Robert Hirschfeld

Robert Hirschfeld was an American actor and author. He was best known for playing Officer Leo Schnitz on Hill Street Blues from 1981 to 1985. He also appeared in the films Cradle Will Rock and Escape from Alcatraz. Hirschfeld died in Dobbs Ferry, New York, at the age of 67.

Godmonster of Indian Flats

Law & Order · S1, E22

The Blue Wall

Capt. Cragen is implicated in an internal police scandal, and Stone reluctantly prosecutes him on bribery and corruption charges.
Law & Order · S3, E7

Self Defence

A shopkeeper claims self-defence when he shoots two intruders, but the evidence fails to back up his story and the detectives are split on whether to believe his claims.
Hill Street Blues · S1, E12

I Never Promised You a Rose, Marvin

Furillo demands that the councilman be subpoenaed; Hunter's tank is stolen; LaRue's business is razed; Marv's ashes lie in state.
Hill Street Blues · S2, E1

Hearts and Minds

Furillo meets with a former gang leader whose rhetoric hides ulterior motives, and a suspect dies in a precinct shootout.
Hill Street Blues · S2, E6

Cranky Streets

An overworked police officer with domestic problems uses excessive force to subdue a suspect, and Furillo is uneasy about his new relationship with Joyce.
Hill Street Blues · S2, E7

Chipped Beef

A few officers hope to help a co-worker accused of using undue force in an arrest, and Belker attempts to nab the robbers of automated teller machines.

Robert Hirschfeld

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