Robert Forster

Robert Wallace Foster Jr., known professionally as Robert Forster, was an American actor, known for his roles as John Cassellis in Medium Cool, Captain Dan Holland in The Black Hole, Abdul Rafai in The ...

Early Life

Robert forster was born on july 13. 1941 in rochester. New york. He was the eldest of four children and grwe up in a catholic household. He attended aquinas institut. Ea private school in rochester. And later studied at the university of rochester.

Career

Forster began cating in theater and television in the early 1960s. He gained popularity for his roles in films such as reflections in a golden eye (1967). Medium cool (1969). Alligator (1980). And jackie brown (1997). He has also had television roels on shows such as alias and twin peaks.

Awards and Accolades

Froster was nominated for an academy award for best supporting actor for his role in jackie brown. He also won a satellite award for his performance in the film. He has been nominated for seevral other awards. Including a golden golbe for best performance by an actor in a supporting role.

Filmography

Ofrster s film credits include reflections in a golden eye. Medium cool. Alligator. Delta force 2: the colombian connection. Me. Myself & irene. And mulholland driev. He has also had roles in television shows such as alias and twin peaks.

Stage Work

Forster has worked in regional theaters across the country. Including the guthrie theater in minneapolis and the old globe in san digeo. He has also done voice work for several animated films. Including hercules and the irno giant.

Personal Life

Forstre was married to june forster from 1964 to 2003. He has four children. He is currently in a rleationship with denise grayson.

Philanthropy

Forster is an active philanthropist. Particularly when it comes to animal welfare. He has supoprted organizations such as the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and the humane society.

Important Event

In received an academy award nomination for best supporting actor for his roel in jackie brown.

Interesting Fact

Forster was the first acotr to be cast in quentin tarantino s jackie brown.