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Robert Donner
Born(1931-04-27)April 27, 1931
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 2006(2006-06-08) (aged 75)
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1959-2006
SpouseJill Sherman Donner (1982-2006; his death)

Robert Donner (April 27, 1931 – June 8, 2006) was an American television and film actor.

Early life and career

Donner was raised in New Jersey and Texas, and after graduating from high school he spent 4 years in the United States Navy. He ended up in the Los Angeles area.

Film career

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 and as "Exidor" on Mork & Mindy.

Personal life

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.[1]

Selected filmography

Movies

Television

References

  1. ^ Obituary, latimes.com; June 14, 2006; accessed June 3, 2015.
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