Acting

Robert Ackerman

Born September 25, 1938 · Charleston, South Carolina, USA (age 88)

Robert Ackerman (born September 25, 1938) is an American actor.

Known For

StargateStargate · 1994
Stargate
★ 7.01994
MovieActionAdventure
An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.
Cheech & Chong's Next MovieCheech & Chong's Next Movie · 1980
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
★ 5.91980
MovieActionAdventure
Perennially stoned Cheech and Chong tear through the city of Los Angeles, causing trouble wherever they go. After Cheech loses his job, the two pot enthusiasts head to the welfare offices where Cheech's girlfriend, Donna, works. Instead of collecting unemployment, they find themselves thrown back on the streets, searching for a way to earn new income. But when Cheech's cousin, "Red" Mendoza, arrives, things get even crazier.
It's My TurnIt's My Turn · 1980
It's My Turn
★ 5.81980
MovieComedyRomance
A successful but stressed mathematics professor goes to her father's wedding and falls in love with her father's bride's son, a prematurely retired pro baseball player. She must choose between him and her current boyfriend, between Chicago and New York, and between research and administration.
Dead SilenceDead Silence · 1991
Dead Silence
★ 6.11991
MovieDramaThriller
Three friends on spring break hit and kill a transient in the California desert. Will they keep silent or turn on each other?
Shoot the MoonShoot the Moon · 1982
Shoot the Moon
★ 6.31982
MovieDramaRomance
After fifteen years of marriage, an affluent couple divorce and take up with new partners.
Elephant PartsElephant Parts · 1981
Elephant Parts
★ 6.11981
MovieMusicComedy
Winner of the first video Grammy Award, Michael Nesmith (The Monkees) wrote and starred in Elephant Parts, a collection of comedy and music videos. Elephant Parts is one hour long and features five full length music videos, including the popular songs "Rio", and "Cruisin'", which featured wrestler Steve Strong and Monterey-based comic "Chicago" Steve Barkley. An off-beat collection that is very entertaining to view while in an altered state.
FaithFaith · 1990
Faith
★ 4.51990
MovieAction
Faith is a young dancer, whose parents are killed in a plane crash. Dancing is her refuge, but the streets of Los Angeles can be dangerous for a lonesome woman.
MacGyverMacGyver · 1985
MacGyver
★ 7.71985
SeriesDramaAction & Adventure
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's brakes... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.

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Capital NewsCapital News · 1990
Capital News
★ 6.51990
SeriesDrama
Capital News is a short-lived American drama series that aired on ABC in 1990. Starring Lloyd Bridges and Helen Slater, Capital News was created by David Milch and Christian Williams. Capital News explores the professional and personal lives of the staff at *The Capital*, a prominent Washington, D.C., daily newspaper comparable to *The Washington Post*. The series stars Lloyd Bridges as the gruff editor-in-chief, Jo-Jo Turner. Mild-mannered metro editor Clay Gibson (Michael Woods) oversees a team of reporters that includes newcomer Anne McKenna (Helen Slater, of *Supergirl* fame) and her seasoned partner, Redmond Dunne (William Russ). Parallel to their local coverage, the national desk—led by the calculating Edison King (Mark Blum)—tackles high-stakes political stories.

Deputy Chief Kinch