Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

Actor

Mansfield, Ohio, USA
December 2, 1908

Biography

Robert F. Simon (December 2, 1908 – November 29, 1992) was an American character actor, often portraying military or authority figure roles. Though his face was recognized by audiences, he was mostly unknown by name. A life member of The Actors Studio,[2]Simon appeared in films and on television between 1950 and 1985, having mastered the genre of westerns, drama, and comedy.

Photo

Robert F. Simon 1

Representative Works

The Silencers
The Silencers
6.1
/ English
Gunman's Walk
Gunman's Walk
6.7
/ English
Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
7.2
/ English
The Buccaneer
The Buccaneer
6.5
/ English
Compulsion
Compulsion
7.1
/ English
Never Say Goodbye
Never Say Goodbye
6.4
/ English
Edge of the City
Edge of the City
7.2
/ English
Spring Reunion
Spring Reunion
6.2
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962Winner

Best Performance

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

The Silencers
1966Nominee

Best Performance

The Silencers

Captain Newman, M.D.
1963Nominee

Best Performance

Captain Newman, M.D.

Career Highlights

Gunman's Walk
1958Highlight

Best Performance

Gunman's Walk

Operation Petticoat
1959Highlight

Best Performance

Operation Petticoat

Video