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Robert Young (actor)

Personal information
Birth nameRobert George Young
Birth dateFebruary 22, 1907
Place of birthChicago, Illinois
Date of deathJuly 21, 1998(age 91)
OccupationActor
Years active1931-1988
SpouseBetty Henderson (1933-1994) (her death) 4 children

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Robert George Young (February 22, 1907 - July 21, 1998) was an American actor, best known for his leading roles of Jim Anderson, the father of Father Knows Best (NBC and then CBS) and physician Marcus Welby in Marcus Welby, M.D. (ABC).

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Drunken driver gets 75 months in fatal Montville crash - Norwich Bulletin Tweet this news
Norwich Bulletin--“Up until the evening of March 6, 2009, Mr. Musser is not what we would conjure in our minds as a typical drunk driver,” said Norwich Judge -Robert Young-. ... - Date : Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:33:48 GMT+00:00
Permian teacher arrested - Odessa American Tweet this news
Odessa American--Permian High School teacher -Robert Young- was arrested and charged Tuesday with having an inappropriate relationship with a student. ... - Date : Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:16:11 GMT+00:00
Clerks who shot and killed would-be robber won't be charged - WBXH Tweet this news
WBXH--"It's a relief," said clerk Sopea Pich, who along with his brother Sophin opened fire on 23 year old -Robert Young- when he tried to rob them at gunpoint. ... - Date : Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:01:47 GMT+00:00
New law to make drivers move over for flashing amber lights - WDBJ7.com Tweet this news
WDBJ7.com---...- trucks on the side of the road, move over, give them some room, be safe -- if it saves towers lives then its definitely a good thing," said -Robert Young-.--- - Date : Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:11:29 GMT+00:00
Boyfriend Missing Ohio Teen Arrested - NewsOXY Tweet this news
NewsOXY--Police say that -Robert Young- has been charged with obstruction of justice. "It's clear he [boyfriend] sent her text messages of when to leave the house and ... - Date : Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:47:20 GMT+00:00
Jail escapee recaptured in Union County - WTVA Tweet this news
WTVA--Officials say -Robert Young- of New Albany was picked up last night as part of the investigation. Around 10 this morning, he ran out of the jail while being ... - Date : Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:43:37 GMT+00:00
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart starrer Eclipse - only a week away from! - Star Celebrity Gossips (blog) Tweet this news
Star Celebrity Gossips (blog)--We speak highly anticipated, and the -young- favorite celebrity hotties The Twilight Saga Eclipse, which is ready to open June 30, 2010! ... - Date : Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:08:54 GMT+00:00
Robert Pattinson- The “Royal” “Dracula”! - Entertainment and Showbiz! (blog) Tweet this news
Entertainment and Showbiz! (blog)--Genealogists predicted that this -young- Brit star is related to Vlad the Impaler widely cited as the inspiration for the main character in Bram Stoker's ... - Date : Thu, 24 Jun 2010 05:15:53 GMT+00:00
ZAGG CEO Robert G. Pedersen II Named Ernst & Young's 2010 Entrepreneur Of The Year - MarketWatch (press release) Tweet this news
MarketWatch (press release)--ZAGG.com), has won the Utah Region Ernst & -Young- 2010 Entrepreneur Of The Year for emerging markets, presented June 2, 2010. ZAGG is a leading producer of ... - Date : Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:36 GMT+00:00
Defense Secretary Robert Gates Seeks Help at Asia Security Summit - ExecutiveBiz (blog) Tweet this news
ExecutiveBiz (blog)--He ended the day with his meeting with with South Korean Defense Minister Kim Tae -Young-. Gates reaffirmed the US's forward support. ... - Date : Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:24:06 GMT+00:00

Film
Year Film Role Notes
1931 The Black Camel Jimmy Film debut; a Warner Oland / Charlie Chan film
The Sin of Madelon Claudet Dr. Lawrence Claudet Alternative title: The Lullaby
The Guilty Generation Marco Ricca - aka John Smith
1932 Strange Interlude Gordon Evans as a Young Man Alternative title: Strange Interval
1933 Today We Live Claude
Hell Below Lieutenant (JG) Ed "Brick" Walters
Tugboat Annie Alexander "Alec" Brennan
1934 The House of Rothschild Captain Fitzroy
1935 West Point of the Air Little Mike Stone
1936 Secret Agent Robert Marvin
Stowaway Tommy Randall
1937 I Met Him in Paris Gene Anders
The Emperor's Candlesticks Grand Duke Peter
The Bride Wore Red Rudi Pal
Navy Blue and Gold Roger "Rog" Ash
1938 Paradise for Three Fritz Hagedorn Alternative title: Romance for Three
Three Comrades Gottfried Lenz
The Toy Wife Andre Vallaire
The Shining Hour David Linden
1939 Honolulu Brooks Mason/George Smith
Maisie Charles "Slim" Martin
Miracles for Sale Michael "Mike" Morgan
1940 Northwest Passage Langdon Towne
The Mortal Storm Fritz Marberg
1941 Western Union Douglas "Doug" Lamont
Lady Be Good Edward "Eddie" Crane
Journey for Margaret John Davis
1943 Slightly Dangerous Bob Stuart
Sweet Rosie O'Grady Sam MacKeever
1944 The Canterville Ghost Cuffy Williams
1945 The Enchanted Cottage Oliver Bradford
1946 Lady Luck Larry Scott
1947 Crossfire Finlay
1948 Sitting Pretty Harry King
1949 That Forsyte Woman Philip Bosinney Alternative title: The Forsyte Saga
Bride for Sale Steve Adams
1951 Goodbye, My Fancy Doctor James Merrill
1954 Secret of the Incas Stanley Moorehead
Television
Year Title Role Notes
1954 The Ford Television Theatre Tom Warren 1 episode
1954-1960 Father Knows Best Jim Anderson 203 episodes
1955 Climax Lieutenant Commander Knowles 1 episode
1961 Window on Main Street Cameron Garrett Brooks 17 episodes
1965 Dr. Kildare Dr. Gilbert Winfield 1 episode
1968 The Name of the Game Herman Allison 1 episode
1969-1976 Marcus Welby, M.D. Dr. Marcus Welby 170 episodes
1977 Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas Jim Anderson Television movie
1978 Little Women Grandpa James Lawrence Television movie
1984 The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. Dr. Marcus Welby Television movie
1987 American Masters Edward "Eddie" Crane 1 episode
Mercy or Murder? Roswell Gilbert Television movie
A Conspiracy of Love Joe Woldarski Television movie
1988 Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair Dr. Marcus Welby Television movie

Year Award Result Category Film or series
1979 BAFTA Award Won Best Specialised Film Twenty Times More Likely
1956 Emmy Award Nominated Best Actor - Continuing Performance Father Knows Best
1957 Won Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic Series Father Knows Best
1958 Won Best Continuing Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic or Comedy Series Father Knows Best
1959 Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role (Continuing Character) in a Comedy Series Father Knows Best
1970 Won Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series Marcus Welby, M.D.
1971 Nominated Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama Vanished
Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series Marcus Welby, M.D.
1972 Nominated Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series Marcus Welby, M.D.
1970 Golden Globe Award Nominated Best TV Actor - Drama Marcus Welby, M.D.
1971 Best TV Actor - Drama Marcus Welby, M.D.
1972 Won Best TV Actor - Drama Marcus Welby, M.D.
1973 Nominated Best TV Actor - Drama Marcus Welby, M.D.
1974 Best TV Actor - Drama Marcus Welby, M.D.
2003 TV Land Award Nominated Classic TV Doctor of the Year Marcus Welby, M.D.



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