Bruce Weitz | |
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| File:10.17.09BruceWeitzByLuigiNovi.jpg Weitz at the Big Apple Convention in Manhattan, 2009. | |
| Born | Bruce Peter Weitz May 27, 1943 Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Known for | Sgt. Michael Belker – Hill Street Blues |
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| Children | 1 |
Bruce Peter Weitz (born May 27, 1943) is an American actor who is perhaps best known[1] for his role as Sgt. Michael "Mick" Belker in the NBC police drama Hill Street Blues,[1] which ran from 1981 until 1987. Weitz won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1984 for his role in the series.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Weitz was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, the son of Sybil (née Rubel), a homemaker, and Joseph Weitz, who owned a liquor store.[2]
Career[]
Weitz appeared in the 1998 film Deep Impact[1] and also appeared in the films Half Past Dead[1] and El Cortez.[1] His guest appearances on television include NYPD Blue, Quincy, Midnight Caller, Sisters, Superman: The Animated Series as Bruno Mannheim, JAG, The X-Files, The West Wing, and Highlander: The Series. Weitz portrayed Anthony Zacchara on General Hospital from 2007-12.[citation needed]
Personal life[]
Weitz married actress Cecilia Hart in 1971; they divorced in 1980.[3] Weitz has been married to Vivian Davis since 1986; they have one son. In 2001, Weitz was named honorary mayor of Reseda, Los Angeles.
Selected filmography[]
- The Young and the Restless (April 17–19, 2013) as Barry
- Imps* (2009) as Larry
- CSI (2008) (Ep. "The Happy Place") as Leon Slocomb
- Quality Time (2008) as Jack Savage
- Triloquist (2008) as Dummy (voice)
- General Hospital (October 19 - November 2007; January - March 2, 2008; July 10, 2009; August 13, 2009; September 2009–July 26, 2012) as Anthony Zacchara
- Dexter (2007) (Ep. "Morning Comes") as Lenny Asher
- The Dukes (2007) as Toulio
- Though None Go with Me (2006) as Will Bishop
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) (Ep. "Lost Boys") as Tobias Northrop
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) (Ep. "If Tomorrow Never Comes") as Edward Levangie
- Dinocroc (2004) as Dr. Campell
- Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2004) (Ep. "The Mentor") as Wes Kenner
- The Practice (2003) (Ep. "Rape Shield") as D.A. Robert Webb
- ER (2003) (4 episodes) as Alderman John Bright
- The Guardian (2002–2003) (2 episodes) as Jake's Father
- Judging Amy (2002–2003) (5 episodes) as Martin
- Third Watch (2002) (Ep. "Two Hundred and Thirty-Three Days") as Uncle Mike
- Half Past Dead (2002) as Lester McKenna
- Mach 2 (2001) as Phil Jefferson
- Focus (2001)
- The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Legend of Grimace Island (1999) as Blather (voice) (Direct-to-video)
- Deep Impact (1998)
- Velocity Trap (1997)
- NYPD Blue (1996) S4 E6 Yes Sir, That's My Baby as Lawrence Curry
- Superman: The Animated Series (1996-1998) (4 Episodes) as Bruno Mannheim (voice)
- Her Hidden Truth (1995) as Lt. Ricky Levine
- Prehysteria! 3 (1995) as Hal MacGregor
- Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (1995) (2 Episodes) as Luxor, Porg (voice)
- The X-Files (1995) (Ep. "Irresistible") as Moe Bocks
- Batman: The Animated Series (1994) (Ep. "Lock-Up") as Lock-Up (voice)
- The Byrds of Paradise (1994) as Dr. Murray Rubenstein
- Highlander: The Series (1994) (Ep. "The Fighter") as Tommy Sullivan
- The Liars' Club (1993) as Jack
- Anything but Love (1991–1992) as Mike Urbanek
- Rainbow Drive (1990) as Dan Crawford
- Midnight Caller (1989) (Ep. "Mercy Me") as Ed Adderly
- Mama's Boy (1987–1988) as Jake McCaskey
- Hill Street Blues (1981–1987) as Detective Michael "Mick" Belker
- Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story (1981) as Paul Snider
- Happy Days (1978) as Robert Clark
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Bruce Weitz". The New York Times. 2019-09-03. https://www.nytimes.com/movies/person/75342/Bruce-Weitz/biography.
- ↑ "Bruce Weitz profile". Filmreference.com. 1943-05-27. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ TV Guide (1983)
External links[]
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