Robert Sterling
Biography
Robert Sterling was an American actor who signed with Columbia Pictures in 1939 and adopted that name, having been born William Sterling Hart, so as not to be confused with the silent Western star William S. Hart. He played small parts at first, then moved to MGM, where he had supporting roles in Two-Faced Woman (1941) opposite Greta Garbo and Johnny Eager (1941). He was Steve Baker in Show Boat (1951), made the Western The Sundowners (1950), and appeared in Return to Peyton Place (1961) and the Irwin Allen production Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea. Sterling became best known for playing George Kerby in the television series Topper from 1953 to 1955, and in 1960 the Hollywood Walk of Fame gave him a star for his work in television. He also guest-starred on many other shows before his death in 2006.
88years old at death
- Born New Castle
- Died Brentwood
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
- Also credited as William Sterling Hart and Bob Sterling
Movie Career
- Films
- 6
- Career span
- 20 years1941 to 1961
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About the name
Sterling signed with Columbia Pictures in 1939 and then took the name Robert Sterling. He did this so people would not mix him up with William S. Hart, a star of silent Westerns.
A change of course
During the 1970s, Sterling served as a company's vice president and spokesman. That company implemented software for a supermarket barcoding and computer inventory system that was among the first.
A change of course
Sterling went on to start a business called Sterling & Sons in Santa Monica, where the company made golf clubs to order.
Robert Sterling movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea1961 Action, Adventure, Sci-Fias Capt. Lee Crane
IMDb rating 6.07.2K votes
Worked with
Robert Sterling shares two films with Bess Flowers, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Bess Flowers's page
John Litel's page
Chet Brandenburg's page
Jack Elam's page
Peter Lorre's page
Henry O'Neill's page
Irwin AllenDirector, 1 film, 1961
All films by Irwin Allen
All films by George Sidney
Mervyn LeRoyDirector, 1 film, 1941
All films by Mervyn LeRoy
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
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Official profiles and reference pages.