Bruce Weitz

Bruce Peter Weitz (born May 27, 1943) is an American actor who is perhaps best known[1] for his role as Sgt. Michael "Mick" Belker in the TV series Hill Street Blues,[1] which ran from 1981 until 1987. Weitz won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1984 for his role in the series.

Bruce Weitz
Weitz at the Big Apple Convention in Manhattan, 2009
Born
Bruce Peter Weitz

(1943-05-27) May 27, 1943
Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1976–present
Known forSgt. Michael Belker – Hill Street Blues
Spouses
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    (m. 1971; div. 1980)​
  • Vivian Davis
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    (m. 1986)​
Children1

Biography

Early life

Weitz was born on May 27, 1943, in Norwalk, Connecticut, the son of Sybil (née Rubel), a homemaker, and Joseph Weitz, who owned a liquor store.[2][3]

Career

Weitz appeared in the movies Deep Impact,[1] Half Past Dead[1] and El Cortez.[1] His guest appearances on television include NYPD Blue, Quincy, Midnight Caller, Sisters, Superman: The Animated Series as Bruno Mannheim, JAG, The X-Files, The West Wing, and Highlander: The Series. Weitz portrayed Anthony Zacchara on General Hospital from 2007 to 2012.

Personal life

Weitz married actress Cecilia Hart in 1971; they divorced in 1980.[4] Weitz has been married to Vivian Davis since 1986; they have one son. In 2001, Weitz was named honorary mayor of Reseda, Los Angeles.

Selected filmography

References
  1. Jason Buchanan (2014). "Bruce Weitz". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2014-05-14.
  2. Contemporary Newsmakers: Cumulation. Gale. p. 389. ISBN 9780810322011. Full name, Bruce Peter Weitz; born May 27, 1943, in Norwalk, Conn.
  3. "Happy birthday to Norwalk's Bruce Weitz". The Daily Voice. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. TV Guide (1983)
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