Robert David Hall

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Robert David Hall
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Hall in 2007
Education Tustin High School
Alma mater UCLA
OccupationActor
Years active1983–present
Spouse(s)
Susan Petroni
(m. 1969;div. 1974)

Connie Cole
(m. 1979;div. 1987)

Judy Sterns
(m. 1999)
Children1

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 .

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Early life

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. Hall (as Dr. Robbins) mentioned once that he has prosthetic legs, but never alluded to the accident in reality. He is a prominent advocate for disabled Americans.

Life and career

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.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983 Deal of the Century Rick Penido
1985 Here Comes the Littles Dinky LittleVoice [2]
1991 Class Action Steven Kellen
1993 Once Upon a Forest Truck DriverVoice [2]
1993 Dream Lover Dr. Sheen
1997 Starship Troopers Recruiting Sergeant
1998 The Negotiator Cale Wangro
2001Shattering ImagesNicole's DadShort film
2002My Father's HouseThe Man On Crutches
2004The EavesdropperI.R.B. Board Chairman
2007LegsRoosevelt GarlandShort film
2007 The Gene Generation Abraham
2008The Roymann ClosureunknownShort film
2015Rock StoryCongressman Connelly
2016Diffability HollywoodHimselfDocumentary
2018Major ArcanaGeneShort film
TBRAaah! Roach!President Kozlow

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1983–1985 The Littles Dinky Little, Mr. BiggVoice, 29 episodes
1984 G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra Colonel SharpVoice, 2 episodes
1985 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Colonel SharpVoice, 8 episodes
1986 ABC Weekend Specials Dinky LittleVoice, episode: "Liberty and the Littles"
1989 Highway to Heaven Wayne SecrestEpisode: "The Squeaky Wheel"
1991–1993 Life Goes On Mr. Mott6 episodes; recurring role
1991–1993 L.A. Law Judge Myron Swaybill3 episodes; recurring role
1992 Mann & Machine Dave MurphyEpisode: "Prototype"
1992 Batman: The Animated Series Additional voicesEpisode: "Heart of Ice"
1992–1994 Beverly Hills, 90210 The Teacher/Beggar3 episodes; recurring role
1994 Love & War DougEpisode: "The Squeaky Wheel"
1996 Andersonville SamsonTelevision film
1996 High Incident Dominic2 episodes
1997 Prison of Secrets JudgeTelevision film
1997 Brooklyn South John KeoughEpisode: "Clown Without Pity"
1997 Party of Five BureaucratEpisode: "Adjustments"
1997–1999 The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries Dr. Kaytwo, AuctioneerVoice, 2 episodes [2]
1997–2000 Superman: The Animated Series Spokesman, Reporter, News AnchorVoice, 3 episodes [2]
1998 Promised Land Edward BroganEpisode: "Purple Heart"
1998 The New Batman Adventures ReporterVoice, episode: "Mean Seasons" [2]
1999 Touched by an Angel HarryEpisode: "Fool of Love"
1999–2001 The Practice Judge Bradley Michaelson4 episodes; recurring role
2000 The West Wing David NesslerEpisode: "Celestial Navigation"
2000The Burkittville 7David HooperTelevision Short
2000 Batman Beyond FultonVoice, episode: "Speak No Evil" [2]
2000–2015 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Albert "Al" RobbinsSeries regular; 287 episodes (season 3–15)
Recurring role; 38 episodes (season 1–2)
2001 Family Law Judge2 episodes
2002 The Zeta Project ThadVoice, episode: "Eye of the Storm" [2]
2003 Static Shock PilotVoice, episode: "She-Bang" [2]
2006 North Mission Road NarratorEpisode: "From the Ashes"
2006 Avatar: The Last Airbender Additional voicesEpisode: "Appa's Lost Days"
2007 The Batman PilotVoice, episode: "Artifacts" [2]
2007 Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix AzmuthVoice, television film [2]
2008–2009 Ben 10: Alien Force Highbreed Guard, Forever Knight #3, CountermanVoice, 3 episodes
2012 Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens AzmuthVoice, television film [2]
2013The Wrong WomanJudge WallaceTelevision film
2015CSI: ImmortalityAl RobbinsTelevision film
2017sunsaneLandMr. TulchinskyEpisode: "Mr. Tulchinsky"

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
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]
2005ER: The GameDr. 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]

Awards and nominations

YearTitleAccoladeCategoryResults
2002 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated
2003 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated
2004 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated
2005 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Won

Discography

  • Kick It To The Side Of The Road (Robert David Hall)
  • Wondering Where You Are (Robert David Hall)
  • Things They Don't Teach You In School (Robert David Hall)
  • It Just Is (Robert David Hall)
  • (Keep On) Pushin' It Through (Chris Wall/Robert David Hall)
  • One Door Closes (Robert David Hall/Chris Wall)
  • Wishes (Robert David Hall)
  • For Judy (Robert David Hall)
  • I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight (Chris Wall)
  • Sittin' On Top Of The World (Lonnie Carter/Walter Jacobs)
  • Ten O'Clock Train (Robert David Hall)
  • Just Because (Bob Shelton, Joe Shelton, Sid Robin)

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