Quick Facts
Born:
1917-11-13
Birthplace:
New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
Credits:
83 Total Roles
Robert Sterling
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Biography
Robert Sterling, born William Sterling Hart (November 13, 1917 – May 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor.
The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career.
After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for several years. After serving in World War II as an Army Air Force flight instructor, he returned to Hollywood, but by the end of the decade, his film career had faltered. He did, however, play the non-singing role of Steve Baker, opposite Ava Gardner as Julie, in the hit MGM 1951 film version of Show Boat.
Sterling later revived his acting career on the small screen with numerous appearances on Television.
The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career.
After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for several years. After serving in World War II as an Army Air Force flight instructor, he returned to Hollywood, but by the end of the decade, his film career had faltered. He did, however, play the non-singing role of Steve Baker, opposite Ava Gardner as Julie, in the hit MGM 1951 film version of Show Boat.
Sterling later revived his acting career on the small screen with numerous appearances on Television.
Known For
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Senate Reporter (uncredited)
The Twilight Zone
Douglas Winter
Murder, She Wrote
Ben Shipley
Only Angels Have Wings
Bit Role
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Captain Lee Crane
Simon & Simon
Self
Show Boat
Steven Baker
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Ray Roscoe
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Blood Car MOVIE | Couple in horror |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Ben Shipley |
| 1983 | Masquerade TV | Jacques Marchand |
| 1982 | Hotel TV | Self |
| 1982 | Night of 100 Stars MOVIE | Self |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon TV | Self |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief MOVIE | Colonel Day |
| 1979 | Beggarman, Thief TV | Colonel Day |
| 1973 | Letters from Three Lovers MOVIE | Bob |
| 1972 | The Brian Keith Show TV | Self |