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

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'', which ran from 1981 until 1987. For his role in the series, he received six nominations for

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and two for

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, winning the 1984 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Biography

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. Weitz appeared in the films '' Deep Impact'', '' Half Past Dead'' and ''El Cortez''. His guest appearances on television include ''

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'', '' Quincy'', '' Midnight Caller'', ''

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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 on ''

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'' from 2007 to 2012. Weitz married actress Cecilia Hart in 1971; they divorced in 1980. Weitz has been married to Vivian Davis since 1986; they have one son. In 2001, Weitz was named honorary mayor of

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Selected filmography

Television

Film

References

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