Bartlett Robinson was an American actor who is best known for Sleeper, The Fortune Cookie, and The Spirit of St. Louis. He was born on December 9, 1912, in New York City, New York, and began his acting career in 1933. He passed away on March 26, 1986, in Fallbrook, California.
Personal and Family Life
Bartlett Robinson was born to parents Boardman Michael Robinson and Sarah Senter Whitney. He had a brother named John Whitney Robinson. Robinson was married twice; his first marriage was to Margaret White Ballantine in 1938, which ended in divorce in 1971. He later married Margaret White Ballantine again in 1973, and they remained together until his death.
Death and Legacy
Bartlett Robinson died on March 26, 1986, due to cancer. He left behind a legacy of diverse roles in film and television, and he gained notable recognition for his performance in “To Serve Man,” a famous episode of “The Twilight Zone.” His great-grandson, actor Noah Munck, continues the family tradition in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| I Want to Live! | 1958-11-18 | District Attorney Milton |
| The Spirit of St. Louis | 1957-04-01 | Benjamin Frank Mahoney, President Ryan Airlines Co. |
| No Time for Sergeants | 1958-07-05 | Captain |
| Where Love Has Gone | 1964-11-02 | Mr. Coleman |
| Battle Hymn | 1957-02-14 | General Timberidge |
| Warlock | 1959-05-15 | Buck Slavin |
| The Bamboo Saucer | 1968-10-23 | Rhodes |
| A Distant Trumpet | 1964-05-20 | Major Hiram Prescott |
| Ready for the People | 1964-10-01 | John T. McGrane |
| The New Adventures of Heidi | 1978-12-13 | Oscar the Butler |
| Sleeper | 1973-12-17 | Dr. Orva |
| Joy in the Morning | 1965-05-05 | Professor Victor Newcole |
| The Fortune Cookie | 1966-10-19 | Specialist #1 |
| Trial Run | 1969-01-18 | Larkin |
| Live a Little, Love a Little | 1968-10-23 | Doctor (uncredited) |
| A Stranger in My Arms | 1959-03-03 | Col. Bert Wayne |
| Toward the Unknown | 1956-09-27 | Sen. Black |
| Girl in the Woods | 1958-06-01 | Dr. Wyndham |
| Eloise | 1956-11-22 | Eloise’s Lawyer |
| R.P.M. | 1970-09-16 | Professor |
| The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration | 2019-11-14 | Colonel #1 (archive footage) |