Star of the Police Academy George R. Robertson passed away suddenly at the age of 89, according to his family. In six Police Academy films, the actor played Chief Hurst, the old guard who yearned for the day when police officers “all had Johnsons.”
George’s family has verified that he passed away on January 29 in a hospital in Toronto and that a memorial service would be held in his honor in March.
In addition to other parts, the Canadian performer, who was born on April 20, 1933, portrayed a White House Man in the 1991 film JFK and President Davis in the 1995 comedy National Lampoon’s Senior Trip.
His debut performance was in the 1968 film Rosemary’s Baby, where he played Lou Comfort but went uncredited.
In 2012, he starred as Chester Jones in Still Mine, with Succession star James Cromwell.
While he did not win any major accolades, three of his films were nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards: Airport (1970), Norma Rae, and JFK (both 1991).
How Did Police Academy’s Chief Hurst Die?
The family is yet to make an official announcement about the circumstances of his death. George was a prize-winning athlete in high school before moving to the United States to attend Columbia University, where he met his future wife Adele.
Our thoughts go to the family and loved ones at this difficult time.