George R. Robertson, a star of the Police Academy, passed away at the age of 89.
In six films from the series, the actor portrayed Chief Hurst. He is well known for his portrayal of the old guard who always yearns for the day when police officers “all had Johnsons.”
His passing occurred last Sunday at a hospital in Toronto, according to his family, and a memorial service is scheduled for later in March.
The celebrity was born in Brampton, Ontario, in 1933, and before crossing the border to attend Columbia University’s business school, he was a prize-winning athlete in his high school years.
He met his future wife Adele there, and the two were wed for 61 years before he passed away this month.
George R Robertson Obituary
George Ross Robertson (April 20, 1933 – January 29, 2023) was a Canadian actor who is probably best known for his parts in the first six Police Academy movies and the movie JFK. He appeared as a special guest on The Twilight Zone (1980s version).
Additionally, in The Path to 9/11, he played Dick Cheney. Robertson had earned 80 acting credits. On January 29, 2023, Robertson passed away in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 89. Robertson received the Margaret Collier Award in 1993.
At the Gemini Awards in 2004, he received the Humanitarian Award. Robertson starred in three movies that were up for the Academy Award for Best Picture: JFK in 1991, Norma Rae in 1979, and Airport in 1970.