Judd Hirsch
Judd Seymore Hirsch (born March 15, 1935) is an American actor. He is known for playing Alex Rieger on the television comedy series Taxi (1978–1983), John Lacey on the NBC series Dear John (1988–1992), and Alan Eppes on the CBS series Numb3rs (2005–2010). He is also well known for his career in theatre and for his roles in films such as Ordinary People (1980), Running on Empty (1988), Independence Day (1996), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Uncut Gems (2019),
He won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Play, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, and was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The 42-year gap between his first nomination (Ordinary People in 1980) and second (The Fabelmans in 2022) is the longest in history.
Born
Mar 15, 1935
New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
66 acting
1 crew
Popularity
2.1
Known For
Independence Day
1996
as Julius Levinson
A Beautiful Mind
2001
as Helinger
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016
as Julius Levinson
Uncut Gems
2019
as Gooey
The Fabelmans
2022
as Uncle Boris
Tower Heist
2011
as Mr. Simon
The Muppets
2011
as Judd Hirsch
Man on the Moon
1999
as Self (uncredited)
Ordinary People
1980
as Dr. Berger
Serpico
1973
as Cop (uncredited)
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