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Robert Lesser

Highest Rated: 91% David Holzman's Diary (1967)

Lowest Rated: 36% Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Birthday: Oct 22, 1942

Birthplace: New York, New York, USA

Robert Lesser was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Lesser began his acting career with roles in such films as "David Holzman's Diary" (1967), the Henry Cory comedy "Hot Times" (1974) and the Brandon Maggart horror film "You Better Watch Out" (1980). He also appeared in "2010" (1984) and the action film "Running Scared" (1986) with Gregory Hines. His passion for acting continued to his roles in projects like the Andre Gower comedy adventure "The Monster Squad" (1987), "The Big Easy" (1987) with Dennis Quaid and "Shoot to Kill" (1988). He also appeared in the Sean Connery action picture "The Presidio" (1988). Film continued to be his passion as he played roles in the Angela Bassett musical drama "What's Love Got to Do With It" (1993), "Steal Big, Steal Little" (1995) starring Andy Garcia and the thrilling adaptation "The Relic" (1997) with Penelope Ann Miller. He also appeared in the Matthew Broderick blockbuster action flick "Godzilla" (1998) and "End of Days" (1999) with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Lesser most recently acted in "Best Wishes for Tomorrow" (2008).

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Highest rated movies

91% 77% David Holzman's Diary
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37% 34% The Relic
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36% 43% Ernest Saves Christmas
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Best Wishes for Tomorrow
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Jane Doe: 'Til Death Do Us Part
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40% 8989 Redstone
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Hot Times
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Filmography

Movies

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No Score Yet 40% 8989 Redstone Pavel (Character) - 2016
No Score Yet No Score Yet Best Wishes for Tomorrow Featherstone (Character) - 2008
No Score Yet No Score Yet Jane Doe: 'Til Death Do Us Part Dr. Nelson (Character) - 2005
37% 34% The Relic Mayor Robert Owen (Character) $34.0M 1997
36% 43% Ernest Saves Christmas Martin 'Marty' Brock, Joe's agent (Character) $28.1M 1988
No Score Yet No Score Yet Hot Times Coach (Character) - 1974
91% 77% David Holzman's Diary Max (Character) - 1967

TV

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No Score Yet 97% Married ... With Children Edwin Johanson (Guest Star) 1991
No Score Yet No Score Yet Tour of Duty Sgt. Maj. Boyd (Guest Star) 1989
No Score Yet No Score Yet My Sister Sam Unknown (Guest Star) 1988
No Score Yet No Score Yet Matlock Unknown (Guest Star) 1988
No Score Yet 78% Amazing Stories Unknown (Character) 1985
No Score Yet No Score Yet The New Odd Couple Unknown (Guest Star) 1982-1983
80% 60% Bosom Buddies Unknown (Guest Star) 1981
No Score Yet No Score Yet It's a Living Customer 2 (Guest Star) 1981