George R. Robertson, a Canadian actor, died on January 29, 2023, at the age of 89. He was most recognized for his roles in the Police Academy movies. George’s family verified that he was in the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, but the reason for his death and his medical history are presently unknown. A memorial service is planned for March of this year, and his family has asked that everyone donate money to Youth Without Shelter or UNICEF Canada.
George R. Robertson played Police Chief Henry J. Hurst In the Police Academy films.
George appeared in various films in recent years, but he was most recognized for his turns as Police Chief Henry J. Hurst in the Police Academy film trilogy. The protagonist is first the chief of police before being elevated to the position of commissioner. He disagrees with the mayor’s policies, which specify that the Police Academy should be open to everyone, regardless of gender, age, physical impairment, or other factors.
He intends to force some cadets to resign by screening out those who are overage, fat, or too muscular. But when he sees the success of Lassard’s academy graduates, he grows to admire them. Henry begins to promote Lassard’s school at various events, although he dislikes Harris and Mauser’s pranks. He is always concerned about Commandant Lassard’s actions and subsequently develops an intolerance for acceptance and knowledge.
Twitter users pay tribute
George R. Robertson was well-known for his roles in various films, and his performances were lauded. When word of his death spread, Twitter was inundated with tributes:
Say what you will about the POLICE ACADEMY series (I adore quite a few of them, personally!) but everyone on screen in those films gave it their ALL — including the wonderful George R.Robertson (Chief Hurst), who has sadly passed away aged 89. pic.twitter.com/Bke3AYnKCY
— Alicia Diaz (@AliciaMovieGal) February 4, 2023
Lamento comunicaros que el actor George R. Robertson ha fallecido a los 89 años. El actor tuvo una extensa carrera pero siempre se le recordará por interpretar al jefe de policía Hurst en “Loca academia de Policía”. D.E.P. pic.twitter.com/Lv3RLFtTFN
— La batcueva del cinéfilo 🦇🌆 (@brucebatman007) February 5, 2023
George R. Robertson appeared as a guest on various television programs.
George R. Robertson, born on April 20, 1933, began his career in stage plays before making his television debut in the 1960s. He appeared in TV series such as The F.B.I., E.N.G., Leap Years, The Path to 9/11, The Reagans, and others. He made his cinematic debut as an uncredited extra in Rosemary’s Baby, Marooned, and Airport. Before being cast in the Police Academy flicks, he acted in a few additional films. On March 23, 1984, the first Police Academy film was released, and it was a box office hit. He returned to reprise his part in five more films in the series, which was a box office triumph despite earning bad reviews.
He was also recognized for his roles in films such as U-Turn, Paperback Hero, Norma Rae, The Amateur, Murder by Phone, The Twilight Zone, Deceived, JFK, National Lampoon’s Senior Trip, Holiday Affair, Murder at 1600, and Still Mine.
