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Robert George Young (February 22, 1907 – July 21, 1998) was an American film, television, and radio actor best known for his leading roles as Jim Anderson, the father character, in Father Knows Best (CBS, then NBC, then CBS again) and the physician Marcus Welby in Marcus Welby, M.D. . In 1978, Young produced a documentary that "stressed the importance of motorcycle training for teenagers."
Robert Young (1907-1998) Robert Young. Quiet, soft-spoken Robert grew up in California and had some stage experience with the Pasadena Playhouse before entering films in 1931. His movie career consisted of playing characters who were charming, good-looking--and bland. In fact, his screen image was such that he usually never got the girl.
- January 1, 1
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Westlake Village, California, USA
Jan 20, 1991 · Actor Robert Young, who for 10 years served as the ideal TV patriarch in "Father Knows Best" and went on to star in "Marcus Welby, M.D.," attempted suicide at his Westlake Village home last week ...
Robert Young. Actor: Crossfire. Quiet, soft-spoken Robert grew up in California and had some stage experience with the Pasadena Playhouse before entering films in 1931. His movie career consisted of playing characters who were charming, good-looking--and bland. In fact, his screen image was such that he usually never got the girl. Louis B. Mayer would say, "He has no sex appeal," but he had a ...
- February 22, 1907
- July 21, 1998
5 days ago · Robert Young (born February 22, 1907, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died July 21, 1998, Westlake Village, California, U.S.) was an American actor who costarred in numerous movies but was best remembered for his later portrayal of benevolent authority figures when he starred in the title roles of the television classics Father Knows Best and Marcus ...
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Jul 23, 1998 · TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Robert Young, an actor who created solid, wholesome, common-sense characters on television in ''Father Knows Best ...
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Jul 21, 1998 · 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 ...
