Judd Hirsch is still acting and has never retired from acting. As of now, he often plays guest-star roles on television.

Regarding his eye, Judd Hirsch has anisocoria. The pupil of his left eye is noticeably more significant than the pupil of his right eye.

Judd Hirsch is known for performances in Ordinary People (1980), Running on Empty (1988), Independence Day (1996), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Independence Day: Resurgence (2016), Uncut Gems (2019) and The Fabelmans (2022).

Judd Hirsch rose to fame following his lead role as Alex Rieger in the popular sitcom Taxi, which ran from 1978 to 1983. His performance won him the Emmy Award for Lead Actor In a Comedy Series in 1981 and 1983.

Judd Hirsch was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in Ordinary People (1980) and The Fabelmans (2022).

Judd Hirsch also worked as an engineer for Westinghouse. He studied acting at HB Studio in New York City and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in 1962.