George R Robertson, the actor who played Chief Hurst in the Police Academy film series, died at the age of 89.
His death was revealed by his family, who described him as a ‘husband, father, grandpa, actor, writer, painter, and humanitarian’.
‘George bid this world goodbye on January 29, 2023, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by his adoring family,’ according to his obituary.
‘He leaves a legacy of numerous accomplishments – a magnificent career in theatre, cinema, and television with over 80 parts on both the big and small screen, most notably the original and six sequels to Police Academy.’
Robertson, who was born on April 20, 1933, in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, had a career that spanned six decades after starting out in the theater.
His earliest on-screen appearances took place in the late 1960s, with uncredited parts in films like Marooned and Rosemary’s Baby.
He then portrayed Chief Hurst, who later rose to the position of Commissioner, in the first Police Academy movie released in 1984.
His final appearance as the character was in the 1989 film Police Academy 6: City Under Siege. He played the role throughout the first six films in the series during a five-year period.
George R Robertson Children: Did George R Robertson Have Kids?
Yes, His daughter is Sarah Robertson. Adele Robertson, his wife of 61 years, his daughter Sarah Robertson, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and numerous extended family members survive Robertson.