Robert Prosky
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Prosky in 1996
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| Born |
Robert Józef Porzuczek December 13, 1930 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | December 8, 2008 (aged 77) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Cause of death | Heart procedure |
| Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Robert Józef Porzuczek Robert Józef Prosky Robert Porzuczek |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1971–2008 |
| Spouse(s) | Ida Hove (1960–2008; his death) |
| Children | Stefan Prosky John Prosky Andrew Prosky |
Robert Prosky (December 13, 1930 – December 8, 2008) was an American actor and comedian. He became a well known supporting actor in the 1980s and 1990s with his roles in Thief (1981), Christine (1983), The Natural (1984), and Broadcast News. Prosky's other notable movies include 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, a Polish American, was born Robert Joseph Porzuczek in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, to Helen (Kuhn) and Joseph Porzuczek.His father was a grocer and butcher. He was raised in a working-class neighborhood and studied at the American Theatre Wing, later graduating from Temple University. He performed at Old Academy Players, a small theater in the East Falls section of Philadelphia, adjacent to Manayunk.
Prosky appeared in Thief, Christine, Hanky Panky, The Natural, Hoffa, Broadcast News, Things Change, The Great Outdoors, Loose Cannons, Rudy, Mrs. Doubtfire, Green Card, and Dead Man Walking. In addition to appearing in films, Prosky appeared as a regular on Hill Street Blues, Danny, and Veronica's Closet. He was considered for the role of Martin Crane in Frasier and later made a guest appearance in the series as a reclusive writer. He portrayed Rebecca Howe's father on Cheers. Prosky also portrayed Jake "the Snake" Connolly on a 2-part 1991 episode of Coach.
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