Robert Wuhl facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robert Wuhl
Wuhl in 1998
Born	(1951-10-09) October 9, 1951 (age 73) Union, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality	American
Education	Union High School
Alma mater	University of Houston
Occupation	Actor comedian writer
Years active	1980–present
Spouse(s)	Barbara Koldys Capelli ​ (m. 1983)​

Robert Wuhl (born October 9, 1951) is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is famous for creating and starring in the TV comedy show Arliss (1996–2002). He also played newspaper reporter Alexander Knox in Tim Burton's Batman (1989). Another well-known role was Larry in the movie Bull Durham (1988).

Early Life and Education

Robert Wuhl was born in Union, New Jersey. His family was Jewish, and his father worked with fresh produce. Robert went to Union High School. After high school, he studied at the University of Houston. There, he was very involved in the drama department. In 2012, his university honored him with a special award.

Robert Wuhl's Acting Career

Robert Wuhl started his movie career in 1980. His first big role was in the comedy The Hollywood Knights. He acted alongside other new stars like Michelle Pfeiffer. Later, he had a small part in the movie Flashdance (1983).

Famous Movie Roles

Robert Wuhl appeared in many popular films. He was in Good Morning, Vietnam (1987) with Robin Williams. He also acted with Kevin Costner in Bull Durham (1988). In Tim Burton's 1989 Batman, he played reporter Alexander Knox. Other movies include Blaze (1989) with Paul Newman. He also worked with Robert De Niro in Mistress (1992). He was in Blue Chips (1994) and Cobb (1994).

TV Shows and Writing

Robert Wuhl also worked behind the scenes. He wrote two episodes for the TV series Police Squad! in 1982. He later provided comments for its DVD release in 2006.

In 1992, he appeared in The Bodyguard. He played the host of the Oscars in the film. Robert Wuhl won two Emmy Awards for his writing. He co-wrote the Academy Awards shows in 1990 and 1991. He worked with famous comedians like Billy Crystal on these shows.

From 1996 to 2002, Robert Wuhl created and starred in the HBO series Arliss. In the show, he played Arliss Michaels, an agent for famous athletes. He was also a regular guest on the ESPN game show 2 Minute Drill. On that show, he often asked contestants questions about sports movies.

Unique History Lessons

In 2006, Robert Wuhl had a special one-man show on HBO. It was called Assume the Position with Mr. Wuhl. In this show, he taught a history class. He showed how history and pop culture are created in similar ways. A second part, Assume the Position 201 with Mr. Wuhl, aired in 2007.

Recent Appearances

Robert Wuhl has continued to act in recent years. He appeared as himself in several episodes of the animated show American Dad!. These episodes include "Manhattan Magical Murder Mystery Tour" (2015) and "Cry Baby" (2021). He also played a role in the 2024 film Saturday Night.

Personal Life

Robert Wuhl married actress Barbara Koldys in 1983.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

See also

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