Bruce Kirby Biographies & Genealogy

11 Bruce Kirby Biographies

Bruce Kirby Apr 28, 1925 - Jan 24, 2021 Los Angeles, California, United States

Reid Nakamura January 26, 2021 Bruce Kirby, the prolific character actor known for playing Sgt. George Kramer on NBC’s “Columbo” and the father of Matt Dillon’s cop in the 2005 Oscar winner “Crash,” has died at the age of 95. Kirby’s son, acting coach John Kirby, announced the news of his father’s death on Facebook on Monday. “My dear brilliant dad Bruce Kirby passed away peacefully last night at Cedars in Los Angeles at the age of 95,” he wrote. “My heart is heavy but grateful for all the extra blessed years together.” Kirby’s other son, Bruno Kirby, was a character actor who appeared in films such as “When Harry Met Sally…” and “The Godfather Part II” before he died in 2006 at age 57 due to complications related to leukemia in 2006. Born in 1925, Bruce Kirby worked as an actor for nearly six decades, with credits reaching as far back as an appearance on “Goodyear Playhouse” in 1955. His TV credits include appearances on series as varied as “I Dream of Jeannie,” “Barney Miller, The Rockford Files,” “Punky Brewster,” “Golden Girls,” “The Sopranos,” “The West Wing” and “Scrubs.” In addition to playing the gullible detective on “Columbo,” Kirby’s most prominent roles included District Attorney Bruce Rogoff on “L.A. Law” and Pop Ryan, the father to Matt Dillon’s character in the 2005 Academy Award Best Picture winner “Crash.” “My father loved acting, and aside from his extraordinary professional career in television, film & theater, he never stopped working on it … It was very painful for him when he no longer could perform,” John Kirby wrote. “Thank you, Dad, for everything you taught me about acting & how to have such a strong work ethic while sharing your love for the arts & the craft of it all,” John Kirby wrote. “I will miss you & love you always. I’m glad you’re up there with Bruno and so many of our loved ones.”

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Bruce Michael Kirby Jul 23, 1947 - Aug 1, 2011 Wilton, California

Bruce Michael Kirby of Wilton, Sacramento County, California was born on July 23, 1947, and died at age 64 years old on August 1, 2011.

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Bruce J Kirby Sep 22, 1954 - Mar 5, 2004

Bruce J Kirby was born on September 22, 1954, and died at age 49 years old on March 5, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce J Kirby.

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Bruce A Kirby Mar 30, 1957 - Aug 23, 2000

Bruce A Kirby was born on March 30, 1957, and died at age 43 years old on August 23, 2000. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce A Kirby.

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Bruce W Kirby Jun 15, 1954 - Nov 28, 2008 Yakima, Washington

Bruce W Kirby of Yakima, Yakima County, WA was born on June 15, 1954, and died at age 54 years old on November 28, 2008.

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Bruce L Kirby Jan 28, 1935 - Apr 16, 2004 Bellingham, Washington

Bruce L Kirby of Bellingham, Whatcom County, WA was born on January 28, 1935, and died at age 69 years old on April 16, 2004.

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Bruce D Kirby Jan 24, 1926 - Mar 13, 1994 Nashville, Tennessee

Bruce D Kirby of Nashville, Davidson County, TN was born on January 24, 1926, and died at age 68 years old on March 13, 1994.

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Bruce D Kirby Aug 19, 1938 - Aug 4, 2008 Gainesville, Florida

Bruce D Kirby of Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida was born on August 19, 1938, and died at age 69 years old on August 4, 2008.

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Bruce Kirby Nov 13, 1955 - Jan 1986

Bruce Kirby was born on November 13, 1955, and died at age 30 years old in January 1986. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce Kirby.

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Bruce E Kirby Apr 28, 1949 - Aug 14, 2006

Bruce E Kirby was born on April 28, 1949, and died at age 57 years old on August 14, 2006. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce E Kirby.

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