Robert Sterling
Acting
Robert Sterling, born William Sterling Hart (November 13, 1917 – May 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor. The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career. After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for several years. After serving in World War II as an Army Air Force flight instructor, he returned to Hollywood, but by the end of the decade, his film career had faltered. He did, however, play the non-singing role of Steve Baker, opposite Ava Gardner as Julie, in the hit MGM 1951 film version of Show Boat. Sterling later revived his acting career on the small screen with numerous appearances on Television.
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
as Captain Lee Crane
Age 43 (now 88)
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
as Captain Lee Crane
Age 43 (now 88)
Glove Slingers
as Warehouseman Taking Fight Pool Money (uncredited)
Age 22 (now 88)
The Amazing Mr. Williams
as Elevator Boy (uncredited)
Age 22 (now 88)
Blondie Brings Up Baby
as Dithers' Employee (uncredited)
Age 21 (now 88)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Senate Reporter (uncredited)
Age 21 (now 88)
The Man They Could Not Hang
as First Reporter (uncredited)
Age 21 (now 88)
Pest from the West
as Cigarette Customer at Adjacent Table (uncredited)
Age 21 (now 88)
Blondie Meets the Boss
as Office Worker / Man Dancing with Millie (uncredited)
Age 21 (now 88)
General Electric Theater
as Robert Major (uncredited)
Age 35 (now 88)
The Ford Television Theatre
as Hank Holloway
Age 34 (now 88)
Robert Montgomery Presents
as Richard Clyde
Age 32 (now 88)
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Also Known As
William Sterling Hart
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