George R. Robertson

George Ross Robertson (April 20, 1933 – January 29, 2023) was a Canadian actor perhaps best known for his roles in the first six Police Academy films[1] and the film JFK.[2]

George R. Robertson
Born(1933-04-20)April 20, 1933
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
DiedJanuary 29, 2023(2023-01-29) (aged 89)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active1968–2017

Career

Robertson was born in Canada in 1933. He is best known for portraying Henry J. Hurst in the Police Academy franchise. He portrayed Hurst in the films: Police Academy (1984), Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985), Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), and Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). Like most of his police academy co-stars, he did not return for the seventh and final final in the franchise, Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994), although, he did guest appear in the Police Academy sitcom, which aired from 1997 to 1998.

He guest-starred on an episode of The Twilight Zone (1980s version). He also played Dick Cheney in The Path to 9/11. Robertson had 80 acting credits to his name.[3][4]

Death

Robertson died in Toronto, Ontario on January 29, 2023, at the age of 89.[5][6]

Awards

In 1993, Robertson was awarded the Margaret Collier Award.[7]

In 2004, he won the Humanitarian Award at the Gemini Awards.[8][9]

Robertson appeared in three films that were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: 1970's Airport, 1979's Norma Rae and JFK in 1991.[10]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1968Rosemary's BabyLou ComfortUncredited
1969MaroonedVIPUncredited
1970AirportRichard Stout - PassengerUncredited
1973U-TurnTennis pro
1973Paperback HeroBurdock
1979Norma RaeFarmer
1981The AmateurU.S. Consul
1982Murder by PhoneGeorge Lord
1984Police AcademyChief / Commissioner Henry Hurst
1985Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1986Police Academy 3: Back in Training
1987Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1988Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
1989The Twilight ZoneGen. Greg SlaterTV series, 1 episode
1989Police Academy 6: City Under SiegeCommissioner Henry Hurst
1991DeceivedAdrienne's Father
1991JFKWhite House Man
1995National Lampoon's Senior TripPresident Davis
1996Holiday Affair
1997Murder at 1600Mack Falls
2012Still MineChester Jones

References
  1. "Here's an actor with a heart" at the Toronto Star (14 April, 2001) [Ontario Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 438288684
  2. "Canadian takes over important U.S. roles" by Sid Adilman, Toronto Star (13 May, 1991) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 436408518
  3. "George R. Robertson, Henry Hurst in Police Academy Films, Dead at 89" by Abby Jones at consequence.net
  4. "George R. Robertson, Chief Hurst Actor in 'Police Academy' Franchise, Dead at 89" by Kimberlee Speakman at people.com
  5. "George Ross Robertson". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  6. "George R. Robertson, Chief Hurst in the 'Police Academy' Films, Dies at 89". The Hollywood Reporter. 3 February 2023.
  7. "George R. Robertson Dies: ‘Police Academy’s Chief Hurst Was 89" by Erik Pedersen at deadline.com
  8. "Miniseries on Halifax Explosion makes big noise at Geminis" at The Sault Star (13 Dec, 2004) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest 348677701
  9. "Jump Cuts" at playbackonline.ca
  10. "George R. Robertson". IMDb.
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