Bruce Kirby (actor) facts for kids
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Bruce Kirby
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Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu
April 28, 1925 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | January 24, 2021 (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–2009 |
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| Children | 2, including Bruno Kirby |
Bruce Kirby (born Bruno Giovanni Quidaciolu; April 28, 1925 – January 24, 2021) was an American actor. He was known for playing many different characters in TV shows and movies. He often played roles like police officers, detectives, or other everyday people.
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Bruce Kirby's Acting Journey
Bruce Kirby had a very long acting career. It started in the 1950s and lasted until the 2000s! He appeared in many popular TV shows and films.
Early TV Roles
In the 1960s, you might have seen him in shows like I Dream of Jeannie and Hogan's Heroes. He also appeared in Car 54, Where Are You? for nine episodes.
During the 1970s, he continued to be a familiar face on TV. He was in shows such as M*A*S*H, Kojak, and The Rockford Files. He played different characters in these shows, often involved in police work or legal cases.
Famous TV Appearances
One of Bruce Kirby's most well-known roles was in the detective series Columbo. He appeared in this show nine times! He often played Sergeant Kramer, a police officer.
He also had a big role in the legal drama L.A. Law. From 1986 to 1991, he played District Attorney Bruce Rogoff in 13 episodes. In the 1980s, he was also seen in shows like Remington Steele, Night Court, and Matlock.
Later in his career, in the 1990s and 2000s, he appeared in popular shows like The Golden Girls, Murder, She Wrote, The Sopranos, and Scrubs.
Movie Roles
Besides TV, Bruce Kirby also acted in several movies. He had small roles in some classic films. These included Catch-22 (1970) and Stand by Me (1986). A notable later film role was in the 2005 movie Crash. In this film, he played Pop Ryan, the father of a police officer.
He also performed on Broadway in New York City. This shows he was a talented actor on both screen and stage.
About Bruce Kirby's Family
Bruce Kirby had two sons. One of his sons, Bruno Kirby (1949–2006), also became an actor. Bruno even appeared in one episode of Columbo with his father!
Bruce Kirby passed away in Los Angeles on January 24, 2021. He was 95 years old.
