Richard Zobel

Richard J. Zobel Jr. (June 5, 1952 – October 4, 2005) was an American actor, singer, instrumentalist, animator, writer, and producer. Born in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Zobel moved to New York City to pursue his acting career. He had an extensive career in both theater and film. Zobel's notable theater credits include starring as attorney Aaron Levinsky in the original Broadway run of Nuts in 1980, as well as appearing in Off-Broadway productions such as All's Well That Ends Well and The Taming of the Shrew. In film, he had small and supporting roles, and made guest appearances in numerous television series including The X Files, ER, China Beach, Hill Street Blues, and Star Trek: Voyager. Zobel was also a talented singer and instrumentalist, contributing to the 1987 film Walker as both an actor and vocal arranger. Richard Zobel passed away on October 4, 2005.