Judd Hirsch
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 15, 1935 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1944–2026 (83 Years)
- Total Credits
- 119 credits in database
Biography
Judd Hirsch is an American actor born on March 15, 1935, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in television and film. Hirsch has appeared in notable series such as Taxi, Dear John, and Numb3rs, and has also had a career in theatre. He has been recognized for his performances in films including Ordinary People, Running on Empty, Independence Day, A Beautiful Mind, Independence Day: Resurgence, Uncut Gems, and The Fabelmans. Hirsch has received awards for his acting, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards. He has been married twice, first from 1957 to 1958 and then to Bonnie Chalkin in 1992.
Career overview
Judd Hirsch is an American actor known for his work in television and film. He has appeared in a variety of roles, including a character named Alex Rieger on a television comedy series, and a character named John Lacey on an NBC series. He also played a character named Alan Eppes on a CBS series.
In addition to his work in television, Hirsch has had a successful career in film. He has appeared in movies such as Ordinary People, Running on Empty, Independence Day, A Beautiful Mind, Independence Day: Resurgence, Uncut Gems, and The Fabelmans. His film career spans several decades, with his earliest film credit mentioned being Ordinary People in 1980.
Hirsch has received recognition for his acting work, including two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Play, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series.
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119 titles- Fantasy Life (2026) as Fred
- Mid-Century Modern (2025) as Alan
- The Best You Can (2025) as Walter Rand
- The Best You Can (2025) Executive Producer
- Stay Forte (2025)
- Rally Caps (2024) as Herb
- Extrapolations (2023) as David Goldblatt
- Showing Up (2023) as Bill
- iMordecai (2023) as Mordecai Samel
- The Fabelmans: A Family in Film (2023) as Self
- The Fabelmans (2022) as Uncle Boris
- Generation Gap (2022) as Self
- Hollywood Stargirl (2022) as Mr. Mitchell
- Burning at Both Ends (2021) as Bertrand
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Hunters (2020) as Simon Wiesenthal
- A Deadly Legend (2020) as Carl Turner
- Uncut Gems (2019) as Gooey
- Modern Love (2019) as Cop / Vendor / Taxi Driver
- Gone Hollywood (2019) as Lev Kertzman
- God Friended Me (2018) as Abe
- Big Mouth (2017) as Lewis Glouberman (voice)
- Superior Donuts (2017) as Arthur Przybyszewski
- The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017) as L.J. Shapiro
- Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond (2017) as Self
- Summer Camp Island (2017) as Shark / Monster Under the Bed (voice)
- The Real Jesus of Nazareth (2017) as Narrator
- Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) as Julius Levinson
- Resurgence: It's Early Albuquerque (2016) as Julius Levinson
- Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows (2016) as Self
- Another Day: The Making of 'Independence Day: Resurgence' (2016) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Cosmos (2014) as Robert Oppenheimer (voice)
- Forever (2014) as Abe
- Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014) as Ben
- Altered Minds (2014) as Dr. Nathaniel Shellner
- The Goldbergs (2013) as Ben 'Pop-Pop' Goldberg
- Maron (2013) as Larry
- Perception (2012) as Sigmund Freud
- The Muppets (2011) as Judd Hirsch
- Tower Heist (2011) as Mr. Simon
- This Must Be the Place (2011) as Mordecai Midler
- Silent Witness (2011) as Saul Rubin
- Polish Bar (2010) as Uncle Sol
- The Good Wife (2009) as Judge Harrison Creary
- Warehouse 13 (2009) as Izzy Weisfelt
- The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Alfred Hofstadter
- Damages (2007) as Bill Herndon
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) as Wes Mendell
- Brother's Shadow (2006) as Leo Groden
- American Dad! (2005) as Rabbi (voice)
- Numb3rs (2005) as Alan Eppes
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self - Guest
- Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004) as Prisoner (voice)
- Zeyda and the Hitman (2004) as Gideon Schub
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Regular Joe (2003) as Baxter Binder
- Who Killed the Federal Theatre? (2003) as Narrator
- Street Time (2002) as Shimi Goldman
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Ben Elkins
- A Beautiful Mind (2001) as Helinger
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Dr. Judah Platner
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Joseph Edelman
- Family Guy (1999) as Judd Hirsch (voice)
- Family Law (1999) as Daniel Bonner
- Man on the Moon (1999) as Self (uncredited)
- Rocky Marciano (1999) as Al Weill
- Out of the Cold (1999) as Leon Axelrod
- George & Leo (1997) as Leo Wagonman
- Color of Justice (1997) as Sam Lind
- Independence Day (1996) as Julius Levinson
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- The Making of 'Independence Day' (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- The 1964 World's Fair (1996) as Narrator
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Ben Karinsky
- Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger (1995)
- Betrayal of Trust (1994) as Jules Masserman
- Coney Island (1991) as (voice)
- She Said No (1990) as Martin Knapek
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- American Experience (1988) as (voice)
- Dear John (1988) as John Lacey
- Running on Empty (1988) as Arthur Pope
- The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988) as David Matthews
- The Great Escape II: The Untold Story (1988) as Capt. David Matthews
- Isaac in America: A Journey with Isaac Bashevis Singer (1986) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- First Steps (1985) as Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky
- Detective in the House (1985)
- Brotherly Love (1985) as Ben Ryder / Harry Ryder
- The Goodbye People (1984) as Arthur Korman
- Teachers (1984) as Roger Rubell
- Lights (1984) as Narrator
- Without a Trace (1983) as Al Menetti
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- I Love Liberty (1982) as Self
- Ordinary People (1980) as Dr. Berger
- Marriage Is Alive and Well (1980) as Herb Rollie
- Sooner or Later (1979) as Bob Walters
- The Halloween That Almost Wasn't (1979) as Count Dracula
- Taxi (1978) as Alex Reiger
- King of the Gypsies (1978) as Groffo
- Delvecchio (1976) as Dominick Delvecchio
- The Keegans (1976) as Lt. Marco Ciardi
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Medical Story (1975) as Dr. Joe Dempsey
- The Legend of Valentino (1975) as Jack Auerbach
- Fear on Trial (1975) as Saul
- Rhoda (1974)
- The Law (1974) as Murray Stone
- Serpico (1973) as Cop (uncredited)
- Columbo (1971) as Make-up Artist (uncredited)
- Jump (1971) as Man (uncredited)
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Audience Member
- The December Cross
- Eugene Gregan: Born Dead as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Judd Hirsch best known for?
Judd Hirsch is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fantasy Life (2026), Mid-Century Modern (2025), Rally Caps (2024), Extrapolations (2023).
When and where was Judd Hirsch born?
Judd Hirsch was born on March 15, 1935 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Judd Hirsch have?
Judd Hirsch has accumulated over 119 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Judd Hirsch's background in cinema and television?
Judd Hirsch is an American actor born on March 15, 1935, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for his work in television and film. Hirsch has appeared in notable series such as Taxi, Dear John, and Numb3rs, and has also had a career in theatre. He has been recognized for his performances in films including Ordi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Cosmos (2014) as Robert Oppenheimer (voice) — aged about 79
- Family Law (1999) as Daniel Bonner — aged about 64
- Columbo (1971) as Make-up Artist (uncredited) — aged about 36
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Dr. Judah Platner — aged about 64
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Joseph Edelman — aged about 64
- The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Alfred Hofstadter — aged about 72
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