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Robert A. Silverman
★ Acting

Robert A. Silverman

Born 1943 · Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Active 1964–2004

Robert A. Silverman, a Canadian actor, has made notable contributions to cult cinema with his appearances in The Brood (1979) and Prom Night (1980). Known for his collaborations with David Cronenberg, Silverman brings a distinct presence to the screen, often portraying characters that embody the unsettling themes of horror and psychological tension. His role in Jason X (2001) further cements his status in the genre, as he navigates the chilling landscape of sci-fi horror. Silverman's work resonates within the realms of exploitation and cult films, making him a significant figure in the conversation around these genres.

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Prom Night

Prom Night

1980 ★ 5.7
as Mr. Sykes

At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years prior.

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Filmography

21 credits
2000s 2 credits
2004
The Ruining as Henry
Movie ★ 4.2
2001
Jason X as Dieter Perez
Movie ★ 4.9
1990s 5 credits
1999
eXistenZ as D'Arcy Nader
Movie ★ 6.8
1999
Twice in a Lifetime as Homeless Man
TV ★ 6.2
1996
Pacific Blue as Gottfried Weber
TV ★ 5.4
1995
Waterworld as Hydroholic
Movie ★ 6.2
1991
Movie ★ 7.0
1980s 5 credits
1987
TV ★ 7.3
1987
TV ★ 7.3
1982
Movie ★ 5.3
1981
Scanners as Benjamin Pierce
Movie ★ 6.7
1980
Prom Night as Mr. Sykes
Movie ★ 5.7
1970s 7 credits
1979
The Brood as Jan Hartog
Movie ★ 6.7
1978
Movie ★ 4.5
1977
Rabid as Man in Hospital
Movie ★ 6.3
1976
Partners as Hayes
Movie ★ 10.0
1976
TV ★ 8.0
1975
Movie ★ 3.3
1974
Movie ★ 8.0
1960s 2 credits
1965
Movie ★ 5.7
1964
Movie ★ 4.3