Bruce Weitz
| Bruce Weitz | |
|---|---|
 Weitz at the Big Apple Convention in Manhattan, October 17, 2009 | |
| Born |
Bruce Peter Weitz May 27, 1943 Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Cecilia Hart (1971-1982; divorced) Vivian Davis (1986-present; 1 child) |
Bruce Peter Weitz (born May 27, 1943) is an American actor.[1] He is perhaps best known for his role as Sgt. Michael "Mick" Belker in the 1980s TV series Hill Street Blues[1] for which he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1984.
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.
He portrayed Anthony Zacchara on General Hospital from 2007 to 2012.
Personal life
Weitz married actress Cecilia Hart in 1971. They were divorced in 1982, shortly after which she married actor James Earl Jones. In 2001, Weitz was named honorary mayor of Reseda, Los Angeles. He has one son, Joseph.
Filmography
- Imps* (2009) as Larry
- CSI (2008) (1 episode) as Leon Slocomb
- Quality Time (2008) as Jack Savage
- Triloquist (2008) (Voice) as Dummy
- 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) (1 episode) as Lenny Asher
- The Metrosexual (2007) as Lou Bremer
- The Dukes (2007) as Toulio
- Though None Go with Me (2006) as Will Bishop
- El Cortez (2006)
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) (1 episode) as Tobias Northrop
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) (1 episode) as Edward Levangie
- The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald (1998) as Blather
- Dinocroc (2004) as Dr. Campell
- Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2004) (1 episode) as Wes Kenner
- The Entrepreneurs (2003) as Xavier Felix
- The Practice (2003) (1 episode) 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) (1 episode) as Uncle Max
- Joe and Max (2002) (TV) as Mike Jacobs
- Half Past Dead (2002)
- Mach 2 (2001) as Phil Jefferson
- Focus (2001)
- Deep Impact (1998)
- Velocity Trap (1997)
- Coyote Summer (1996) as Snapper
- Her Hidden Truth (1995)
- Prehysteria! 3 (1995)
- The X-Files (1995) as Moe Bocks
- Batman: The Animated Series (1994) (1 episode) as Lock-Up
- WindRunner: A Spirited Journey (1994) as Coach Woodson
- The Byrds of Paradise (1994) as Dr. Murray Rubenstein
- Highlander: The Series (season 2) (1994) (1 episode) as Tommy Sullivan
- The Liars' Club (1993) as Jack
- Anything but Love (1991–1992) as Mike Urbanek
- Rainbow Drive (1990)
- Fair Game (1989 one-hour pilot)
- 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
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Bruce Weitz". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Bruce Weitz profile". Filmreference.com. 1943-05-27. Retrieved 2012-02-29.