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Robert David Hall | |
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 Hall in 2007 | |
| Alma mater | UCLA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1983–present |
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Robert David Hall is an American actor, best known for his role as coroner Dr. Albert Robbins, M.D. on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation .
Hall attended Tustin High School in California and went on to graduate from UCLA in 1971 with a degree in English literature. Hall is a former professional musician and accomplished guitarist, and is also proficient on piano, percussion and mandolin. [1] For several years he was a high-profile radio DJ in Los Angeles. His musical talent has been alluded to in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation several times, as his character Dr. Al Robbins would sometimes sing while performing the autopsy or with Gil Grissom when the latter came to the morgue to collect evidence. He has also done extensive voice work on television commercials and cartoons.
In 1978, Hall was critically injured after being involved in a car crash. An 18-wheeler truck struck and crushed his car. The crash also caused the gasoline tank of the car to explode, causing burns over 65% of his body. He almost died in the crash; both of his legs were amputated afterwards. Hall now comfortably uses prosthetic limbs, allowing for personal mobility. Several of his characters, including his CSI character, have openly shared this disability. He is a prominent advocate for disabled Americans. Hall (as Dr. Robbins) mentioned once that he has prosthetic legs, but never alluded to the accident in reality.
In addition to starring on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Hall has appeared in such films as Starship Troopers and The Negotiator and has made guest appearances in a number of TV programs including The West Wing and L.A. Law . He also furnishes the narration on CourtTV's documentary series North Mission Road. Currently, Hall is working on the short thriller "The Roymann Closure in the Netherlands", written by writer/director David Grifhorst and executive producer Jop Douma.
Hall was married to Susan Petroni from 1969 until their divorce in 1974, and Connie Cole from 1979 until their divorce in 1987. His son, Andrew, was born of his second marriage. Hall's third and current marriage is to Judy Sterns in 1999.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1983 | Deal of the Century | Rick Penido | |
| 1985 | Here Comes the Littles | Dinky Little | Voice [2] |
| 1991 | Class Action | Steven Kellen | |
| 1993 | Once Upon a Forest | Truck Driver | Voice [2] |
| 1993 | Dream Lover | Dr. Sheen | |
| 1997 | Starship Troopers | Recruiting Sergeant | |
| 1998 | The Negotiator | Cale Wangro | |
| 2001 | Shattering Images | Nicole's Dad | Short film |
| 2002 | My Father's House | The Man On Crutches | |
| 2004 | The Eavesdropper | I.R.B. Board Chairman | |
| 2007 | Legs | Roosevelt Garland | Short film |
| 2007 | The Gene Generation | Abraham | |
| 2008 | The Roymann Closure | unknown | Short film |
| 2015 | Rock Story | Congressman Connelly | |
| 2016 | Diffability Hollywood | Himself | Documentary |
| 2018 | Major Arcana | Gene | Short film |
| TBR | Aaah! Roach! | President Kozlow |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1983–1985 | The Littles | Dinky Little, Mr. Bigg | Voice, 29 episodes |
| 1984 | G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra | Colonel Sharp | Voice, 2 episodes |
| 1985 | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero | Colonel Sharp | Voice, 8 episodes |
| 1986 | ABC Weekend Specials | Dinky Little | Voice, episode: "Liberty and the Littles" |
| 1989 | Highway to Heaven | Wayne Secrest | Episode: "The Squeaky Wheel" |
| 1991–1993 | Life Goes On | Mr. Mott | 6 episodes; recurring role |
| 1991–1993 | L.A. Law | Judge Myron Swaybill | 3 episodes; recurring role |
| 1992 | Mann & Machine | Dave Murphy | Episode: "Prototype" |
| 1992 | Batman: The Animated Series | Additional voices | Episode: "Heart of Ice" |
| 1992–1994 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | The Teacher/Beggar | 3 episodes; recurring role |
| 1994 | Love & War | Doug | Episode: "The Squeaky Wheel" |
| 1996 | Andersonville | Samson | Television film |
| 1996 | High Incident | Dominic | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Prison of Secrets | Judge | Television film |
| 1997 | Brooklyn South | John Keough | Episode: "Clown Without Pity" |
| 1997 | Party of Five | Bureaucrat | Episode: "Adjustments" |
| 1997–1999 | The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries | Dr. Kaytwo, Auctioneer | Voice, 2 episodes [2] |
| 1997–2000 | Superman: The Animated Series | Spokesman, Reporter, News Anchor | Voice, 3 episodes [2] |
| 1998 | Promised Land | Edward Brogan | Episode: "Purple Heart" |
| 1998 | The New Batman Adventures | Reporter | Voice, episode: "Mean Seasons" [2] |
| 1999 | Touched by an Angel | Harry | Episode: "Fool of Love" |
| 1999–2001 | The Practice | Judge Bradley Michaelson | 4 episodes; recurring role |
| 2000 | The West Wing | David Nessler | Episode: "Celestial Navigation" |
| 2000 | The Burkittville 7 | David Hooper | Television Short |
| 2000 | Batman Beyond | Fulton | Voice, episode: "Speak No Evil" [2] |
| 2000–2015 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Albert "Al" Robbins | Series regular; 287 episodes (season 3–15) Recurring role; 38 episodes (season 1–2) |
| 2001 | Family Law | Judge | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | The Zeta Project | Thad | Voice, episode: "Eye of the Storm" [2] |
| 2003 | Static Shock | Pilot | Voice, episode: "She-Bang" [2] |
| 2006 | North Mission Road | Narrator | Episode: "From the Ashes" |
| 2006 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Additional voices | Episode: "Appa's Lost Days" |
| 2007 | The Batman | Pilot | Voice, episode: "Artifacts" [2] |
| 2007 | Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix | Azmuth | Voice, television film [2] |
| 2008–2009 | Ben 10: Alien Force | Highbreed Guard, Forever Knight #3, Counterman | Voice, 3 episodes |
| 2012 | Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens | Azmuth | Voice, television film [2] |
| 2013 | The Wrong Woman | Judge Wallace | Television film |
| 2015 | CSI: Immortality | Al Robbins | Television film |
| 2017 | sunsaneLand | Mr. Tulchinsky | Episode: "Mr. Tulchinsky" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Albert "Al" Robbins | [2] |
| 2004 | CSI: Grime Scene Investigation – Dark Motives | Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Albert "Al" Robbins | [2] |
| 2005 | ER: The Game | Dr. VanDeer | |
| 2006 | CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder | Dr. Al Robbins | |
| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – Hard Evidence | Al Robbins | [2] |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – Deadly Intent | Dr. Al Robbins | [2] |
| 2010 | CSI: Fatal Conspiracy | Dr. Al Robbins | [2] |
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