Robert Forster Jr., known as Robert Forster, was an American actor who debuted as Private L.G. Williams in Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967). He gained recognition for his starring role as reporter John Casellis in Medium Cool (1969). His portrayal of Max Cherry in Jackie Brown (1997) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
July 13, 1941: Birth of Robert Forster
Robert Wallace Forster Jr. was born on July 13, 1941.
1965: Broadway Debut
Robert Forster made his Broadway debut in "Mrs. Dally Has a Lover" in 1965.
1966: Marriage to June Provenzano
Robert Forster married June Provenzano in 1966.
1967: Film Debut
Robert Forster made his film debut in "Reflections in a Golden Eye" in 1967.
1968: Role in "The Stalking Moon"
Robert Forster played the part of Nick Tana in "The Stalking Moon" in 1968.
1969: Roles in "Justine" and "Medium Cool"
In 1969, Robert Forster had a supporting role in "Justine" and starred in the commercially successful and critically acclaimed film "Medium Cool".
1969: Starring Role in "Medium Cool"
Robert Forster starred as reporter John Casellis in the influential film "Medium Cool" in 1969.
1970: Roles in "Pieces of Dreams" and "Cover Me Babe"
Robert Forster played a priest in "Pieces of Dreams" and a student filmmaker in "Cover Me Babe" in 1970.
1971: Role in "Banyon"
Robert Forster had a prominent role in the television series "Banyon" from 1971-1973.
1972: Supporting Role in "The Don is Dead"
Robert Forster had a supporting role in "The Don is Dead" in 1972.
1973: Broadway Revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire"
In 1973, Robert Forster played Stanley Kowalski in a Broadway revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire" opposite Julie Harris. He also played Juror #3 in the first New York stage production of "Twelve Angry Men".
1974: Role in "Nakia"
Robert Forster had a role in the television series "Nakia" in 1974.
1974: TV Movie "The Death Squad" and Series "Nakia"
Robert Forster starred in the TV movie "The Death Squad" and the short-lived TV series "Nakia" in 1974.
1975: Divorce from June Forster
Robert Forster and June Forster divorced in 1975.
1976: Lead Role in TV Movie "Royce"
Robert Forster played the lead in the TV movie "Royce" in 1976.
1977: Lead Role in TV Movie "The City"
Robert Forster starred in the TV movie "The City" alongside Don Johnson in 1977.
1978: Marriage to Zivia Forster
Robert Forster married Zivia Forster in 1978.
1978: Role in "Avalanche"
Robert Forster starred in the film "Avalanche" alongside Rock Hudson and Mia Farrow in 1978.
1979: Role in "The Black Hole"
Robert Forster played Captain Dan Holland in "The Black Hole" in 1979.
1980: Divorce from Zivia Forster
Robert Forster and Zivia Forster divorced in 1980.
1980: Role in "Alligator"
Robert Forster starred as Detective David Madison in the film "Alligator" in 1980.
1981: Role in "Heartbreak High" and "Goliath Awaits"
Robert Forster appeared in the comedy "Heartbreak High" and the miniseries "Goliath Awaits" in 1981.
1983: Role in "Vigilante"
Robert Forster appeared in the action film "Vigilante" in 1983.
1985: Roles in "Walking the Edge" and "Hollywood Harry"
Robert Forster appeared in the action film "Walking the Edge" and wrote, starred in, produced, and directed "Hollywood Harry" in 1985.
1986: Role in "The Delta Force"
Robert Forster appeared in "The Delta Force" in 1986.
1986: Role in "The Delta Force"
Robert Forster portrayed Abdul Rafai in "The Delta Force" in 1986.
1988: Role in "Counterforce"
Robert Forster appeared in the action film "Counterforce" in 1988.
1989: Various Film and Television Roles
Robert Forster appeared in the thrillers "Satan's Princess" and "The Banker", and the TV movie "Mick and Frankie" in 1989.
1990: Several Low-Budget Film Roles
Robert Forster starred in various low-budget films, including "Peacemaker", "Checkered Flag", "Countdown to Esmeralda Bay", and "Long Way Back", in 1990.
1991: Low-Budget Film Roles
In 1991, Robert Forster continued to appear in low-budget films like "Committed", "Diplomatic Immunity", and "29th Street".
1992: Low-Budget Film Roles
Robert Forster appeared in low-budget films such as "In Between" and "In the Shadow of a Killer" in 1992.
1993: Low-Budget Film Roles
Robert Forster continued to work in low-budget films, including "Maniac Cop 3", "South Beach", and "American Yakuza", in 1993.
1995: Low-Budget Film Roles
Robert Forster starred in films such as "Scanner Cop II" and "Guns & Lipstick" in 1995.
1996: Low-Budget Film Roles
Robert Forster acted in low-budget films like "Original Gangstas", "Uncle Sam", and "Hindsight" in 1996.
1997: Oscar Nomination
Robert Forster was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Jackie Brown" in 1997.
1998: Remakes of "Rear Window" and "Psycho"
Robert Forster appeared in remakes of "Rear Window" and "Psycho" in 1998.
2000: Role in "Me, Myself & Irene"
Robert Forster played Colonel Partington in the comedy "Me, Myself & Irene" in 2000.
2001: Role in "Human Nature"
Robert Forster appeared in "Human Nature" in 2001.
2003: Roles in "Confidence" and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle"
Robert Forster acted in "Confidence" and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle" in 2003.
2003: Role in "Karen Sisco"
Robert Forster appeared in the television series "Karen Sisco" in 2003-2004.
2004: Relationship with Denise Grayson
Robert Forster began a long-term relationship with Denise Grayson in 2004.
2006: Roles in "Lucky Number Slevin" and "Firewall"
Robert Forster appeared in "Lucky Number Slevin" and "Firewall" in 2006.
2007: Role in "Heroes"
Robert Forster appeared in the television series "Heroes" from 2007-2008.
2011: Role in "The Descendants"
Robert Forster played Scott Thorson in "The Descendants" in 2011.
2013: Role in "Olympus Has Fallen"
Robert Forster portrayed General Edward Clegg in "Olympus Has Fallen" in 2013.
2016: Role in "London Has Fallen"
Robert Forster reprised his role as General Edward Clegg in the sequel "London Has Fallen" in 2016.
2017: Role in "Twin Peaks"
Robert Forster appeared in the third season of "Twin Peaks" in 2017.
2018: Role in "What They Had"
Robert Forster played Norbert Everhardt in the drama "What They Had" in 2018.
June 2019: Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Robert Forster was diagnosed with a brain tumor in June 2019.
October 11, 2019: Death of Robert Forster
Robert Forster passed away on October 11, 2019.
2019: Role in "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie"
Robert Forster reprised his role as Ed in "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" in 2019.
2020: Role in "Better Call Saul"
Robert Forster appeared as Ed in "Better Call Saul" in 2020.
2020: Role in "The Wolf of Snow Hollow"
Robert Forster portrayed Sheriff Hadley in "The Wolf of Snow Hollow" in 2020.