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.

Known for

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The Valley of Light

2007 ⭐ 6.5

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NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002 ⭐ 10.0

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Mad City

1997 ⭐ 6.3

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Dead Man Walking

1995 ⭐ 7.3

Career timeline

2009

The Skeptic

Father Wymond · 2009

⭐ 5.3

2007

The Valley of Light

Hoke · 2007

⭐ 6.5

2006

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

Andrey Botvinnik (segment "A W · 2006

2005

Suits on the Loose

Bishop Hollister · 2005

⭐ 5.2

2002

Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary

2002

NBC 75th Anniversary Special Notable

Self · 2002

⭐ 10.0

Death to Smoochy

Network Chairman (uncredited) · 2002

⭐ 5.9

1999

Dudley Do-Right

Inspector Fenwick · 1999

⭐ 4.1

Swing Vote

Chief Justice · 1999

⭐ 5.8

The Rodney King Incident: Race and Justice in America

Self (voice) · 1999

1998

The Lake

Herb · 1998

⭐ 5.8

1997

Mad City

Lou Potts · 1997

⭐ 6.3

1996

The Chamber

E. Garner Goodman · 1996

⭐ 6.0

1995

Dead Man Walking Notable

Hilton Barber · 1995

⭐ 7.3

The Scarlet Letter

Horace Stonehall · 1995

⭐ 6.1

1994

Miracle on 34th Street Notable

Judge Henry Harper · 1994

⭐ 6.8

1993

Mrs. Doubtfire Notable

Mr. Lundy · 1993

⭐ 7.2

Rudy Notable

Father Cavanaugh · 1993

⭐ 7.3

Last Action Hero Notable

Nick · 1993

⭐ 6.5

1992

Hoffa

Billy Flynn · 1992

⭐ 6.3

Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story

Maishe · 1992

⭐ 5.8

Far and Away Notable

Daniel Christie · 1992

⭐ 6.8

1991

Age Isn't Everything

Grandpa Irving · 1991

⭐ 3.0

1990

Green Card

Brontë's Lawyer · 1990

⭐ 6.1

The Love She Sought

Bishop Richard Baker · 1990

⭐ 6.8

Funny About Love

E. T. · 1990

⭐ 4.9

1989

The Heist

Dancer · 1989

⭐ 4.9

From the Dead of Night

Dr. Walter Hovde · 1989

⭐ 6.0

Home Fires Burning

Rosh Benefield · 1989

⭐ 6.5

1988

Things Change

Joseph 'Don Giuseppe' Vincenzo · 1988

⭐ 6.1

The Great Outdoors

Wally · 1988

⭐ 6.5

A Walk in the Woods Notable

Andrey Botvinnik · 1988

⭐ 9.0

1987

Broadcast News

Ernie Merriman · 1987

⭐ 6.8

Big Shots

Keegan · 1987

⭐ 6.6

Outrageous Fortune

Stanislav Korzenowski · 1987

⭐ 6.0

1985

Into Thin Air Notable

Jim Conway · 1985

⭐ 7.4

1984

The Natural

The Judge · 1984

⭐ 6.9

Frequently appears with

Gretchen Mol

Eleanor

Chris Klein

Noah

Zach Mills

Matthew

Jay O. Sanders

Howard

Jeff Perry

Taylor Bowers

Barbara Eden

Self

Bill Daily

Self

Barbara Feldon

Self

Laura Innes

Self

Kelsey Grammer

Self

Full filmography

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The Skeptic

2009 ⭐ 5.3

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The Valley of Light

2007 ⭐ 6.5

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The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

2006

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Suits on the Loose

2005 ⭐ 5.2

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Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary

2002

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NBC 75th Anniversary Special

2002 ⭐ 10.0

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Death to Smoochy

2002 ⭐ 5.9

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D-Tox

2002 ⭐ 5.6

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Dudley Do-Right

1999 ⭐ 4.1

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Swing Vote

1999 ⭐ 5.8

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The Rodney King Incident: Race and Justice in America

1999

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The Lake

1998 ⭐ 5.8

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Mad City

1997 ⭐ 6.3

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The Chamber

1996 ⭐ 6.0

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Dead Man Walking

1995 ⭐ 7.3

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The Scarlet Letter

1995 ⭐ 6.1

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Miracle on 34th Street

1994 ⭐ 6.8

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Mrs. Doubtfire

1993 ⭐ 7.2

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Rudy

1993 ⭐ 7.3

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Last Action Hero

1993 ⭐ 6.5