Robert Hegyes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 7, 1951 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
- Died
- January 26, 2012
- Active Years
- 1961–2004 (44 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Robert Hegyes was born on May 7, 1951, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and passed away on January 26, 2012, at the age of sixty. He was known for his work in acting, accumulating thirty-three known credits. He was born to an Hungarian-American father, Stephen, and an Italian-American mother, Marie Dominica Cocozza, and was the eldest of their children. His siblings include Dr. Mark Hegyes of Billings, Montana, Ms. Stephanie Hegyes of Princeton, New Jersey, and Ms. Elizabeth Cocozza of Los Angeles, California. Robert began studying acting in earnest at Metuchen High School under the direction of Dr. Barton Shepard in the mid-1960s. He later attended Rowan University of New Jersey, formerly Glassboro State College, graduating in the early 1970s with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Secondary Education before venturing to New York City.
Career overview
Robert Hegyes was born on May 7, 1951, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to a Hungarian-American father, Stephen, and an Italian-American mother, Marie Dominica Cocozza. He was the eldest of their children, with siblings including Mark Hegyes, MD of Billings, Montana, Stephanie Hegyes of Princeton, New Jersey, and Elizabeth Cocozza of Los Angeles, California.
In the mid-1960s, Hegyes began studying acting in earnest at Metuchen High School under the direction of Dr. Barton Shepard. He later attended Glassboro State College, now known as Rowan University of New Jersey, where he was accepted into the theater program and graduated in the early 1970s with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Secondary Education before venturing to New York City.
Professionally recognized for his work in acting, Hegyes accumulated 33 known credits throughout his career. His life and career came to an end on January 26, 2012, when he passed away at the age of 60 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
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Full Filmography
35 titles- Living in TV Land (2004)
- ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) as Self
- So Little Time (2001) as Vice Principal Connor
- Bar Hopping (2000) as Unseen Customer
- L.A. Heat (1999)
- The Pandora Project (1998) as Enrique Gutierrez
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Robert Hegyes
- NewsRadio (1995) as Al
- Cagney & Lacey: The Return (1994) as Esposito
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Mr. Wolf
- Bob Roberts (1992) as Ernesto Galleano
- Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers (1991) as Reader
- Kill Crazy (1990) as Harry Durosa
- E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind (1984) as Raoul
- E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind (1984) Director
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Manny Esposito
- For Lovers Only (1982) as Frankie Spoleto
- Lewis & Clark (1981)
- Underground Aces (1981) as Tico
- A Cry for Love (1980) as Pizza Counterman
- $weepstake$ (1979)
- Just Tell Me You Love Me (1978) as Ricky
- The Love Boat (1977) as Danny
- CHiPs (1977)
- The Brady Bunch Hour (1977)
- Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Cos (1976)
- Law and Order (1976) as Angelo
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self (uncredited)
- Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) as Juan Epstein
- Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) Director
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (1972) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Hegyes best known for?
Robert Hegyes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Key (1983), Pocketful of Miracles (1961), Taxi 2 (2000), Tron (1982).
When and where was Robert Hegyes born?
Robert Hegyes was born on May 7, 1951 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on January 26, 2012.
How many credits does Robert Hegyes have?
Robert Hegyes has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2004.
What is Robert Hegyes's background in cinema and television?
Robert Hegyes was born on May 7, 1951, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and passed away on January 26, 2012, at the age of sixty. He was known for his work in acting, accumulating thirty-three known credits. He was born to an Hungarian-American father, Stephen, and an Italian-American mother, Marie Dominica Cocozza, and was...
Robert Hegyes by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- NewsRadio (1995) as Al — aged about 44
- Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) as Juan Epstein — aged about 24
- L.A. Heat (1999) — aged about 48
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Mr. Wolf — aged about 42
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) — aged about 21
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as Manny Esposito — aged about 31
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