Robert Urich - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 19, 1946 |
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| Died | April 16, 2002 (age 55) |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ohio, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Robert Urich's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Starring in television series such as 'Vega$', 'Spenser: For Hire', and 'S.W.A.T.' |
Intro
Robert Urich was an American actor and television producer, best known for his roles in popular TV series from the 1970s to 1990s, most notably as Dan Tanna in 'Vega$', as well as leading roles in 'Spenser: For Hire' and 'S.W.A.T.' He enjoyed a prolific career in both television and film, earning a reputation for reliability and charisma on screen.
Early Life & Background
Robert Urich was born in Toronto, Ohio. He attended Florida State University on a football scholarship and later earned a master's degree in broadcast research and management from Michigan State University before pursuing an acting career.
Career Highlights
- Starring as Dan Tanna in 'Vega$' (1978–1981)
- Leading role as Robert Parker's detective in 'Spenser: For Hire' (1985–1988)
- Portraying Jim Street in 'S.W.A.T.' (1975–1976)
- Appearing in numerous TV movies and miniseries throughout his career
- Winning a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series (host of 'National Geographic Explorer')
Trivia
- He continued to work steadily despite being diagnosed with synovial cell sarcoma, a rare cancer, in 1996.
- Robert Urich has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- He was married to actress Heather Menzies until his death.
FAQs
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Robert Urich was born the 19 December 1946.
Toronto, Ohio, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About December 19th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: The Battle of Hanoi marked the start of the First Indochina War between French colonial forces and the Viet Minh. This conflict was pivotal in the struggle for Vietnamese independence from French rule.
- Day of the week: December 19th, 1946 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Best Years of Our Lives directed by William Wyler
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