Bruce Peter Weitz (born May 27, 1943) is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his role as Sgt. Michael "Mick" Belker in the TV series ''

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'', which ran from 1981 until 1987. Weitz won an

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for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 1984 for his role in the series.

Biography

Early life

Weitz was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, the son of Sybil (née Rubel), a homemaker, and Joseph Weitz, who owned a liquor store.

Career

Weitz appeared in the movies '' Deep Impact'', ''

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'' and '' El Cortez''. His guest appearances on television include ''

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'', '' Quincy'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Superman: The Animated Series'' as

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, '' JAG'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' Highlander: The Series''. Weitz portrayed

Anthony Zacchara ''General Hospital'' is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city ...

on ''

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'' from 2007 to 2012.

Personal life

Weitz married actress

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in 1971; they divorced in 1980.TV Guide (1983)
/ref> 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

* 2013 ''

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'' as Barry * 2009 ''

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'' as Larry * 2008 '' CSI'' (Ep. "The Happy Place") as Leon Slocomb * 2008 ''

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'' as Jack Savage * 2008 ''

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'' as voice of Dummy * 2007-2012 ''

'' as

* 2007 ''

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'' (Ep. "Morning Comes") as Lenny Asher * 2007 '' The Dukes'' as Toulio * 2006 ''

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'' as Will Bishop * 2005 ''

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'' (Ep. "Lost Boys") as Tobias Northrop * 2005 ''

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'' (Ep. "If Tomorrow Never Comes") as Edward Levangie * 2004 ''

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'' as Dr. Campell * 2004 '' Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye'' (Ep. "The Mentor") as Wes Kenner * 2003 ''

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'' (Ep. "Rape Shield") as District Attorney Robert Webb * 2003 '' ER'' (4 episodes) as Alderman John Bright * 2002-2003 ''

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'' (2 episodes) as Jake's Father * 2002-2003 ''

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'' (5 episodes) as Martin * 2002 ''

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'' (Ep. "Two Hundred and Thirty-Three Days") as Uncle Mike * 2002 ''

'' as Lester McKenna * 2001 '' Mach 2'' as Phil Jefferson * 2001 ''

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'' * 1999 '' The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Legend of Grimace Island'' as voice of Blather * 1998 '' Deep Impact'' as Stuart Caley, Jenny's Boss At MSNBC * 1997 Jag he Guardianas Navy Seal Chief Bowers * 1997 ''

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'' * 1996 ''

'' S4 E6 Yes Sir, That's My Baby as Lawrence Curry * 1996-1998 '' Superman: The Animated Series'' (4 Episodes) as voice of

* 1995 '' Her Hidden Truth'' as Lieutenant Ricky Levine * 1995 ''

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'' S11 E5 Twice Dead as Dr. Max Franklin * 1995 ''

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'' as Hal MacGregor * 1995 ''

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'' (2 Episodes) as voices of Luxor / Porg * 1995 ''

'' (Ep. " Irresistible") as Moe Bocks * 1994 '' Batman: The Animated Series'' (Ep. "Lock-Up") as voice of Lock-Up * 1994 ''

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'' as Dr. Murray Rubenstein * 1994 '' Highlander: The Series'' (Ep. "The Fighter") as Tommy Sullivan * 1993 ''The Liars' Club'' as Jack * 1991-1992 ''

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'' as Mike Urbanek * 1990 '' Rainbow Drive'' as Dan Crawford * 1989 ''

'' (Ep. "Mercy Me") as Ed Adderly * 1989 '' A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story'' as Burton Weinstein * 1989 ''A Deadly Silence'' as Detective McCready * 1987-1988 ''

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'' as Jake McCaskey * 1981-1987 ''

'' as Detective Michael "Mick" Belker * 1981 '' Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story'' as

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* 1978 ''

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'' as Robert Clark * 1977 ''

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'' as Voice On Tape * 1977 ''

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'' as Boyd * 1976 ''

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'' as Assistant District Attorney Benjamin Levine * 1975 ''

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'' as Cook

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Weitz, Bruce 1943 births 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American Jews 21st-century American male actors Actors from Norwalk, Connecticut American male film actors American male soap opera actors American male television actors Jewish American male actors Living people Male actors from Connecticut Mayors of places in California Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Primetime Emmy Award winners People from Reseda, Los Angeles