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Robert Symonds
Acting

Robert Symonds

Born 1926-12-01
Bristow, Oklahoma, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

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. He died on the morning of August 23, 2007, aged 80, from complications of prostate cancer.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Robert Symonds

Catch Me If You Can
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Catch Me If You Can

2002
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The Exorcist
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The Exorcist

1973
TMDB3.9
Knight Rider
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Knight Rider

1982
TMDB3.8
ER
TV
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ER

1994
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Quantum Leap
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Quantum Leap

1989
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M*A*S*H
TV
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M*A*S*H

1972
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Cheers
TV
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Cheers

1982
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Cold Case
TV
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Cold Case

2003
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The Love Boat
TV
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The Love Boat

1977
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Knots Landing
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Knots Landing

1979
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (50 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Cold CaseCold CaseTed Chester (2006)TV Series2003
Catch Me If You CanCatch Me If You CanMr. RosenMovie2002
AliasAliasSecond ManTV Series2001
InfernoInfernoHenry HowardMovie1999
Primary ColorsPrimary ColorsBart NilsonMovie1998
ERERJay JacksonTV Series1994
MandroidMandroidKarl ZimmerMovie1993
C.H.U.D. II: Bud the ChudC.H.U.D. II: Bud the ChudProctorMovie1989
Quantum LeapQuantum LeapDr. WicklessTV Series1989
thirtysomethingthirtysomethingSelf / AppearanceTV Series1987
Jake and the FatmanJake and the FatmanJudge A. Davis (uncredited)TV Series1987
Beauty and the BeastBeauty and the BeastAlan TaftTV Series1987
Carly's WebSen. MorelandMovie1987
CrimewaveCrimewaveGuard #1Movie1985
Micki & MaudeMicki & MaudeEzra HutchisonMovie1984
The Ice PiratesThe Ice PiratesLanky NibsMovie1984
AirwolfAirwolfAdrian PaleyTV Series1984
St. ElsewhereSt. ElsewhereDr. FriedmanTV Series1982
CheersCheersMr. BrubakerTV Series1982
Knight RiderKnight RiderCat HollidayTV Series1982
SuperstitionSuperstitionPikeMovie1982
Marian Rose WhiteMarian Rose WhiteDr. ArnoldMovie1982
American PlayhouseAmerican PlayhouseMorten KiehlTV Series1982
DynastyDynastySelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
Knots LandingKnots LandingDr. Ronald PhillipsTV Series1979
...And Justice for All...And Justice for AllJudge BurnsMovie1979
Archie Bunker's PlaceArchie Bunker's PlaceSelf / AppearanceTV Series1979
Gray Lady DownGray Lady DownSecretary of NavyMovie1978
Shame, Shame on the Bixby BoysShame, Shame on the Bixby BoysPa BixbyMovie1978
The Love BoatThe Love BoatAubrey SkogstadTV Series1977
Tail Gunner JoeTail Gunner JoePresident Harry TrumanMovie1977
Quincy, M.E.Quincy, M.E.Self / AppearanceTV Series1976
Wanted: The Sundance WomanWanted: The Sundance WomanSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Charlie's AngelsCharlie's AngelsSimon OwensTV Series1976
The Adams ChroniclesThe Adams ChroniclesBenjamin FranklinTV Series1976
Demon, DemonDemon, DemonRuigMovie1975
Shell GameShell GameCarruthersMovie1975
The Legend of Lizzie BordenThe Legend of Lizzie BordenAndrew JenningsMovie1975
BarettaBarettaSelf / AppearanceTV Series1975
Police WomanPolice WomanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford FilesMr. Hoad / Miles KeeleyTV Series1974
PetrocelliPetrocelliWaldmanTV Series1974
The Six Million Dollar ManThe Six Million Dollar ManJay RogersTV Series1974
The Six Million Dollar ManThe Six Million Dollar ManJensenTV Series1974
The ExorcistThe ExorcistDr. TaneyMovie1973
The Haunting of RosalindThe Haunting of RosalindMr. MarshallMovie1973
Police StoryPolice StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
M*A*S*HM*A*S*HCol. Horace BaldwinTV Series1972
MannixMannixSelf / AppearanceTV Series1967
China SmithChina SmithSelf / AppearanceTV Series1952