Robert Samuel Carson (June 8, 1909 – June 2, 1979) was an American actor noted for dozens of supporting roles in films and television series during a career that spanned three and a half decades. He was also occasionally billed as Bob Carson or Robert S. Carson.

Early years

Carson was born in

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, to Elmer Llewellyn Carson and Elsa W. Carson (née Brunke) and grew up in

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, Canada, along with his younger brother and actor

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. The family later moved to

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. Robert was active as a singer and musician while he was a student at the

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Noted appearances

Carson portrayed the ringmaster in '' The Greatest Show on Earth'' (1952) with

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. Carson was cast in five episodes of the religion

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, '' Crossroads'': as a police lieutenant in "The Unholy Trio" (1955) and in "The Two-Fisted Saint" and "False Prophet" (both 1956), as a coach in "The Comeback" (1956), and as Senator Crocker in "In God We Trust" (1957). Carson also co-starred in four episodes of Space Patrol (1950 TV series) as Governor Willis. In 1957, he portrayed Kittredge the

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card dealer in the third segment of the

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television series, '' Maverick'', in the episode entitled " According to Hoyle" opposite

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and

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, as well as playing various roles in the episodes "The Lonesome Reunion" (1958) with Garner, "The Thirty-ninth Star" (1958) with Jack Kelly, "

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" (1959) with Garner and

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in a story based upon the 1775 play by

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, "The Brasada Spur" (1959) with Kelly, and "Guatemala City" (1960) with Garner. Between 1957 and 1962 he appeared in five episodes of ''

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in the 1960 episode, "The Case of the Wandering Widow," and Commodore Galen Holmes in the 1962 episode, "The Case of the Weary Watchdog." His other television credits include a 1951 and 1955 episode of ''

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''; '' Make Room for Daddy''; '' M Squad'' with

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and Sebastian Cabot; nine episodes of ''

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''; '' Hawaii Five-O''; ''

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'', among many others.

Civic involvement

For more than a decade, Carson was active as a speaker for the

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. His efforts were prompted by the death of his first wife Anna Kutner Carson from uterine cancer and his brother's death from stomach cancer.

Death

Carson died in Atascadero in

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and is interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in

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Selected filmography

*'' Dick Tracy's G-Men'' (1939, Serial) - Scott *'' Five Little Peppers in Trouble'' (1940) - Jim, King's Chauffeur (uncredited) *'' The Saint in Palm Springs'' (1941) - Mystery Man (uncredited) *'' Jungle Man'' (1941) - Andy *''

Call Out the Marines ''Call Out the Marines'' is a 1942 military comedy released by RKO in February 1942. It stars Victor McLaglen and Edmund Lowe playing the same characters with different names that they played in '' What Price Glory?'' and several sequels; how ...

'' (1942) - Marine Lieutenant (uncredited) *''

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'' (1942) - Marine Spotting Reconnaissance Plane (uncredited) *'' Phantom Killer'' (1942) - Dave Rigby *'' Lost City of the Jungle'' (1946, Serial) - Henchman with Walkie-Talkie hs. 2-3(uncredited) *'' My Dream Is Yours'' (1949) - Jeff (uncredited) *'' White Heat'' (1949) - Agent at Directional Map (uncredited) *'' Trapped'' (1949) - Bill Mason (uncredited) *'' Radar Secret Service'' (1950) - Tom - Radar Operator *'' Mule Train'' (1950) - Bill Cummings (uncredited) *'' The Fighting Stallion'' (1950) - Tom Allen *''

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'' (1950) - Racetrack Steward (uncredited) *''

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'' (1950) - Captain Wallace (uncredited) *'' The Man Who Cheated Himself'' (1950) - Highway Patrol Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) *'' Two Lost Worlds'' (1951) - Captain Allison *'' Operation Pacific'' (1951) - Torpedo Officer (uncredited) *''

The Groom Wore Spurs ''The Groom Wore Spurs'' is a 1951 American comedy film directed by Richard Whorf and starring Ginger Rogers and Jack Carson. Plot Hollywood Singing cowboy Ben Castle (Jack Carson) hires lawyer "A.J." Furnival (Ginger Rogers) to get him out of h ...

'' (1951) - Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) *'' Home Town Story'' (1951) - Reporter at Airport (uncredited) *'' A Millionaire for Christy'' (1951) - Police Officer (uncredited) *'' The Greatest Show on Earth'' (1952) - Ringmaster *''

High Noon ''High Noon'' is a 1952 American Western (genre), Western film produced by Stanley Kramer from a screenplay by Carl Foreman, directed by Fred Zinnemann, and starring Gary Cooper. The plot, which occurs in Real time (media), real time, centers ...

'' (1952) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' For Men Only'' (1952) - Detective Jesse Hopkins *'' Sailor Beware'' (1952) - Navy Captain (uncredited) *'' Red Snow'' (1952) - Debriefing General *''

Young Man with Ideas ''Young Man with Ideas'' is a 1952 American romantic comedy film directed by Mitchell Leisen and starring Ruth Roman, Glenn Ford and Nina Foch. It was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay concerns a young small-town lawyer, who moves hi ...

