Robert Pine

Biography

Robert Pine (born Granville Whitelaw Pine, July 10, 1941) is an American actor who is best known as Sgt. Joseph Getraer on the television series CHiPs (1977–1983). Including CHiPs, Pine has appeared in over 400 episodes of television. He is the father of actor Chris Pine.

Career Overview

Robert Pine has 133 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Frozen with 1 titles. Signature works include Five Days at Memorial, Hoover vs. the Kennedys: The Second Civil War, Papa Was a Preacher. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

133

Birth Date

1941-07-10 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Five Days at Memorial
• 

  Hoover vs. the Kennedys: The Second Civil War
• 

  Papa Was a Preacher
• 

  Mare
• 

  Happy Birthday
• 

  Bolivar

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

• Frozen (1 titles)
• Reeker Collection (1 titles)
• Love Comes Softly Collection (1 titles)
• Black Scorpion Collection (1 titles)
• Independence Day (1 titles)
• The Apple Dumpling Gang Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Vera Farmiga (1 collaborations)
• Cherry Jones (1 collaborations)
• Cornelius Smith, Jr. (1 collaborations)
• Adepero Oduye (1 collaborations)
• Julie Ann Emery (1 collaborations)
• Michael Gaston (1 collaborations)
• Molly Hager (1 collaborations)
• Sharron Matthews (1 collaborations)
• Sarah Allen (1 collaborations)
• Jack Warden (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (133 credits)

  • Mare

    Lee Eden

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Cowboy Killer

    Burgie Thompson

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Happy Birthday

    Al Hertz

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Poolman

    The Lizard

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Bolivar

    Jerry McDade

    actor

    actors
    2022
  • Five Days at Memorial

    Dr. Horace Baltz

    actor

    actors

    - The Reckoning (2022) ... Dr. Horace Baltz actor actors

    - Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen (2022) ... Dr. Horace Baltz actor actors

    - 45 Dead (2022) ... Dr. Horace Baltz actor actors

    - Day Five (2022) ... Dr. Horace Baltz actor actors

    - Day Four (2022) ... Dr. Horace Baltz actor actors
    2022
  • Fourth Grade

    Bob

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Wish Man

    Sgt. Eddie Newman

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Pearson

    - The Donor (2019) ... Thomas Lauder actor actors
    2019
  • Song of Back and Neck

    David Trolleycar

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Con Man

    Judge

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Magnum P.I.

    - Shallow Grave, Deep Water (2022) ... Danny Braddock actor actors

    - Remember Me Tomorrow (2022) ... Danny Braddock actor actors
    2018
  • Charmed

    - Pilot (2018) ... Professor Warner Thaine / Taydeus actor actors
    2018
  • Romance at Reindeer Lodge

    Chris

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Landing

    Pete Pellarin

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse

    Dog Walker

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Mother's Day

    Earl

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Angie Tribeca

    - Hey, I'm Solvin' Here! (2017) ... Larry Sniglet actor actors
    2016
  • Timeless

    - Space Race (2016) ... Old Wayne Ellis actor actors
    2016
  • Superstore

    - Target (2018) ... Walter actor actors
    2015
  • Christmas Under Wraps

    Henry Brunell

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Decoding Annie Parker

    Dr. Frank

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Frozen

    Bishop (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Jobs

    Ed Woolard

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Matchmaker Santa

    Jack Tisdale

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Veep

    - Library (2017) ... President Stevenson actor actors
    2012
  • Small Town Saturday Night

    John Ryan

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Defenders

    - Las Vegas v. Reid (2010) ... Judge Bronson actor actors
    2010
  • The Middle

    - Not Mother's Day (2016) ... Mr. Travers actor actors
    2009
  • Parks and Recreation

    - End of the World (2011) ... Herb actor actors
    2009
  • Castle

    - Fool Me Once (2009) ... Gerry Finnegan actor actors
    2009
  • Lakeview Terrace

    Captain Wentworth

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • No Man's Land: The Rise of Reeker

    Sheriff McAllister

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • The Mentalist

    - Bloodsport (2011) ... Tom Mitchell actor actors
    2008
  • Leverage

    - The Homecoming Job (2008) ... Congressman Jenkins actor actors

    - The Nigerian Job (2008) ... Congressman Jenkins actor actors
    2008
  • Love's Unfolding Dream

