Robert Fortier
Actor · Since 1955
Fame aside, Robert Fortier is above all a career actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. Drama has been the most frequent territory. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 28 titles. The role of Bill Barnacle in 'Popeye' is the one that keeps being brought up. Another entry worth naming is 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller'.
Robert Fortier
Actor · Since 1955
13 Movies · 15 Series
Fame aside, Robert Fortier is above all a career actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. The first credits arrived long before the title most people know. Drama has been the most frequent territory. Counting cinema and television together, the tally passes 28 titles. The role of Bill Barnacle in 'Popeye' is the one that keeps being brought up. Another entry worth naming is 'McCabe & Mrs. Miller'.
Movies
Plays Bill Barnacle
Popeye
1980
Plays Edgar Hart
3 Women
1977
Plays Olin
Incubus
1966
Plays Town Drunk
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
1971
Plays Wino Jim
O.C. and Stiggs
1987
Plays Jim Habor
A Wedding
1978
Plays Chief of Security
HealtH
1980
Plays Randy
Lady in the Dark
1954
Plays Pete Tremaine
The Girl Rush
1955
TV Shows
Plays Scotty
The Troubleshooters
1959
Plays General
Letter to Loretta
1953
Plays Budge
The Outer Limits
1963
Plays Capt. Jampel
Combat!
1962
Plays Ray Costa
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Officer
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Jim Wells
The Lucy Show
1962
Plays Tomar
Star Trek
1966
Plays Higgler
Bonanza
1959
Plays Clairy
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957
Plays Nelson
The Walter Winchell File
1957
Plays Gabby Carson
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Plays Charlie Bassett
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
Plays Bill Chambers
December Bride
1954
Plays Josh
Studio 57
1954
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robert Fortier still alive?
Robert Fortier passed away on January 1, 2005 at age 68.
What are the most famous roles of Robert Fortier?
Robert Fortier is best known for roles in Singin' in the Rain, Popeye, McCabe & Mrs. Miller.
How many movies has Robert Fortier been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1951), Robert Fortier has appeared in 13 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Robert Fortier's first movie?
The career of Robert Fortier began with Show Boat (1951).
What is Robert Fortier's most recent movie or series?
Robert Fortier's most recent release is O.C. and Stiggs, which premiered on July 10, 1987.
What TV shows has Robert Fortier appeared in?
On television, Robert Fortier has appeared in Star Trek, Bonanza, The Outer Limits, Combat!.
Robert Fortier
1936-11-05 · West Hollywood, California, USA
Robert Fortier was a dancer, actor, boat-builder, sailor and a commercial fisherman. A character actor and dancer with stage experience from Broadway in "Pal Joey" (1952) and "Me and Juliet" (1953). Robert Fortier appeared in 47 feature films and TV-productions from 1950 to 1985. He frequently worked with director Robert Altman.