Paul McCrane
 (Dr. Robert Romano)

The aptly nicknamed chief of staff, Robert "Rocket" Romano is a highly skilled -- and highly volatile -- surgeon whose abrasive and duplicitous nature causes problems for the docs of County General. Although his ego knows no bounds, deep-down Romano cares intensely about his work and respects those who will stand up to him.

Paul McCrane (Dr. Robert Romano 1997-) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1961 and began his professional career as an actor in the late '70s, scoring small parts in films like Rocky II and Fame. More prominent roles followed in films like Robocop, The Shawshank Redemption and in the acclaimed mini-series, From the Earth to the Moon. Notable TV appearances include Hill Street Blues, Wiseguy, The Equalizer and The Practice. Recent projects include The Last Producer and The Last Mistake.