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Robert Wuhl

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Robert Wuhl at an event for Notes on a Scandal (2006)
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Robert Wuhl was born on 9 October 1951 in Union Township, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Arli$$ (1996), Batman (1989) and Bull Durham (1988). He has been married to Barbara Koldys Capelli since May 1983.
BornOctober 9, 1951
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BornOctober 9, 1951
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Michael Boatman, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Robert Wuhl in Arli$$ (1996)
    Arli$$
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Arliss Michaels
    Jack Nicholson and Michael Keaton in Batman (1989)
    Batman
    7.5
    Movie
    • Alexander Knox
    • 1989
    Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon in Bull Durham (1988)
    Bull Durham
    7.0
    Movie
    • Larry
    • 1988
    Robin Williams in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
    Good Morning, Vietnam
    7.3
    Movie
    • Marty Lee Dreiwitz
    • 1987

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Ellipses and Semi-Colons
      • Professor Lamarche
      • Post-production
    • Saturday Night (2024)
      Saturday Night
      6.9
      • Dave Wilson
      • 2024
    • Patrick Stewart, Curtis Armstrong, Dee Bradley Baker, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jeff Fischer, Scott Grimes, David Koechner, Seth MacFarlane, Kevin Michael Richardson, Wendy Schaal, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Mike Barker, Mike Henry, Rachael MacFarlane, and Matt McKenna in American Dad! (2005)
      American Dad!
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Robert Wuhl (voice)
      • 2015–2023
    • Patrick Kilpatrick, Robert LaSardo, Don Most, Robert Ri'chard, Beanie Sigel, Montel Williams, Robert Wuhl, Christopher Mann, Donnamarie Davis, Tina Diamond Kuts Dunham, Ambre Anderson, Kevin Savage, Terrance Tykeem, La'Cinda Trotter, and Ta'j in When George Got Murdered (2022)
      When George Got Murdered
      5.6
      • Warden Phillips
      • 2022
    • Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020)
      Home Movie: The Princess Bride
      7.9
      TV Mini Series
      • The Grandfather
      • 2020
    • Viral Vignettes (2020)
      Viral Vignettes
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Todd
      • 2020
    • Elisabeth Moss in Shirley (2020)
      Shirley
      6.1
      • Randy Fisher
      • 2020
    • David Harewood, Chyler Leigh, Jesse Rath, Azie Tesfai, Melissa Benoist, Katie McGrath, and Nicole Maines in Supergirl (2015)
      Supergirl
      6.2
      TV Series
      • Alexander Knox
      • 2019
    • Steven Weber and Clark Duke in Show Business (2017)
      Show Business
      7.3
      Short
      • 2017
    • Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and Will Estes in Blue Bloods (2010)
      Blue Bloods
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Captain Ward Gibson
      • 2016
    • John Shelton, John Clark, and Ashley Clark in Mic Whore (2014)
      Mic Whore
      7.9
      Short
      • Husband
      • 2014
    • Contest (2013)
      Contest
      5.4
      • Zack Conti
      • 2013
    • Heather Locklear, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, and Breckin Meyer in Franklin & Bash (2011)
      Franklin & Bash
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Hon. Maxwell Nulis
      • 2012–2013
    • The Awakening (2010)
      The Awakening
      Short
      • Mr. McCarthy
      • 2010
    • Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Legal (2004)
      Boston Legal
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Bob Binder
      • 2007
    • Everybody Hates Chris (2005)
      Everybody Hates Chris
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Abe Himmelfarb
      • 2007

    Writer

    • Robert Wuhl in Assume the Position 201 with Mr. Wuhl (2007)
      Assume the Position 201 with Mr. Wuhl
      8.2
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (2006)
      Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2006
    • Michael Boatman, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Robert Wuhl in Arli$$ (1996)
      Arli$$
      7.1
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • story (creator) ...
      • 1996–2002
    • Rod Taylor in Open Season (1995)
      Open Season
      5.4
      • written by
      • 1995
    • The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993)
      The 65th Annual Academy Awards
      6.4
      TV Special
      • special material written by
      • 1993
    • The 64th Annual Academy Awards (1992)
      The 64th Annual Academy Awards
      6.6
      TV Special
      • special material written by
      • 1992
    • The 63rd Annual Academy Awards (1991)
      The 63rd Annual Academy Awards
      6.3
      TV Special
      • special material
      • 1991
    • Robert Wuhl's World Tour
      7.4
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1990
    • The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (1990)
      The 62nd Annual Academy Awards
      6.4
      TV Special
      • special material
      • 1990
    • Anne Bloom, Danny Breen, Mitchell Laurance, Stuart Pankin, and Lucy Webb in Not Necessarily the News (1982)
      Not Necessarily the News
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1989
    • Joe Piscopo Live! (1987)
      Joe Piscopo Live!
      4.5
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1987
    • The 11th Annual Young Comedians (1987)
      The 11th Annual Young Comedians
      6.5
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 1987
    • Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, and David Rasche in Sledge Hammer! (1986)
      Sledge Hammer!
      8.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 1987
    • Leslie Nielsen in Police Squad! (1982)
      Police Squad!
      8.4
      TV Series
      • story editor
      • written by
      • teleplay by
      • 1982

    Producer

    • Robert Wuhl in Assume the Position 201 with Mr. Wuhl (2007)
      Assume the Position 201 with Mr. Wuhl
      8.2
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2007
    • Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl (2006)
      Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl
      8.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2006
    • Michael Boatman, Sandra Oh, Jim Turner, and Robert Wuhl in Arli$$ (1996)
      Arli$$
      7.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1996–2002
    • Robert Wuhl's World Tour
      7.4
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 1990

    Videos11

    Batman -- "What Is This Character?"
    Clip 1:49
    Batman -- "What Is This Character?"
    Good Morning, Vietnam: 25th Anniversary Edition
    Clip 1:32
    Good Morning, Vietnam: 25th Anniversary Edition
    Good Morning, Vietnam: 25th Anniversary Edition
    Clip 1:32
    Good Morning, Vietnam: 25th Anniversary Edition
    Good Morning, Vietnam: 25th Anniversary Edition
    Clip 0:50
    Good Morning, Vietnam: 25th Anniversary Edition
    Mistress
    Clip 0:31
    Mistress
    Mistress
    Clip 0:31
    Mistress
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:54
    Official Trailer

    Personal details

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    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • October 9, 1951
      • Union Township, New Jersey, USA
    • Spouse
      • Barbara Koldys CapelliMay 1983 - present
    • Other works
      TV commercial for Grillmaster barbecue grills
    • Publicity listings
      • 5 Interviews
      • 2 Articles
      • 1 Pictorial

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    • Trivia
      Won Emmys in 1991 and 1992 when he co-wrote the Academy Awards telecast for Billy Crystal. Wuhl also wrote for Crystal when he hosted the Grammy's in 1987-1989. He stars in, writes, directs and produces the HBO television series hit Arli$$ (1996), an offbeat satire about the sports world as seen through the eyes of a sports agent.
    • Trademark
        Frequently cast in Ron Shelton films.

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