- Suffered a minor seizure during an October 4, 2009 matinée preview performance of "The Royal Family" on Broadway. The rest of the show was canceled that day. Fortunately, the show welcomed his return a few days later after he recuperated and was placed on proper medication to prevent a recurrence.
- His paternal grandparents were Jewish immigrants (from Latvia and Ukraine). His mother was of Russian Jewish descent.
- Was nominated for two Tony Awards in consecutive years: in 1968, as Best Actor (Musical) for "How Now Dow Jones" and in 1969 as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Play It Again, Sam", a part he recreated in the film version of the same name, Play It Again, Sam (1972).
- Father of actress Nicole Roberts.
- In a scene deleted from Taken (2000), he portrayed Olivia Benson's biological father.
- His favorite pastimes are chess, sailing and photography.
- Brother of Nancy Roberts.
- Son of Ken Roberts.
- Older cousin was Everett Sloane.
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