Robert Hogan was an American actor known for his work in classic television shows like The Rockford Files, Peyton Place, and Law & Order. He had a career that spanned over fifty years in the industry.
Personal and Family Life
Born on September 28, 1933, in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Robert Hogan was the youngest of three siblings. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Robert was married twice; his first marriage was to Sharon Lynn Harper from 1957 to 1982, with whom he had three children. He later married Mary Barbera in 1983, who is an accomplished author.
Career Overview
Hogan embarked on his acting journey after initially studying mechanical engineering at New York University. He made his off-Broadway debut in 1961, subsequently moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in television. He frequently portrayed authority figures like military officers and police in numerous popular shows, gaining early recognition for his role as Reverend Tom Winter in Peyton Place.
Death and Legacy
Robert Hogan passed away on May 27, 2021, in Belfast, Maine, due to complications from pneumonia. Despite battling vascular Alzheimer’s disease since 2013, he continued to appear on television sporadically until late in his life. Hogan’s influence in the industry is remembered through his diverse roles and contributions to iconic series.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Species II | 1998-04-10 | Pentagon Personnel |
| The Lady in Red | 1979-07-01 | Jake Lingle |
| Hamburger: The Motion Picture | 1986-05-05 | Russell’s Parent |
| Advice From a Caterpillar | 1999-02-15 | Diner Husband |
| Maze | 2001-11-09 | Lyle’s Father |
| Roll, Freddy, Roll! | 1974-12-17 | Don Talbert |
| Prince Jack | 1985-12-01 | Jack |
| Day Zero | 2007-04-27 | Senior Partner |
| Gone Are the Dayes | 1984-05-06 | Harry Daye |
| Desperate Intruder | 1983-07-31 | Lloyd |
| Greenwich Village Story | 1963-07-11 | Brian |
| A Good Marriage | 2014-10-03 | Minister |
| Universal Signs | 2008-01-01 | Mr. Callahan |
| Memory of Us | 1974-05-01 | John |
| Sweet Land | 2005-10-21 | Olaf Torvik (Old) |
| Heatwave! | 1974-01-27 | Harry Powers |
| Cry Rape | 1973-11-27 | Jim Bryan |
| Sonic Boom | 1974-01-01 | Frank Maginni |
| Ransom for Alice! | 1977-06-02 | Whitaker Halliday |
| The Memory of Eva Ryker | 1980-05-05 | J.H. Martin |
| Calling Doctor Storm, M.D. | 1977-08-25 | Glenn Puber |
| Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours | 1976-10-27 | Sergeant Ted Coppersmith |
| Manhunter | 1974-02-26 | Paul Tate |
| Three For Tahiti | 1970-08-19 | Kelly |
| Westworld | 1973-08-15 | Ed Wren (uncredited) |
| Welcome To Academia | 2009-08-22 | Harold Kronsky |