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Judd Hirsch

Birth Place: Bronx, NY, USA

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Judd Hirsch is an American actor with a career spanning over five decades. Born in the Bronx, New York in 1935, Hirsch began his acting career in the early 1960s, performing in Off-Broadway productions and regional theater. He made his Broadway debut in 1966 in the play "A Thousand Clowns," for which he won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.

Hirsch continued to work on Broadway throughout the 1970s, appearing in productions such as "Knock Knock" and "Talley's Folly." In 1980, he starred in the Tony Award-winning play "I'm Not Rappaport," which also earned him a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play.

In addition to his stage work, Hirsch has had a successful career in television and film. He is perhaps best known for his role as Alex Reiger on the hit sitcom "Taxi," which aired from 1978 to 1983. For his performance on the show, Hirsch received two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Hirsch has also appeared in numerous films over the years, including "Ordinary People," for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Other notable film credits include "Independence Day," "A Beautiful Mind," and "The Meyerowitz Stories."

Throughout his career, Hirsch has continued to work in theater, both on and off Broadway. In 2003, he starred in the Broadway production of "Art," which earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. He also appeared in the 2011 Broadway revival of "The Importance of Being Earnest."

In addition to his work as an actor, Hirsch has also been involved in activism and philanthropy. He has been a vocal advocate for environmental causes and has served as a board member for the Natural Resources Defense Council. He has also been involved with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

In recent years, Hirsch has continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as "The Goldbergs" and "Forever." He also had a recurring role on the Amazon series "Transparent," for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

Despite his many accomplishments, Hirsch remains humble about his success. In an interview with The New York Times, he said, "I never thought of myself as a star. I always thought of myself as a working actor. And that's what I've always tried to be."

At 86 years old, Hirsch continues to work in the entertainment industry, proving that age is just a number. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to making a difference in the world make him a true icon in both the theater world and beyond.

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Judd Hirsch STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2004
Hans

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Nat

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Marc [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1996
Murray Burns

[Broadway]
1992
Eddie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1985
Natt

Nat

[Broadway]
1980
Matt Friedman

[Broadway]
1977
George Schneider

[Broadway]
1976
Gambler

Joan's Voices

Judge

Messenger

Wiseman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Telephone Man [Replacement]


Judd Hirsch Movies

[1974]The Law Murray Stone

[1975]Fear on Trial Saul

[1975]The Legend of Valentino Jack Auerbach

[1976]The Keegans Lieutenant Marco Ciardi

[1978]King of the Gypsies Groffo

[1979]Sooner or Later Bob Walters

[1979]The Halloween That Almost Wasn't Count Dracula

[1980]Ordinary People Doctor Berger

[1980]Marriage Is Alive and Well Herb Rollie

[1983]Without a Trace Al Menetti

[1984]Teachers Roger Rubell

[1984]Lights Narrator - Voice

[1984]The Goodbye People Arthur Korman

[1985]Brotherly Love Ben Ryder / Harry Brand

[1985]First Steps Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky

[1988]Running on Empty Arthur Pope

[1988]The Great Escape II: The Untold Story Capt. David Matthews

[1990]She Said No Martin Knapek

[1994]Betrayal of Trust Dr. Jules Masserman

[1995]Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals in Danger Self - Voice

