Robertson landed small roles in three films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: “Airport” (1970); “Norma Rae” (1979); and “JFK” (1991).
G.W. Bailey, from left, George Gaynes and George R. Robertson star in the 1984 comedy “Police Academy.”Leslie Easterbrook, Dan Fitzgerald, George Gaynes, David Graf, James Hampton, Marion Ramsey, George R. Robertson, second row left, Tab Thacker and Michael Winslow star in “Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach” in 1988.George Gaynes, David Graf, Bruce Mahler, Matt McCoy, George R. Robertson, Bubba Smith and Michael Winslow appeared in “Police Academy 6: City Under Siege” in 1989.George R.
His family also noted his humanitarian efforts. He walked the length of southwest France, about 330 miles, to raise money for an orphanage in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the obituary stated. As Police Chief Hurst, Robertson traveled across Canada speaking to youth in high schools — earning the Danny Kaye UNICEF Canada award in 1990.
His last on-screen role was in the TV movie “Cradle to Grave” in 2017. His later life was devoted to painting and writing, his family said. He is survived by his daughters, Sarah Robertson and Ellen Robertson ; grandchildren, Julia and William; and step-grandchildren, Ariel, Gabe, Maddie and Josh.
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