Robert Pastorelli

Robert Joseph Pastorelli (June 21, 1954 – March 8, 2004) was an American actor known for his skilled character portrayals in the 1980s and 1990s. Notably, he played Eldin in Murphy Brown (1988–1994), Johnny C. in Eraser (1996), and Hughey in Michael (1996). Pastorelli was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and grew up in Edison. Initially aiming for a career as a professional boxer, he had to abandon the sport due to injuries sustained in a near-fatal car crash at the age of 19. He later pursued acting and gained recognition for his versatile performances. However, his career declined after the mysterious death of his girlfriend in 1999. Pastorelli died of a narcotic overdose in 2004.