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Robert Forster Biography
Birth Name:
Robert Wallace Foster Jr.
Birth Place:
Rochester, New York, United States
Profession
Actor, producer, director, voice-overs, motivational speaker
Fast Facts
- His father was an elephant trainer for Ringling Bros
- and Barnum & Bailey Circus
- The circus props and memorabilia seen in Jackie Brown are a tribute to his dad
- A New York Times columnist dubbed him a "grindhouse giant" for his early, gritty movie roles
- Has worked as a motivational speaker and an acting coach
- Worked with his daughter Kate in the 2001 film Mulholland Dr
- Provided the voice for characters featured in the Justice League and Spawn animated series
Awards
- 2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 1997Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
Relationships
- Elizabeth Foster -- Daughter
- Maeghen Foster -- Daughter
- June Provenzano -- Ex-wife
- Zivia Forster -- Ex-wife
- Robert Wallace Foster -- Father
- Grace Dorothy Montanarella -- Mother
- Robert Foster -- Son