[1996]Independence Day Julius Levinson

[1997]Color of Justice Sam Lind

[1999]Out of the Cold Leon Axelrod

[1999]Rocky Marciano Al Weill

[2001]A Beautiful Mind Helinger

[2003]Who Killed the Federal Theatre Self - Narrator

[2004]Zeyda and the Hitman Gideon Schub

[2006]Brother's Shadow Leo Groden

[2006]Damages William Herndon

[2010]Polish Bar Uncle Sol

[2011]Silent Witness Saul Rubin

[2011]Tower Heist Mr. Simon

[2011]The Muppets Judd Hirsch

[2011]This Must Be the Place Mordecai Midler

[2013]Altered Minds Dr. Nathaniel Shellner

[2013]Untitled Larry Dorf/Ben Falcone Project

[2014]Sharknado 2: The Second One Ben

[2016]Independence Day: Resurgence Julius Levinson

[2017]The Meyerowitz Stories L.J. Shapiro

[2019]Uncut Gems Gooey

[2019]Gone Hollywood Lev Kertzman

[2020]A Deadly Legend Carl Turner

[2021]Burning at Both Ends Bertrand

[2022]Hollywood Stargirl Mr. Mitchell

[2022]iMordecai Mordecai Samel

[2022]The Fabelmans Uncle Boris

[2022]Rally Caps Herb

[2022]Showing Up Bill


Judd Hirsch TV Shows

The Law Murray Stone

Medical Story Dr. Joe Dempsey

Columbo Make-up Artist

Visions Joe Morris

[ 1976-1977]Delvecchio Sgt. Dominick Delvecchio, Det. Dominick Delvecchio

Rhoda Mike Andretti

[ 1978-1983]Taxi Alex Reiger

Detective in the House Press Wyman

[ 1988-1992]Dear John USA John Lacey

Caroline in the City Ben Karinsky

[ 1997-1998]George & Leo Leo Wagonman

Welcome to New York Dr. Bob

Family Law Daniel Bonner

Philly Rabbi Nathan Wexler

Law & Order: Criminal Intent Ben Elkins

Street Time Shimi Goldman

Regular Joe Baxter Binder

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Wes Mendell

Tom Goes to the Mayor Prisoner

American Dad! Rabbi

[ 2005-2010]Numb3rs Alan Eppes

Warehouse 13 Izzy Weisfelt

The Whole Truth Judge Wright

[ 2011-2012]Damages Bill Herndon

The Good Wife Judge Harrison Creary

Perception Sigmund Freud

Small Miracles Mort

[ 2014-2015]Forever Abe

[ 2013-2016]Maron Larry

[ 2005-2016]Family Guy Judd Hirsches, Judd Hirsch

The Big Bang Theory Dr. Alfred Hofstadter

Say Goodnight Kevin Julius Levinson

[ 2003-2018]Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Joseph Edelman, Dr. Judah Platner

[ 2017-2018]Superior Donuts Arthur Przybyszewski

The 5th Quarter Johnson

[ 2018-2019]Welcome to the Wayne Judd Hirsch

Modern Love Cop, Vendor, Taxi Driver

The Return of Brian Willing Seymore Liebowitz

Hunters Simon Wiesenthal

God Friended Me Abe

[ 2015-2022]The Goldbergs Ben 'Pop-Pop' Goldberg

[ 2019-2022]Big Mouth Lewis Glouberman

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Interview: Proud Mom Marilu Henner Ever Excited in Making MUSIC & Remembering MEMORIES

I had the incredible pleasure of talking to Marilu Henner on her upcoming show at the Write-Off Room Music and Memories on September 23, 2023. She completely wowed me with her uncanny detailed memory of her illustrious career. Marilu is only one of twelve people in the world who has hyperthymesia, or in laymen’s terms: total recall memory. Accompanying Marilu on her one-nighter will be musical director Michael Orland on piano.

Mandy Patinkin, Bebe Neuwirth, Laurie Metcalf, and More Among 2023 Theater Hall Of Fame Inductees

The American Theater Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 Inductees. The inductees include actors Mandy Patinkin, Bebe Neuwirth, Judd Hirsch, and Laurie Metcalf; director Joanne Akalaitis; librettist John Weidman; composer Maury Yeston; and, posthumously, playwright Amiri Baraka. 

UNLUCKY GAL is the Second Segment Of ALL THE COURT'S A STAGE A Series Of One-Act Plays Based On Seven Of Martin Garbus' Law Cases

Unlucky Gal is the second segment of 'All The Court's A Stage,' a series of one-act plays that are based on seven of Martin Garbus' cases and directed by Antony Marsellis.

Photos: Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton & More Attend BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER Premiere

BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER stars Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen and Don Johnson, director, co-writer and producer Bill Holderman, co-writer and producer Erin Simms and more attended last night’s New York Premiere at AMC Lincoln Square. Check out photos from the event now!

Photos: Heidi Schreck Visits Pioneer Theatre Company's WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME

Playwright Heidi Schreck recently visited the first rehearsal of Pioneer Theatre Company's production of What the Constitution Means to Me. Check out photos here!

Danny DeVito Will Return to Broadway in Theresa Rebeck's I NEED THAT; Roundabout Announces 2023-2024 Season

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the Broadway and Off-Broadway line-up for the 2023-2024 season. Check out all the details on who, what, when, and where!

Laura Jordan to Lead WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Pioneer Theatre Company

Pioneer Theatre Company will present the 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist What the Constitution Means to Me in April.

Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh & More Win Oscars - Complete List of Winners!

Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, and more took home trophies at the 95th Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. Notable nominees also included Stephanie Hsu, Angela Bassett, Austin Butler, Lady Gaga, Brian Tyree Henry, Diane Warren, Hong Chau, Paul Mescal, Michelle Williams, and more. Check out a complete list of winners!

