Robert Porterfield

Known for

Acting

Born

December 21, 1905

Birthplace

Austinville, Virginia, USA

Died

October 28, 1971 (aged 65)

Biography

Robert Huffard Porterfield (December 21, 1905 – October 28, 1971) was an American actor and theatre director who was best known for founding the Barter Theatre in Abingdon, Virginia.

Best known work

Sergeant York

1941

Thunder Road

1958

Men and Dust

1940

Filmography

1958
Thunder Road
as Preacher (uncredited)
1941
Sergeant York
as Zeb Andrews
1940
Men and Dust
as Narrator (voice)