Robert Donner | |
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in The Undefeated, 1969
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Born |
New York City, New York, U.S. |
April 27, 1931
Died | June 8, 2006 Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
(aged 75)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1959-2006 |
Spouse(s) | Jill Sherman Donner (1982-2006; his death) |
Robert Donner (April 27, 1931 – June 8, 2006) was an American television and film actor.
Donner was raised in Texas, and he spent 4 years in the United States Navy. He ended up in the Los Angeles area.
Donner's first role was an uncredited part in the 1959 John Wayne Western Rio Bravo; he also appeared in the sequels (which formed a loose trilogy), El Dorado and Rio Lobo. He also appeared in Chisum, The Undefeated, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. His best-known television roles were as the ex-convict/informant "T.J." on Adam-12, "Yancy Tucker"on "The Waltons" and as "Exidor" on Mork & Mindy.
Donner married producer/writer Jill Sherman Donner in 1982. Donner died on June 8, 2006 of a cardiac arrhythmia, and is survived by his wife Jill and two brothers.