Robert Z'Dar

Robert Z'Dar
Born
Robert James Zdarsky

(1950-06-03)June 3, 1950
Avondale, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 30, 2015(2015-03-30) (aged 64)
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Other names
  • Robert Darcy
  • Robert West
  • Bobby Z'Dar
  • Bobby Zdar
  • Robert Zdar
Occupations
  • Actor
  • film producer
Years active1976–2015

Robert James Zdarsky (June 3, 1950 – March 30, 2015), better known by his stage name Robert Z'Dar, was an American character actor and film producer, best known for his role as officer Matt Cordell in the cult horror film Maniac Cop (1988) and its two sequels,[1] as well as appearances in Tango & Cash and Samurai Cop.

Z'Dar worked mainly in low-budget B movies and direct-to-video features, but occasionally in mainstream Hollywood films and television. Due to his cherubism, a medical condition resulting in an enlarged jawline, Z'dar had a unique and easily recognizable look with a slightly sinister appearance, which aided his career as he usually portrayed villains.[2][3]

A prolific actor, Z'Dar appeared in 121 films over the course of his 39-year career.[1]

  1. ^ a b Maniac Cop Actor Robert Z’Dar Dies at 64 time.com
  2. ^ Variety.com (April 1, 2015). "'Maniac Cop' Actor Robert Z'Dar Dies at 64". Variety. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  3. ^ Rahman, Abid (April 1, 2015). "Cult Actor Robert Z'Dar, Star of 'Maniac Cop' Series, Dies at 64". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 18, 2021.