Acting
Robert Sterling
- Born
- Nov 13, 1917 · Aged 88
- Died
- May 30, 2006
- Place of birth
- New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 47
- TV credits
- 35
Also known as (1)
- 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…
