Bob Dishy
Biography
Bob Dishy is a male actor born on January 12, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is also known as Robert Dishy and has 46 known credits in acting. Dishy first developed an interest in acting while performing in a student play in the fifth grade. After graduating from New Utrecht High School, he majored in drama at Syracuse University, graduating in 1955. His father, Nathan Dishy, was from Lebanon, and his mother, Amy, was born in Israel in 1898.
Career overview
Bob Dishy is a male actor born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, on January 12, 1934. He is also known by the name Robert Dishy. Dishy first developed an interest in acting while in the fifth grade after performing in a student play. Following his graduation from New Utrecht High School, he pursued his education at Syracuse University, where he majored in drama and graduated in 1955.
Within the database record for his professional career, Bob Dishy is credited under the category of acting, holding a total of forty-six known credits. His background includes studies rooted in his university major, which directly preceded his career in the acting profession.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- Mozart in the Jungle (2014) as Bruno
- The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014) as Frank
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Judge
- The Wackness (2008) as Grandpa Shapiro
- Jonny Zero (2005) as Sol
- Along Came Polly (2004) as Irving Feffer
- Labor Pains (2000) as Grant
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Rabbi Iscowitz
- A Fish in the Bathtub (1999) as Lou Moskowitz
- Judy Berlin (1999) as Arthur Gold
- Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) as George Langston
- Don Juan DeMarco (1994) as Dr. Paul Showalter
- Thicker Than Blood: The Larry McLinden Story (1994) as Glen Schwartz
- Frasier (1993) as Dr. Schenkman
- My Boyfriend's Back (1993) as Murray the Gravedigger
- Stay Tuned (1992) as Murray Seidenbaum
- Used People (1992) as Jack Berman
- Law & Order (1990) as Larry Weaver
- Father Dowling Mysteries (1989) as Harry gulliver
- Critical Condition (1987) as Dr. Foster
- Matlock (1986) as Oscar Tredwell
- Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) as Jack
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Act Break")
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Mr. Terrific
- American Playhouse (1982) as Aaron
- Author! Author! (1982) as Morris Finestein
- The Last Married Couple in America (1980) as Howard
- First Family (1980) as Vice President Shockley
- Mrs. Columbo (1979) as Sergeant Norris
- A.E.S. Hudson Street (1978)
- The Good Doctor (1978) as Various Roles
- The Big Bus (1976) as Dr. Kurtz
- Barney Miller (1975) as Mr. Shine
- Barney Miller (1975) as Richard Milford
- I Wonder Who's Killing Her Now? (1975) as Jordan Oliver
- It Couldn't Happen to a Nicer Guy (1974) as Ed Huxley
- Columbo (1971) as John Wilson
- Columbo (1971) as Frederic Wilson
- Great Performances (1971)
- All in the Family (1971) as David Green
- Pure Goldie (1971)
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970)
- Lovers and Other Strangers (1970) as Jerry
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1969) as Cop
- The Tiger Makes Out (1967) as Jerome "Jerry" Fiske
- Damn Yankees (1967) as Rocky
- That Girl (1966)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Dishy best known for?
Bob Dishy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mozart in the Jungle (2014), The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014), Blue Bloods (2010), The Wackness (2008).
When and where was Bob Dishy born?
Bob Dishy was born on January 12, 1934 in Brooklyn - New York - USA.
How many credits does Bob Dishy have?
Bob Dishy has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2014.
What is Bob Dishy's background in cinema and television?
Bob Dishy is a male actor born on January 12, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is also known as Robert Dishy and has 46 known credits in acting. Dishy first developed an interest in acting while performing in a student play in the fifth grade. After graduating from New Utrecht High School, he majored in drama at Sy...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Columbo (1971) as John Wilson — aged about 37
- Columbo (1971) as Frederic Wilson — aged about 37
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Rabbi Iscowitz — aged about 65
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Judge — aged about 76
- All in the Family (1971) as David Green — aged about 37
- Frasier (1993) as Dr. Schenkman — aged about 59
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