Robin Hughes was an American actor, born on June 7, 1920, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is best known for his roles in Dial M for Murder, The Twilight Zone, and The Flame and the Arrow. He passed away on December 10, 1989, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Robin Hughes was born to Harold William Hughes and Rosa Violet Pitt. He was married twice: first to Diane Therese Pitman from 1954 to 1962, with whom he had two children, and then to Ursula Klara Binias from 1969 to 1980. During World War II, he served in the Royal Navy and was transferred from HMS Hood just before it sank in battle.
Death and Legacy
Robin Hughes died from liver disease on December 10, 1989. His contributions to film and television left a lasting mark, especially for fans of classic cinema and television shows. He is remembered for his versatile acting skills and engaging performances throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Flame and the Arrow | 1950-07-07 | Skinner |
| The Mole People | 1956-12-01 | First Officer |
| Auntie Mame | 1958-12-04 | Brian O’Bannion |
| The Thing That Couldn’t Die | 1958-06-27 | Gideon Drew |
| Battle of the Coral Sea | 1959-11-01 | Maj. Jammy Harris |
| The Maze | 1953-07-26 | Richard Roblar |
| Secrets of Monte Carlo | 1951-06-20 | Charles Reeves |
| Dial M for Murder | 1954-05-29 | Police Sergeant O’Brien |
| Manhunt in the Jungle | 1958-04-10 | Cmdr. George M. Dyott |
| Enchantment | 1948-12-25 | Corporal |
| The Road to Hong Kong | 1962-03-29 | American Official (uncredited) |
| El Alaméin | 1953-12-03 | Sgt. Alf Law |
| The 13th Letter | 1951-02-21 | Intern (uncredited) |
| Darling, How Could You! | 1951-08-08 | George Neville (Uncredited) |
| The Son of Dr. Jekyll | 1951-10-31 | Alec (Uncredited) |
| The Secret Of St. Ives | 1949-06-30 | Corporal (uncredited) |
| Cyrano de Bergerac | 1950-11-16 | Cadet |
| Flame of Calcutta | 1953-07-20 | Lt. Bob Ramsey (uncredited) |
| Port Said | 1948-04-15 | Bunny Beacham |
| The General’s Boots | 1954-07-23 | Sandstrom |
| Quo Vadis | 1951-11-08 | Christ (voice) (uncredited) |
| Paris Playboys | 1954-03-07 | British Agent at UN Meeting |
| The Scarlet Coat | 1955-07-29 | Col. Tarleton |
| When Willie Comes Marching Home | 1950-02-17 | Marine Officer (uncredited) |
| Hue and Cry | 1947-02-01 | Selwyn Pike |