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Robert Urich, born on December 19, 1946 in Toronto, Ohio, United States, was an actor and television producer. Robert Urich died on April 16, 2002, aged 55. Education on record includes Florida State University. Awards on record include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
What I admire most about Robert Urich is his sheer endurance: starring in a record fifteen television series over thirty years. In an era when film stars looked down on the small screen, he committed to it fully, becoming a weekly fixture in living rooms across America. That takes a different kind of discipline than chasing movie glory. From a small Ohio town to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he built a career on reliability and warmth rather than flash. Losing him in 2002 at just 55 felt far too soon, and I still regard him as one of television's great unsung workhorses.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Urich
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・ユーリック
- Reading
- ろばーと・ゆーりっく
- Born
- December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Toronto, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television producer
2. Background
- University
- Florida State University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. 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 Urich born?
Born December 19, 1946.
When did Robert Urich die?
Died April 16, 2002, aged 55.
Where was Robert Urich from?
Robert Urich was from Toronto, Ohio, United States.
What did Robert Urich do?
Robert Urich worked as actor, television producer.
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