Robert Hirschfeld
American actor, author (1942–2009)
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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).
BornJune 8, 1942
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 4, 2009 (aged 67)
Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S.
OccupationsActor, author
Notable workHill Street Blues
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. |
| Occupations | 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
- Hirschfeld, Robert; White, Nancy (1997). The Kids' Science Book. Gareth Stevens. ISBN 978-0836819687.
Filmography
| 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 |
