Portrait of Robert Foxworth

Robert Foxworth

Acting

Biography

Robert Foxworth is an American actor born on November 1, 1941, in Houston, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting from Carnegie Mellon University and began his career as a stage actor, notably performing at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage. Foxworth is best known for his television roles, including Chase Gioberti on the popular soap opera "Falcon Crest" (1981–1987), and Bernard Chenowith in the drama series "Six Feet Under" (2001–2003). He also starred in Gene Roddenberry's 1974 TV movie "The Questor Tapes." Over his long career, Foxworth appeared in diverse television shows such as "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," "The West Wing," and "Law & Order," and lent his voice to characters like the Autobot Ratchet in the "Transformers" film series. Foxworth was married to actress Elizabeth Montgomery from 1993 until her death in 1995 and has been married to Stacey Thomas since 1998. He is recognized for his versatility in film, television, and stage acting.

Born: November 1, 1941

Place of Birth: Houston, Texas, USA

Filmography

2014
2011
2007
Reaper

as Harold

2007
Kiss the Bride

as Wayne Woodson

2007
Transformers

as Ratchet (voice)

2006
Brothers and Sisters

as Harry Packard

2005
Syriana

as Tommy Barton

2005
Close to Home

as District Attorney Richard Caldwell

2005
Bones

as Branson Rose

2004
Boston Legal

as Judge Simon Devon

2004
Justice League Unlimited

as Professor Hamilton (voice)

2003
L.A. Confidential

as Ed Exley's father

2001
Star Trek: Enterprise

as Administrator V'Las

2001
Six Feet Under

as Dr. Bernard Chenowith

2000
Gilmore Girls

as Charlie Davenport

2000
Strong Medicine

as Dr. Ezra Stowe

1999
Amazing Journeys

as Narrator

1999
The West Wing

as Senator George Montgomery

1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Dr. Benjamin Hadley

1999
Judging Amy

as Mr. Falsey

1997
Stargate SG-1

as Chairman Ashwan

1996
1995
The Outer Limits

as President Charles Halsey

1994
Christy

as William Huddleston

1994
Babylon 5

as General William Hague

1993
seaQuest DSV

as Royce Shelton

1993
For Love and Glory

as Henry Doyle

1993
1992
Hearts Afire

as Redmund Walsh

1992
With Murder in Mind

as Bob Sprague

1991
The Pirates of Dark Water

as Additional Voices (voice)

1991
Ring of Fire

as Narrator

1990
The Price of the Bride

as Colonel Orlov

1990
Law & Order

as Professor Charles Evans

1990
Law & Order

as Dr. Frederick Barrett

1990
Face to Face

as Tobias Williams

1989
Beyond the Stars

as Richard Michaels

1989
Coach

as Peter

1988
Double Standard

as Leonard Harik

1988
The Return of Desperado

as Marcus Dryden

1984
Murder, She Wrote

as Prof. Harry Matthews

1983
The Hitchhiker

as Lee Greavy

1981
Falcon Crest

as Chase Gioberti

1981
Peter and Paul

as Peter the Fisherman

1980
Act of Love

as Andrew Rose

1980
1980
The Black Marble

as Sgt. A.M. Valnikov

1979
Prophecy

as Dr. Robert Verne

1978
Damien - Omen II

as Paul Buher

1978
Deathmoon

as Jason Palmer

1978
The Astral Factor

as Lt. Charles Barrett

1977
Airport '77

as Chambers

1976
Quincy, M.E.

as Congressman Charles Sinclair

1976
James Dean

as Psychiatrist

1974
Lincoln

as John T. Stuart

1974
1974
Mrs. Sundance

as Jack Maddox

1973
Barnaby Jones

as Whit Brewer

1973
Frankenstein

as Dr. Victor Frankenstein

1973
The Devil's Daughter

as Steve Stone

1972
Kung Fu

as Captain Clyde McNelly

1972
Another Part of the Forest

as Benjamin Hubbard

1972
1972
The New Healers

as Dr. Calvin Briggs

1971
Hogan's Goat

as Matt Stanton

1971
Columbo

as Frankie Brailie

1971
1971
Great Performances

as Matt Stanton

1968
Hawaii Five-O

as Dr. Eric Fowler

1965
The F.B.I.

as Paul Hale

1965
The F.B.I.

as Greg Davidson

1965
The F.B.I.

as Toby Thomson

1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Tobias Williams