Oxford Film Festival 2023 Announces 20th Anniversary Lineup For Next Month's Fest

The 2023 Oxford Film Festival (March 1-5) has announced the lineup of official selections and events for the 20th Anniversary annual edition of the popular film festival. Lisa Cortes' documentary Little Richard: I am Everything is the Opening Night selection, and Michael Stevantoni and Strack Azar's The Banality is the Closing Night selection.

Brendan Fraser, Michelle Yeoh, and More Take Home AARP Movies For Grownups Awards

AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the 21st annual Movies for Grownups Awards, featuring honorees from Abbott Elementary, Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, The Whale, and more, as Top Gun: Maverick was awarded Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups, the evening's top honor.

Stephanie Hsu, Brian Tyree Henry, Michelle Yeoh & More Nominated For 2023 Oscars - Full List of Nominations!

The nominations for the 2023 Academy Awards were announced. Notable nominees included Stephanie Hsu, Brian Tyree Henry, Hong Chau, Angela Bassett, Diane Warren, Lady Gaga, Brendan Fraser, Paul Mescal, Andrea Riseborough, Michelle Yeoh, and The Whale. Check out the complete list of nominations now!

Judd Hirsh & Marilu Henner to Reunite for LOVE LETTERS Performance at Theatre Aspen

Theatre Aspen will commemorate Valentine’s Day weekend with A.R. Gurney’s celebrated play Love Letters, reuniting co-stars from the Emmy ® award-winning comedy series “Taxi.” See how to purchase tickets.

Singer-Songwriter Judy Collins Will Join in Q&A at Food For Thought Productions

FOOD FOR THOUGHT PRODUCTIONS, now in its 22nd year, continues celebrating the oft-neglected one-act play and theatre at its best with Award-winning actors, writers and directors, with a unique production set for its 2023 Season Opener on January 23rd.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe & More Win Critics Choice Awards

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe, Brendan Fraser, Jean Smart, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Coolidge, and more were among the winners of Critics Choice Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Chelsea Handler. Check out the list of winners now!

Photos: Go Inside the BAFTA Tea Party with Brendan Fraser, Cate Blanchett, and More

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) hosted the BAFTA Tea Party for the first time in two years on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles. The event was presented by first-time partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Check out photos from the event here!

Steven Spielberg's THE FABELMANS Sets Blu-Ray & DVD Release

Featuring a star-studded cast with Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea, My Week with Marilyn), Paul Dano (The Batman, There Will Be Blood), Seth Rogen (Steve Jobs, An American Pickle), Gabriel LaBelle (The Predator, “American Gigolo”) and Academy Award® nominee Judd Hirsch (Uncut Gems, Ordinary People).

Tickets Go On Public Sale For THE DONALD M. EPHRAIM PALM BEACH FILM FESTIVAL, January 5

Tickets go on sale on Thursday, January 5, for The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Film Festival© Presented by MorseLife, running January 26 through February 16, 2023.

VIDEO: Watch the New THE FABELMANS Featurette

Steven Spielberg and John Williams reminisce about their legendary collaboration and friendship over the past 50 years. Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change). Watch the new video featurette now!

VIDEO: Watch the Latest THE FABELMANS Trailer

Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America, Caroline, or Change), who has earned Oscar® nominations for his screenplays for Spielberg’s Lincoln and Munich. Watch the new video trailer now!

Video: Watch a Clip of Idina Menzel on CELEBRITY IOU - Airing Tonight!

Watch a clip of Idina Menzel with “Property Brothers” stars Drew and Jonathan Scott on HGTV's Celebrity IOU!

Judd Hirsch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Judd Hirsch has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

Judd Hirsch has not appeared in the West End

Judd Hirsch has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These include Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for his role in "I'm Not Rappaport." He was also nominated for Best Actor - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his performance in "Conversations with My Father." Hirsch received another nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "I'm Not Rappaport." He was also nominated for Best Actor at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same production. In addition, Hirsch received nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Talley's Folly." He was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for the same play. Hirsch's other nominations include Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Talley's Folly," Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Chapter Two," and Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Knock Knock."

Judd Hirsch has won several awards throughout his career. He won the Best Actor - Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his role in "Conversations with My Father." He also received the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play award from the Tony Awards for the same production. Hirsch's performance in "I'm Not Rappaport" also earned him recognition, as he won the Best Actor award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play award from the Tony Awards. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Featured Actor - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for his role in "Knock Knock."

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