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Robert Trebor
Actor

Robert Trebor

7 Jun 1953Born
11 Mar 2025Died
71Age at death
40Credits

Biography

Born on June 7, 1953, in Philadelphia, Robert Trebor had a few bit roles before his career got going in the 1980s with small roles in such films as Gorp (1980), Turk 182 and The Purple Rose of Cairo (both 1985). His breakout role was as notorious “Son of Sam” serial killer Berkowitz in the CBS telepic Out of the Darkness (1985). The following year, Trebor had a key role opposite Roy Scheider and Ann-Margret in John Frankenheimer’s noir thriller 52 Pick-Up. During the next decade, he went on to big-screen roles in Making Mr.

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Right (1987), Talk Radio (1988), Universal Soldier (1992), and others.

Along the way, Trebor did guest shots on such popular TV series as Miami Vice, Murphy Brown, Baywatch, Night Court, Tales from the Crypt, and more. Then came his signature role: the friendly but sometimes unscrupulous salesman Salmoneus in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, the 1995-99 syndicated action series starring Kevin Sorbo as the demigod son of Zeus. Trebor appeared in nearly two dozen episodes spanning all five seasons and played a different character, studio chief B.S. Hollingsfoffer, for one episode late in the show’s run. He reprised the Salmoneus character for several episodes of Hercules companion series Xena: Warrior Princess, starring Lucy Lawless.

Trebor had mostly film roles after the turn of the century, appearing in Dying on the Edge (2001), Jiminy Glick in Lalawood, Meet Market (both 2004), The Devil’s Rejects (2005), and, in his final screen appearance, as a producer in the Coen brothers’ Hail Caesar! (2016).

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2016Hail, Caesar!Film: Producer of "Hail, Caesar!"
  2. 2010Hip-Hop HeadstrongFilm: Dr. Zillion
  3. 2006Wedding DazeFilm: Rabbi Feldman
  4. 2005The Devil's RejectsFilm: Marty Walker (uncredited)
  5. 2005Jiminy Glick in LalawoodFilm: Jay Schiffer
  6. 2004Raise Your VoiceFilm: Mr. Wesson
  7. 2004Meet MarketFilm: Director Dick
  8. 2002BoomtownSeries: Keith (uncredited) (1 episode)
  9. 2001Dying on the EdgeFilm: Mel Weiner
  10. 1999The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920Film: Schwarz
  11. 1995Xena: Warrior PrincessSeries: Marco, Salmoneus / Lord Seltzer (1 episode)
  12. 1995Hercules: The Legendary JourneysSeries: Salmoneus, B.S. Hollinsfoffer, Director (19 episodes)
  13. 1994The ShadowFilm: Harried Man in Taxi (uncredited)
  14. 1994Hercules and the Lost KingdomFilm: Waylin
  15. 1992The Nutt HouseFilm: Buddy
  16. 1992Universal SoldierFilm: Motel Owner
  17. 1992The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesSeries: Schwarz (1 episode)
  18. 1991Dark JusticeSeries: Howie (1 episode)
  19. 1990Parker Lewis Can't LoseSeries: Mr. Lite (1 episode)
  20. 1989Tales from the CryptSeries: Archie (1 episode)
  21. 1989BaywatchSeries: Garth Dickinson (1 episode)
  22. 1988Talk RadioFilm: Jeffrey Fisher / Francine
  23. 1988Murphy BrownSeries: Geoffrey (1 episode)
  24. 1988Empty NestSeries: Andrew (1 episode)
  25. 1987Frank's PlaceSeries: Larry (1 episode)
  26. 1987My Demon LoverFilm: Charles
  27. 1987Making Mr. RightFilm: Tux Salesman
  28. 198652 Pick-UpFilm: Leo Franks
  29. 1986Joe BashSeries (2 episodes)
  30. 1985Out of the DarknessFilm: David Berkowitz
  31. 1985The Sex O'Clock NewsFilm: Mr. Rajah
  32. 1985The Purple Rose of CairoFilm: Reporter
  33. 1984Miami ViceSeries: Maxwell Dierks (1 episode)
  34. 1984Night CourtSeries: Zealot #1 (1 episode)
  35. 1983The First TimeFilm: Joel
  36. 1981Simon & SimonSeries: Matt Graham (1 episode)
  37. 1980GorpFilm: Rabbi Blowitz
  38. 1973Magnum ForceFilm: Reporter (uncredited)
  39. 1972The Streets of San FranciscoSeries (3 episodes)
  40. 1959Face of FireFilm: Dr. John

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