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Robert Picardo Biography

Birth Name:Robert Picardo

Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

He played Dr․ Dick Richard in the 1988 ABC series "China Beach," and remained on the series for three years, receiving a Founder's Award from the Viewers for Quality Television Awards
After singing in Leonard Bernstein's "Mass," he was encouraged by Bernstein himself to pursue an acting career
Quote: "Working in makeup is more emotional acting than regular acting, like you're singing an aria; you let it invade your whole body․"
His Broadway debut came with his role in the comedy "Gemini," starring along side Danny Aiello
Received the role as The Doctor in "Star Trek: Voyager," where he starred in all 170 episodes and directed two
Has always had a passion for singing, and is a very accomplished singer, releasing a CD of parody songs
When originally casted for "Star Trek: Voyager," he auditioned for the character Neelix

Awards

1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
1990American Comedy Award-Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series: winner
1990Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
1991Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
1991Founder's Award-: winner
1991Q Award-Specialty Player: nominated
1991Q Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Drama Series: nominated
1997OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Syndicated Series: nominated
2000Saturn Award-Best Genre TV Supporting Actor: nominated
2017Outstanding Excellence-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2017Jury Prize-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018Bonehead Award-Supporting Actor Male: nominated
2018FANtastic Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film: nominated
2018Jury Award-Best Celebrity Cameo: winner
2018Jury Award-Best Celebrity Performance: winner
2019Jury Award-Best Actor International Feature Film: winner
2020Fusion Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020November Award-Best Acting Duo: winner
2020Festival Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Jury Prize-Best Cast: winner
2021Jury Prize-Best Supporting Actor Feature Film: winner
2021Jury Prize-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021Jury Prize-Best Feature Film Actor: nominated
2021Fusion Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021Outstanding Achievement Award-Best Actor: winner
2022Jury Prize-Best Ensemble: winner
2022Jury Prize-Best Supporting Actor Feature Film: winner
2023Jury Award-Best Actor: winner
2023Festival Award-Best Actor: winner
2024Festival Award-Best Actor: winner