Thief", the 1987 award-winning drama "Broadcast News", and the 1993 beloved comedy classic "Mrs. Doubtfire".

In his personal life, Robert Prosky was devoted to his loving wife, Ida Hove, with whom he shared a beautiful bond.

Sadly, Robert Prosky's life came to a close on December 8, 2008, in the nation's capital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America.

Career

2009
The Skeptic
The Skeptic as Father Wymond
2005
Suits on the Loose
Suits on the Loose as Bishop Hollister
2003
K Street
K Street as Tommy's Dad
2002
D-Tox
D-Tox as McKenzie
Death to Smoochy
Death to Smoochy as Network Chairman (uncredited)
1999
Swing Vote
Swing Vote as Chief Justice
Dudley Do-Right
Dudley Do-Right as Inspector Fenwick
1998
The Lake
The Lake as Herb
1997
Mad City
Mad City as Lou Potts
1996
The Chamber
The Chamber as E. Garner Goodman
1995
Dead Man Walking
Dead Man Walking as Hilton Barber
The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter as Horace Stonehall
1994
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street as Judge Henry Harper
1993
Mrs. Doubtfire
Mrs. Doubtfire as Mr. Lundy
Rudy
Rudy as Father Cavanaugh
1992
Far and Away
Far and Away as Daniel Christie
Double Edge
Double Edge as Maggie's Father
Hoffa
Hoffa as Billy Flynn
1991
Age Isn't Everything
Age Isn't Everything as Grandpa Irving
Green Card
Green Card as Brontë's Lawyer
Loose Cannons
Loose Cannons as Von Metz
The Love She Sought
The Love She Sought as Bishop Richard Baker
Johnny Ryan
Johnny Ryan as Capt. Fitzgerald
1989
Home Fires Burning
Home Fires Burning as Rosh Benefield
The Heist
The Heist as Dancer
From the Dead of Night
From the Dead of Night as Dr. Walter Hovde
1988
Things Change
Things Change as Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo
A Walk in the Woods
A Walk in the Woods as Andrey Botvinnik
1987
Big Shots
Big Shots as Keegan
Broadcast News
Broadcast News as Ernie Merriman
Outrageous Fortune
Outrageous Fortune as Stanislav Korzenowski
1985
Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air as Jim Conway
1984
The Natural
The Natural as The Judge
Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues as Stan Jablonski
1983
The Lords of Discipline
The Lords of Discipline as Col. 'Bear' Berrineau
Christine
Christine as Will Darnell
The Keep
The Keep as Father Mihail Fonescu
1982
Monsignor
Monsignor as Bishop Walkman
Hanky Panky
Hanky Panky as Hiram Calder
World War III
World War III as Gen. Aleksey Rudenski
1981
Thief
Thief as Leo Alderman
The Ordeal of Bill Carney
The Ordeal of Bill Carney as Judge Philip Erbsen
1978
The Brink's Job
The Brink's Job as Lineup Gallery Cop
1974
Lincoln: Trial by Fire
Lincoln: Trial by Fire as Secretary of War Stanton
1971