    Dr. Micah Jackson

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • All I Want for Christmas

    Arthur Nelson

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Dead Write

    Christopher

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Private Practice

    - Good Grief (2012) ... Jim Wallace actor actors
    2007
  • Dirty Sexy Money

    - The Nutcracker (2007) ... actor actors
    2007
  • Paved with Good Intentions

    Brad Ridgmont

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Confession

    Senator Givens

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Red Eye

    Bob Taylor

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Yesterday's Dreams

    Mr. Regal

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Landslide

    Donald Richardson

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - You're Gonna Need Someone on Your Side (2016) ... Vincent actor actors
    2005
  • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

    - A Cricket's Tale (2017) ... Jack Mara actor actors
    2005
  • Bones

    - The Party in the Pants (2013) ... Reggie actor actors
    2005
  • The Office

    - Christening (2010) ... Gerald Halpert actor actors

    - Niagara (2009) ... Gerald Halpert actor actors
    2005
  • Criminal Minds

    - Charm and Harm (2006) ... Doug Gregory actor actors
    2005
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender

    - The Storm (2005) ... Fisherman (voice) actor actors
    2005
  • Helter Skelter

    Judge Keene

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Clipping Adam

    Principal Briggs

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • The Long Shot

    Douglas McCloud

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • House

    - Dead & Buried (2011) ... Mickey's Father actor actors
    2004
  • Audrey's Rain

    Reverend Cole

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Confidence

    Mr. Lewis

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Without a Trace

    - Shadows (2004) ... Roger Toland actor actors
    2002
  • Lost Voyage

    Mike Kaplan

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Black Scorpion Returns

    Mayor Artie Worth

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • All You Need

    Earl Sabistan

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Hit

    Levine

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Mach 2

    Captain Roman

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Six Feet Under

    - The Rainbow of Her Reasons (2005) ... Basil actor actors

    - Back to the Garden (2002) ... Basil actor actors
    2001
  • 24

    - Day 2: 4:00 A.M.-5:00 A.M. (2003) ... Secretary Of Agriculture actor actors
    2001
  • Star Trek: Enterprise

    - Fusion (2002) ... Tavin actor actors
    2001
  • The Division

    - The First Hit's Free, Baby (2001) ... Theodore's Dad actor actors
    2001
  • But I'm a Cheerleader

    Mr. Eaton

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    - Targets of Obsession (2011) ... Dr. Corey actor actors
    2000
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm

    - The End (2005) ... Ben Hogan actor actors
    2000
  • Strong Medicine

    - Heartbeat (2002) ... Mr. Jurgenson actor actors
    2000
  • Even Stevens

    - Tight End in Traction (2002) ... Specs Richardson actor actors
    2000
  • Kiss Toledo Goodbye

    Oz

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Providence

    - Rule Number One (2001) ... Congressman actor actors
    1999
  • CHiPs '99

    Joseph Getraer

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Below Utopia

    Uncle Wilson

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • A Guy Walks Into a Bar

    Dad

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Sins of the Mind

    Edward

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Rhyme and Reason (1998) ... John Monahan actor actors
    1997
  • Mercenary

    Special Agent Ranklin

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Independence Day

    Chief of Staff

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Best Revenge

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Pacific Blue

    - All Jammed Up (1996) ... Graham Armitage actor actors
    1996
  • JAG

    - Collision Course (2001) ... Captain Childs actor actors
    1995
  • Star Trek: Voyager

    - The Chute (1996) ... Ambassador Liria actor actors
    1995
  • Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story

    Network President

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Chicago Hope

    - The Lung and the Restless (1997) ... Frank Sardos actor actors
    1994
  • Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Are You Lonesome Tonight?

