Robert Rusler (born September 20, 1965) is an American film and television actor. He starred in the 1989 film ''

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'' as main character “Buzz”.

Life and career

Rusler was born in

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, the son of Maria Elena (

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Varela) and Richard C. Rusler. He moved to

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, where he started

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and

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on a semi-professional level, competing in local tournaments. Then he and his family moved to

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, where he studied

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and entered many competitions. After high school, Robert wanted to try his hand as an actor and began taking acting classes at the ''Loft Studio'' with

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and William Taylor. His first film role was Max in the 1985 hit comedy '' Weird Science''. He appeared later that year in

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'' A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge'' as Grady. While filming the movie, Rob and the star of the movie,

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became close friends. He also played Richard Lawson in the 1991 TV film ''Stephen King's

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''. Rusler has appeared in television series, such as the short lived 1990 series '' The Outsiders'' as Tim Shepard, and in the 1993 series ''

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'', but his best known TV role was in the 1990s hit

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series ''

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'' as Warren Keffer in season 2 (1994–1995). He has acted in the 1995 sci-fi video game flight simulator,

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which starred

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and

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. He also appeared in an episode of the TV series ''The Unit''. Rusler has made guest appearances on television shows ranging from '' The Facts of Life'', '' Snoops'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' 24'', '' Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service'', and ''

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'' in the season 3 episode " Anomaly" as Orgoth. He has appeared in a

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commercial directed by

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. Rusler is married to Erin Louise Jellison.

Filmography

Film and television credits

References

External links

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