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Robert Francis

Actor

Robert Francis

Born February 26, 1930 in Glendale, California, USADied July 31, 19554 films

Robert Charles Francis (February 26, 1930 – July 31, 1955) was an American actor. He appeared in only four Hollywood films, all with military themes, before he was killed at age 25 in the crash of a small airplane he was piloting.

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The Caine Mutiny posterFirst watchThe Caine Mutiny19547.2as Ens. Willis Seward 'Willie' KeithWhen a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.View film

Essential films

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The Long Gray Line poster7.0The Long Gray Line1955

Filmography

4 films as actor
  1. 1955The Long Gray LineJames Sundstrom Jr.
  2. 1954They Rode WestDr. Allen Seward
  3. 1954The Caine MutinyEns. Willis Seward 'Willie' Keith
  4. 1954The Bamboo PrisonMSgt. John A. Rand