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Zoneboy · 12-09-2008, 06:24 PM

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Prosky, a character actor with hundreds of credits on stage and screen including "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Hill Street Blues," has died in a Washington hospital. He was 77.

His oldest son, Stefan Prosky, said the actor died Monday night of complications from a heart procedure.

"He went gracefully last night, not in pain," Stefan Prosky said Tuesday. "Everybody knows him as a fairly famous actor. My brothers and I know him as a marvelous father."

Prosky appeared in more than 200 plays on Broadway and with Arena Stage, a regional theater company in Washington. He appeared in 38 films and numerous television shows.

A native of Philadelphia, Prosky studied economics at Temple University and served in the U.S. Air Force.

On Broadway, Prosky's credits included "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "A View from the Bridge." He also completed a long run in Michael Frayn's play "Democracy."

More recently, Prosky appeared with two of his sons in Arthur Miller's play, "The Price," in Philadelphia. He planned to continue in a San Diego production of "The Price" this winter, Stefan Prosky said.

In the 1980s, Prosky spent three years on the NBC television series "Hill Street Blues" as a police sergeant. He later appeared as a priest on trial for murder in ABC's legal drama, "The Practice."

In "Mrs. Doubtfire," Prosky played the TV station owner who hired Robin Williams, who dressed as a nanny. His other film credits include "Dead Man Walking" and "The Natural."

Prosky spent most of his life in Washington and raised his three sons in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Nearby Arena Stage was close to his heart. He spent 22 years affiliated with the theater and a small company of players, appearing in more than 120 plays.

"Arena Stage is where I learned to be an actor," Prosky told The Associated Press in 2006.

Arena co-founder Zelda Fichandler said she has lost a part of her family.

"I don't know of another American actor who has played in so many plays in so many styles in so many places in so many roles, and played them all to the hilt," she said in a statement.

Prosky is survived by his wife, Ida Prosky, and three sons, Stefan Prosky of Washington, John Prosky of North Hollywood, Calif., and Andrew Prosky of New York. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Instead of flowers, the family is asking for donations to The Actors Fund or for people to "just go see a play," Stefan Prosky said.

Scoobiedoo30 · 12-09-2008, 06:25 PM

resat in Peace Robert you will be very missed

MikeLutton · 12-11-2008, 10:52 PM

what does this got to do with veronicas closet

Zoneboy · 12-12-2008, 12:52 AM

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what does this got to do with veronicas closet

Robert Prosky played Veronica's father on the show.

"Veronica's Closet" (23 episodes)
Unaired Pilot (????) - Pat Chase
Pilot (25 September 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Woman Friend (2 October 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Husband Won't Leave (9 October 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Not Happy About the Book (16 October 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's First Date (30 October 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Best Buddy (6 November 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's a Doll (13 November 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's First Thanksgiving (20 November 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Brotherly Love (11 December 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Christmas Song (18 December 1997) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Got a Secret (8 January 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Fun and Pirates Are Crazy (15 January 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Night Alone (29 January 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's $600,000 Pop (5 February 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's a Drag (26 February 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Divorce Papers (5 March 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Blackout (12 March 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Bridal Shower (2 April 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Man in a Suitcase (9 April 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's All Nighter (16 April 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Mole (30 April 1998) - Pat Chase
Veronica's Silent Partner (9 May 1998) - Pat Chase

MikeLutton · 12-12-2008, 04:21 PM

oh k sorry didnt know i never watched it just thought i ask

12-09-2008, 06:24 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Actor Robert Prosky Dies at 77 Link WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Prosky, a character actor with hundreds of credits on stage and screen including "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Hill Street Blues," has died in a Washington hospital. He was 77. His oldest son, Stefan Prosky, said the actor died Monday night of complications from a heart procedure. "He went gracefully last night, not in pain," Stefan Prosky said Tuesday. "Everybody knows him as a fairly famous actor. My brothers and I know him as a marvelous father." Prosky appeared in more than 200 plays on Broadway and with Arena Stage, a regional theater company in Washington. He appeared in 38 films and numerous television shows. A native of Philadelphia, Prosky studied economics at Temple University and served in the U.S. Air Force. On Broadway, Prosky's credits included "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "A View from the Bridge." He also completed a long run in Michael Frayn's play "Democracy." More recently, Prosky appeared with two of his sons in Arthur Miller's play, "The Price," in Philadelphia. He planned to continue in a San Diego production of "The Price" this winter, Stefan Prosky said. In the 1980s, Prosky spent three years on the NBC television series "Hill Street Blues" as a police sergeant. He later appeared as a priest on trial for murder in ABC's legal drama, "The Practice." In "Mrs. Doubtfire," Prosky played the TV station owner who hired Robin Williams, who dressed as a nanny. His other film credits include "Dead Man Walking" and "The Natural." Prosky spent most of his life in Washington and raised his three sons in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Nearby Arena Stage was close to his heart. He spent 22 years affiliated with the theater and a small company of players, appearing in more than 120 plays. "Arena Stage is where I learned to be an actor," Prosky told The Associated Press in 2006. Arena co-founder Zelda Fichandler said she has lost a part of her family. "I don't know of another American actor who has played in so many plays in so many styles in so many places in so many roles, and played them all to the hilt," she said in a statement. Prosky is survived by his wife, Ida Prosky, and three sons, Stefan Prosky of Washington, John Prosky of North Hollywood, Calif., and Andrew Prosky of New York. Funeral arrangements were incomplete. Instead of flowers, the family is asking for donations to The Actors Fund or for people to "just go see a play," Stefan Prosky said.
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MikeLutton Mike Lutton DVD Legend! Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 05, 2005 Location: usa pennsyvania Posts: 6,871	oh k sorry didnt know i never watched it just thought i ask