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]
George R. Robertson | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 20, 1933 Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 29, 2023 (aged 89) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2017 |
Career
editRobertson 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]
Death
editRobertson died in Toronto, Ontario on January 29, 2023, at the age of 89.[5][6]
Awards
editIn 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]
Filmography
edit| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "Here's an actor with a heart" at the Toronto Star (14 April, 2001) [Ontario Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 438288684
- ^ "Canadian takes over important U.S. roles" by Sid Adilman, Toronto Star (13 May, 1991) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 436408518
- ^ "George R. Robertson, Henry Hurst in Police Academy Films, Dead at 89" by Abby Jones at consequence.net
- ^ "George R. Robertson, Chief Hurst Actor in 'Police Academy' Franchise, Dead at 89" by Kimberlee Speakman at people.com
- ^ "George Ross Robertson". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
- ^ "George R. Robertson, Chief Hurst in the 'Police Academy' Films, Dies at 89". The Hollywood Reporter. 3 February 2023.
- ^ "George R. Robertson Dies: ‘Police Academy’s Chief Hurst Was 89" by Erik Pedersen at deadline.com
- ^ "Miniseries on Halifax Explosion makes big noise at Geminis" at The Sault Star (13 Dec, 2004) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 348677701
- ^ "Jump Cuts" at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "George R. Robertson". IMDb.