Robert Sterling
Known for Acting · 75 credits
- Born
- 1917-11-13
- Died
- 2006-05-30
- Place of birth
- New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also known as
- William Sterling Hart
Biography
Robert Sterling, born William Sterling Hart (November 13, 1917 – May 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor.
The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career.
After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for several years. After serving in World War II as an Army Air Force flight instructor, he returned to Hollywood, but by the end of the decade, his film career had faltered. He did, however, play the non-singing role of Steve Baker, opposite Ava Gardner as Julie, in the hit MGM 1951 film version of Show Boat.
Sterling later revived his acting career on the small screen with numerous appearances on Television.
Known For
TV Shows (27)
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Ben Shipley
The Twilight Zone
1959
as Douglas Winter
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
as Ray Roscoe
Hotel
1982
Naked City
1958
as Jason Colwell
Simon & Simon
1981
Robert Montgomery Presents
1950
as Richard Clyde / Peter Putnam
Climax!
1954
as Husband
Studio One
1948
as David Grant / Jeff Troy
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest
The Steve Allen Show
1956
as Self - Night Club Duo
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955
as Steve Buchanan
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
as Hank Holloway
Cavalcade of America
1952
as Charles Jerrold
Suspense
1949
Lights Out
1949
Lux Video Theatre
1950
as Alan / Theodore Drew III / Pete / Lew Davis / David
Nanny and the Professor
1970
Masquerade
1983
as Jacques Marchand
Topper
1953
Letter to Loretta
1953
as Markle
The Brian Keith Show
1972
General Electric Theater
1953
as Robert Major (uncredited)
Beggarman, Thief
1979
as Colonel Day
Ichabod and Me
1961
Front Row Center
1945
Love That Jill
1958
Movies (48)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
as Senate Reporter (uncredited)
Only Angels Have Wings
1939
as Bit Role
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
1961
as Captain Lee Crane
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
Show Boat
1951
as Steven Baker
Golden Boy
1939
as Elevator Boy
The Secret Heart
1946
as Chase N. Addams
Somewhere I'll Find You
1942
as Kirk 'Junior' Davis
Sorority House
1939
as Soda Shop Extra (uncredited)
Johnny Eager
1941
as Jimmy Courtney
The Sundowners
1950
as Tom Cloud
Blood Car
2007
as Couple in horror
Two-Faced Woman
1941
as Dick 'Dickie' Williams
Return to Peyton Place
1961
as Mike Rossi
Column South
1953
as Lee Whitlock
Bunco Squad
1950
as Det. Sgt. Steve Johnson
Dearest Enemy
1955
as John Copeland
Good Girls Go to Paris
1939
as Student (uncredited)
Beggarman, Thief
1979
as Colonel Day
Blondie Meets the Boss
1939
as Office Worker / Man Dancing with Millie (uncredited)
Manhattan Heartbeat
1940
as Johnny Farrell
The Amazing Mr. Williams
1939
as Elevator Boy (uncredited)
Roughshod
1949
as Clay Phillips
Mandrake the Magician
1940
as Henchman
The Man They Could Not Hang
1939
as First Reporter (uncredited)
Ringside Maisie
1941
as Terry Dolan, aka Young O'Hara
This Time for Keeps
1942
as Lee White
A Global Affair
1964
as Randy Sterling
Blondie Brings Up Baby
1939
as Dithers' Employee (uncredited)
Letters from Three Lovers
1973
as Bob
Mandrake the Magician
1939
as Henchman
Those High Grey Walls
1939
as Convict (uncredited)
Outside These Walls
1939
as Reporter (uncredited)
A Woman is the Judge
1939
as Reporter (uncredited)
Beware Spooks!
1939
as Bellboy (uncredited)
Nothing But Pleasure
1940
as Gangster at Cozy Auto Court
The Penalty
1941
as Edward McCormick
The Heckler
1940
as Trophy Presenter
Personalities
1942
as (uncredited)
The Gay Caballero
1940
as Billy Brewster
The Get-Away
1941
as Jeff Crane
Pest from the West
1939
as Cigarette Customer at Adjacent Table (uncredited)
I'll Wait for You
1941
as 'Lucky' Wilson
Dr. Kildare's Victory
1942
as Dr. Donald 'Don' Winthrop
Yesterday's Heroes
1940
as Duke Wyman
The Man Who Had Influence
1950
as David Grant
Glove Slingers
1939
as Warehouseman Taking Fight Pool Money (uncredited)
A-26 Flying Tips
1945
as Captain
About Robert Sterling
Robert Sterling, born William Sterling Hart (November 13, 1917 – May 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor. The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career. After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for sever… With 75 credits spanning from 1939 to 2007, Robert Sterling has appeared in 48 films and 27 TV shows.
Fans searching for Robert Sterling movies, Robert Sterling filmography, or the latest projects starring Robert Sterling can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Robert Sterling Movies
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) — as Senate Reporter (uncredited)
- Only Angels Have Wings (1939) — as Bit Role
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) — as Captain Lee Crane
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) — as Self
- Show Boat (1951) — as Steven Baker
Where to Watch Robert Sterling Films
Most Robert Sterling movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Robert Sterling, check our movies catalogue and browse page.