New Jersey native Robert Hegyes, famous for his role as Epstein in "Welcome Back, Kotter" was born on May 7, 1951. | find out more at www.thingstodonewjersey.com | #nj #newjersey #perthamboy #metuchen #edison #glassborostatecollege #rowanuniversity #famouspeople #history #events #onthisdateinnewjerseyhistory #borninnewjersey
On This Date In New Jersey History

On This Date In New Jersey History – May 7th

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May 7, 1951 – On this date in New Jersey history, actor Robert Hegyes was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Hegyes grew up in Metuchen, New Jersey, and graduated from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), with a B.A. in Speech/Theater and Secondary Education. He became famous for his portrayal of “Epstein” (Juan Luis Pedro Felipo de Huevos Epstein) in the award-winning ABC comedy series, Welcome Back, Kotter. Hegyes guest starred in more than thirty television shows and also appeared in several movies.

New Jersey native Robert Hegyes, famous for his role as Epstein in "Welcome Back, Kotter" was born on May 7, 1951. | find out more at www.thingstodonewjersey.com | #nj #newjersey #perthamboy #metuchen #edison #glassborostatecollege #rowanuniversity #famouspeople #history #events #onthisdateinnewjerseyhistory #borninnewjersey
New Jersey native Robert Hegyes, famous for his role as Epstein in “Welcome Back, Kotter” was born on May 7, 1951.

Hegyes died from an apparent heart attack at John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey, on January 26, 2012. He was 60 years old.

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