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Robert F. Colesberry(1946-2004)

  • Producer
  • Actor
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Robert F. Colesberry
Robert F. Colesberry was born on 7 March 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for After Hours (1985), The Wire (2002) and Mississippi Burning (1988). He was married to Karen L. Thorson. He died on 9 February 2004 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornMarch 7, 1946
DiedFebruary 9, 2004(57)
BornMarch 7, 1946
DiedFebruary 9, 2004(57)
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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Known for

Griffin Dunne in After Hours (1985)
After Hours
7.6
  • Producer
  • 1985
The Wire (2002)
The Wire
9.3
TV Series
  • Producer
Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning (1988)
Mississippi Burning
7.8
  • Producer
  • 1988
Fame (1980)
Fame
6.6
  • Second Unit or Assistant Director
  • 1980

Credits

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Producer

  • The Wire (2002)
    The Wire
    9.3
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2002–2004
  • Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges in K-PAX (2001)
    K-PAX
    7.4
    • producer
    • 2001
  • Peroxide Passion (2001)
    Peroxide Passion
    5.7
    • executive producer
    • 2001
  • 61* (2001)
    61*
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • producer
    • 2001
  • The Corner (2000)
    The Corner
    8.5
    TV Mini Series
    • executive producer
    • 2000
  • Skeet Ulrich, Tobey Maguire, Jewel, and Jeffrey Wright in Ride with the Devil (1999)
    Ride with the Devil
    6.7
    • producer
    • 1999
  • Long Time Since (1998)
    Long Time Since
    5.0
    • executive producer (as Bob Colesberry)
    • 1998
  • Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford in The Devil's Own (1997)
    The Devil's Own
    6.2
    • producer
    • 1997
  • Demi Moore and Gary Oldman in The Scarlet Letter (1995)
    The Scarlet Letter
    5.3
    • co-producer (as Robert Colesberry)
    • 1995
  • Matthew Broderick, John Cusack, Anthony Hopkins, Bridget Fonda, and Dana Carvey in The Road to Wellville (1994)
    The Road to Wellville
    5.9
    • producer
    • 1994
  • Robin Williams in Being Human (1994)
    Being Human
    5.3
    • producer
    • 1994
  • Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, Bruce Willis, and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Billy Bathgate
    5.9
    • producer
    • 1991
  • Dennis Quaid and Tamlyn Tomita in Come See the Paradise (1990)
    Come See the Paradise
    6.7
    • producer
    • 1990
  • Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning (1988)
    Mississippi Burning
    7.8
    • producer
    • 1988
  • Kelly McGillis and Jeff Daniels in The House on Carroll Street (1988)
    The House on Carroll Street
    6.2
    • producer
    • 1988

Actor

  • The Wire (2002)
    The Wire
    9.3
    TV Series
    • Det. Ray Cole (uncredited)
    • 2002–2003
  • The Corner (2000)
    The Corner
    8.5
    TV Mini Series
    • Judge
    • 2000
  • Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman, Bruce Willis, and Loren Dean in Billy Bathgate (1991)
    Billy Bathgate
    5.9
    • Jack Kelly
    • 1991
  • Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning (1988)
    Mississippi Burning
    7.8
    • Cameraman
    • 1988
  • Daryl Hannah and Aidan Quinn in Reckless (1984)
    Reckless
    6.3
    • Marine Recruiter (as R.F. Colesberry)
    • 1984
  • Rockers (1978)
    Rockers
    7.4
    • Tourist
    • 1978

Second Unit or Assistant Director

  • The Wire (2002)
    The Wire
    9.3
    TV Series
    • second unit director
    • 2003
  • Fame (1980)
    Fame
    6.6
    • first assistant director
    • 1980
  • Talia Shire and Elizabeth Ashley in Windows (1980)
    Windows
    4.8
    • assistant director (as Robert Colesberry)
    • 1980
  • ABC Weekend Specials (1977)
    ABC Weekend Specials
    7.8
    TV Series
    • assistant director (as Robert Colesberry)
    • 1978
  • Short Eyes (1977)
    Short Eyes
    7.0
    • assistant director (as Robert Colesberry)
    • 1977
  • Bad (1977)
    Bad
    5.9
    • first assistant director (as Bob Colesberry)
    • 1977

Production Department

  • Order of Death (1983)
    Order of Death
    5.5
    • production coordinator (as Bob Colesberry)
    • 1983
  • Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross, and Nipsey Russell in The Wiz (1978)
    The Wiz
    5.6
    • assistant production coordinator (as Robert Colesberry)
    • 1978
  • Thieves (1977)
    Thieves
    4.7
    • production coordinator (as Robert Colesberry)
    • 1977

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Bob Colesberry
  • Born
    • March 7, 1946
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • February 9, 2004
    • New York City, New York, USA(complications following heart surgery)
  • Spouse
    • Karen L. Thorson1992 - February 9, 2004 (his death)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

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    He began working on various New York productions as a locations manager and first assistant director, working with filmmakers as varied as Andy Warhol and Bernardo Bertolucci.

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