Willard Robertson

Willard Robertson

ActorWriter
Born
January 1, 1886
Died
April 5, 1948

Lawyer who abandoned his profession to take up the actor's calling - although lawyer and actor are essentially kindred spirits, each deriving his livelihood from the art of pretending. Robertson acted in Hollywood films from 1930 until the year he died, typically portraying men of authority such as…

Biography

Lawyer who abandoned his profession to take up the actor's calling - although lawyer and actor are essentially kindred spirits, each deriving his livelihood from the art of pretending. Robertson acted in Hollywood films from 1930 until the year he died, typically portraying men of authority such as doctors, elected officials, military officers and - yes - lawyers.

Actor

Fury at Furnace CreekFury at Furnace Creek(1948)as General Leads
Sitting PrettySitting Pretty(1948)as Mr. Ashcroft
Deep ValleyDeep Valley(1947)as Sheriff
My Favorite BrunetteMy Favorite Brunette(1947)as Prison Warden
Gallant JourneyGallant Journey(1946)as Zachary Montgomery

Archive Footage

Hollywood and the StarsHollywood and the Stars(1963)as Ragan (clip from Castle on the Hudson (1940))
This Side of HeavenThis Side of Heaven(1934)as Actor in Film Clip (edited from 'Another Language')

Known for

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Clara Bow, Willard Robertson, and Estelle Taylor in Call Her Savage (1932)Gary Cooper, Willard Robertson, and Loretta Young in Along Came Jones (1945)Gary Cooper, Willard Robertson, and Loretta Young in Along Came Jones (1945)Willard Robertson in Along Came Jones (1945)Richard Bennett, Willard Robertson, John St. Polis, Larry Steers, and Frederick Sullivan in If I Had a Million (1932)Richard Bennett, Willard Robertson, John St. Polis, Larry Steers, and Frederick Sullivan in If I Had a Million (1932)

Credit Score: Willard Robertson

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Fri May 21 1943
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1The Ox-Bow Incident5.0019438.00127269
2To Each His Own4.0019467.6123242
3I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang4.0019328.20315758
4My Son Is a Criminal3.2519396.20027
5Torchy Gets Her Man3.2519386.500486
6Background to Danger2.5019436.4001824
7The Monster and the Girl2.5019416.000881
8Lady Killer2.5019337.0002274
9Roman Scandals2.5019336.600924
10Call Her Savage2.5019327.0001291