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Robert Sterling
AKA: William Sterling Hart
Acting
Born: 1917
New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
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Biography
Robert Sterling, born William Sterling Hart (November 13, 1917 – May 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor.
The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career.
After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for several years. After serving in World War II as an Army Air Force flight instructor, he returned to Hollywood, but by the end of the decade, his film career had faltered. He did, however, play the non-singing role of Steve Baker, opposite Ava Gardner as Julie, in the hit MGM 1951 film version of Show Boat.
Sterling later revived his acting career on the small screen with numerous appearances on Television.
The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career.
After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for several years. After serving in World War II as an Army Air Force flight instructor, he returned to Hollywood, but by the end of the decade, his film career had faltered. He did, however, play the non-singing role of Steve Baker, opposite Ava Gardner as Julie, in the hit MGM 1951 film version of Show Boat.
Sterling later revived his acting career on the small screen with numerous appearances on Television.
Known For
Murder, She Wrote
Ben Shipley
1984 · US
Hotel
Mr. Jenks
1982 · US
Nanny and the Professor
Role
1970 · US
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Ray Roscoe
1962 · US
Naked City
Jason Colwell
1958 · US
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Night Club Duo
1956 · US
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Steve Buchanan
1955 · US
Topper
Role
1953 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | Ben Shipley |
| Hotel | 1982 | Mr. Jenks |
| Nanny and the Professor | 1970 | Contributor |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962 | Ray Roscoe |
| Naked City | 1958 | Jason Colwell |
| The Steve Allen Show | 1956 | Self - Night Club Duo |
| The 20th Century Fox Hour | 1955 | Steve Buchanan |
| Topper | 1953 | Contributor |
| The Ford Television Theatre | 1952 | Hank Holloway |
| What's My Line? | 1950 | Self |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950 | Contributor |
| Lights Out | 1949 | Contributor |
| Suspense | 1949 | Contributor |
| Studio One | 1948 | Contributor |