Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky
Robert Prosky and Joseph McKenna in Fishelson's adaptation of The Golem at Manhattan Ensemble Theatre, 2002
Born	Robert Józef Porzuczek (1930-12-13)December 13, 1930 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	December 8, 2008(2008-12-08) (aged 77) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting place	Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S.
Other names	Robert Józef Prosky
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1971–2008
Spouse	Ida Hove ​ (m. 1960)​
Children	3, including John Prosky

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.