Actor
Robert Symonds
Born December 1, 1926 in Bristow, Oklahoma, USADied August 23, 200721 films
Symonds was born in Bristow, Oklahoma, the son of Nellie (née Barry) and Walter Stout Symonds. He married Elizabeth Janel Kaderli in 1952 and had three children; Victoria, Barry, and Rebecca. He and Janel divorced in 1969. He was married to actress Priscilla Pointer from 1980 until his death and was the step-father of actress Amy Irving and her siblings, David and Katie. He was the father of Vicki Morrison, Barry Symonds, and Becca Wooldridge.
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He died on the morning of August 23, 2007, aged 80, from complications of prostate cancer.
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The best way into Robert Symonds's work
First watchCatch Me If You Can20028.0as Mr. RosenA true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
21 films as actor- 2002Catch Me If You CanMr. Rosen
- 1999InfernoHenry Howard
- 1998Primary ColorsBart Nilson
- 1993MandroidKarl Zimmer
- 1989C.H.U.D. II: Bud the ChudProctor
- 1987Carly's WebSen. Moreland
- 1985CrimewaveGuard #1
- 1984Micki & MaudeEzra Hutchison
- 1984The Ice PiratesLanky Nibs
- 1982SuperstitionPike
- 1982Marian Rose WhiteDr. Arnold
- 1979...And Justice for AllJudge Burns
- 1978Gray Lady DownSecretary of Navy
- 1978Shame, Shame on the Bixby BoysPa Bixby
- 1977Tail Gunner JoePresident Harry Truman
- 1976Wanted: The Sundance Woman
- 1975Demon, DemonRuig
- 1975Shell GameCarruthers
- 1975The Legend of Lizzie BordenAndrew Jennings
- 1973The ExorcistDr. Taney
- 1973The Haunting of RosalindMr. Marshall