Robert Young
Born February 22, 1907Died July 21, 1998
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Robert George Young (February 22, 1907 – July 21, 1998) was an American television, film, and radio actor, best known for his leading roles as Jim Anderson, the father of Father Knows Best (NBC and then CBS) and as physician Marcus Welby in Marcus Welby, M.D. (ABC).
Young appeared in over 100 films between 1931 and 1952. After appearing on stage, Young was signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and, i...
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Filmography
Actor (137 credits)
Movies
That's Entertainment! III(archive footage)
1994Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To(archive footage)
1990The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie ClassicSelf
1990Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday AffairDr. Marcus Welby
1988A Conspiracy of LoveJoe Woldarski
1987Mercy or Murder?Roswell Gilbert
1987The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D.Dr. Marcus Welby
1984Hollywood’s ChildrenSelf (archive footage)
1982The Father Knows Best ReunionJames Anderson
1977Father Knows Best: Home for ChristmasJim Anderson
1977That's Entertainment, Part II(archive footage)
1976That's Entertainment!(archive footage) (uncredited)
1974My Darling Daughters' AnniversaryJudge Charles Raleigh
1973All My Darling DaughtersJudge Charles Raleigh
1972Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of HumanitiesMarcus Welby
1969Highball HighwayHimself
1963Secret of the IncasStanley Moorehead
1954The Big MomentNarrator
1954The Half-BreedDan Craig
1952Goodbye, My FancyDoctor James Merrill
1951The Second WomanJeff Cohalan
1950That Forsyte WomanPhilip Bosinney
1949And Baby Makes ThreeVernon 'Vern' Walsh
1949Adventure in BaltimoreDr. Andrew Sheldon
1949Bride for SaleSteve Adams
1949Sitting PrettyHarry King
1948RelentlessNick Buckley
1948They Won't Believe MeLarry Ballentine
1947CrossfireFinlay
1947Claudia and DavidDavid Naughton
1946Lady LuckLarry Scott
1946The Searching WindAlex Hazen
1946The Enchanted CottageOliver Bradford
1945Those Endearing Young CharmsLt. Hurley 'Hank' Travers
1945The Canterville GhostCuffy Williams
1944Twenty Years After(archive footage)
1944Slightly DangerousBob Stuart
1943Sweet Rosie O'GradySamuel Magee
1943ClaudiaDavid Naughton
1943CairoHomer Smith, aka Juniper Jones
1942Journey for MargaretJohn Davis
1942Joe Smith, AmericanJoe Smith
1942Lady Be GoodEdward 'Eddie' Crane
1941Western UnionRichard Blake
1941H.M. Pulham, Esq.Harry Moulton Pulham
1941Married BachelorRandolph Haven
1941The Trial of Mary DuganJimmy Blake
1941The Mortal StormFritz Marberg
1940Northwest PassageLangdon Towne
1940Dr. Kildare's CrisisDouglas Lamont
1940FlorianAnton Erban
1940Sporting BloodMyles Vanders
1940Northward, Ho!Himself
1940A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of SoundSelf
1940Hollywood: Style Center of the WorldSelf
1940HonoluluBrooks Mason / George Smith
1939MaisieCharles 'Slim' Martin
1939Miracles for SaleMichael Morgan
1939Hollywood HobbiesSelf (uncredited)
1939Bridal SuiteNeil McGill
1939Three ComradesGottfried Lenz
1938The Shining HourDavid Linden
1938The Toy WifeAndre Vallaire
1938Rich Man, Poor GirlBill Harrison
1938Paradise for ThreeFritz Hagedorn
1938JosettePierre Brassard
1938Hollywood Goes to TownSelf
1938The Emperor's CandlesticksGrand Duke Peter
1937The Bride Wore RedRudolph 'Rudi' Pal
1937I Met Him in ParisGene Anders
1937Navy Blue and GoldRoger 'Rog' Ash
1937Married Before BreakfastTom Wakefield
1937Dangerous NumberHank
1937The Romance of CelluloidSelf (archive footage)
1937Secret AgentRobert Marvin
1936StowawayTommy Randall
1936It's Love AgainPeter Carlton
1936The Bride Walks OutHugh McKenzie
1936The Longest NightCharley Phelps
1936Sworn EnemyHenry 'Hank' Sherman
1936The Three Wise GuysJoe Hatcher
1936Remember Last Night?Tony Milburn
1935West Point of the AirLittle Mike Stone
1935Red SaluteJeff
1935The Bride Comes HomeJack Bristow
1935Calm YourselfPreston Patton
1935Vagabond LadyTony Spear
1935SpitfireJohn Stafford
1934Death on the DiamondLarry Kelly
1934Lazy RiverWilliam 'Bill' Drexel
1934The House of RothschildCapt. Fitzroy
1934CarolinaWill Connelly
1934The Band Plays OnTony Ferrera
1934Paris InterludePat
1934Whom the Gods DestroyJack Forrester
1934Hollywood PartyRadio Announcer (uncredited)
1934Tugboat AnnieAlec (Son)
1933Today We LiveClaude William Hope
1933Men Must FightGeoffrey Aiken
1933The Right To RomanceBobby Preble
1933Hell BelowLieut. (JG) 'Brick' Walters
1933Saturday's MillionsJim Fowler
1933The Kid from SpainRicardo
1932Strange InterludeGordon Evans as a young man
1932The Wet ParadeKip Tarleton
1932New Morals for OldRalph Thomas
1932UnashamedDick Ogden
1932Hell DiversGraham - Pilot Reporting Missing Airplanes (uncredited)
1932The Black CamelJimmy Bradshaw
1931The Guilty GenerationMarco Ricca, also known as Marco Smith
1931The Sin of Madelon ClaudetDr.Claudet
1931Calling Hubby's BluffParty Guest (uncredited)
1929The Campus VampStudent at Dance / at Beach (uncredited)
1928Tv
Little WomenMr. Laurence
1978Donny & MarieSelf
1976Dinah!Self
1974VanishedSen. Earl Gannon
1971Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawDr. Marcus Welby
1971The Partridge Family
1970Marcus Welby, M.D.Dr. Marcus Welby
1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourSelf
1969The Name of the GameHerman Allison
1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1968ABC Stage 67Self - Host
1966Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreNick Holloway
1963The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
1962Window on Main Street
1961Dr. KildareDr. Gilbert Winfield
1961The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Guest
1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Recipient
1956Father Knows BestJim Anderson
1954Climax!Lieutenant Commander Knowles
1954This Is Your LifeSelf
1952What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
1950What's My Line?Self - Panelist
1950The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1948Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee
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