OBITUARY

R.I.P.
ROBERT PROSKY
1930 - 2008



FILMOGRAPHY:

1981...Thief
1982...Hanky Panky
1983...Christine
1984...The Natural
1987...Outrageous Fortune
1987...Broadcast News
1988...The Great Outdoors
1990...Loose Cannons
1990...Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990...Funny About Love
1990...Green Card
1992...Far and Away
1992...Hoffa
1993...Last Action Hero
1993...Rudy
1993...Mrs. Doubtfire
1994...Miracle on 34th Street
1995...The Scarlet Letter
1995...Dead Man Walking
1996...The Chamber
1997...Mad City
1999...Dudley Do-Right
2005...Suits on the Loose

This is a sad day. Robert Prosky was one of the most recognizable character actors of the past three decades -- a kind-hearted, talented and appealing figure who made characters memorable and sympathetic. I will always remember him as Nick, the owner of the magical movie theatre in "Last Action Hero"; as the television mogul who helps Robin Williams win back his kids in "Mrs. Doubtfire"; as the priest who helps Rudy figure out a way to make it to Notre Dame. Prosky was a big part of my childhood and when I read the news this morning, I was deeply saddened. He's one of those actors a lot of people won't know, but definitely should remember.