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Robert Hirschfeld

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Robert Hirschfeld
Hirschfeld as Officer Leo Schnitz
Born(1942-06-08)June 8, 1942
DiedDecember 4, 2009(2009-12-04) (aged 67)
Occupation(s)Actor, author
Notable workHill Street Blues
SpouseNancy White[1]

Robert Hirschfeld (June 8, 1942 – December 4, 2009) was an American actor and author. He was best known for playing Officer Leo Schnitz on Hill Street Blues from 1981 to 1985. He also appeared in the films Cradle Will Rock (1999) and Escape from Alcatraz (1979).

Hirschfeld died in Dobbs Ferry, New York, at the age of 67.[2][1]

Bibliography

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  • Hirschfeld, Robert; White, Nancy (1997). The Kids' Science Book. Gareth Stevens. ISBN 978-0836819687.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1973 Godmonster of Indian Flats Sheriff Gordon
1974 Dirty Mary Crazy Larry Swapmeet Character
1979 The Promise Doctor Sidney Meisner
1979 Escape from Alcatraz Guard #14
1979 More American Graffiti Delivery Man
1980 The Island Cook
1983 Off the Wall Guard No. 1
1981–1985 Hill Street Blues Officer Leo Schnitz Recurring role (Seasons 1–4)
Main cast (Season 5)
1988 The Couch Trip Night Watchman
1999 Cradle Will Rock Rockefeller Center - Sol

References

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  1. ^ a b "Robert Hirschfeld Obituary". The New York Times. 6 December 2009. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. ^ "In Memoriam" (PDF). Screen Actors Guild Magazine. 51 (2). SAG-AFTRA: 42. Spring 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
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