From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Ginty (November 14, 1948 – September 21, 2009) was an American movie actor, producer, scenarist, and director of movies and TV series episodes. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Ginty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Did you know that despite his strong acting presence in 80s action films, Robert Ginty spent the last two decades of his life primarily behind the camera, directing over 40 episodes of popular television series?
Robert Ginty's most defining career moment as an actor came with his starring role in the gritty 1980 vigilante film The Exterminator. This cult classic established him as a recognizable face in the action genre, leading to numerous roles in similar films throughout the decade.
Ginty is remembered for his contribution to 1980s cult action cinema and for a prolific second career as a television director, leaving a mark both in front of and behind the camera.
Also known as: R. Ginty, Rob Ginty