Robert Donner

Robert Donner
Donner in The Undefeated, 1969
Born(1931-04-27)April 27, 1931
New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 2006(2006-06-08) (aged 75)
OccupationActor
Years active1959–2006
Spouse
Jill Sherman Donner
(m. 1982⁠–⁠2006)

Robert Donner (April 27, 1931 – June 8, 2006) was an American television and film actor.

Early life and career

Donner was born in New York City on April 27, 1931.[1] He was raised in New Jersey, Michigan and Texas. He spent four years in the United States Navy and was stationed in California. After he completed his military service, he settled in the Los Angeles area.[citation needed]

Career

Donner's first role was an uncredited part in the 1959 John Wayne Western Rio Bravo; he also appeared in the sequels (which formed a loose trilogy), El Dorado and Rio Lobo. He also appeared in Chisum, The Undefeated, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. His best-known television roles were as the ex-convict/informant T.J. on Adam-12, Yancy Tucker on The Waltons and as Exidor on Mork & Mindy, the last role of which he became an audience favorite with a rare talent able to comically perform with Robin Williams to good effect.[2]

Personal life

Donner married producer/writer Jill Sherman in 1982. He died June 8, 2006 of a heart attack. He was 75.[1]

Selected filmography

Films

Television

References

  1. ^ a b Nelson, Valerie J. (June 14, 2006). "Robert Donner, 75; Character Actor Played Oddballs on TV, in Films". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Obituaries in the news: Character actor Robert Donner". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Associated Press. June 13, 2006.