George Ross Robertson (April 20, 1933 – January 29, 2023) was a Canadian actor perhaps best known for his roles in the first six Police Academy films"Here's an actor with a heart" at the Toronto Star (14 April 2001) [Ontario Edition] Retrieved from and the film JFK."Canadian takes over important U.S. roles" by Sid Adilman, Toronto Star (13 May 1991) [Final Edition] Retrieved from
Career Robertson was born in Canada in 1933, in the family Stuart Harold Robertson (1900—1973) and Mary (heé Kidd) Robertson (1899—1984). He is best known for portraying Henry J. Hurst in the Police Academy franchise. He portrayed Hurst in the films: Police Academy (1984), Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985), Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986), Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987), Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988), and Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). Like most of his police academy co-stars, he did not return for the seventh and final film in the franchise, Police Academy: Mission to Moscow (1994), although, he did guest appear in the Police Academy sitcom, which aired from 1997 to 1998.
He guest-starred on an episode of The Twilight Zone (1980s version). He also played Dick Cheney in The Path to 9/11. Robertson had 80 acting credits to his name."George R. Robertson, Henry Hurst in Police Academy Films, Dead at 89" by Abby Jones at consequence.net"George R. Robertson, Chief Hurst Actor in 'Police Academy' Franchise, Dead at 89" by Kimberlee Speakman at people.com
Death Robertson died in Toronto, Ontario on January 29, 2023, at the age of 89.
Awards In 1993, Robertson was awarded the Margaret Collier Award."George R. Robertson Dies: ‘Police Academy’s Chief Hurst Was 89" by Erik Pedersen at deadline.com
In 2004, he won the Humanitarian Award at the Gemini Awards."Miniseries on Halifax Explosion makes big noise at Geminis" at The Sault Star (13 Dec, 2004) [Final Edition] Retrieved from "Jump Cuts" at playbackonline.ca
Robertson appeared in three films that were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture: 1970's Airport, 1979's Norma Rae and JFK in 1991.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1968 Rosemary's Baby Lou Comfort Uncredited1969 Marooned VIP Uncredited1970 Airport Richard Stout - Passenger Uncredited1973 U-Turn Tennis pro 1973 Paperback Hero Burdock 1979 Norma Rae Farmer 1981 The Amateur U.S. Consul 1982 Murder by Phone George Lord 1984 Police Academy Chief / Commissioner Henry Hurst 1985 Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment 1986 Police Academy 3: Back in Training 1987 Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol 1988 Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach 1989 The Twilight Zone Gen. Greg Slater TV series, 1 episode1989 Police Academy 6: City Under Siege Commissioner Henry Hurst 1991 Deceived Adrienne's Father 1991 JFK White House Man 1995 National Lampoon's Senior Trip President Davis 1996 Holiday Affair 1997 Murder at 1600 Mack Falls 2012 Still Mine Chester Jones
References
External links
George R. Robertson fonds (18732) at Library and Archives Canada