Robert Carl Parucha (born October 2, 1955) is an American television actor who is most likely remembered for his ongoing roles in daytime soap operas as Matt Miller The Young and the Restless and as Eddie Reed in The Days of Our Lives. He is also an author.
Background Parucha was born in Los Angeles County, California, on October 2, 1955.Simple Movie - Robert Parucha He attended UC Santa Barbara, where he got a bachelor's degree in Psychology and master's degree in Religious Studies.
He is married with three children.Manhattan Beach Sun, April 23, 2009 - Page 8 The Maestro and Leaky Lopez, ADVENTURES AND MISADVENTURES OF BUILDING A RESIDENCIA IN BAJA
In The Young and the Restless, he played the part of Matt, brother of Victor. His character was also the son of Albert Miller, played by George Kennedy.Celebrity Dirty Laundry, 20 Jul. 2018 - The Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victor Fights His Brother, Jack ‘Miller’ – Dark Horse Paternity Reveal - BY Bobby Fischer Soap Opera Network, 1 Mar. 2016 - Obituaries, “The Young and the Restless” Alum George Kennedy Dead at 91 By Janet Di Lauro He played that role from 1985 to 1987.TV.com - Robert Parucha, Credits From 1988 to 1989, he played Eddie Reed in The Days of Our Lives until the role was taken over by Deke Anderson.Who Was Who on TV, Volume 1, By Norman Chance - Days of Our Lives: Soap, Drama: 1965-, Role_______Cast member Page 322 The Republic, December 28, 1986 - Page 78
Career One of Parucha's earliest roles played was Dean in Dynasty in the "Reunion in Singapore", which was aired on ABC on March 2, 1983.TV.com - Dynasty Season 3 Episode 18, Reunions in Singapore In January 1984, he appeared as Mark Tanner in an Emerald Point N.A.S. episode, "Secrets".Richard Dean Anderson Website - EMERALD POINT N.A.S., Episode Guide, January 16, 1984 - SECRETS On January 16, episode #1.3267 of The Young and the Restless was aired. He played the role of Matt Miller. Many more episodes featuring him were to follow.Imdb - - Episode #1.3267 (1986) ... Matt Miller fdcfilmtimes.gq - The Young and the Restless Episode #1.3267 By the mid 80's his status as a soap opera star was evident, and he appeared at various public events with other celebrities and television actors.The Courier-Journal, Monday, April 7, 1986 - Page 7 Singer Ricky Skaggs is named Pegasus Parade's grand marshal By LARRY BLEIBERG The Daily Journal, Friday, August 29, 1986 - Page 18 MDA events planned In 1986, Parucha was co-hosting a televised fashion show, "Spring Fashions for Men and Women".The Chilliwack Progress, Wednesday, April 30, 1986 - Page 50 TUESDAY The Chippewa Herald, Saturday, May 10, 1986 - Page 49 Tuesday Evening
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its September 20, 1987 issue, the writing was on the wall that he as Matt Miller in The Young and the Restless was being phased out.St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sunday, September 20, 1987 - Page 52 TUNE IN TOMORROW Dinah Goes To Pot For Alan-Michael; Rick Gets Mindy's Goat The Morning News, Sunday, September 20, 1987 - Page 174
Years later in 2003 and again February 18–19, 2020, when he reprised his Matt Miller role.The Chicago Tribune, October 11, 2003 - Jane Elliot re-enters `Hospital' for 2nd time
Partial filmography
+ Television shows Show Episode Role Director Year Notes # Dynasty "Reunion in Singapore" Dean Gwen Arner 1983 Emerald Point N.A.S. "Secrets" Mark Tanner Ernest Pintoff 1984 Lottery! "St. Louis: Win or Lose" Barry Crane 1984 Dynasty "Krystina" Chauffeur Jerome Courtland 1984 Dynasty "Reconciliation" Alexis' Chauffeur Nancy Malone 1985 The Young and the Restless 105 episodes from 1985 to 1987 Matt Miller Various 1985to1987 Star's Table Episode #1.5 Himself 1986 Days of Our Lives Various episodes from 1988 - 1989 Eddie Reed Various 1988to1989 Baywatch "Money, Honey" Dr. Frank Enriquez Monte Markham 1991 Santa Barbara Episode #1.1927 Hurley Peter Brinkerhoff 1992 Santa Barbara Episode #1.1931 Hurley Peter Brinkerhoff 1992 L.A. Law "Finish Line" Jury Foreperson 1994 The Client "The High Ground" Pastor 1996 High Incident "Follow the Leader" Reporter #2 1996
+ Films Title Role Director Year Notes # California Girls Corky Rick Wallace 1985
Publications
+ Title Pub Year ISBN Notes # The Maestro and Leaky Lopez Xlibris Corporation 2009 1441529462, 9781441529466 Manhattan Beach Sun, April 23, 2009 - Page 8 The Maestro and Leaky Lopez, ADVENTURES AND MISADVENTURES OF BUILDING A RESIDENCIA IN BAJA Google Books - The Maestro and Leaky Lopez: Adventures and Misadventures of Building a Residencia in Baja
References
External links Imdb: Robert Parucha