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Robert Desiderio

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Robert Desiderio
Robert Desiderio was born on 9 September 1951 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Knots Landing (1979), Liberal Arts (2012) and Ryan's Hope (1975). He has been married to Judith Light since 1 January 1985.
BornSeptember 9, 1951
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BornSeptember 9, 1951
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      • 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    William Devane, Nicollette Sheridan, Kevin Dobson, Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee, and Ted Shackelford in Knots Landing (1979)
    Knots Landing
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Ted Melcher
    Elizabeth Olsen and Josh Radnor in Liberal Arts (2012)
    Liberal Arts
    6.7
    • David
    • 2012
    Ryan's Hope (1975)
    Ryan's Hope
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Orson Burns
    Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)
    The Sopranos
    9.2
    TV Series
    • Jack Massarone

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    Actor

    • Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sarah Hyland, Ed O'Neill, Eric Stonestreet, Beatrice the Dog, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Reid Ewing, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, and Jeremy Maguire in Modern Family (2009)
      Modern Family
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Alan Ferguson
      • 2014
    • Elizabeth Olsen and Josh Radnor in Liberal Arts (2012)
      Liberal Arts
      6.7
      • David
      • 2012
    • Life in General
      TV Series
      • Brian Day
      • 2008
    • America Ferrera in Ugly Betty (2006)
      Ugly Betty
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Mr. Gallico
      • 2007
    • Lorraine Bracco, James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Michael Imperioli, Steve Schirripa, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Aida Turturro in The Sopranos (1999)
      The Sopranos
      9.2
      TV Series
      • Jack Massarone
      • 2000–2004
    • Jane Seymour, Robert Desiderio, James Farentino, and Peter Jason in Murder in the Mirror (2000)
      Murder in the Mirror
      5.0
      TV Movie
      • Dr. Paul Richland
      • 2000
    • Wendie Malick in Take My Advice: The Ann and Abby Story (1999)
      Take My Advice: The Ann and Abby Story
      5.8
      TV Movie
      • Mort
      • 1999
    • Suzanne Somers, Selma Blair, and Chad Christ in No Laughing Matter (1998)
      No Laughing Matter
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • Richard Warren
      • 1998
    • Jennifer Garner in Significant Others (1998)
      Significant Others
      6.6
      TV Mini Series
      • C. Michael Thornton
      • 1998
    • Once You Meet a Stranger (1996)
      Once You Meet a Stranger
      4.4
      TV Movie
      • Andy Stahl
      • 1996
    • Melissa Sue Anderson and Marion Ross in ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)
      ABC Afterschool Specials
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Mr. Benson
      • 1996
    • Kevin Dillon and Shannen Doherty in Gone in the Night (1996)
      Gone in the Night
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • Bob Byman
      • 1996
    • The Jeff Foxworthy Show (1995)
      The Jeff Foxworthy Show
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Hutch Parker
      • 1996
    • Jenifer Lewis in Courthouse (1995)
      Courthouse
      5.2
      TV Series
      • 1995
    • Kate Jackson and Robert Desiderio in The Silence of Adultery (1995)
      The Silence of Adultery
      5.1
      TV Movie
      • Michael Harvott
      • 1995

    Writer

    • Chad Allen in Save Me (2007)
      Save Me
      6.7
      • screenplay
      • 2007

    Personal details

    • Height
      • 6′ (1.83 m)
    • Born
      • September 9, 1951
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Judith LightJanuary 1, 1985 - present
    • Other works
      stars in the play "System Wonderland" at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California.

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    • Gender / Gender identity
      • Male

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      A notable player in both day-time and prime-time soaps, he has lately been used extensively for voiceover work.

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