'' (1952) - Second Prosecutor (uncredited) *'' Red Planet Mars'' (1952) - President's Aide (uncredited) *'' Actor's and Sin'' (1952) - Thomas Hayne (segment "Actor's Blood") *'' Park Row'' (1952) - Irate Liberty Fund Contributor (uncredited) *''

The Bad and the Beautiful ''The Bad and the Beautiful'' is a 1952 American melodrama film that tells the story of a film producer who alienates everyone around him. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli, written by George Bradshaw and Charles Schnee, and stars Lan ...

'' (1952) - Casting Director (uncredited) *''

The Magnetic Monster ''The Magnetic Monster'' is a 1953 independently made American black-and-white science fiction film, produced by Ivan Tors and George Van Marter, directed by Curt Siodmak and (uncredited) Herbert L. Strock. The film stars Richard Carlson, K ...

'' (1953) - Airline Pilot (uncredited) *'' Battle Circus'' (1953) - Division Surgeon (uncredited) *''

The Stars Are Singing ''The Stars Are Singing'' is a 1953 Paramount Pictures musical directed by Norman Taurog and starring Rosemary Clooney, Anna Maria Alberghetti, and Lauritz Melchior. Clooney performs her hit song "Come On-a My House" and Danish tenor Lauritz Melch ...

'' (1953) - Bit Role (uncredited) *'' Count the Hours'' (1953) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) *'' Code Two'' (1953) - Homicide Detective (uncredited) *''

It Came from Outer Space ''It Came from Outer Space'' is a 1953 United States, American science fiction film, science fiction Horror film, horror film, the first in the 3D films, 3D process from Universal Pictures, Universal-International. It was produced by William Al ...

'' (1953) - Dugan (uncredited) *''

Murder Without Tears ''Murder Without Tears'' is a 1953 American thriller film directed by William Beaudine, starring Craig Stevens, Joyce Holden and Richard Benedict. Plot Cast * Craig Stevens as Detective Sergeant Steve O'Malley * Joyce Holden as Joyce Fit ...

'' (1953) - Dan, the District Attorney *'' So This Is Love'' (1953) - Policeman (uncredited) *'' The Man from the Alamo'' (1953) - Jim, Texas Patriot at Meeting (uncredited) *'' No Escape'' (1953) - Dr. Seymour *''

Man of Conflict ''Man of Conflict'' is a 1953 American crime drama film directed by Hal R. Makelim and starring John Agar and Edward Arnold. Plot Industrial giant J. R. Compton and his partner son Ray clash over J. R.'s treatment of employees in the company's ...

'' (1953) - Union Representative * '' Jack Slade'' (1953) - Holdup Man (uncredited) *''

Three Sailors and a Girl ''Three Sailors and a Girl'' is a 1953 American Technicolor musical film made by Warner Bros. It was directed by Roy Del Ruth and written by Devery Freeman and Roland Kibbee, based on the George S. Kaufman play ''The Butter and Egg Man''. Ray H ...

'' (1953) - Bank Client (uncredited) *''

Executive Suite ''Executive Suite'' is a 1954 American Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer drama film directed by Robert Wise and written by Ernest Lehman, based on the 1952 novel of the same name by Cameron Hawley. The film stars William Holden, June Allyson, Barbara St ...

'' (1954) - Lee Ormand (uncredited) *'' Pushover'' (1954) - First Bartender (uncredited) *'' Her Twelve Men'' (1954) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' Three Hours to Kill'' (1954) - Cowhand (uncredited) *'' Deep in My Heart'' (1954) - Lodge Orchestra Leader (uncredited) *'' Interrupted Melody'' (1955) - Base Commander (uncredited) *''

The Eternal Sea ''The Eternal Sea'' (aka ''The Admiral Hoskins Story'') is a 1955 American biographical war film directed by John H. Auer and starring Sterling Hayden, Alexis Smith and Ben Cooper. The film follows the career of Captain John Hoskins, who lose ...

'' (1955) - Commander (uncredited) *'' Love Me or Leave Me'' (1955) - Brelston, Radio Station Manager (uncredited) *'' The Road to Denver'' (1955) - Deputy Ben (uncredited) *'' You're Never Too Young'' (1955) - Tailor (uncredited) *'' The Price of Fear'' (1956) - George Willebrandt (uncredited) *'' Mohawk'' (1956) - Settler (uncredited) *''

Anything Goes ''Anything Goes'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The original book was a collaborative effort by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse, revised considerably by the team of Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The story concerns madc ...

'' (1956) - Backstage Party Guest (uncredited) *'' The Ten Commandments'' (1956) - Eleazar as an Adult *'' The Opposite Sex'' (1956) - Backstage Well-Wisher (uncredited) *'' The Great American Pastime'' (1956) - Bruce's Law Partner (uncredited) *''

'' (1957) (Season 3 Episode 8: "Last Request") - Harry Judson *''

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'' (1957) - Allen J. 'Frank' Frederick (uncredited) *'' Top Secret Affair'' (1957) - Military Counsel (uncredited) *'' Footsteps in the Night'' (1957) - Captain Jim Halford (uncredited) *''

Sweet Smell of Success ''Sweet Smell of Success'' is a 1957 American film noir Satire (film and television), satirical drama (film and television), drama film directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, and Martin Milner, ...

