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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
Bigger Than Life
as Dr. Norton
Operation Petticoat
as Captain J.B. Henderson
Spider-Man Strikes Back
as J. Jonah Jameson
Captain Newman, M.D.
as Lt. Col. M.B. Larrabee
Chief Crazy Horse
as Jeff Mantz
Compulsion
as Police Lt. Johnson
The Buccaneer
as Capt. Brown
The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
as Stage Manager (as Robert Simon)
The Reluctant Astronaut
as Cervantes
