Judd Hirsch

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Characters played by Judd Hirsch

Alan Eppes — Numb3rs (2005)

Father of Don and Charlie Eppes; his relationship with his sons is a central focus of the series alongside their crime-fighting efforts.

Alex Reiger — Taxi (1978)

Veteran NYC taxi driver and garage crew leader in the classic sitcom.

Gooey — Uncut Gems (2019)

Gooey is Howard Ratner's father-in-law, recruited to manipulate the auction of the black opal. At Howard's direction, he raises the bidding against Kevin Garnett, reaching $180,000 before Garnett withdraws. His participation is intended to inflate the stone's value, but Howard pushes the scheme too far and worsens his financial crisis.

Julius Levinson — Independence Day (1996)

David's resilient father who survives the initial invasion and aids the resistance.

Julius Levinson — Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

David's eccentric father who provides comic relief and unexpected bravery.

Abe — Forever (2014)

An antiquarian who was found as a newborn in a German concentration camp during World War II by Henry and Abigail. He is the only person who knows that Henry is immortal.

Judd Hirsch — The Muppets (2011)

Veteran actor in a brief guest appearance.

Dr. Berger — Ordinary People (1980)

Dr. Berger is Conrad's psychiatrist, helping him address the trauma and guilt connected to the sailing accident and his suicide attempt. Through persistent conversations, including a late-night breakthrough session, he teaches Conrad to face emotions rather than suppress them.

Arthur Pope — Running on Empty (1988)

Co-leader of the fugitive family, sharing responsibility for the 1971 bombing. Initially opposes leaving Danny behind to continue their dangerous life on the run. After hearing news of a killed underground associate, he accepts that his son should pursue his dreams free from their criminal past.

Mr. Mitchell — Hollywood Stargirl (2022)

Teacher or staff member in the Hollywood sequel setting.

L.J. Shapiro — The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (2017)

A highly successful artist and contemporary of Harold Meyerowitz. His MoMA retrospective serves as a catalyst for Harold's feelings of obsolescence and professional jealousy, prompting Harold's impulsive departure from the event. He is also the father of Loretta, whom Danny briefly meets.

Ben — Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)

Taxi driver who assists Fin and his group in acquiring weapons.

Career Overview

Judd Hirsch has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Independence Day with 2 titles. Signature works include Numb3rs, Taxi, Forever. 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
96
Birth Date
1935-03-15 00:00:00
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q365023), public domain (CC0).