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Robert MacNeil(1931-2024)

  • Writer
  • Actor
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Robert MacNeil in Charlie Rose (1991)
Robert MacNeil was born on 19 January 1931 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was a writer and actor, known for Hamlet (2000), The Story of English (1986) and The Robert MacNeil Report (1975). He was married to Donna Joy Nappi, Jane Jacobsen Doherty and Rosemarie Anne Copland. He died on 12 April 2024 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 19, 1931
DiedApril 12, 2024(93)
BornJanuary 19, 1931
DiedApril 12, 2024(93)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 1 win total

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Known for

Ethan Hawke in Hamlet (2000)
Hamlet
5.9
  • Player King
  • 2000
The Story of English (1986)
The Story of English
8.8
TV Mini Series
  • Writer
The Robert MacNeil Report (1975)
The Robert MacNeil Report
7.6
TV Series
  • Writer
Scarlet Moon (2006)
Scarlet Moon
4.2
  • Dino Dinner
  • 2006

Credits

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Writer



  • The Robert MacNeil Report (1975)
    The Robert MacNeil Report
    7.6
    TV Series
    • creator
    • 2018–2020
  • Do You Speak American? (2005)
    Do You Speak American?
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 2005
  • The Story of English (1986)
    The Story of English
    8.8
    TV Mini Series
    • co-writer
    • 1986
  • The Scherer-MacNeil Report
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1965–1967

Actor



  • Scarlet Moon (2006)
    Scarlet Moon
    4.2
    • Dino Dinner
    • 2006
  • Ethan Hawke in Hamlet (2000)
    Hamlet
    5.9
    • Player King
    • 2000
  • Alec Guinness, Ian Richardson, Bernard Hepton, and Terence Rigby in La taupe (1979)
    La taupe
    8.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Host (uncredited)
    • 1979

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Robin MacNeil
  • Born
    • January 19, 1931
    • Montréal, Québec, Canada
  • Died
    • April 12, 2024
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouses
      Donna Joy NappiOctober 20, 1984 - February 7, 2015 (her death)
  • Children
      Alison MacNeil
  • Other works
    (2002-2003 season) His play, "Karla," was performed in a workshop production at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut.. Ed Sherin was director.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Interview

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  • Trivia
    In the summer of 1953 worked as an actor at Priscilla Beach Theatre, one of the oldest barn theatres in New England. Was told by the director that he had to get rid of his Canadian accent.
  • Trademark
      Deep, booming, resonant voice
  • Nickname
    • Robin

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