Robert Blanche was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Grimm, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Medium.
Personal and Family Life
Robert Clinton Blanche was born on March 30, 1962, in Pomona, California. He was the youngest of five siblings and grew up in Oregon. He had a notable career in acting and was involved in the Screen Actors Guild, serving in various leadership roles. He was married to June Eisler and had two children with her, and he had three more children from a previous marriage to Debbi Lyn Johnson.
Career
Robert Blanche’s acting career began when he joined the Screen Actors Guild in 1995. He was known for his recurring role as Sergeant Franco on NBC’s Grimm. He also appeared in various films and television series, contributing to both local and national acting communities. He served as the President of the Portland SAG-AFTRA Local and was involved in several committees throughout his career.
Death and Legacy
Robert Blanche passed away on January 3, 2020, in Seattle, Washington, due to complications following a double lung transplant surgery. He had received the transplant in August 2018 after struggling with a progressive lung disease. He left behind five daughters and three grandchildren, along with a lasting impact in the acting community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Dust Factory | 2004-10-15 | Ryan Flynn Sr. |
| What the #$! Do We (K)now!? | 2004-04-23 | Bob |
| Charlie Valentine | 2009-03-01 | Wiseass |
| Punk Love | 2006-03-04 | Dick |
| Zombie Apocalypse | 2011-10-29 | Brockton |
| American Disciples | 2013-01-01 | Liam Mahony |
| Where the Truth Lies | 1999-09-13 | Stu Varga |
| Something Wicked | 2014-04-04 | John Anderson |
| Bullet | 2014-02-25 | Tarvis |
| Wake Before I Die | 2011-05-15 | Thomas Schmidt |
| A Walk in My Shoes | 2010-12-03 | Alex |
| Raising Flagg | 2006-11-10 | Matt Durwood |
| Switched at Birth | 1999-11-24 | Dr. Nerenberg |
| Stormageddon | 2015-11-18 | Agent Gates |
| Extraordinary Measures | 2010-01-21 | Armed Guard |
| Bermuda Tentacles | 2014-04-04 | Capt. Dave Williams |
| Undeserved | 2016-09-01 | Woody |
| World Trade Center | 2006-08-09 | WTC Desk Officer |
| Two Fisted | 2004-04-04 | Vincent |
| Tomorrow, Maybe | 2017-06-04 | Lloyd Hayek |
| American Brothers | 2019-03-12 | Liam Mahoney |
| The Job | 2003-05-16 | Nightclub Guy |
| Without a Paddle: Nature’s Calling | 2009-01-13 | Massey |
| Imaginary Crimes | 1994-10-14 | Policeman #1 |
| The Brain That Wouldn’t Die | 2020-06-21 | Detective Mancini |
| Say Uncle | 2006-06-23 | Phil |
| It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia | 2005-08-04 | Detective Jones |
| Perception | 2012-07-09 | Dan Bukowski |
| Leverage | 2008-12-07 | Detective Captain Bonanno |
| Without a Trace | 2002-09-26 | Lou Chambers |
| Z Nation | 2014-09-12 | John J. Lannister |
| Medium | 2005-01-03 | Robert Pulaski |
| Ghost Whisperer | 2005-09-23 | Ray Billings |
| NCIS | 2003-09-23 | Brett Willis |
| Grimm | 2011-10-28 | Franco |
| Nowhere Man | 1995-08-28 | Chauffeur |
| Nowhere Man | 1995-08-28 | Security Guard |
| Monk | 2002-07-12 | Union Vice President |
| Rose Red | 2002-01-27 | George Wheaton |
| ER | 1994-09-19 | Detective Milne |
| Rizzoli & Isles | 2010-07-12 | Dana Slowey |