Judd Hirsch
Mar 15, 1935 (91)
New York City, New York, USA
34 Movies
30 Series
A distinguished American actor born in New York City, Judd Hirsch is a veteran of stage, film and television with a career spanning half a century. He won two Emmys as Alex Rieger on the sitcom 'Taxi', earned an Oscar nomination for 'Ordinary People' (1980), and appeared in 'Independence Day' (1996) and 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001). Late-career turns in 'Uncut Gems' (2019) and 'The Fabelmans' brought renewed acclaim. A gruff, warm and enduring American character actor of remarkable longevity and craft.
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Judd Hirsch
34 Movies
30 Series
A distinguished American actor born in New York City, Judd Hirsch is a veteran of stage, film and television with a career spanning half a century. He won two Emmys as Alex Rieger on the sitcom 'Taxi', earned an Oscar nomination for 'Ordinary People' (1980), and appeared in 'Independence Day' (1996) and 'A Beautiful Mind' (2001). Late-career turns in 'Uncut Gems' (2019) and 'The Fabelmans' brought renewed acclaim. A gruff, warm and enduring American character actor of remarkable longevity and craft.
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Independence Day
1996
A Beautiful Mind
2001
Independence Day: Resurgence
2016
Uncut Gems
2019
The Fabelmans
2022
Tower Heist
2011
The Muppets
2011
Ordinary People
1980
Serpico
1973
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
2017
First Steps
1985
The Best You Can
2025
Rally Caps
2024
This Must Be the Place
2011
King of the Gypsies
1978
Running on Empty
1988
Fantasy Life
2026
iMordecai
2023
Summer Camp Island
2017
Hollywood Stargirl
2022
Burning at Both Ends
2021
Altered Minds
2014
Showing Up
2023
Teachers
1984
Without a Trace
1983
Brother's Shadow
2006
A Deadly Legend
2020
Color of Justice
1997
TV Shows
Numb3rs
2005
Taxi
1978
Dear John
1988
Superior Donuts
2017
George & Leo
1997
Forever
2014
The Goldbergs
2013
Delvecchio
1976
Damages
2007
Maron
2013
Regular Joe
2003
Hunters
2020
Family Guy
1999
The Big Bang Theory
2007
The Great Escape II: The Untold Story
1988
Big Mouth
2017
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Family Law
1999
Street Time
2002
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
American Dad!
2005
Perception
2012
Warehouse 13
2009
Modern Love
2019
Tom Goes to the Mayor
2004
God Friended Me
2018
Columbo
1971
Caroline in the City
1995
Mid-Century Modern
2025
Medical Story
1975
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Fred
2026
Film
The Best You Can
Walter Rand
2025
Film
Mid-Century Modern
Alan
2025
TV
Rally Caps
Herb
2024
Film
Showing Up
Bill
2023
Film
iMordecai
Mordecai Samel
2023
Film
The Fabelmans
Uncle Boris
2022
Film
Hollywood Stargirl
Mr. Mitchell
2022
Film
Burning at Both Ends
Bertrand
2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Judd Hirsch and where are they from?
Judd Hirsch is 91 years old, born on March 15, 1935 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Judd Hirsch?
Judd Hirsch is best known for roles in A Beautiful Mind, Independence Day, Independence Day: Resurgence.
How many movies has Judd Hirsch been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Judd Hirsch has appeared in 63 movies and 48 TV shows.
What was Judd Hirsch's first movie?
The career of Judd Hirsch began with Jump (1971).
What is Judd Hirsch's most recent movie or series?
Judd Hirsch's most recent release is Fantasy Life, which premiered on March 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Judd Hirsch appeared in?
On television, Judd Hirsch has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, Family Guy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, American Dad!.
Judd Hirsch
1935-03-15 · New York City, New York, USA
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.