Peter Bonerz, the actor best known for his role as Jerry Robinson on the 1970s sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show," was recently seen on a rare public outing in Los Angeles. The 87-year-old entertainer, who also has an extensive directing career, was accompanied by his wife, Rosalind DiTrapani.

Bonerz and DiTrapani, married since 1963, were observed strolling outdoors on a Wednesday, enjoying the warm weather. Bonerz was dressed casually in a blue short-sleeved shirt and light yellow pants, complemented by sneakers. His wife wore a white top and dark navy trousers. The couple, who have two children together, appeared to be engaged in a lighthearted conversation.

IMAGE3 Bonerz kept it casual wearing a short-sleeved, blue shirt as well as a pair of light yellow pants

IMAGE6 The star stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday alongside his wife Rosalind DiTrapani, whom he tied the knot with in 1963

IMAGE5 The pair were seen strolling underneath the warm sunshine and at one point, flashed small smiles as they held a lighthearted conversation

Born in New Hampshire in August 1938, Bonerz grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended Marquette University. His professional entertainment career began in the mid-1960s, with an early acting role in an episode of "The Addams Family." He also appeared in other shows like "That Girl" and "Hawaii Five-O" before landing his signature role on "The Bob Newhart Show," which aired from 1972 to 1978. Bonerz not only starred in the sitcom but also directed 29 of its episodes.

Beyond "The Bob Newhart Show," Bonerz has directed more than 350 episodes of television. His directing credits include multiple episodes of "Friends," "Home Improvement," and "Murphy Brown." He also directed episodes for series such as "E/R," "Foley Square," "ALF," "My Sister Sam," and "Wings."

IMAGE9 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

IMAGE8 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

In his acting career, Bonerz also appeared in "Nine to Five," "Murder, She Wrote," "Home Improvement," and "Three Sisters." He lent his voice to the character The Maestro in the 2021 short film "Marcel the Shell With Shoes On."

IMAGE7 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)

IMAGE4 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

Bonerz was a member of an improv troupe in San Francisco called The Committee, which also included the late Rob Reiner in its early days. He later pursued theater in New York City after serving in the United States Army.