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My Take
Judd Hirsch is one of those actors who makes everything around him feel grounded. A Bronx kid who built a long, durable career, he won over generations as Alex Rieger on Taxi and later as the steady father figure on Numb3rs. With a Tony and two Emmys, plus serious stage and voice work, he is the definition of a complete craftsman rather than a flashy lead. What impresses me most is his longevity; still working into his late eighties, he keeps showing up and delivering. Performers like Hirsch are the connective tissue that hold ensembles together. I hope he keeps going.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Judd Hirsch
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャド・ハーシュ
- Reading
- じゃど・はーしゅ
- Born
- March 15, 1935 (age 91)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- voice actor / actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- DeWitt Clinton High School
- University
- City College of New York
Awards & achievements
- 1986 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- 1981 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1983 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Judd Hirsch born?
Born March 15, 1935 (age 91).
Where is Judd Hirsch from?
Judd Hirsch is from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What does Judd Hirsch do?
Judd Hirsch works as voice actor, actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.