Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
November 1, 1941
Place of Birth:
Houston, Texas, USA
Robert Foxworth is an American actor born on November 1, 1941, in Houston, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from Carnegie Mellon University and began his career as a stage actor, notably performing at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage. Foxworth is best known for his television roles, including Chase Gioberti on the popular soap opera "Falcon Crest" (1981–1987), and Bernard Chenowith in the drama series "Six Feet Under" (2001–2003). He also starred in Gene Roddenberry's 1974 TV movie "The Questor Tapes." Over his long career, Foxworth appeared in diverse television shows such as "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "The West Wing," and "Law & Order," and lent his voice to characters like the Autobot Ratchet in the "Transformers" film series. Foxworth was married to actress Elizabeth Montgomery from 1993 until her death in 1995 and has been married to Stacey Thomas since 1998. He is recognized for his versatility in film, television, and stage acting.
Year | TV Show | Role |
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2007 | Reaper | |
2006 | Brothers and Sisters | Harry Packard |
2006 | Kidnapped | |
2005 | Bones | Branson Rose |
2005 | Close to Home | District Attorney Richard Caldwell |
2004 | Boston Legal | Judge Simon Devon |
2004 | Justice League Unlimited | Professor Hamilton (voice) |
2001 | Six Feet Under | Dr. Bernard Chenowith |
2001 | Star Trek: Enterprise | Administrator V'Las |
2000 | Strong Medicine | Dr. Ezra Stowe |
2000 | Gilmore Girls | Charlie Davenport |
1999 | Judging Amy | Mr. Falsey |
1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Dr. Lett |
1999 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Dr. Benjamin Hadley |
1999 | The West Wing | Senator George Montgomery |
1998 | LateLine | |
1997 | Stargate SG-1 | Chairman Ashwan |
1996 | The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest | Race Bannon (voice) |
1995 | The Outer Limits | President Charles Halsey |
1994 | Babylon 5 | General William Hague |
1994 | Christy | William Huddleston |
1993 | seaQuest DSV | Royce Shelton |
1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Admiral Leyton |
1992 | 2000 Malibu Road | |
1992 | Hearts Afire | Redmund Walsh |
1991 | The Pirates of Dark Water | Additional Voices (voice) |
1990 | Law & Order | Professor Charles Evans |
1990 | Law & Order | Dr. Frederick Barrett |
1989 | Coach | Peter |
1984 | Murder, She Wrote | Prof. Harry Matthews |
1983 | The Hitchhiker | Lee Greavy |
1982 | Cagney & Lacey | |
1981 | Peter and Paul | Peter the Fisherman |
1981 | Falcon Crest | Chase Gioberti |
1977 | Quinn Martin's Tales of the Unexpected | |
1976 | Quincy, M.E. | Congressman Charles Sinclair |
1974 | The Manhunter | |
1974 | Lincoln | Major John T. Stuart |
1973 | Barnaby Jones | Whit Brewer |
1972 | Kung Fu | Captain Clyde McNelly |
1972 | The Streets of San Francisco | |
1972 | The Sixth Sense | |
1972 | The Streets of San Francisco | Dennis Hailey |
1971 | Cannon | |
1971 | Columbo | Frankie Brailie |
1971 | Great Performances | Matt Stanton |
1970 | Storefront Lawyers | David Hansen |
1969 | Medical Center | |
1968 | Hawaii Five-O | Dr. Eric Fowler |
1968 | The Mod Squad | |
1966 | CBS Playhouse | |
1965 | The F.B.I. | Paul Hale |
1965 | The F.B.I. | Greg Davidson |
1965 | The F.B.I. | Toby Thomson |
1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Tobias Williams |