Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

Known for

Acting

Born

December 2, 1908

Birthplace

Mansfield, Ohio, USA

Died

November 29, 1992 (aged 83)

Biography

Robert F. Simon (December 2, 1908 – November 29, 1992) was an American character actor, often portraying military or authority figure roles. Though his face was recognized by audiences, he was mostly unknown by name. A life member of The Actors Studio,[2]Simon appeared in films and on television between 1950 and 1985, having mastered the genre of westerns, drama, and comedy.

Best known work

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
1959
Columbo
Columbo
1971
M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
1972
Bewitched
Bewitched
1964
Bonanza
Bonanza
1959
Airwolf
Airwolf
1984
Get Smart
Get Smart
1965
The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Operation Petticoat
Operation Petticoat
1959

Filmography

  1. 2003

    Hell's Highway: The True Story of Highway Safety Films

    as Rellik (archive footage)

  2. 1990

    Crazy Horse and Custer: The Untold Story

    as Gen. Terry

  3. 1984

    AirwolfTV

    as The Admiral (1 episode)

  4. 1980

    Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge

    as J. Jonah Jameson

  5. 1978

    Spider-Man Strikes Back

    as J. Jonah Jameson

  6. 1978

    The Amazing Spider-ManTV

    as J. Jonah Jameson (13 episodes)

  7. 1977

    The Girl in the Empty Grave

    as Jedediah Partridge

  8. 1977

    Tail Gunner Joe

    as Drew Pearson

  9. 1976

    Quincy, M.E.TV

    as Mr. Brady (1 episode), as Colonel Wilcox (1 episode), as Dr. Fry (1 episode), as State Sen. Howard Morganthal (1 episode)

  10. 1975

    Ellery QueenTV

    as Eben Wright (1 episode)

  11. 1975

    Medical StoryTV

    as Chief of Staff (1 episode)

  12. 1974

    Police WomanTV

    as Dr. Foreman (1 episode)

  13. 1974

    Winter Kill

    as Harvey

  14. 1974

    The Six Million Dollar ManTV

    as The Sheriff (1 episode)

  15. 1973

    The Six Million Dollar Man: Wine, Women and War

    as Capt. Walker

  16. 1973

    Barnaby JonesTV

    as Mr. Strand (1 episode)

  17. 1972

    Journey Through the Past

    as The General

  18. 1972

    The Streets of San FranciscoTV

    as Capt. Rudy Olsen (2 episodes), as Police Commissioner (1 episode)

  19. 1972

    M*A*S*HTV

    as Gen. Maynard M. Mitchell (3 episodes)

  20. 1972

    Temperatures RisingTV

    as Lowell (1 episode)

  21. 1971

    McMillan & WifeTV

    as Military Judge (1 episode)

  22. 1971

    NicholsTV

    as Slade (1 episode)

  23. 1971

    ColumboTV

    as Dr. Westrum (1 episode)

  24. 1971

    Private Duty Nurses

    as Dr. Sutton

  25. 1970

    Wild Women

    as Col. Donahue

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