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Robert Forster was an American actor born Robert Wallace Foster Jr. on July 13, 1941 in Rochester, New York. The performer built a career in film, appearing in a range of roles that spanned crime dramas, comedies, and independent productions. Forster’s screen presence was marked by a naturalistic style, often portraying figures who balanced authority with vulnerability.
Among his notable credits, Forster appeared in Jackie Brown as Max Cherry, a bail bondsman whose measured demeanor and quiet intensity became central to the film’s tension. He also took on the role of Detective McKnight in Mulholland Drive, contributing to the film’s layered atmosphere. Forster’s filmography included American Yakuza, where he played Littman, and Crossbow: The Movie in the part of Aymong. In Human Nature, h…
