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Robert Christian
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| Born | December 27, 1939 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Died | January 27, 1983 (age 43) Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
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Robert Christian (born December 27, 1939 – died January 27, 1983) was a talented American actor. He was known for his work in both movies and television, as well as on stage.
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About Robert Christian
Early Life and Learning
Robert Christian was born in Los Angeles, California. He started acting when he was just a child. You might have seen him in popular TV shows like Amos 'n' Andy and The Andy Griffith Show when he was young. As he grew older, Robert moved to New York City to continue his acting studies. He trained at a famous acting school called the Actors Studio, where he learned from a well-known teacher named Lee Strasberg.
His Acting Career
Robert Christian was a member of the Negro Ensemble Company, a very important theater group. He performed in many plays on stage. In 1976, he won a special award called an Obie Award for his amazing acting in a play called Blood Knot. This play was written by Athol Fugard and performed at the Manhattan Theater Club.
Robert also acted on television. He played Detective Bob Morgan on the TV show Another World. He was on the show for most of 1982, from January to December.
Movies and TV Shows
Robert Christian appeared in several movies and television shows during his career. Here are some of them:
Film Roles
- 1962: Airborne as Pvt. 'Rocky' Laymon
- 1964: The Patsy as Barbershop Porter
- 1968: Funny Girl as Messenger
- 1971: Some of My Best Friends Are... as Eric
- 1979: The ... of Joe Tynan as Arthur Briggs
- 1979: And Justice for All as Ralph Agee
- 1979: Coriolanus as Tullus Aufidius
- 1981: Bustin' Loose as Donald
- 1981: Prince of the City as The King
Television Roles
- 1960, 1961: Lock-Up as Carl Norwood / Duke Joyce (2 episodes)
- 1960, 1961: Sea Hunt as Charlie / USCG Radio Operator (2 episodes)
- 1976: Search for Tomorrow as Lieutenant Frank (9 episodes)
- 1978: King as Wallace (3 episodes)
- 1978: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry as David Logan (Television film)
- 1982: Muggable Mary, Street Cop as Joe Bell (Television film)
- 1982: Another World as Bob Morgan (8 episodes)
- 1984: Piaf as Marcel (Television film)
His Later Years
Robert Christian left the TV show Another World before he passed away in January 1983. He was 43 years old.
