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Robert Stevenson

Born October 10, 1915 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USADied March 4, 197540 films

Robert J. Stevenson (October 10, 1915 – March 4, 1975) was an American politician and former actor who served on the Los Angeles City Council for the District 13 from 1969 to 1975. As a film and television actor, Stevenson had approximately 133 credits. After his death in 1975, his wife, Peggy Stevenson, was elected to the seat. They were the second husband and wife to serve consecutive terms on the Los Angeles City Council—the first having been Ed J. Davenport and Harriett Davenport between 1945 and 1955.

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Filmography

40 films as actor
  1. 1965The Cincinnati KidGambler (uncredited)
  2. 1961Sail a Crooked ShipCoast Guard Officer (uncredited)
  3. 1961Boy Who Caught a CrookSergeant
  4. 1960SpartacusLegionnaire (uncredited)
  5. 1958When Hell Broke LooseCaptain Grayson
  6. 1958Gun FeverNorris
  7. 1957Raintree CountySpectator (uncredited)
  8. 1957Zero Hour!Calgary Operator
  9. 1956Battle Stations
  10. 1955TrialReporter (uncredited)
  11. 1955The Scarlet CoatStout Man (uncredited)
  12. 1955Mad at the WorldTV News Broadcaster (uncredited)
  13. 1955Murder Is My BeatDunlap - Shop Foreman (uncredited)
  14. 1954A Star Is BornBoom Operator (uncredited)
  15. 1954Naked AlibiHighway Patrol Officer (uncredited)
  16. 1954PushoverBillings (uncredited)
  17. 1954Johnny DarkPatrolman (uncredited)
  18. 1954Fangs of the WildDeputy Sheriff Ridgeway
  19. 1954The Great Diamond RobberyGuard (uncredited)
  20. 1953The Big HeatBill Rutherford (uncredited)
  21. 1953Mission Over KoreaMedic (uncredited)
  22. 1953Abbott and Costello Go to MarsObserver (uncredited)
  23. 1953Sword of Venus
  24. 1953Rogue's MarchSignaler (uncredited)
  25. 1953Above and BeyondMilitary Officer (uncredited)
  26. 1952Assignment: ParisArmy Doctor (uncredited)
  27. 1952CaribbeanOfficer on Captain Barclay's Ship (uncredited)
  28. 1952We're Not Married!MP (uncredited)
  29. 1952Wait Till the Sun Shines, NellieOfficer (uncredited)
  30. 1952The Pride of St. LouisReporter (uncredited)
  31. 1952Radar Men from the MoonDaly
  32. 1951Fixed Bayonets!Col. Taylor - 16th Infantry (uncredited)
  33. 1951All That I HavePeter Grover
  34. 1951The Thing from Another WorldCapt. Smith - Fogarty's Aide (uncredited)
  35. 1950Where Danger LivesAssistant Clerk (uncredited)
  36. 1949I Was a Male War BrideLieutenant (scenes deleted)
  37. 1949State Department: File 649Mongolian Spy
  38. 1948Words and MusicTheatre Electrician (uncredited)
  39. 1948The Big ClockCab Driver (uncredited)
  40. 1946The Kid from BrooklynDancer (uncredited)