Robert Zdar Interview at the Madison Horror Film Festival 2012

At the Madison Horror Film Festival 2012 The movieman catches up with the legendary actor Robert Zdar, known for his many roles such films as the first 3 Maniac Cop movies Tango&Cash, and many others. We discuss his role as the maniac cop as well as his performance in Little Creeps.

[@lovelmpurple1191]

sad he gone rip. he was a very cool actor.

[@Ashley_J.W]

@coyo20 shut up

[@johncharles1892]

Man.....so sad to know he died....r.i.p robert j zdarsky....

[@toma.4808]

Back in the day Robert was definitely a physically intimidating looking man. Beyond that a heart of gold and very kind to the fans. Maniac cop, samurai cop, soultaker this man was in so many entertaining films. Very sad that he passed away.RIP

[@tuomaskuusinen]

Man he was likeable! The dude was legit humble and proud of his work. Gotta respect that.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

I know. I was trying to contain the fact I was totally movie geeking out chatting with him. He was great.

[@Jamesamong007]

Ive always thought he would have done well as a professonal wrestler when he was young. Cool interview dude.

[@ForgottenHorrorchannel]

God bless him... i loved Maniac cop 1 and 2.. thought Matt Cordell could have had a 4th movie about before he got screwed and showed him as the hero cop he was.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

That would have been a great movie.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Aren’t they doing a SHOW? I remember reading that HBO was doing a show. Did that just not materialize?

[@truthseeker3503]

an interesting and unique actor and presence

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Agreed.

[@scottkaye4717]

Bobby was my roommate in L.A. for a couple of years. He was a good guy. RIP my friend.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

That is awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Didn’t they have some other version of Maniac Cop 3? I read that the finished project was different .

[@Maser209]

I love his confidence he had about how much the movie was gonna be loved. I hate when actors always seem to have doubts about whether their movies were gonna be successful or not. Nice to know that Robert was both confident and humble about it at the same time. RIP.

[@peckerdecker]

1986 film _Night stalker_ with *Charles napier* chasing Robert zdar . Superb film

[@SpecialMarkProd]

That is a solid film. I gotta revisit that one.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Thanks. Yes he definitely could go toe to toe with the big names in wrestling. He was a great person too. It was a pleasure to meet him. I appreciate the view.

[@tatyfontes01]

Forever in my heart.

[@METALFACEDOOMXXXX]

Big horror fan. What other movies you like

[@ryanparfery9426]

Matt cordell and Michael myers, my two favourite horror characters, Robert z'dar was scary as hell to me as a kid,seems like a really nice guy

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Robert was a very nice guy. I spent that weekend at the fest and had some fun discussions. Thanks for watching

[@presley007]

I liked him in Tango & Cash

[@DCI-Frank-Burnside]

I will bring you a Blueray copy of Maniac Cop, and I will place it on your piano.

[@zonzos1]

Hey, wait a minute...

[@alexvalin9085]

poor guy

[@rachaelhogan7850]

What a nice guy loved ❤the maniac cops R.I.P rob you played a fantastic villain your awesome hun 😊😊😊😊😊

[@h.p.dominocus]

Rob Zdar effin rules. He's definitely great in the roles he plays. Very memorable. Very unique for sure.

[@Gothiczartan]

We'll never forget about your face, Robert. Your a good Maniac Cop.

[@slaveryn7824]

R.I.P ROBERT

[@RetroHawk]

Sad hes gone an unique and humble man

[@padmac8176]

Loved this guy! He was one of the main reasons I watched Tango and Cash over and over again when I was growing up! RIP Mr Zdar!

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Awesome to hear. Yeah he was great in Tango and Cash. THanks for watching

[@anpowicasta2135]

He was my fav in that movie along with the dude who said. " the governor " British accent guy in tango and cash. When did Bobby pass away

[@padmac8176]

@@anpowicasta2135 I think it was in 2014 he was in his early to mid 60s but best cross reference it. And definitely I loved "The Guv'nor" too!! 😂

[@BattleOfBowties]

I don't understand how these movies are not as popular as Freddy's, way better storylines! He seemed like the coolest movie star.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

I agree. Maniac Cop is as deserving as the rest. Never seemed to push into main stream but at least lives on in cult movie circles. He was very cool and down to earth. It is as shame he left the world when he did. Very talented and humble guy.

[@John-iy5xt]

great interview! I just watched Maniac Cop last night and liked it very much, sad to see he died a few years back. Now I have to watch the other 2 lol.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Thank you and I appreciate the kind words. Yeah he was a talented actor and great guy to talk to.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Your welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@jnulpi]

he was a great guy.i loved the role in tango and cash.but maniac cop was also not bad.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Both are great films. Loved me some Maniac Cop. Thanks for watching. He is missed

[@pulse4503]

did he have kids, by any chance?

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Unfortunately no.

[@davidenger3816]

He plays a good villain

[@paulolobato5553]

Sou fã do Robert z dar ótimo ator

[@GreigStott]

Really good interview and insight.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

+Greig Stott Thank you for the kind words and for watching. I am very fortunate to have had a chance to talk to him. He is missed.

[@southpawboxing4265]

+Special Mark Productions Thanks for the interview. He seemed a real humble and insightful guy, and I've been a fan of his for 25 years, since Maniac Cop and Tango & Cash. Amazing he beat cancer, but sad he lived for only a short time afterwards. RIP Robert

[@Fanfiktion1988]

R.I.P. Robert Z'dar

[@j2alomar]

Do you know if he played an extra in the bar scene of the episode Maid To Order from Threes Company. I believe it was season 6. Theres a scene in the bar where they are watching a lakers game and the one tall guy there looks so much like the late great Robert Zdar. Hope you can deny or confirm this. Thank you!!!

[@SpecialMarkProd]

I have not found anywhere that he is credited BUT THAT SAID, I did watch the clip and it sure as heck does look like the profile of RZ. May do some more digging.

[@j2alomar]

@Special Mark Productions wow thank you for replying!! Yes please I have looked and I can't find anything on that :(

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

He was great actor! RIP Robert

[@Skybolter]

What an Amazing guy!

[@emafernandez6809]

the legendary matt courdell, by maniac cop

[@matthewschwartz6607]

Cordell. Didn’t they also remake Maniac Cop?

[@jonahandghostface2269]

@@matthewschwartz6607 No

[@VGLV888]

☑️☑️

[@fraser_mr2009]

Died after just beating cancer. Rest in peace,

[@lunarlight3131]

a lot of woman worshipped this man back in the day

[@johnnyflores1978]

Do you have a name??? COORDEEELLLLL

[@s.chaubey8098]

RIP Sir Bob.

[@Roman.Bolanski]

I love his comic boom jawline

[@eerem8825]

Robert z'dar is a great man.Very cool interview.Thanks for uploading.

[@markraimo1283]

He was terrifying to me when I was a kid seeing Maniac Cop and it's sequels and he was also great in those films and many others he did Very underrated actor. Seeing how much of a nice and humble guy he was, I wish I could have met him. Sad he passed away. RI.P.

[@SpecialMarkProd]

Yeah he was great. He loved his craft and it showed. Thanks for the comment and sharing.

[@marijanstojanoski5155]

he was a funny guy

[@where7847]

fesver

[@ihatefacebook31184]

Z'Dar as Matt Cordell was such a freaking badass!!

[@SpecialMarkProd]

agreed!