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My Take
Robert Prosky was the kind of character actor who made every scene he was in feel more lived-in. I respect that he came up through the theater, decades at Arena Stage, before becoming a familiar face in film and television, because that craft showed in everything he did. His Sergeant Jablonski on Hill Street Blues had a gruff warmth that filled the boots of a tough act to follow, and his film work, from villains to gentle old men, always carried real weight. He's a reminder that you don't need to be the lead to leave a lasting impression.
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Overview
Robert Prosky (December 13, 1930 - December 8, 2008) was an American character actor born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who attended Temple University. A veteran of stage and screen, he was a longtime member of Washington's Arena Stage and earned two Tony Award nominations. On screen he was widely recognized for his role as Sergeant Stan Jablonski on the police drama Hill Street Blues and for numerous supporting film roles. He died in 2008.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Prosky
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・プロスキー
- Reading
- ろばーと・ぷろすきー
- Born
- December 13, 1930 – December 8, 2008
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- Stage actor / Film actor / Television actor / Comedian
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
2. Background
- University
- Temple University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Prosky born?
Robert Prosky was born on December 13, 1930.
When did Robert Prosky die?
Robert Prosky died on December 8, 2008, aged 77.
Where was Robert Prosky from?
Robert Prosky was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Robert Prosky do?
Robert Prosky worked as Stage actor, Film actor, Television actor, Comedian.
Where did Robert Prosky study?
Robert Prosky attended Temple University.
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