Actor. Best remembered for his role as Epstein on the ABC sitcom, 'Welcome Back, Kotter," from 1975 to 1979. Later in his career he had a recurring role as Detective Manny Esposito on "Cagney & Lacey," 1986 to 1998. Robert Bruce "Bobby" Hegyes began acting at Metuchen High School, where he was a member of the 1969 graduating class. He also performed at Roosevelt Park in Edison, New Jersey as part of the Plays-In-The-Park ensemble. He went on to study theater at Glassboro State College, Glassboro, New Jersey. His professional acting debut was in the Off Broadway drama, Naomi Court. He moved to New York City to begin his career on stage, and later moved to California to begin a career in television. In his later life, he was a guest lecturer at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, and taught oral communication at Brooks College, Long Beach, California.
Actor. Best remembered for his role as Epstein on the ABC sitcom, 'Welcome Back, Kotter," from 1975 to 1979. Later in his career he had a recurring role as Detective Manny Esposito on "Cagney & Lacey," 1986 to 1998. Robert Bruce "Bobby" Hegyes began acting at Metuchen High School, where he was a member of the 1969 graduating class. He also performed at Roosevelt Park in Edison, New Jersey as part of the Plays-In-The-Park ensemble. He went on to study theater at Glassboro State College, Glassboro, New Jersey. His professional acting debut was in the Off Broadway drama, Naomi Court. He moved to New York City to begin his career on stage, and later moved to California to begin a career in television. In his later life, he was a guest lecturer at Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, and taught oral communication at Brooks College, Long Beach, California.
Bio by: K.A.O.S. in Los Angeles
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