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Robert F. Simon
Acting
Born: December 2, 1908
Mansfield, Ohio, USA
Biography
Robert F. Simon (December 2, 1908 – November 29, 1992) was an American character actor, often portraying military or authority figure roles. Though his face was recognized by audiences, he was mostly unknown by name. A life member of The Actors Studio,[2]Simon appeared in films and on television between 1950 and 1985, having mastered the genre of westerns, drama, and comedy.
Known For

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
as Handy Strong

Operation Petticoat
as Captain J.B. Henderson

Edge of the City
as Mr. George Nordmann

The Silencers
as Big O associate (uncredited)

Compulsion
as Police Lt. Johnson

Captain Newman, M.D.
as Lt. Col. M.B. Larrabee

The Rack
as Law Officer

Spider-Man Strikes Back
as J. Jonah Jameson

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
as Stage Manager (as Robert Simon)

The Buccaneer
as Capt. Brown