Bruce Kirby
Latest News on Bruce Kirby:
Veteran Actor Bruce Kirby Dies at 95 (Feb 2, 2021)
2020 Presidential Scholars in the Arts Announced (May 21, 2020)
60 Young Artists Have Been Nominated for 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts (Jan 22, 2020)
Veteran Actor Bruce Kirby Dies at 95 (Feb 2, 2021)
2020 Presidential Scholars in the Arts Announced (May 21, 2020)
60 Young Artists Have Been Nominated for 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts (Jan 22, 2020)
Bruce Kirby BIO
Bruce Kirby started his television career in the 1950s with appearances in Goodyear Television Playhouse. During the 1960s, he appeared in I Dream of Jeannie, The Nurses, The Defenders, Car 54, Where Are You? (in 9 episodes), Hogan's Heroes (in 3 episodes), and The Patty Duke Show among others. He played in Bonanza (in 3 episodes), Ironside (in 3 episodes), Barney Miller (in 3 episodes), The Rockford Files (in 3 episodes), The Marcus-Nelson Murders, Kojak (in 6 episodes), M*A*S*H and Alice during the 1970s. In the 1980s, he appeared in Remington Steele, Hunter (in 5 episodes), Night Court, Matlock, Hill Street Blues, Lou Grant and Punky Brewster. His 1990s television credits include The Golden Girls, L.A. Law, In the Heat of the Night, Murphy Brown, Murder, She Wrote (in 2 episodes) and Chicago Hope. During 1999-2000 he appeared in 8 episodes of the soap opera Days of Our Lives. During the 2000s, he appeared in The Sopranos, The Agency, Scrubs and The West Wing.
Kirby appeared a total of 9 times in the long-running series Columbo, most notably in the role as the gullible Sergeant Kramer in 6 episodes. In 1981–1982, he appeared as San Francisco police officer Schmidt in the crime drama Shannon. He played the part of District Attorney Bruce Rogoff in 13 episodes of L.A. Law from 1986 until 1991. He also played minor roles in some films, including the film classics Catch-22 (1970) and Stand by Me (1986). He also appeared in the 1971 movie called How to Frame a Figg with Don Knotts and the 1972 comedy Another Nice Mess with Rich Little. A notable later appearance was as Pop Ryan, father of Officer John Ryan (played by Matt Dillon) in the 2005 film Crash. Bruce Kirby was also active as an actor on New York's Broadway, appearing in Diamond Orchid (1965) and Death of a Salesman (1984).
Bruce Kirby STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Return Engagement, 1984
Charley (Understudy)
Stanley (Understudy)
Uncle Ben (Understudy)
Willy Loman (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1984
Charley (Understudy)
Stanley (Understudy)
Uncle Ben (Understudy)
Willy Loman (Understudy)
Bruce Kirby News
Veteran Actor Bruce Kirby Dies at 95
BRUCE KIRBY, beloved veteran character actor best remembered for his great performance as Matt Dillon's father Pop Ryan in the Academy Award-winning film CRASH.
2020 Presidential Scholars in the Arts Announced
The 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars has been announced. The U.S. Presidential Scholars awarda?'one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership qualities and community servicea?'is presented on behalf of the President of the United States and honors up to 161 graduating school seniors.
60 Young Artists Have Been Nominated for 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts
National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) today announced the nominees for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic and artistic excellence. YoungArts is the sole nominating agency for this high honor and the 60 candidates, representing 16 states and nine artistic disciplines, are all YoungArts Winners. The students have been nominated to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program for their artistic achievement on the heels of the organization's annual signature program, National YoungArts Week, which concluded in Miami on January 12.
TROUPERS Documentary Tackles Aging In Hollywood
TROUPERS, the documentary about growing old in Hollywood, proves it's never too late to follow your dreams.
A STEADY RAIN by Keith Huff Extends Again at Hollywood Fringe
Extended through August 20: After a sold-out run during the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, and the 2017 Better Lemons Audience Choice Award winner, A Steady Rain, written by Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards) and directed by premier acting coach John Kirby (The Count of Monte Cristo, Peter Pan, Scream 4, This is Us), continues its run that has audiences on the edge of their seats. A Steady Rain re-opens July 14 at The John Kirby Studio in Hollywood for a three-week run through July 30.
A STEADY RAIN Extends After Sold-Out Hollywood Fringe Festival Run
After a sold-out run during the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, and the 2017 Better Lemons Audience Choice Award winner, A Steady Rain, written by Keith Huff (Mad Men, House of Cards) and directed by premier acting coach John Kirby (The Count of Monte Cristo, Peter Pan, Scream 4, This is Us), continues its run that has audiences on the edge of their seats. A Steady Rain re-opens July 14 at The John Kirby Studio in Hollywood for a three-week run through July 30.
COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER Among Warner Archive Collection New Releases
Warner Archive Collection announces new releases!
Bruce Kirby FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Bruce Kirby been in?
Bruce Kirby has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Bruce Kirby been in?
Bruce Kirby has not appeared in the West End.
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