Charles Haid Actor, director and producer Date of Birth: 02.06.1943 Country: USA

1. Charles Haid: Actor, Director, and Producer
2. Early Success with "Godspell"
3. Transition to Stage, Screen, and Television
4. Breakout Role in "Hill Street Blues"
5. Television and Film Career
6. Work with Steven Bochco
7. Personal Life

Charles Haid: Actor, Director, and Producer

Born on June 2, 1943, in Palo Alto, California, Charles Haid grew up in the San Francisco suburbs and attended Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. He served in the US Navy's submarine fleet in Southeast Asia before pursuing a career in entertainment.

Early Success with "Godspell"

Haid's first major success came in 1971 when he produced "Godspell," the graduation project of his college friend Stephen Schwartz. Schwartz went on to become a renowned lyricist for the Disney film "Pocahontas."

Transition to Stage, Screen, and Television

Haid's experience on stage prepared him for a smooth transition to television and film in the 1970s. His television debut came in 1974 with the CBS drama "Things in Their Season."

Breakout Role in "Hill Street Blues"

Haid's most famous role was Officer Andy Renko in Steven Bochco's police drama "Hill Street Blues" (1981-1987). He excelled as the volatile yet fundamentally good officer navigating the challenges of policing in a large city.

Television and Film Career

In addition to "Hill Street Blues," Haid starred in various television series and produced telefilms, including "Children in the Crossfire" (1984) and hosted the documentary program "A Program for Vietnam Veterans... And Everyone Else Who Should Care" (1986). His Emmy nomination in 1995 for "Murder One" demonstrated his versatility as a director.

His notable film roles include the crazed scientist in "Altered States" (1980), the corrupt cop in "Cop" (1988), and the monster-hating sheriff in "Nightbreed" (1990). Haid also directed several films, including "In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion."

Work with Steven Bochco

Haid became a regular director for Steven Bochco's shows, including "Doogie Howser, M.D.," "L.A. Law," and "NYPD Blue." He also helmed episodes of the ill-fated musical drama "Cop Rock" (1990) and the adventure film "Iron Will" (1994).

Personal Life

Haid eventually found love with Penelope Windust, who became the mother of his daughters, Arcadia Elizabeth Haid and Brittany Catherine Haid.