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Robert W. Castle(1929-2012)

  • Actor
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Robert W. Castle in Sleepers (1996)
Robert W. Castle was born on 29 August 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Sleepers (1996), Philadelphia (1993) and The Manchurian Candidate (2004). He was married to Kate Castle and Nancy Castle. He died on 27 October 2012 in Holland, Vermont, USA.
BornAugust 29, 1929
DiedOctober 27, 2012(83)
BornAugust 29, 1929
DiedOctober 27, 2012(83)
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Known for

Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, and Jason Patric in Sleepers (1996)
Sleepers
7.5
  • Priest
  • 1996
Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington in Philadelphia (1993)
Philadelphia
7.7
  • Bud Beckett(as Robert Castle)
  • 1993
Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
The Manchurian Candidate
6.6
  • General Wilson(as Robert Castle)
  • 2004
Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Sylvester Stallone, and Ray Liotta in Cop Land (1997)
Cop Land
7.0
  • Chaplain at Joey's Funeral(as Robert Castle)
  • 1997

Credits

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Actor

  • Anne Hathaway, Bill Irwin, and Rosemarie DeWitt in Rachel Getting Married (2008)
    Rachel Getting Married
    6.6
    • Rehearsal Dinner Guest (as Rev. Robert Castle)
    • 2008
  • Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
    The Manchurian Candidate
    6.6
    • General Wilson (as Robert Castle)
    • 2004
  • The Truth About Charlie (2002)
    The Truth About Charlie
    4.7
    • Flea Market Bargain Hunter (as Robert Castle)
    • 2002
  • Winona Ryder and Ben Chaplin in Lost Souls (2000)
    Lost Souls
    4.8
    • Josef the Doorman (as Robert Castle)
    • 2000
  • Andy Garcia and Andie MacDowell in Just the Ticket (1998)
    Just the Ticket
    5.6
    • Uncle Donald (as Robert Castle)
    • 1998
  • Beloved (1998)
    Beloved
    6.1
    • Mr. Sawyer (as Robert Castle)
    • 1998
  • Lili Taylor, Bonnie Hunt, Rosie Perez, Michael Rapaport, Mercedes Ruehl, and Gregory Hines in SubwayStories: Tales from the Underground (1997)
    SubwayStories: Tales from the Underground
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • Knish Buyer (segment "Subway Car from Hell")
    • 1997
  • Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, Sylvester Stallone, and Ray Liotta in Cop Land (1997)
    Cop Land
    7.0
    • Chaplain at Joey's Funeral (as Robert Castle)
    • 1997
  • The Funeral (1996)
    The Funeral
    6.6
    • Priest (as Robert Castle)
    • 1996
  • Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, and Jason Patric in Sleepers (1996)
    Sleepers
    7.5
    • Priest
    • 1996
  • Minnie Driver, Isabella Rossellini, Tony Shalhoub, and Stanley Tucci in Big Night (1996)
    Big Night
    7.3
    • Father O'Brien
    • 1996
  • Lili Taylor in The Addiction (1995)
    The Addiction
    6.5
    • Narrator
    • Priest (as Father Robert Castle)
    • 1995
  • Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington in Philadelphia (1993)
    Philadelphia
    7.7
    • Bud Beckett (as Robert Castle)
    • 1993
  • Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
    The Silence of the Lambs
    8.6
    • Priest on Chilton's Plane (uncredited)
    • 1991

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Rachel Getting Married - Director and Composer interviewed
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Rachel Getting Married - Director and Composer interviewed

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Father Robert Castle
  • Born
    • August 29, 1929
    • Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • October 27, 2012
    • Holland, Vermont, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Kate Castle1987 - October 27, 2012 (his death)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    First cousin, once removed, of Jonathan Demme & Peter Demme.
  • Trademark
    Frequently cast in the films of his cousin, Jonathan Demme.
  • Nickname
    • Bobby

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