Robert McCord was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Twilight Zone, Yancy Derringer, and The Wild Wild West. Born on February 24, 1915, in Sac City, Iowa, he made a notable mark in the entertainment industry before passing away on October 1, 1980, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Robert McCord was married to Wanda Penniman on December 12, 1937, and they remained together until his passing in 1980. The couple had one child, Bob McCord. Wanda lived in their home in Burbank until her death in 2012 at the age of 95.
Career
McCord had a prolific career, appearing in over 60 episodes of The Twilight Zone, more than anyone else besides the show’s creator Rod Serling. Notably, he is the only actor to appear in all five seasons of the series, often in uncredited roles. Additionally, he starred in other notable shows and films including Yancy Derringer and The Wild Wild West.
Death and Legacy
Robert McCord passed away on October 1, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. His work in The Twilight Zone has left a lasting impression on fans of classic television, and his contributions to the series remain celebrated by both viewers and critics.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Thrill of It All | 1963-07-17 | Elevator Passenger (uncredited) |
| My Blue Heaven | 1950-09-15 | Man (uncredited) |
| The Shocking Miss Pilgrim | 1947-01-04 | Office Clerk (uncredited) |
| Queen Bee | 1955-11-07 | Man |
| Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell | 1951-08-01 | Helper |
| I’ll Get By | 1950-10-02 | Commentator |
| That Wonderful Urge | 1948-11-20 | Reporter |
| One Touch of Venus | 1948-08-01 | Man in Park |
| You Were Meant for Me | 1948-01-28 | Band Member |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Multiple, various uncredited roles |
| Yancy Derringer | 1958-10-02 | Captain Amos Fry |