Robert Ginty Lt. Thomas Joseph 'T.J.' Wiley in Baa Baa Black Sheep, Mac Riley in Hawaiian Heat
Birth name: Robert Ginty Biography for Robert GintyBorn in New York, rugged, good-looking action star Robert Ginty first focused on music, becoming involved in several rock bands from age 16 on. During this stage, he actually got to play and hang out with several rock legends including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana and John Lee Hooker. In the 70s, however, he switched gears and gave acting a try. Trained at the Neighborhood Playhouse and the Actor's Studio for a time, he eventually found himself thriving in the regional theater circuit. Harold Prince brought him to Broadway as his assistant after seeing him perform Shakespeare in New Hampshire. Eventually Hollywood beckoned and Ginty transplanted himself to the western shore where he found frequent work as a strong-armed player on TV action. Finding a steady role on "Baa Baa Black Sheep" (1976) and bit parts in the films Bound for Glory (1976) and Two-Minute Warning (1976), he made his biggest impression as Bruce Dern's pal in Coming Home (1978). Around the time he was appearing in the series "The Paper Chase" (1978), he won his first film action lead in The Exterminator (1980), which became a surprising box-office hit. Soon Ginty was on a roll emulating Clint Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone as a high-action anti-hero. He formed his own production company which distributed his vehicles both here and abroad. Most tend to show their crude, limited budget, but he has nevertheless done quite well for himself as a writer/producer/director, especially overseas, with such assembly-line fare as Gold Raiders (1983) which was filmed in Thailand, Cop Target (1990), which was shot in France, and the sequel to his first big hit, Exterminator 2 (1984). He has not slowed down in the late 90s with TV producing and directing chores on such shows as "China Beach" (1988), "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995), "Nash Bridges" (1996), "Charmed" (1998), and "Tracker" (2001). Ginty has also been a viable presence as a director on the experimental theater scene, particularly in Europe. More recently (2004), he directed a rap/hip-hop musical version of Anthony Burgess's "A Clockwork Orange" to fine reviews.
During his youth, he started making music and played with several rock legends, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana and John Lee Hooker. Trained at The Neighborhood Playhouse and The Actor's Studio for a while, he later found himself in the regional theater circuit. Harold Prince took him to Broadway as assistant after seeing him play Shakespeare. He found a regular role on "Baa Baa Black Sheep" (1976) and "Two-Minute Warning" (1976). During the period he appeared in the series "The Paper Chase" (1978), he won his first role in an "exterminator" action film (1980). Soon Ginty was like Clint Eastwood and Sylvester Stallone considered the anti-hero of action films. He trained his own production company. He did not slow down to the late 90s with television producing and leading series such as "China Beach" (1988), "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995), "Nash Bridges" (1996), " Charmed "(1998), and" Tracker "(2001). More recently (2004), he directed a musical version of rap/hip-hop by Anthony Burgess "A Clockwork Or Ange".
Robert Ginty was an American actor born November 14, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York and died on September 21, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Ginty was known for his role in the television series The Paper Chase as well as for playing in films such as The Exterminator and The Soldier.
Ginty began his acting career by playing in popular 70s television series, notably The Waltons, Hawaii 5-0 and Kojak. In 1978, he played in the film The Exterminator, a successful action film which propelled him to the front of the stage. He also played in the film The Soldier in 1982.
In addition to his acting career, Ginty has also been producer and director. He produced and produced several films, including Hellhole in 1985 and The Ambulance in 1990.
Ginty was also a talented musician and played in several music groups over the years. He also wrote and interpreted several songs for his films.
Ginty died in 2009 following a disease. His acting career was successful and he is always considered one of the most talented actors of his generation. Filmography
TriviaFounded and is the artistic director of the Irish Theatre Arts Center in Los Angeles. Flies F-18 hornet jets with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. He took up flying via his association with his TV show "Baa Baa Black Sheep" (1976). He was made an officer of the order of arts and letters of France for his work in the theater. As a painter, he has exhibited his art work in group shows in France, Italy, England and Ireland. He works mainly in oil and collage. FamilySpouse : Lorna Patterson (1983 - ?) (divorced), Francine Tacker (1980 - ?) (divorced). Author of the card
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