Robert Consoli
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Robert Consoli was an American
actor and musician.
Robert Consoli (sometimes credited as Rob Consoli) was born and raised in Bradford
, Massachusetts
, in a family of Italian
heritage. After graduating from Haverhill High School
, he moved to California
in the late-80’s to pursue live stage acting. Consoli’s acting ability and charisma earned him roles in several plays.
Rob studied with Estelle Harman
and Ari Barak and has appeared in movies such as God's Army (2000) directed by Richard Dutcher
, Girl Crazy (1997) directed by Richard Dutcher, and Falling Words (1997) directed by Jason Phillips. He has also performed with Canadian singer Norman Iceberg
both as an actor and musician, adding a very warm and theatrical touch to the shows.
After being diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, Robert died on March 5, 2005, at his house in Silver Lake, California
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor and musician.
Bradford
Bradford lies at the heart of the City of Bradford, a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, in Northern England. It is situated in the foothills of the Pennines, west of Leeds, and northwest of Wakefield. Bradford became a municipal borough in 1847, and received its charter as a city in 1897...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, in a family of Italian
Italian people
The Italian people are an ethnic group that share a common Italian culture, ancestry and speak the Italian language as a mother tongue. Within Italy, Italians are defined by citizenship, regardless of ancestry or country of residence , and are distinguished from people...
heritage. After graduating from Haverhill High School
Haverhill High School
Haverhill High School is the high school of Haverhill, Massachusetts. It enrolls around 2,200 students in grades 9 through 12 from many diverse backgrounds. The school offers a variety of Advanced Placement classes, a wide range of clubs, a number of varsity and junior varsity sports, as well as a...
, he moved to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in the late-80’s to pursue live stage acting. Consoli’s acting ability and charisma earned him roles in several plays.
Rob studied with Estelle Harman
Estelle Harman
Estelle Harman was an acting coach in Los Angeles. She began as an acting instructor at UCLA in the 1950s, then was hired by Universal Studios as Head of Talent to groom their stable of film actors, which included Rock Hudson, Bill Bixby, Tony Curtis and Audie Murphy.As the contract years ended...
and Ari Barak and has appeared in movies such as God's Army (2000) directed by Richard Dutcher
Richard Dutcher
Richard Alan Dutcher is an American independent filmmaker who produces, writes, directs, edits, and frequently stars in his films. Well known among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for his early Mormon-themed productions, Dutcher has been called “The Father of Mormon...
, Girl Crazy (1997) directed by Richard Dutcher, and Falling Words (1997) directed by Jason Phillips. He has also performed with Canadian singer Norman Iceberg
Norman Iceberg
Norman Joseph Bédard , also known by the former stage names Norman Iceberg and Norman Joseph, is a Canadian singer-songwriter.- Early years: Performing as Norman Iceberg :...
both as an actor and musician, adding a very warm and theatrical touch to the shows.
After being diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, Robert died on March 5, 2005, at his house in Silver Lake, California
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, California
Silver Lake is a hilly neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, California east of Hollywood and northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Silver Lake is inhabited by a wide variety of ethnic and socioeconomic groups, but it is best known as an eclectic gathering of hipsters and the creative class.The...
.