Person file · Acting
Robert Urich
Born 1946-12-19Toronto, Ohio
Robert Urich (December 19, 1946 – April 16, 2002) was an American actor. He played the starring role in the television series Spenser: For Hire (1985–1988) and Vega$ (1978–1981). He also appeared in other television series over the years including: S.W.A.T. (1975), Soap (1977), and The Lazarus Man (1996), as well as in several feature films including Turk 182!, The Ice Pirates, and Magnum Force. Urich died in 2002 in Thousand Oaks, California. The actor announced in 1996 that he was suffering from synovial cell sarcoma, a rare cancer that attacks the body's joints, for which he underwent several treatments during the last years of his life.
Screen work
Movies & roles
A Long Way HomeJackNight of the WolfPurly OwensClover BendBill ClaytonThe President's Man: A Line in the SandPresident Adam MayfieldDirty Harry: The OriginalSelf - Actor / HostFor Love of OliviaHorton RoundtreeMiracle on the 17th GreenRoleFinal RunGlen 'Lucky' SingerFinal DescentCapt. Glen (Lucky) SingerThe Angel of Pennsylvania AvenueMr. Angus FeaganCaptains CourageousCapt. Matthew TroopJock of the BushveldRocky Mountain JackSpenser: A Savage PlaceSpenserA Horse for DannyEddie FortunaAlien Encounters from New TomorrowlandSelfSpenser: The Judas GoatSpenserA Perfect StrangerAlex HaleTo Save the ChildrenJake DowneySpenser: Pale Kings and PrincesSpenserA Musical Christmas at Walt Disney WorldSelf - HostSpenser: CeremonySpenserDeadly RelationsLeonard J. FagotBatman Returns: The Bat, the Cat, and the PenguinSelf - HostRevolverNick Suster