Robert Hirschfeld (June 8, 1942 – December 4, 2009) was an American actor and author. He was best known for playing Officer Leo Schnitz on Hill Street Blues from 1981 to 1985. He also appeared in the films Cradle Will Rock (1999) and Escape from Alcatraz (1979).
Robert Hirschfeld | |
|---|---|
 Hirschfeld as Officer Leo Schnitz | |
| Born | June 8, 1942 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 2009 (aged 67) Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, author |
| Notable work | Hill Street Blues |
| Spouse | Nancy White[1] |
Hirschfeld died in Dobbs Ferry, New York, at the age of 67.[2][1]
Bibliography
edit- Hirschfeld, Robert; White, Nancy (1997). The Kids' Science Book. Gareth Stevens. ISBN 978-0836819687.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Godmonster of Indian Flats | Sheriff Gordon | |
| 1974 | Dirty Mary Crazy Larry | Swapmeet Character | |
| 1979 | The Promise | Doctor Sidney Meisner | |
| 1979 | Escape from Alcatraz | Guard #14 | |
| 1979 | More American Graffiti | Delivery Man | |
| 1980 | The Island | Cook | |
| 1983 | Off the Wall | Guard No. 1 | |
| 1981–1985 | Hill Street Blues | Officer Leo Schnitz | Recurring role (Seasons 1–4) Main cast (Season 5) |
| 1988 | The Couch Trip | Night Watchman | |
| 1999 | Cradle Will Rock | Rockefeller Center - Sol |
References
edit- ^ a b "Robert Hirschfeld Obituary". The New York Times. 6 December 2009. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
- ^ "In Memoriam" (PDF). Screen Actors Guild Magazine. 51 (2). SAG-AFTRA: 42. Spring 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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