George R. Robertson | |
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Born |
Brampton, Ontario, Canada | April 20, 1933
Died | January 29, 2023
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 89)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1968–2017 |
George Ross Robertson (April 20, 1933 – January 29, 2023) was a Canadian actor perhaps best known for his roles in the first six Police Academy films [1] and the film JFK. [2]
Robertson was born in Canada in 1933. He is best known for portraying Henry J. Hurst in the Police Academy franchise. He portrayed Hurst in the films: Police Academy (1984), Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985), Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), and Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). Like most of his police academy co-stars, he did not return for the seventh and final final in the franchise, Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994), although, he did guest appear in the Police Academy sitcom, which aired from 1997 to 1998.
He guest-starred on an episode of The Twilight Zone (1980s version). He also played Dick Cheney in The Path to 9/11. Robertson had 80 acting credits to his name. [3] [4]
Robertson died in Toronto, Ontario on January 29, 2023, at the age of 89. [5] [6]
In 1993, Robertson was awarded the Margaret Collier Award. [7]
In 2004, he won the Humanitarian Award at the Gemini Awards. [8] [9]
Robertson appeared in three films that were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: 1970's Airport, 1979's Norma Rae and JFK in 1991. [10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1968 | Rosemary's Baby | Lou Comfort | Uncredited |
1969 | Marooned | VIP | Uncredited |
1970 | Airport | Richard Stout - Passenger | Uncredited |
1973 | U-Turn | Tennis pro | |
1973 | Paperback Hero | Burdock | |
1979 | Norma Rae | Farmer | |
1981 | The Amateur | U.S. Consul | |
1982 | Murder by Phone | George Lord | |
1984 | Police Academy | Chief / Commissioner Henry Hurst | |
1985 | Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment | ||
1986 | Police Academy 3: Back in Training | ||
1987 | Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | ||
1988 | Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach | ||
1989 | The Twilight Zone | Gen. Greg Slater | TV series, 1 episode |
1989 | Police Academy 6: City Under Siege | Commissioner Henry Hurst | |
1991 | Deceived | Adrienne's Father | |
1991 | JFK | White House Man | |
1995 | National Lampoon's Senior Trip | President Davis | |
1996 | Holiday Affair | ||
1997 | Murder at 1600 | Mack Falls | |
2012 | Still Mine | Chester Jones |
George R. Robertson | |
---|---|
Born |
Brampton, Ontario, Canada | April 20, 1933
Died | January 29, 2023
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | (aged 89)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1968–2017 |
George Ross Robertson (April 20, 1933 – January 29, 2023) was a Canadian actor perhaps best known for his roles in the first six Police Academy films [1] and the film JFK. [2]
Robertson was born in Canada in 1933. He is best known for portraying Henry J. Hurst in the Police Academy franchise. He portrayed Hurst in the films: Police Academy (1984), Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985), Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), and Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). Like most of his police academy co-stars, he did not return for the seventh and final final in the franchise, Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994), although, he did guest appear in the Police Academy sitcom, which aired from 1997 to 1998.
He guest-starred on an episode of The Twilight Zone (1980s version). He also played Dick Cheney in The Path to 9/11. Robertson had 80 acting credits to his name. [3] [4]
Robertson died in Toronto, Ontario on January 29, 2023, at the age of 89. [5] [6]
In 1993, Robertson was awarded the Margaret Collier Award. [7]
In 2004, he won the Humanitarian Award at the Gemini Awards. [8] [9]
Robertson appeared in three films that were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: 1970's Airport, 1979's Norma Rae and JFK in 1991. [10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1968 | Rosemary's Baby | Lou Comfort | Uncredited |
1969 | Marooned | VIP | Uncredited |
1970 | Airport | Richard Stout - Passenger | Uncredited |
1973 | U-Turn | Tennis pro | |
1973 | Paperback Hero | Burdock | |
1979 | Norma Rae | Farmer | |
1981 | The Amateur | U.S. Consul | |
1982 | Murder by Phone | George Lord | |
1984 | Police Academy | Chief / Commissioner Henry Hurst | |
1985 | Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment | ||
1986 | Police Academy 3: Back in Training | ||
1987 | Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | ||
1988 | Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach | ||
1989 | The Twilight Zone | Gen. Greg Slater | TV series, 1 episode |
1989 | Police Academy 6: City Under Siege | Commissioner Henry Hurst | |
1991 | Deceived | Adrienne's Father | |
1991 | JFK | White House Man | |
1995 | National Lampoon's Senior Trip | President Davis | |
1996 | Holiday Affair | ||
1997 | Murder at 1600 | Mack Falls | |
2012 | Still Mine | Chester Jones |