Robert Urich

Birth Name:

Robert Michael Urich

Birth Place:

Toronto, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

Helped established the Robert and Heather Urich Fund for Sarcoma Research at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995
The Robert Urich Scholarship fund was established at Park City High School in Park City, UT
Studied at Florida State University and Michigan State University
Married actress Heather Menzies in 1975 and adopted three children with her
Was encouraged by Burt Reynolds to pursue a career as an actor, which prompted him to move to Los Angles
Worked as a salesman and weatherman while living in Chicago
Best known for his prolific career as a television actor, spanning 30 years and 15 TV series

1980Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1981Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
1986Razzie Award - Worst Supporting Actor:Nominated
1993CableACE - Magazine Host:Winner
1994CableACE - Magazine Host:Nominated

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