Judd Hirsch Judd Hirsch is best known for his portrayal of Alex Rieger in the classic television series Taxi, a role that earned him two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series. Hirsch also starred as John Lacey in the series Dear John, for which he won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy, before starring opposite Bob Newhart in the comedy series George & Leo, on CBS.
His feature film credits include King of the Gypsies, Ordinary People, which garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Without a Trace, and Teachers. Hirsch lives in New York City. His birth date is March 15.
