Robert Romano (ER)
| Robert Romano | |
|---|---|
Paul McCrane as Robert Romano | |
| First appearance | October 30, 1997 (4x05, "Good Touch, Bad Touch") |
| Last appearance | November 13, 2008 (15x07, "Heal Thyself") |
| Portrayed by | Paul McCrane |
| Duration | 1997–2003, 2008 |
| In-universe information | |
| Nickname | Rocket |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Attending Physician (1997–2003) Chief of Staff and Surgery (1999–2003) Chief of Emergency Medicine (2003) |
| Occupation | Physician Surgeon |
| Nationality | American |
Robert "Rocket" Romano, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fictional character in the medical drama ER, portrayed by American actor Paul McCrane. He was introduced in the fourth season as a recurring character. He evolves from being a surgical attending physician to chief of staff at Chicago's County General Hospital, with McCrane being promoted to series regular from the sixth season until Romano's death in the tenth season.
Romano is known for his abrasive personality and sarcastic comments, He typically serves as an antagonist during his time on the series.
McCrane returned to make one further guest appearance in the final season.