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American actor
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Male
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19 May 1951(New York City)
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Lisa Pelikan
The details
Biography
Introduction
Robert Harper (born May 19, 1951) is an American actor. He is perhaps most well known for his role as Sharkey in Once Upon a Time in America. He has also portrayed Charlie Gereson in Creepshow and Bubba 'Si' Weisberger in the CBS sitcom Frank's Place. Other film credits include Wiseguy, Final Analysis, The Insider, Deconstructing Harry, and Molly.
He has appeared on Broadway in Once in a Lifetime (directed by Tom Moore), The Inspector General and Arthur Miller's The American Clock.
In May 2007 Mr. Harper delivered the Commencement Address at University College, Rutgers.
Filmography
- L.A. Law. . . Brian La Porte
- Philly. . . Judge Irwin Hawes
- The Insider. . . Mark Stern
- Molly. . . Dr. Simmons
- Deconstructing Harry. . . Harry's Doctor
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge. . . Earl Marthens
- The Wrong Man. . . Felix Crawley
- Final Analysis. . . Alan Lowenthal
- Wiseguy. . . Dewitt Clipton
- Roseanne . . . Dr. Edgar Lang
- The War of the Roses. . . Heath
- My Name is Bill W.. . . Dr. Jeremy Partlin
- Twins. . . Gilbert Larsen
- Frank's Place. . . Bubba 'Si' Weisberger
- Not Quite Human. . . J.J. Derks
- Amazing Grace and Chuck. . . Bowman
- Murder Ordained. . . Warren
- Wanted: Dead or Alive. . . Dave Henderson
- Kung Fu: The Movie. . . Prosecutor
- Once Upon a Time in America. . . Sharkey
- Creepshow. . . Charlie Gereson (Segment: "The Crate")
- Mommie Dearest. . . David