Robert Christian (December 27, 1939[1] – January 27, 1983)[2][3] was an American actor.

Robert Christian
BornDecember 27, 1939
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 1983 (age 43)
New York City, U.S.
Years active1960–1982

Early life and education

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Christian was born in Los Angeles and began acting as a child, appearing on Amos 'n' Andy and The Andy Griffith Show.[3] He later moved to New York and studied at the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg.[3]

Career

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Christian was a member of the Negro Ensemble Company and appeared in numerous stage productions, winning an Obie Award in 1976 for his performance in Athol Fugard's Blood Knot at the Manhattan Theater Club.[3] Christian appeared as Detective Bob Morgan on Another World from January to December 1982.[4]

Personal life

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Christian left Another World before he died of cancerous complications of AIDS in January 1983.[3]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1962 Airborne Pvt. 'Rocky' Laymon
1964 The Patsy Barbershop Porter Uncredited
1968 Funny Girl Messenger
1971 Some of My Best Friends Are... Eric
1979 The Seduction of Joe Tynan Arthur Briggs
1979 ...And Justice for All Ralph Agee
1979 Coriolanus Tullus Aufidius
1981 Bustin' Loose Donald
1981 Prince of the City The King

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1960, 1961 Lock-Up Carl Norwood / Duke Joyce 2 episodes
1960, 1961 Sea Hunt Charlie / USCG Radio Operator
1976 Search for Tomorrow Lieutenant Frank 9 episodes
1978 King Wallace 3 episodes
1978 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry David Logan Television film
1982 Muggable Mary, Street Cop Joe Bell
1982 Another World Bob Morgan 8 episodes
1984 Piaf Marcel Television film

References

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  1. ^ "Robert Christian". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. ^ Sweet, Jeffrey (2014). The O'Neill: The Transformation of Modern American Theater. Yale University Press. ISBN 9780300195576.page 116
  3. ^ a b c d e "ROBERT CHRISTIAN, 42; ACTOR WON AN OBIE IN 'BLOOD KNOT' ROLE". The New York Times. 29 January 1983. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  4. ^ Fraser, C. Gerald (28 May 1978). "Drama of Black Family Will Be TV Miniseries". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
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