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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.”
Bruce A Kirby of Ector County, TX was born circa 1961. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce A. Kirby.
Bruce A Kirby of Waller County, TX was born circa 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce A. Kirby.
Bruce A Kirby of Gaines County, TX was born circa 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce A. Kirby.
Bruce V Kirby of Harris County, TX was born circa 1953. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce v. Kirby.
Bruce W Kirby of Dallas County, TX was born circa 1951. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce W. Kirby.
Bruce M Kirby of Tarrant County, TX was born circa 1970. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce M. Kirby.
Bruce L Kirby of Caldwell County, North Carolina United States was born circa 1924. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce L Kirby.
Bruce N Kirby of Caldwell County, North Carolina United States was born circa 1921. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce N Kirby.
Bruce E Kirby of Washington County, Tennessee United States was born circa 1929. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bruce E Kirby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Caecilia Kirby (Nov 15, 1930 - Aug 17, 1967)
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Camellia Kirby (Born circa 1944)
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Cancil Kirby (Nov 15, 1929 - Jun 10, 2003)
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Candice Kirby (Born circa 1984)
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Cannie Kirby (Jan 12, 1903 - Dec 1981)
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Cara Kirby (Born circa 1955)
Cardie Kirby (Born circa 1920)
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Carlean Kirby (Aug 25, 1914 - May 6, 2004)
Carles Kirby (Mar 17, 1899 - Jan 1976)
Carlethia Thompson Kirby (Oct 2, 1955 - Nov 23, 2008)
Carletta Kirby (Feb 19, 1893 - Nov 8, 1987)
Carlie Kirby (Born circa 1911)
Carlisle Kirby (May 21, 1890 - Oct 1968)
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