70s star and director steps out for rare outing… can you guess who?

A Hollywood star who is known for appearing on a hit 70s sitcom and directing over 350 episodes of various shows stepped out for a rare outing in Los Angeles this week.

The 87-year-old actor kicked off his professional entertainment career in the mid-60s when he starred in an episode of The Addams Family. 

He took on minor roles in other shows such as That Girl and Hawaii Five-O before starring on a CBS sitcom which ran for six seasons beginning in 1972. 

The actor is also known for stepping behind the camera and has directed episodes of shows including Friends, Home Improvement and Murphy Brown. 

In the early days of his acting career, the star had been a part of an improv troupe alongside the late Rob Reiner. 

Can you guess who it is?

A Hollywood star who is known for appearing on a hit 70s sitcom and directing over 350 episodes of various shows stepped out for a rare outing in Los Angeles this week, can you guess who?

It is Peter Bonerz, who is known for playing orthodontist Dr. Jerry Robinson on The Bob Newhart Show. 

The star stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday alongside his wife Rosalind DiTrapani, whom he tied the knot with in 1963.

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Bonerz kept it casual wearing a short-sleeved, blue shirt as well as a pair of light yellow pants. 

He additionally slipped into a pair of comfy sneakers while enjoying the summer weather amid the daytime excursion. 

His wife, whom he shares two children with, opted for a plain white top and dark navy trousers. 

The pair were seen strolling underneath the warm sunshine and at one point, flashed small smiles as they held a lighthearted conversation. 

Daily Mail has reached out to a rep for Bonerz for comment, but has yet to hear back. 

Bonerz was born in New Hampshire in August 1938 and grew up in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 

It is Peter Bonerz, who is known for playing orthodontist Dr. Jerry Robinson on The Bob Newhart Show; seen above (left) on the 70s sitcom with Newhart (right)

The star stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday alongside his wife Rosalind DiTrapani, whom he tied the knot with in 1963

Bonerz kept it casual wearing a short-sleeved, blue shirt as well as a pair of light yellow pants

He additionally slipped into a pair of comfy sneakers while enjoying the summer weather amid the daytime excursion

The pair were seen strolling underneath the warm sunshine and at one point, flashed small smiles as they held a lighthearted conversation

He later attended Marquette University where graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1960. During his time studying at the college, the star was also a part of the Marquette University Players. 

After graduation, he began to pursue his interest in theater in New York City. 

Following his compulsory service as a draftee in the United States Army, he became a part of the improv troupe called The Committee in San Francisco which had also included the late Rob Reiner at the time. 

In 1965, he landed his first professional acting role in an episode of The Addams Family. 

He appeared in other shows such as Summer Fun, That Girl and Story Theatre before landing a larger role on The Bob Newhart Show. 

Bonerz played Dr. Jerry Robinson on the sitcom from 1972-1978. He also notably directed 29 episodes of the CBS series. 

‘Somebody asked me on the airplane the other day why the Newhart show was so much better than what is on now. I don’t know if anybody knows the answer to that,’ Bonerz told OnMilwaukee back in 2003. 

He added that if he ‘had to pick one thing, I would have to credit the writing.’

‘We did that show with some of the best in television when they were ready to break new ground, including James Brooks,’ the actor shared to the outlet.

Following his compulsory service as a draftee in the United States Army, he became a part of the improv troupe called The Committee in San Francisco which had also included the late Rob Reiner at the time; Reiner seen in 2025 

Other TV series that he directed over the years include E/R, Foley Square, ALF, My Sister Sam, Wings and Home Improvement; seen (left) with Tim Allen (right) on Home Improvement in 1996

The 70s not only gave him more acting roles, but also kickstarted his directing career as well. 

He stepped behind the camera on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Archie Bunker’s Place and The Two Of Us. 

Other TV series that he directed over the years include E/R, Foley Square, ALF, My Sister Sam, Wings and Home Improvement. 

From 1994 through 1998, Bonerz notably directed 12 episodes of Friends such as The One With The Monkey and The One With The Worst Best Man Ever. 

He additionally directed nearly 100 episodes of Murphy Brown from 1991 until 1998.

From 1994 through 1998, Bonerz notably directed 12 episodes of Friends such as The One With The Monkey and The One With The Worst Best Man Ever; seen second to left on Friends in 1997 

The star’s most recent directing credits include two episodes of the 2011 CBS sitcom $h*! My Dad Says. 

Bonerz also has an acting roster that includes Nine To Five (1982-1983), Murder, She Wrote (1986), Home Improvement (1997), Friends (1997) and Three Sisters (2001-2002). 

He also appeared in an episode of Parks And Recreation as well as Melissa & Joey. 

In 2021, he voiced the character of The Maestro in the short film тιтled Marcel The Shell With Shoes On.