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Robert F. Colesberry Biography

Birth Name:Robert F. Colesberry

Birth Place:Phladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Producer, Production manager, Actor, Assistant director, Soundtrack, Location management, Director

Fast Facts

He is honored by having a scholarship in his name at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, set up for filmmakers attending the institution
His miniseries "The Corner" garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Miniseries
Transferred from Southern Connecticut State University to Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, pursuing a degree in drama
He had a recurring role as detective Ray Cole on "The Wire," as well as making his directing debut with the show which aired after his death in 2004
Two episodes of "The Wire" were dedicated to him, "Final Grades" in 2006 and "-30-" in 2008, both of which were season finales

1981Grammy-Best Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special: nominated
1986Independent Spirit Award-Best Feature: winner
1986Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special: nominated
1989Oscar-Best Picture: nominated
2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Miniseries: winner
2001Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Made for Television Movie: nominated