Actor
Judd Hirsch Movies, Cast & Biography
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…
- Born
- 15 March 1935
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 1 film
Biography
Who is 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), and The Fabelmans (2022). 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.
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
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Filmography
Notable credits
- The Big Bang Theory2007Alfred Hofstadter
- A Beautiful Mind2001Helinger
- Independence Day1996Julius Levinson
- Independence Day: Resurgence2016Julius Levinson
- Uncut Gems2019Gooey
- Family Guy1999Judd Hirsch (voice)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999Judah Platner
- Tower Heist2011Mr. Simon
- The Fabelmans2022Uncle Boris
- American Dad!2005Rabbi (voice)
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Questions
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Judd was born in which country?
New York City, New York, USA.
What is Judd Hirsch best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 1 credited film in the MovieState library.
Which Judd Hirsch films can I read about here?
A Beautiful Mind (2001).