Robert Hirschfeld | |
Birth Date: | 8 June 1942 |
Birth Place: | New York, New York, U.S. |
Death Place: | Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
Occupation: | Actor, author |
Spouse: | Nancy White |
Notable Works: | Hill Street Blues |
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).
Hirschfeld died in Dobbs Ferry, New York, at the age of 67.[1] [2]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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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 |