    Harold Mandel

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Rover Dangerfield

    Duke (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Babies

    Loren

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Beverly Hills, 90210

    - Law and Disorder (1998) ... Harold Kay actor actors
    1990
  • Quantum Leap

    - The Play's the Thing (1992) ... Ted actor actors
    1989
  • Baywatch

    - Shattered (2) (1993) ... actor actors

    - Shattered (1) (1993) ... actor actors
    1989
  • Hoover vs. the Kennedys: The Second Civil War

    John Kennedy

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • Papa Was a Preacher

    Papa

    actor

    actors
    1986
  • Matlock

    - The Madam (1990) ... Jeffrey Paul / Sam Dolan actor actors

    - The Convict (1987) ... Jeffrey Paul / Sam Dolan actor actors
    1986
  • ALF

    - A Little Bit of Soap (1987) ... Father actor actors
    1986
  • MacGyver

    - Jerico Games (1991) ... Ralph Jerico actor actors
    1985
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - Death by Demographics (1996) ... Graham Forbes actor actors

    - Crimson Harvest (1994) ... Edgar Warner actor actors

    - For Whom the Ball Tolls (1993) ... Walter Gillrich actor actors

    - Class Act (1989) ... Sen. Andrew Grainger actor actors

    - Obituary for a Dead Anchor (1986) ... Doug Helman actor actors
    1984
  • Mysterious Two

    Arnold Brown

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Knight Rider

    - Burial Ground (1985) ... Cyrus Oakes actor actors
    1982
  • Hotel

    - Christmas (1983) ... Paul Manning actor actors
    1982
  • Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb

    Capt. William 'Deke' Parsons

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Magnum, P.I.

    - Home from the Sea (1983) ... Lieutenant Thomas Sullivan Magnum III, USN actor actors
    1980
  • The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again

    Jim Ravencroft

    actor

    actors
    1979
  • Empire of the Ants

    Larry Graham

    actor

    actors
    1977
  • Charlie's Angels

    - Sammy Davis Jr. Kidnap Caper (1977) ... Andy Price actor actors

    - Bullseye (1976) ... Dr. Conlan actor actors
    1976
  • The Day of the Locust

    Apprentice #1

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • The Bears and I

    John McCaten

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • One Little Indian

    Lt. Cummins

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Incident on a Dark Street

    Paul Hamilton Jr.

    actor

    actors
    1973
  • Barnaby Jones

    - The Black Art of Dying (1973) ... Paul Colling actor actors
    1973
  • Incident in San Francisco

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Cannon

    - A Well Remembered Terror (1973) ... actor actors

    - The Predators (1972) ... actor actors
    1971
  • The Brotherhood of the Bell

    Phillip Dunning

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • Journey to Shiloh

    Collins

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • The Counterfeit Killer

    Ed

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • The Young Warriors

    Foley

    actor

    actors
    1967
  • Mannix

    - The Search for Darrell Andrews (1970) ... actor actors
    1967
  • The High Chaparral

    - The Lieutenant (1970) ... Lt. Jason Adams actor actors
    1967
  • Munster, Go Home!

    Roger Moresby

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Out of Sight

    Greg

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • Gunpoint

    'Mitch' Mitchell

    actor

    actors
    1966
  • The F.B.I.

    - Confessions of a Madman (1974) ... Vaughn Teller actor actors

    - The Set-Up (1972) ... Doug Waters actor actors
    1965
  • The Wild Wild West

    - The Night of the Pistoleros (1969) ... Lieutenant Murray actor actors
    1965
  • Lost in Space

    - Visit to a Hostile Planet (1967) ... Craig actor actors
    1965
  • The Virginian

    - The Ordeal (1969) ... Scott Austin actor actors

    - Jacob Was a Plain Man (1966) ... Curley actor actors

    - Dangerous Road (1965) ... Young Bob Coulter actor actors

    - Six Graves at Cripple Creek (1965) ... Corporal Maron actor actors
    1962
  • The Lucy Show

    - Lucy Gets Her Diploma (1967) ... Steve Josephs actor actors
    1962
  • Bonanza

    - The Running Man (1969) ... Steed Butler actor actors
    1959
  • Wagon Train

    - The Indian Girl Story (1965) ... Jonathan Olsen actor actors
    1957
  • Gunsmoke

    - Jesse (1973) ... Link actor actors

    - Gentry's Law (1970) ... Ben Gentry actor actors
    1955
  • The Wonderful World of Disney

    - High Flying Spy (2) (1972) ... Lt. Larson actor actors

    - High Flying Spy (1) (1972) ... Lt. Larson actor actors
    1954