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Robert David Hall

Robert David Hall

Actor · Born November 9, 1947 (78) · East Orange, New Jersey, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert David Hall (born November 9, 1947) is an American actor, best known for his role as coroner Dr. Albert Robbins M.D. on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Hall attended Tustin High School in California and went on to graduate from UCLA in 1971 with a degree in English Literature. Hall is a former professional musician and accomplished guitarist, and is also proficient on piano and mandolin. For several years he was a high profile radio DJ in Los Angeles. He has also done extensive voice work on television commercials and cartoons. In 1978, Robert had to have both of his legs amputated as a result of an accident in which an 18-wheeler truck crushed his car. The accident also caused the gasoline tank of the car to explode, causing burns over 65% of his body. He now comfortably uses prosthetic limbs, allowing for personal mobility. Several of his characters, including his CSI character, have openly shared this disability. He is a prominent advocate for disabled Americans. In addition to starring on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Robert has appeared in such films as Starship Troopers and The Negotiator and has made guest appearances in a number of TV programs including The West Wing and L.A. Law. He also furnishes the narration on CourtTV's documentary series North Mission Road. Currently, Hall is working on the short thriller "The Roymann Closure in the Netherlands", written by writer/director David Grifhorst and executive producer Jop Douma. In his personal life, Robert was married to Susan Petroni from 1969 until their divorce in 1974, and Connie Cole from 1979 until their divorce in 1987. His son, Andrew, was born of his second marriage. Hall's third and current marriage is to Judy Sterns in 1999.

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Born
November 9, 1947 (78)
From
East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 44 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 40% in 30 days

What are Robert David Hall's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 82nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 22nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
35%
Bonds
22%
Society
13%
Power
12%
Self
7%
Ideas
7%
Survival
4%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 2 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 2 · Charged 3 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Thrilling
3
Warm
3
Contemplative
2
Hopeful
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Hopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Robert David Hall's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 22 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Subscription and free streaming for Robert David Hall's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

44 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Diffability Hollywood(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • CSI: Immortality(2015)

    as Dr. Al Robbins

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Rock Story(2015)

    as Congressman Connelly

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • The Wrong Woman(2013)

    as Judge Noah Wallace

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens(2012)

    as Azmuth (voice)

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Ben 10: Alien Force(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · as Forever Knight #3 / Counterman (voice) · as HighBreed Guard (voice)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • The Gene Generation(2007)

    as Abraham

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix(2007)

    as Azmuth (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Avatar: The Last Airbender(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • The Batman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Pilot (voice)

  • North Mission Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 22 episodes · Actor

  • My Father's House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as The Man On Crutches

  • The Zeta Project(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 327 episodes · as Al Robbins

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • The Burkittsville 7 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as David Hooper

  • Static Shock(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Pilot (voice)

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • The West Wing(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as David Nessler

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Family Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Batman Beyond(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Fulton (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Negotiator(1998)

    as Cale Wangro

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Starship Troopers(1997)

    as Recruiting Sergeant

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Brooklyn South (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as John Keough

  • The New Batman Adventures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Reporter (voice)

  • Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Judge Waters (segment "1st Time Offender")

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Practice(1997)

    Show 4 episodes · as Judge Bradley Michaelson

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Superman: The Animated Series(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as News Anchor (voice) · as Reporter (voice) · as Spokesman (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Andersonville (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 2 episodes · as Samson

  • The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Auctioneer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Touched by an Angel(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Bureaucrat

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Dream Lover(1994)

    as Dr. Sheen

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Once Upon a Forest(1993)

    as Truck Driver (voice)

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Love & War(1992)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

  • Batman: The Animated Series(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Additional Voices (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Class Action(1991)

    as Steven Kellen

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Beggar · as The Teacher

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • The Littles: Liberty and the Littles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Dinky Little (voice)

  • L.A. Law(1986)

    Show 3 episodes · as Judge Myron Swaybill

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • The Real Ghostbusters(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Owner / Cop / Cab Driver (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • Here Come the Littles(1985)

    as Dinky Little (voice)

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Col. Sharp (voice)

  • Deal of the Century(1983)

    as Rick Penido

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • The Littles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 29 episodes · Actor

  • Aaah! Roach! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as President Kozlow

Career shape

Star power in the 90th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 43 titles, 42 of them dated from 1983 to 2016; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Here Come the Littles (1985)

$6.6M worldwide

Highest rated

Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix (2007)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)

Film career

19832016

Peak 2006 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1983Screen debut· The Littles
  • 1991First film· Class Action

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting43 of 43: 43 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score72nd

By decade

1980s7 · acting1990s20 · acting2000s11 · acting2010s4 · acting

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Robert David Hall's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 60th percentile, the median of all 14; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 32 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Rock Story (2015)

94th percentile spread · 45% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Ben 10: Secret of the Omnitrix (2007)

Midcredits 94th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 49/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 22. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Robert David Hall work with?

People who share at least 2 of Robert David Hall's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; David Berman shares the most, 2.

Actors