| Robert Young Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 22, 1907 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Date of Death | July 21, 1998 |
Robert Young was an American actor, radio personality, and producer best known for playing Jim Anderson in the television sitcom Father Knows Best and Dr. Marcus Welby in the ABC medical drama series Marcus Welby, M.D. In addition to that, he also appeared in many other shows such as Climax!, Window on Main Street, Dr. Kildare, The Name of the Game, and American Masters. Moreover, his film credits include The Kid from Spain, The Guilty Generation, New Morals for Old, Adventure in Baltimore, Men Must Fight, Today We Live, The Searching Wind, The Right to Romance, The Trial of Mary Dugan, Lady Luck, The House of Rothschild, Carolina, Bride for Sale, Whom the Gods Destroy, Lazy River, Death on the Diamond, The Band Plays On, Those Endearing Young Charms, Claudia and David, And Baby Makes Three, Secret of the Incas, Little Women, All My Darling Daughters, and Goodbye, My Fancy.
Born Name
Robert George Young
Nick Name
Robert
Age
He was born on February 22, 1907.
Died
On July 21, 1998, he died of respiratory failure at the age of 91 in Westlake Village, California, United States.
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Education
Robert Young studied at Abraham Lincoln High School (often referred to as Lincoln High School), a secondary school located in the Lincoln Heights district of Los Angeles. He then studied at Pasadena Playhouse.
Occupation
Actor, Radio Personality, Producer
Family
- Father – Thomas Edward Young (Carpenter; 1859-1941)
- Mother – Margaret Fyfe (1870-1958)
- Siblings – Thomas Allan Young (Older Brother) (1892-1938), Joseph Irving Young (Older Brother) (1900-1999)
Net Worth
According to CelebrityNetWorth.com, his net worth was $5 Million at the time of his death.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Robert Young had dated –
- Anita Page (1931) – It was RUMORed that he had an affair with actor Anita Page in 1931.
- Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Henderson (1933-1994) – Robert Young got married to Betty Henderson (real name – Elizabeth Louise Henderson) in the year 1933 and they remained together until her death in 1994. They had 4 daughters – Carol Proffitt, Barbara Beebe, Kathy Young, and Betty Lou Gleason.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Robert Young was of Irish descent on his father’s side and had American roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Frequently played happy, well-adjusted characters
Brand Endorsements
Robert Young was cast in TV commercials for –
- Scot Towels (1950s)
- Sanka instant coffee (1980)
Robert Young Favorite Things
- Film Role Of His Own – Playing Oliver Bradford in The Enchanted Cottage (1945)
Source – IMDb
Robert Young Facts
- His father was an Irish immigrant.
- During his younger years, his family changed several locations within the United States, including Seattle as well as Los Angeles.
- After graduating high school, Robert Young performed at the Pasadena Playhouse as well as worked various odd jobs. He also appeared in bit parts in some silent films.
- He was discovered by a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer talent scout while Young was touring with a stock company producing The Ship and the scout subsequently signed the budding actor to a contract.
- For his role in Father Knows Best, Robert Young bagged the Emmy Award for “Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series” in 1957 and for “Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series” in 1958.
- He co-starred as Cameron “Cam” Garrett Brooks in the comedy-drama television series Window on Main Street in 1961.
- His role as Dr. Marcus Welby in Marcus Welby, M.D. won him the Emmy Award for “Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series” in 1970 and the Golden Globe Award for “Best TV Actor – Drama” in 1972.
- Robert Young’s final film role was playing Stanley Moorhead in the adventure film Secret of the Incas in 1954.
- He suffered from depression and alcoholism for a major part of his life and even attempted suicide in January 1991.
- He has 3 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to film (located at 6933 Hollywood Blvd.), television (located at 6358 Hollywood Blvd.), and radio (located at 1660 Vine Street).
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