Robert MacNeil(1931-2024)

Writer
Actor

Robert MacNeil was born on 19 January 1931 in Montréal, Québec, Canada. He was a writer and actor, known for Hamlet (2000), The Story of English (1986) and The Robert MacNeil Report (1975). He was married to Donna Joy Nappi, Jane Jacobsen Doherty and Rosemarie Anne Copland. He died on 12 April 2024 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.

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Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 win total

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Known for

Hamlet

5.9

Player King

2000

The Story of English

8.9

TV Mini Series

Writer

The Robert MacNeil Report

7.6

TV Series

Writer

Scarlet Moon

4.1

Dino Dinner

2006

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Writer

The Robert MacNeil Report
7.6
TV Series
- creator
- 2018–2020
Do You Speak American?
7.2
TV Movie
- Writer
- 2005
The Story of English
8.9
TV Mini Series
- co-writer
- 1986
The Scherer-MacNeil Report
TV Series
- Writer
- 1965–1967

Actor

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Alternative name
- Robin MacNeil
Born
- January 19, 1931
- Montréal, Québec, Canada
Died
- April 12, 2024
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(natural causes)
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Children
Other works
(2002-2003 season) His play, "Karla," was performed in a workshop production at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut.. Ed Sherin was director.
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Trivia
In the summer of 1953 worked as an actor at Priscilla Beach Theatre, one of the oldest barn theatres in New England. Was told by the director that he had to get rid of his Canadian accent.