Robert Eddison was an American actor known for his roles in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, The Theban Plays by Sophocles, and The Eustace Diamonds. He was born on June 10, 1908, in Yokohama, Japan, and passed away on December 14, 1991, in London, England.
Personal and Family Life
Robert Eddison’s birth name was Robert Leadam Eddison. He was the son of Edwin Eddison and Hilda Muriel Leadham. He had a brother named Talbot Leadam Eddison. Eddison spent much of his life in England, where he became a prominent figure in the acting community.
Career
Eddison was a distinguished actor who gained recognition for his work in both film and television. His most notable performance was as the Grail Knight in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He was also awarded the OBE in 1988 for his contribution to drama, highlighting his impact on the artistic community.
Death and Legacy
Robert Eddison died on December 14, 1991, at the age of 83 due to bowel cancer. He left behind a legacy of diverse roles in film and television, and his contribution to the performing arts is remembered fondly. His work continues to inspire future generations of actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | 1989-05-24 | Grail Knight |
| The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp | 1954-09-09 | |
| American Friends | 1991-03-22 | Rushden – The President |
| The Boy Who Turned Yellow | 1972-09-16 | Nick |
| Edward II | 1970-08-06 | Lightborn/Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Sixty Glorious Years | 1938-11-18 | Lanternist Professor |
| Knots | 1975-01-01 | |
| Theban Plays: Oedipus the King | 1986-09-16 | Chorus |
| Theban Plays: Antigone | 1986-09-19 | Chorus |
| Scoop | 1987-04-26 | Troutbeck |
| The Tragedy of King Richard II | 1970-07-30 | Duke of York |
| Henry IV Part 2 | 1979-12-16 | Justice Robert Shallow |
| I Was Happy Here | 1966-04-01 | |
| Vice Versa | 1948-01-28 | Mr. Blinkhorn |
| A TV Dante | 1990-06-13 | Charon |
| Selkirk of Red River | 1964-01-01 | Lord Selkirk |
| Uncle Silas | 1968-11-04 | Silas Ruthyn |
| The Storyteller | 1988-05-15 | Ferryman |
| Mystery and Imagination | 1966-01-29 | |
| Sky | 1975-04-07 | Goodchild |
| BBC Television Shakespeare | 1978-12-03 | |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965-10-19 | Prince Andronikov |
| The Legend of King Arthur | 1979-10-07 | Merlin |
| Campion | 1989-01-22 | Robert Skinn |