Robert Donner
Across changing tastes and formats, Robert Donner has stayed an American actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'High Plains Drifter' belongs on any short list of his work. The filmography runs to some 83 credits between film and television. In cinemas, 'Cool Hand Luke' is the work that stuck — Boss Shorty, specifically.
Robert Donner
35 Movies
48 Series
Across changing tastes and formats, Robert Donner has stayed an American actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'High Plains Drifter' belongs on any short list of his work. The filmography runs to some 83 credits between film and television. In cinemas, 'Cool Hand Luke' is the work that stuck — Boss Shorty, specifically.
Movies
Plays Old Cop
Vanishing Point
1971
Plays Boss Shorty
Cool Hand Luke
1967
Plays Bradley Morton
Chisum
1970
Plays Preacher
High Plains Drifter
1973
Plays Milt
El Dorado
1966
Plays Ralph
Hysterical
1982
Plays Man / Guard
Damnation Alley
1977
Plays Swarma
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
1986
Plays Reporter
Bite the Bullet
1975
Plays Willis Hubbard
Fools' Parade
1971
Plays Whitey Carter
Rio Lobo
1970
Plays Judd Mailer
The Undefeated
1969
Plays Kalo
Hoot
2006
Plays Lee Roy
The Last Hard Men
1976
Plays Dub
The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing
1973
Plays Skave
Take a Hard Ride
1975
Plays The Assassin
Under the Rainbow
1981
Plays Marine Pvt. Ogg
The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell
1968
Plays Sheriff Adams
One More Train to Rob
1971
Plays Angel Moon
Something Big
1971
Plays Another Switchboard Operator
Skidoo
1968
Plays Caddy
Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf My Way
1994
Plays Ebenezer Twitchell
The Spirit Is Willing
1967
Plays Larrabee
Mrs. Pollifax — Spy
1971
Plays Karl Baldwin
Five Days from Home
1978
Plays J.C.
Santee
1973
Plays Morgue Attendant
Agent for H.A.R.M.
1966
Plays Caddie
Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made Easier
1993
Plays Fingers O'Toole
Catalina Caper
1967
Plays Sgt. Mason Weber
Zig Zag
1970
Plays Jesse (1st Farmer)
Pickup on 101
1972
Plays His Trusted Caddie (as Bob Donner)
Leslie Nielsen's Stupid Little Golf Video
1997
TV Shows
Plays Exidor
Mork & Mindy
1978
Plays Yancy Tucker
The Waltons
1972
Plays Teejay
Adam-12
1968
Plays Benjamin Wintergreen
MacGyver
1985
Plays Burton
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Plays Mr. Peters
The Young Pioneers
1978
Plays Drunk
Columbo
1971
Plays Gil Boylan
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Lucius Snow
Early Edition
1996
Plays Mr. Evans
How the West Was Won
1977
Plays Lou Parkin
The Guns of Will Sonnett
1967
Plays Sam Pelletier
The High Chaparral
1967
Plays Sheriff Hinkleman
Run for Your Life
1965
Plays Mr. Benedict
The Incredible Hulk
1977
Plays Silas Pike
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Pike
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays Horace Milser
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Plays George Thomas
The Mod Squad
1968
Plays Roy
Matlock
1986
Plays Owen
Bonanza
1959
Plays Clay Braddock
Lassie
1954
Plays Sheriff
Hearts Afire
1992
Plays Mr. Clench
The Naked Truth
1995
Plays Bo Plummer
Code R
1977
Plays Joe Connell
Starman
1986
Plays Buffalo Bill Cody
Voyagers!
1982
Plays Neil Gerrard
Blue Thunder
1984
Plays Matlock
The Bold Ones: The Senator
1970
Plays Sheriff Wade
The Outsider
1968
Plays Luther
Pacific Blue
1996
Latest Trailers
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Hoot
Full Filmography
Hoot
Kalo
2006
Film
Dharma & Greg
Joe · 1 episode
1997–
TV
Leslie Nielsen's Stupid Little Golf Video
His Trusted Caddie (as Bob Donner)
1997
Film
Early Edition
Lucius Snow · 2 episodes
1996–
TV
Pacific Blue
Luther · 1 episode
1996–
TV
The Naked Truth
Mr. Clench · 1 episode
1995–
TV
Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf My Way
Caddy
1994
Film
Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made Easier
Caddie
1993
Film
Hearts Afire
Sheriff · 1 episode
1992–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robert Donner still alive?
Robert Donner passed away on June 8, 2006 at age 75.
What are the most famous roles of Robert Donner?
Robert Donner is best known for roles in Cool Hand Luke, High Plains Drifter, Rio Bravo.
How many movies has Robert Donner been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1959), Robert Donner has appeared in 35 movies and 47 TV shows.
What was Robert Donner's first movie?
The career of Robert Donner began with Rio Bravo (1959).
What is Robert Donner's most recent movie or series?
Robert Donner's most recent release is Hoot, which premiered on November 3, 2006.
What TV shows has Robert Donner appeared in?
On television, Robert Donner has appeared in The A-Team, Little House on the Prairie, MacGyver, Columbo.
Robert Donner
1931-04-27 · New York City, New York, USA
Robert Donner (April 27, 1931 – June 8, 2006) was an American television and film actor.