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Robert Parucha
Born
Robert Carl Parucha

(1955-10-02) October 2, 1955 (age 69)
Los Angeles County, California
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Actor, author, businessman
Years active1983 to 1996
2003 to ?

Robert Carl Parucha is a television actor who is most likely remembered for his ongoing roles in daytime soap operas as Matt Miller The Young and the Restless and as Eddie Reed in The Days of Our Lives. He is also an author.

Background

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Parucha was born in Los Angeles County, California, on October 2, 1955.[1] He attended UC Santa Barbara, where he got a bachelor's degree in Psychology and master's degree in Religious Studies.

He is married with three children.[2]

In The Young and the Restless, he played the part of Matt, brother of Victor. His character was also the son of Albert Miller, played by George Kennedy.[3] He played that role from 1985 to 1987.[4] From 1988 to 1989, he played Eddie Reed in The Days of Our Lives until the role was taken over by Deke Anderson.[5]

Career

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One of Parucha's earliest roles played was Dean in Dynasty in the "Reunion in Singapore", which was aired on ABC on March 2, 1983.[6] In January 1984, he appeared as Mark Tanner in an Emerald Point N.A.S. episode, "Secrets".[7] On January 16, episode #1.3267 of The Young and the Restless was aired. He played the role of Matt Miller. Many more episodes featuring him were to follow.[8] By the mid 80's his status as a soap opera star was evident, and he appeared at various public events with other celebrities and television actors.[9] In 1986, Parucha was co-hosting a televised fashion show, "Spring Fashions for Men and Women".[10]

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in its September 20, 1987 issue, the writing was on the wall that he as Matt Miller in The Young and the Restless was being phased out.[11]

Years later in 2003 and again February 18–19, 2020, when he reprised his Matt Miller role.[12]

Partial filmography

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Television shows
Show Episode Role Director Year Notes #
Dynasty "Reunion in Singapore" Dean Gwen Arner 1983
Emerald Point N.A.S. "Secrets" Mark Tanner Ernest Pintoff 1984
Lottery! "St. Louis: Win or Lose" Barry Crane 1984
Dynasty "Krystina" Chauffeur Jerome Courtland 1984
Dynasty "Reconciliation" Alexis' Chauffeur Nancy Malone 1985
The Young and the Restless 105 episodes from 1985 to 1987 Matt Miller Various 1985
to
1987
Star's Table Episode #1.5 Himself 1986
Days of Our Lives Various episodes from 1988 - 1989 Eddie Reed Various 1988
to
1989
Baywatch "Money, Honey" Dr. Frank Enriquez Monte Markham 1991
Santa Barbara Episode #1.1927 Hurley Peter Brinkerhoff 1992
Santa Barbara Episode #1.1931 Hurley Peter Brinkerhoff 1992
L.A. Law "Finish Line" Jury Foreperson 1994
The Client "The High Ground" Pastor 1996
High Incident "Follow the Leader" Reporter #2 1996
Films
Title Role Director Year Notes #
California Girls Corky Rick Wallace 1985

Publications

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Title Pub Year ISBN Notes #
The Maestro and Leaky Lopez Xlibris Corporation 2009 1441529462, 9781441529466 [13]

References

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  1. ^ Simple Movie - Robert Parucha
  2. ^ Manhattan Beach Sun, April 23, 2009 - Page 8 The Maestro and Leaky Lopez, ADVENTURES AND MISADVENTURES OF BUILDING A RESIDENCIA IN BAJA
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  4. ^ TV.com - Robert Parucha, Credits
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  6. ^ TV.com - Dynasty Season 3 Episode 18, Reunions in Singapore
  7. ^ Richard Dean Anderson Website - EMERALD POINT N.A.S., Episode Guide, January 16, 1984 - SECRETS
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  12. ^ The Chicago Tribune, October 11, 2003 - Jane Elliot re-enters `Hospital' for 2nd time
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