Stephen Roberts was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Gog (1954), Julius Caesar (1953), and Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955). He was born on July 25, 1917, in Floral Park, Long Island, New York, USA, and passed away on October 26, 1999, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Details about Stephen Roberts’ personal and family life are limited. He is known to have had a long career in acting but did not widely share information about his personal life publicly.
Career Highlights
Stephen gained recognition for his unique portrayal of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in five different productions spanning from 1967 to 1980. His ability to embody the character earned him distinct recognition in the film industry, making him one of the few actors to have played the role multiple times.
Death and Legacy
Stephen Roberts died on October 26, 1999, from cancer. He left behind a legacy as a skilled actor who brought to life some memorable characters, especially his recurring role as Franklin D. Roosevelt, which marked him in film history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Brainstorm | 1965-05-05 | Judge |
| Diary of a Madman | 1963-03-06 | Captain Robert Rennedon |
| Terrified | 1963-05-01 | Wesley Blake |
| Portrait of a Mobster | 1961-04-19 | Guthrie |
| Miracle on 34th Street | 1947-06-04 | Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Where the Sidewalk Ends | 1950-07-07 | Gilruth (uncredited) |
| Spy Train | 1943-07-09 | Anderson #1 |
| Escape from the Planet of the Apes | 1971-05-20 | Gen. Brody (uncredited) |
| Kiss of Death | 1947-08-27 | Guard (uncredited) |
| The Quick Gun | 1964-04-01 | Dr. Stevens |
| The File on Thelma Jordon | 1949-11-04 | Jury Foreman (Uncredited) |
| Joan of Arc | 1948-12-22 | Thomas de Courcelles, a Prosecutor |
| The Racket | 1951-10-25 | Schmidt (uncredited) |
| The Twonky | 1953-06-10 | Head Treasury Agent |
| Julius Caesar | 1953-06-04 | Dardanius |
| Rogue River | 1951-02-15 | Mayor Arthur Judson |
| Romantic Comedy | 1983-10-07 | Maitre D’ |
| The Wild and the Innocent | 1959-05-27 | Bouncer |
| The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band | 1968-04-19 | Second Outspoken Man (uncredited) |
| Shakedown | 1950-09-01 | Magazine Representative (uncredited) |
| The Long Days of Summer | 1980-05-23 | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb | 1980-11-23 | President Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Ike | 1979-05-03 | Franklin Delano Roosevelt |
| Ring of Passion | 1978-02-04 | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Criss Cross | 1949-02-04 | Doctor (uncredited) |
| The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell | 1955-12-31 | Major Carl Spaatz |
| Roadblock | 1951-09-17 | Matt De Vita (uncredited) |
| The Whoopee Boys | 1986-08-22 | Wedding Guest |
| I Dream of Jeannie | 1965-09-18 | General Gorman |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962-09-20 | Boris Crispis |
| Black Saddle | 1959-01-10 | Whit Graham |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Chief Blaney |
| One Step Beyond | 1959-01-20 | Swanson – Second Mate |
| Hunter | 1984-09-18 | Mr. Latimer |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Psychiatrist |