Robert Harper is a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University who works in programming language research. He made major contributions to the design of the Standard ML programming language and the LF logical framework.
Harper was named an ACM Fellow in 2005. He was awarded this honor for his contributions to type systems for programming languages.
Robert Harper may refer to:
Robert Harper (born May 19, 1951) is an American actor. He is perhaps most well known for his role as Sharkey in Once Upon a Time in America. He has also portrayed Charlie Gereson in Creepshow and Bubba 'Si' Weisberger in the CBS sitcom Frank's Place. Other film credits include Wiseguy, Final Analysis, The Insider, Deconstructing Harry, and Molly.
As a professional artist, I have learned that I could live without money or love or a fixed place to call home for long stretches. I also learned I could not persevere if I ever lost the confidence that what I performed mattered, or that how I performed it was authentic. -- Commencement Address for University College, Rutgers University; Delivered at the Louis Brown Arena, Piscataway, NJ/Woodbridge News Tribune
