Robert Urich was an achieved American tv and movie actor, born upon December 19, 1946 in Toronto, Ohio, and died on April 16, 2002 in Thousand Oaks, California. He was popular for his functions in preferred television collection such as "Vega$", "Spenser: For Employ" and "Lonely Dove."
Robert Michael Urich was the child of John P. Urich, a steel mill worker, as well as his better half Cecilia M. Urich. Growing up as the youngest of 4 brother or sisters, Robert discovered his love for acting at a young age. After graduating from Toronto High School, he went to Florida State University on a football scholarship, learning radio as well as television. He later made his master's level in broadcast study as well as administration from Michigan State University.
Urich's expert acting occupation started with visitor duties in tv collection like "The F.B.I." as well as "Kojak." His big break was available in 1975 when he was cast as Officer Jim Street in the hit series "S.W.A.T.". This role catapulted him to fame as well as resulted in many more opportunities in television and also film.
In 1978, Robert Urich was cast in the leading duty of Dan Tanna in the tv collection "Vega$." Tanna was a private investigator who resolved criminal offenses versus the background of the glitzy Las Vegas Strip. The program was a success and also competed three seasons, solidifying Urich's condition as a tv leading man.
Among Urich's many popular duties was as the titular character in "Spenser: For Hire," a crime drama collection based upon the Spenser detective stories by Robert B. Parker. The program aired from 1985 to 1988 and was followed by several TV motion pictures proceeding the personality's tale.
Urich likewise starred in numerous other television collection, such as "Crossroads," "Lazarus Man," as well as "The Love Boat: The Next Wave." Furthermore, he appeared in the miniseries "Lonesome Dove" as Jake Spoon, a previous Texas Ranger who comes across experiences and also difficulties in the wild west. Urich handled a range of functions throughout his profession, showing his convenience as an actor.
Past television, Robert Urich also showed up in several movies, including "Ice Pirates," "Endangered Species," as well as "Turk 182!". He lent his voice to animated attributes like "The Lionhearts" as well as "Invasion America," and also even held the TV documentary collection "National Geographic Explorer."
Robert Urich was married to starlet Heather Menzies, whom he satisfied while recording a business in the early 1970s. The pair stayed together until Urich's death and took on three youngsters, Ryan, Emily, and Allison.
In 1996, Urich was detected with synovial cell sarcoma, an uncommon form of cancer. He openly introduced his medical diagnosis as well as ended up being a supporter for cancer research and also recognition. Regardless of his health and wellness problems, Urich remained to service film and also television projects up until shortly before his death.
Robert Urich passed away at the age of 55 on April 16, 2002, due to difficulties from cancer cells. Although he is no longer with us, his tradition as a flexible and also long-lasting actor continues to survive through his excellent body of work.
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