Robert Picardo was born on 27th October 1953, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA of par-Italian origin, and is an actor and screenwriter perhaps best known for his sympathetic role as the holographic doctor of “The Star Trek” series “Voyager”, from 1995 to 2001. He also interpreted the doctor in the film “Star Trek: First Contact” in 1996. Picardo has been active in the entertainment industry since 1975.
How much is the net worth of Robert Picardo? It has been estimated by authoritative sources that the overall size of his wealth is as much as $1.5 million, as of the data presented in the middle of 2017. Film and television are the major sources of Picardo’s modest fortune.
Robert Picardo Net Worth $1.5 Million
To begin with, the boy was raised in Philadelphia, and educated at William Penn Charter School. Later, he studied at Yale University, while singing a cappella during his studies.
Concerning his professional career, in the second half of the 1970s, he starred in the Broadway productions of “Gemini” and “Tribute”. His film debut was landed in the film by Joe Dante “The Howling” (1981), in which he portrayed Eddie Quist. He has further collaborated with the director Dante, starring in his films such as “Explorers” (1985), “Innerspace” (1987) and “Amazon Women on the Moon” (1987). Moreover, the comedy thriller film “The ‘Burbs” (1989), the science fantasy comedy horror monster film “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” (1990), the period comedy film “Matinee” (1993) as well as the science fiction action film “Small Solders” (1998) in which Picardo starred were all directed by Joe Dante. What is more, at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s he starred in the series “The Wonder Years” in the role of Coach Cutlip, being nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and Viewers for Quality Television Award, as well as created the role of Dr. Dick Richard in the series “China Beach”, for which he was also nominated for Viewers for Quality Television Award. From 1995 to 2001, he starred in the “Star Trek: Voyager” sci-fi series, for which he was nominated for a Saturn Award. The actor portrayed Emergency Medical hologram (EMH), which role also appeared in the film “Star Trek: First Contact” (1996) and in the the series “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” (1997).
Since 2000, the actor has appeared in a number of films and television series, although the roles were usually small, but it should be noted that he was cast as a main in the Joe Dante’s film “Looney Tunes: Back in Action” (2003), John Putch’s film “Atlas Shrugged: Part II” (2012) and Travis Oates’ film “Don’t Blink” (2013). Recently, he was seen in the comedy film “Hail, Ceasar!” (2016), which was directed, written and produced by Joel and Ethan Coen. Regarding his work on television, he has appeared mostly in episodic roles of series including “CSI: New York” (2007), “Stargate Universe” (2011), “The Mentalist” (2012), “Star Trek: Renegades” (2015) and others.
Finally, in the personal life of Robert Picardo, he has been married to Linda Pawlikova since 1984 and they have two daughters, Gina and Nicky.
Depth of Field International Film Festival Competition - Outstanding Excellence for Best Supporting Actor (2017), Viewers for Quality Television Awards - Founder's Award (1991)
Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards (1989), Saturn Awards for Best Supporting Actor (1991, 2000), OFTA Television Award, Q Awards, Jury Prize - Utah Film Awards (2017)
Movies
“Occupants” (2015), “Star Trek: First Contact” (1996), “The Howling” (1981), “Amazon Women on the Moon” (1987), “The ‘Burbs” (1989), “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” (1990), “Matinee” (1993), “Small Solders” (1998), “Atlas Shrugged: Part II” (2012), “Don’t Blink...
TV Shows
“The Star Trek: Voyager” (1995-2001), “The Wonder Years” (1988-1991), “CSI: New York” (2007), “Stargate Universe” (2011), “The Mentalist” (2012), “Star Trek: Renegades” (2015)
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Prosthetic make-up is very constricting to wear. The actors who are most successful in it are willing to be very expressive to make the make-up look real and move real. Working in make-up is more emotional acting than regular acting, like you're singing an aria; you let it invade your whole body.
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His thoughts on Star Trek: I came to the Star Trek franchise a little late. I got into it, I married a woman who's a big Star Trek fan, so, even though I was not into it when I was a kid, in order to court my wife I had to go to Star Trek movies. You know, I think she had a thing for Captain Kirk, right when she was hitting puberty -- which is really when they get you! And, uh, I really grew to understand and appreciate the quality of Star Trek storytelling. And then, when I joined the Voyager franchise, and really became knowledgeable about Star Trek -- and watched more and more of the other shows, that preceded us -- I think that I became a Star Trek fan in my own right, as well as a Star Trek actor. (May 4, 2006)
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On how the success of Stargate SG-1 (1997) has surpassed that of Star Trek in recent years: I am always amazed when I travel abroad that Stargate has become huge. It's huge in Britain. It's far eclipsed Star Trek. It's now huge in Germany. I understand they're making big inroads in other countries.
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If Picard can baldly go, why not Picardo?
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The only actor to appear in outer space (the Star Trek franchise) and Innerspace (1987).
Along with George Takei and Robert Duncan McNeill, he is one of only three "Star Trek" regulars to wear all three "Star Trek" uniform colours. He wore the blue (medical) uniform in every episode of Star Trek: Voyager (1995) in which he appears, the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) episode "Doctor Bashir, I Presume?" and Star Trek: First Contact (1996), the gold (operations/security) uniform in the Star Trek: Voyager (1995) episode "The Swarm" and the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) episode "Doctor Bashir, I Presume?" and the red (command) uniform in the Star Trek: Voyager (1995) episodes "Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy" and "Workforce, Parts 1 and 2".
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Had originally auditioned for the role of Neelix on Star Trek: Voyager (1995).
Is an accomplished singer and has put out a CD of parody songs.
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Originally attended Yale University as a Pre-Med major (and ironically enough played the holographic doctor on Star Trek: Voyager (1995), he also played a doctor on The Golden Girls (1985) episode "The Operation"), but later received his Bachelor's degree in Drama.
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Attended and graduated from William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1971.
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Comes from the East Falls section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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