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Robert Prosky, Phila.-born character actor

WASHINGTON - Robert Prosky, 77, a Manayunk-born actor with hundreds of film, TV and stage credits, whose roles included an avuncular sergeant on the NBC police drama Hill Street Blues and a desperate real estate salesman in David Mamet's play Glengarry Glen Ross, has died.

Philadelphia-born actor Robert Prosky, who was raised in Manayunk and attended Temple University, died Monday. He recently appeared with his two sons in "The Price" at The Walnut Street Theatre. (Photo by Brett Thomas)
Philadelphia-born actor Robert Prosky, who was raised in Manayunk and attended Temple University, died Monday. He recently appeared with his two sons in "The Price" at The Walnut Street Theatre. (Photo by Brett Thomas)Read more
    by By Adam Bernstein, Washington Post, Inquirer
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