Robert Ridgely was born in New Jersey.

Robert started out as an actor on television, often cast as an unctuous emcee.

Ridgely is a voice artist known for his booming voice interpretations for such cartoon heroes as SUPERMAN and FLASH GORDON.

Robert Ridgely played Mayor Ted Egan in BEVERLY HILLS COP II [1987].  He also played cameo roles in BOOGIE NIGHTS [1997] and PHILADELPHIA [1993], as well as 4 Mel Brooks movies, BLAZING SADDLES, HIGH ANXIETY, LIFE STINKS and ROBINHOOD:  MEN IN TIGHTS.

Robert Ridgely's other notable credits include...

BOOGIE NIGHTS (1997)

THAT THING YOU DO! (1996)

ROBIN HOOD MEN IN TIGHTS (1993)

LIFE STINKS (1991)

BEVERLY HILLS COP II (1987)

SOMETHING WILD (1986)

THE GREAT LESTER BOGGS (1975)

BLAZING SADDLES (1974)