Robert Fortier

Robert Fortier
Born(1926-11-05)November 5, 1926
West Hollywood, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 2005(2005-01-01) (aged 78)
Orange, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film, television and theatre actor
Years active1950–1985

Robert Fortier (November 5, 1926 – January 1, 2005) was an American film, television and theatre actor.[1] He was known for playing Scotty in the American adventure television series The Troubleshooters.[2]

Life and career

Fortier was born in West Hollywood, California.[2] He was originally a member of the New York City Ballet and found his training as a dancer useful in working as a stuntman.[3] Fortier began his screen career in 1950 with an uncredited role in the film Let's Dance.[2] He then appeared in the 1951 films Texas Carnival and Show Boat.[2] His theatre credits include Broadway productions of Pal Joey[4] and Me and Juliet.[4] In 1959, he played Scotty in the new NBC adventure television series The Troubleshooters,[2] which starred Keenan Wynn and Bob Mathias.[5]

Fortier then starred in the television soap opera Full Circle, playing Gary Donovan.[2] He guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Fugitive, The Law and Mr. Jones, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Outlaws, The Millionaire, Colt .45 and Star Trek: The Original Series.[2] Fortier played Capt. Jampel in the drama television series Combat!. In his film career, he played the role of the town drunk "Bill Barnacle" in the 1980 film Popeye.[2] Fortier appeared in films such as A Wedding, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, 3 Women[6] and Heaven Can Wait.[2] His last credit was from 1987 film O.C. and Stiggs.[2]

Death

Fortier died in January 2005 in Orange, California, at the age of 78.[2][7]

References

  1. ^ Klemearud, Judy (June 17, 1977). "Fortier, fisherman turned-actor, is not usual rising Hollywood star". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. p. 28. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Lentz, Harris (May 4, 2006). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2005. McFarland. p. 125. ISBN 9780786424894 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Program Listings". Sunday News. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. January 10, 1960. p. 70. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ a b "Robert Fortier". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  5. ^ Mathias, Bob; Mendes, Robert (August 2012). An American Odyssey: The Bob Mathias Story. Sports Publishing. p. 117. ISBN 9781613212677 – via Google Books.
  6. ^ Klemesrud, Judy (April 15, 1977). "New Face". The New York Times. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  7. ^ Hess, Earl; Dabholkar, Pratibha (2009). Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece. University Press of Kansas. p. 256. ISBN 9780700616565 – via Google Books.