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Robert Sterling
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
The Sundowners
as Tom Cloud
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Senate Reporter (uncredited)
Show Boat
as Steven Baker
Night of 100 Stars
as Self
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
as Captain Lee Crane
Only Angels Have Wings
as Bit Role
Column South
as Lee Whitlock
Beggarman, Thief
as Colonel Day
Johnny Eager
as Jimmy Courtney
Two-Faced Woman
as Dick 'Dickie' Williams
