Robert Gist

Robert Gist ( born June 16, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois; † 21 May 1998 in Magalia, California ) was an American film director and actor.

Biography

Robert grew up in poor circumstances at the time of the Great Depression in Chicago. Even as a child he wanted to be an actor, and worked for the radio station in Chicago. Finally, the breakthrough came; He got small roles in the Chicago area and later on Broadway.

His acting debut in front of the camera was a small role in The Miracle of Manhattan, directed by George Seaton, 1947. In 1959 he stood for Operation Petticoat front of the camera. Here he told director Blake Edwards of his interest to become a director. Edwards trained him.

On February 14, 1954 - at the age of 30 years - he married actress Agnes Moorehead. The age difference was 24 years Robert Gist was younger. But the marriage lasted only 4 years - on March 12, 1958 was already a divorce.

Filmography (selection)

As well as in the TV series:

  • The Twilight Zone
  • Cobra, you assume
  • Star Trek
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