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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

Compulsion
as Police Lt. Johnson

Where the Sidewalk Ends
as Insp. Nicholas Foley (uncredited)

Spider-Man Strikes Back
as J. Jonah Jameson

The Buccaneer
as Capt. Brown

Chief Crazy Horse
as Jeff Mantz

Bigger Than Life
as Dr. Norton

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

Gunman's Walk
as Sheriff Harry Brill