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Willard Robertson
Willard Robertson
62 years (Dec 31, 1885 – Apr 5, 1948)
Runnels, Texas, USA
121 Movies

Willard Robertson

Known for
The Old Homestead
Uncle Jed
Shanghaied Love
Newman
Park Avenue Logger
Ben Morton
Silence
Phil Powers
In a business that burns through people quickly, Willard Robertson is a long-distance runner whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. He has been working on screen for more than 102 years. 'The Ox-Bow Incident' is the most-watched work of the career, as Sheriff Risley. 'I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
In a business that burns through people quickly, Willard Robertson is a long-distance runner whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. He has been working on screen for more than 102 years. 'The Ox-Bow Incident' is the most-watched work of the career, as Sheriff Risley. 'I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Known for
The Old Homestead
Uncle Jed
Shanghaied Love
Newman
Park Avenue Logger
Ben Morton
Silence
Phil Powers
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Fury at Furnace Creek
Gen. Leads
★ 6.3
1948
Film
Sitting Pretty
Mr. Ashcroft
★ 7.1
1948
Film
Deep Valley
Sheriff Akers
★ 5.6
1947
Film
My Favorite Brunette
Prison Warden
★ 6.7
1947
Film
Gallant Journey
Zachary Montgomery
★ 6.5
1946
Film
Renegades
Nathan Brockway
★ 5.8
1946
Film
Perilous Holiday
Graeme
★ 8.0
1946
Film
To Each His Own
Dr. Hunt
★ 7.0
1946
Film
Along Came Jones
Luke Packard
★ 5.8
1945
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Willard Robertson still alive?
Willard Robertson passed away on April 5, 1948 at age 62.
What are the most famous roles of Willard Robertson?
Willard Robertson is best known for roles in The Ox-Bow Incident, I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, Remember the Night.
How many movies has Willard Robertson been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 1924), Willard Robertson has appeared in 121 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Willard Robertson's first movie?
The career of Willard Robertson began with Daughters of the Night (1924).
What is Willard Robertson's most recent movie or series?
Willard Robertson's most recent release is Fury at Furnace Creek, which premiered on April 30, 1948.
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Willard Robertson
Willard Robertson
1885-12-31 · Runnels, Texas, USA

Willard Robertson (January 1, 1886 – April 5, 1948) was an American actor and writer. He appeared in 147 films between 1924 and 1948. He was born in Runnels, Texas and died in Hollywood, California.

Willard Robertson first worked as a lawyer in Texas, but he left his profession for a sudden interest in acting. He appeared on Broadway in 16 plays between 1907 and 1930. Robertson played supporting roles in many Hollywood films from 1930 until the year he died, typically portraying men of authority such as doctors, elected officials, military officers, and also lawyers. He played Jackie Cooper's stern but loving father in the oscar-winning drama Skippy (1931) and its sequel Sooky (1931). Robertson also portrayed a flamboyant lawyer in Remember the Night (1940) and the straight sheriff in The Ox-Bow Incident (1943).

Willard Robertson was also a notable writer of numerous plays, two of them were adapted into films. He also wrote the novel Moon Tide (1940) which was turned into Archie Mayo's drama thriller Moontide (1942) starring Jean Gabin and Ida Lupino.

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