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Robert David Hall (born November 9, 1947) is an American actor, best known for his role as coroner Dr. Albert Robbins M.D. on the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Hall attended Tustin High School in California and went on to graduate from UCLA in 1971 with a degree in English Literature. Hall is a former professional musician and accomplished guitarist, and is also proficient on piano and mandolin. For several years he was a high profile radio DJ in Los Angeles. He has also done extensive voice work on television commercials and cartoons.

In 1978, Robert had to have both of his legs amputated as a result of an accident in which an 18-wheeler truck crushed his car. The accident also caused the gasoline tank of the car to explode, causing burns over 65% of his body. He now comfortably uses prosthetic limbs, allowing for personal mobility. Several of his characters, including his CSI character, have openly shared this disability. He is a prominent advocate for disabled Americans.

In addition to starring on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Robert has appeared in such films as Starship Troopers and The Negotiator and has made guest appearances in a number of TV programs including The West Wing and L.A. Law. He also furnishes the narration on CourtTV's documentary series North Mission Road. Currently, Hall is working on the short thriller "The Roymann Closure in the Netherlands", written by writer/director David Grifhorst and executive producer Jop Douma.

In his personal life, Robert was married to Susan Petroni from 1969 until their divorce in 1974, and Connie Cole from 1979 until their divorce in 1987. His son, Andrew, was born of his second marriage. Hall's third and current marriage is to Judy Sterns in 1999.

Robert David Hall (* 9. November 1947 in East Orange, New Jersey) ist ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler. Seine erste Rolle hatte er 1983 in dem Film Das Bombengeschäft. Darauf folgten einige weitere Filme und zahlreiche Gastauftritte in Fernsehserien wie L.A. Law – Staranwälte, Tricks, Prozesse, Beverly Hills, 90210, Ein Wink des Himmels, Ein Hauch von Himmel, The West Wing – Im Zentrum der Macht und Practice – Die Anwälte.

Seit 2000 spielt er in der erfolgreichen Fernsehserie CSI: Vegas mit. Eigentlich sollte er nur in einer der ersten Folgen der Serie mitspielen. Seine Rolle wurde jedoch erweitert und somit wurde er ab 2002 einer der Hauptdarsteller der Serie. Aufgrund des großen Erfolgs dieser Serie wurde er zu einem passionierten Vertreter der Interessen von behinderten Schauspielern.

Robert David Hall (9 de noviembre de 1947, East Orange, Nueva Jersey) es un actor de cine y televisión estadounidense. Es conocido por su papel en la serie CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, donde interpretaba al forense Al Robbins.

En 1978 se vio involucrado en un accidente de tráfico entre un automóvil y un camión. Como resultado del mismo, sufrió graves quemaduras, que le tuvieron durante un año en la unidad especial para pacientes quemados, y la amputación de ambas piernas por encima de la rodilla. Desde entonces lleva piernas artificiales.

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