Quick Facts
Born:
1926-12-01
Birthplace:
Bristow, Oklahoma, USA
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Robert Symonds
Acting
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Biography
Symonds was born in Bristow, Oklahoma, the son of Nellie (nÊe Barry) and Walter Stout Symonds. He married Elizabeth Janel Kaderli in 1952 and had three children; Victoria, Barry, and Rebecca. He and Janel divorced in 1969. He was married to actress Priscilla Pointer from 1980 until his death and was the step-father of actress Amy Irving and her siblings, David and Katie. He was the father of Vicki Morrison, Barry Symonds, and Becca Wooldridge.
He died on the morning of August 23, 2007, aged 80, from complications of prostate cancer.
He died on the morning of August 23, 2007, aged 80, from complications of prostate cancer.
Known For
Catch Me If You Can
Mr. Rosen
The Exorcist
Dr. Taney
Knight Rider
Cat Holliday
ER
Jay Jackson
Quantum Leap
Dr. Wickless
M*A*S*H
Col. Horace Baldwin
Alias
Second Man
Cheers
Mr. Brubaker
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Cold Case TV | Ted Chester (2006) |
| 2002 | Catch Me If You Can MOVIE | Mr. Rosen |
| 2001 | Alias TV | Second Man |
| 1999 | Inferno MOVIE | Henry Howard |
| 1998 | Primary Colors MOVIE | Bart Nilson |
| 1994 | ER TV | Jay Jackson |
| 1993 | Mandroid MOVIE | Karl Zimmer |
| 1989 | C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud MOVIE | Proctor |
| 1989 | Quantum Leap TV | Dr. Wickless |
| 1987 | thirtysomething TV | Self |