Robert Loggia

**Salvatore 'Robert' Loggia** was an acclaimed American actor, born on January 3, 1930, in Staten Island, New York. With a formidable career spanning over sixty years, Loggia was best acknowledged for his roles in renowned films including _Jagged Edge_, _Big_, _Scarface_, _Prizzi's Honor_, _Independence Day_, and _Lost Highway_, just to name a few. His outstanding performance in _Jagged Edge_ even earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and he won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in _Big_. In addition to his envious film career, Loggia also made striking appearances in television series such as _The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca_, _T.H.E. Cat_, _Mancuso, FBI_, _Malcolm in the Middle_, _The Sopranos_, and _Men of a Certain Age_. Besides his acting career, Loggia also tried his hand at directing, with episodes of _Quincy M.E._, _Magnum, P.I._, and _Hart to Hart_ to his credit. Despite facing a mid-life crisis that not only affected his career but his personal life as well, Loggia bounced back impressively, proving his relentless dedication and passion for his craft. He was married to Marjorie Sloan with whom he had three children, and later to Audrey O'Brien until his death on December 4, 2015.