'' (1957) - Lou, Headwaiter at Toots Shor's (uncredited) *''

Band of Angels ''Band of Angels'' is a 1957 American psychological drama film set in the American South before and during the American Civil War, based on the 1955 novel of the same title by Robert Penn Warren. It starred Clark Gable, Yvonne De Carlo and Sid ...

'' (1957) - Bidder (uncredited) *''

'' (1958) (Season 4 Episode 9: "Murder Me Twice") - Mr. Carson *'' Too Much, Too Soon'' (1958) - Associate (uncredited) *'' Live Fast, Die Young'' (1958) - Frank Castellani *'' The Fearmakers'' (1958) - Man Speaking in Conference Room (uncredited) *'' The Buccaneer'' (1958) - Militia Major *''

'' (1959) (Season 4 Episode 25: "The Kind Waitress") - Grand Jury Foreman *''

'' (1959) (Season 4 Episode 35: "Touché") - Judge *'' The Mating Game'' (1959) - Party Guest (uncredited) *'' Girls Town'' (1959) - Mr. Gardner (uncredited) *

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(06/11/1959) “Beaver the Athlete” - Gym teacher *''

'' (1960) (Season 5 Episode 26: "Mother, May I Go Out to Swim") - Inquest Board Chairman *''

'' (1960) (Season 5 Episode 34: "Cell 227") - Warden Elvery *'' Cimarron'' (1960) - Senator Rollins (uncredited) *''

'' (1961) (Season 6 Episode 17: "The Last Escape") - Police Chief Wallace *''

'' (1961) (Season 6 Episode 35: "Coming Home") - Warden *'' Three Blondes in His Life'' (1961) - Henry Carr *'' All in a Night's Work'' (1961) - Maitre d' (uncredited) *'' Bachelor in Paradise'' (1961) - Attorney (uncredited) *''

'' (1962) (Season 7 Episode 15: "The Door Without a Key") - Lieutenant (uncredited) *''

'' (1963) (Season 1 Episode 15: "The Thirty-First of February") - Coroner *''

'' (1963) (Season 1 Episode 31: "Run for Doom") - Detective Mulloy *'' Wives and Lovers'' (1963) - Sam (uncredited) *''

Wall of Noise ''Wall of Noise'' is a 1963 American drama film directed by Richard Wilson, written by Joseph Landon, and starring Suzanne Pleshette, Ty Hardin, Dorothy Provine, Ralph Meeker, Simon Oakland and Jimmy Murphy. It was released by Warner Bros. o ...

'' (1963) - Ian Malcolm (uncredited) *'' Who's Minding the Store?'' (1963) - Mr. Salzbury, Phoebe's Secretary (uncredited) *''

Kissin' Cousins ''Kissin' Cousins'' is a 1964 American musical Panavision Metrocolor comedy film directed by Gene Nelson and starring Elvis Presley. Written by Gerald Drayson Adams and Gene Nelson, the film featured Presley playing two roles: an Air Force o ...

'' (1964) - General Sam Kruger (uncredited) *'' Advance to the Rear'' (1964) - Colonel Holbert (uncredited) *'' The Patsy'' (1964) - Table Captain #2 at Italian Café (uncredited) *'' Kisses for My President'' (1964) - Presidential Diplomatic Aide (uncredited) *'' How to Murder Your Wife'' (1965) - Bachelor Party Guest (uncredited) *''

The Great Race ''The Great Race'' is a 1965 American Technicolor epic slapstick comedy film directed by Blake Edwards, starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis and Natalie Wood, written by Arthur A. Ross (from a story by Edwards and Ross) and with music by Henr ...

'' (1965) - Vice Chairman (uncredited) *''

The Gnome-Mobile ''The Gnome-Mobile'' is a 1967 American fantasy comedy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced by Walt Disney Productions. Based on the 1936 book ''The Gnomobile'' by Upton Sinclair, it was one of the last films personally supervised by W ...

'' (1967) - Attendant at Five Oaks (uncredited) *'' Which Way to the Front?'' (1970) - Captain Overman (uncredited) *''

Get to Know Your Rabbit ''Get to Know Your Rabbit'' is a 1972 American comedy film written by Jordan Crittenden and directed by Brian De Palma. Plot Corporate executive Donald Beeman, fed up with the rat race, impulsively quits his job and takes to the road as a travel ...

'' (1972) - Young Man (uncredited) *''

Herbie Rides Again ''Herbie Rides Again'' is a 1974 American comedy film directed by Robert Stevenson from a screenplay by Bill Walsh, based on a story by Gordon Buford. The film is the second installment in the ''Herbie'' film series and the sequel to ''The L ...

'' (1974) - Lawyer - First Team (final film role)

References

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