Robert Prosky (born Robert Joseph Porzuczek, December 13, 1930 – December 8, 2008) was an American actor. He became a well-known supporting actor in the 1980s with his roles in Thief (1981), Christine (1983), The Natural (1984), and Broadcast News (1987). Prosky's other notable movies include Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Hoffa (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Last Action Hero (1993), Rudy (1993), Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Dead Man Walking (1995), and Mad City (1997). His most notable television role was of Sgt. Stan Jablonski on the TV police drama Hill Street Blues.

Robert Prosky

Acting Born December 13, 1930 – Died December 8, 2008 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Robert Prosky (born Robert Joseph Porzuczek, December 13, 1930 – December 8, 2008) was an American actor. He became a well-known supporting actor in the 1980s with his roles in Thief (1981), Christine (1983), The Natural (1984), and Broadcast News (1987).

Prosky's other notable movies include Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990), Hoffa (1992), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Last Action Hero (1993), Rudy (1993), Miracle on 34th Street (1994), Dead Man Walking (1995), and Mad City (1997). His most notable television role was of Sgt. Stan Jablonski on the TV police drama Hill Street Blues.

Known For

Frasier

T.H. Houghton

Cheers

Navy Captain Franklin Howe

ER

Wayne Rutley

Murder, She Wrote

Bishop Patrick Shea

The Practice

Father Patrick Martin

Touched by an Angel

Dr. Robert Harrigan

Hill Street Blues

Stan Jablonski

Tony Awards

Self - Nominee

Tony Awards

Self - Nominee / Performer

Coach

Coach 'Jake the Snake' Connelly

American Playhouse

Andrey Botvinnik

Lou Grant