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Bob Walker

Acting Born Jun 16, 1888 Died Mar 4, 1954 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA 132 credits
132
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1920–2005
86 Years Career Span
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Biography

Bob Walker was an American film actor who was known for his work in the motion picture industry. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States, on June 16, 1888, he established a career that included 132 known acting credits in the database. Also known by the name Robert D., Walker maintained an active presence in film and media. His life and career came to a close when he died on March 4, 1954, at the age of 65. Biographical and professional records from the Movie Database document his origins in Pennsylvania and his passing in the United States, cementing his identity as a notable American film actor of his era.

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Career

Career overview

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[1] TMDB Bio: Robert Donald Walker (June 18, 1888 – March 4, 1954). American film actor. Appeared in more than 200 films between 1913 and 1953. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Died in Los Angeles.
[1] TMDB Data: Known for Acting. Known Credits: 132. Birthday: June 16, 1888. Day of Death: March 4, 1954 (65 years old). Place of Birth: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. Also Known As: Robert D.
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Name: Robert Donald Walker (also known as Robert D.).
Profession: American film actor.
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Death Date: March 4, 1954.
Age at death: 65 years old.
Birthplace: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.
Death place: Los Angeles.
Career span: 1913 to 1953.
Film count: More than 200 films (Synopsis) / 132 known credits (TMDB).
Known for: Acting.
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Robert Donald Walker, also known as Robert D., was an American film actor. He was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, on June 18, 1888. Walker died in Los Angeles on March 4, 1954, at the age of 65.
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His career in film spanned several decades, with appearances recorded between 1913 and 1953. During this period, he appeared in more than 200 films. The Movie Database lists 132 known credits for his work in acting.
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Synopsis: "Robert Donald Walker (June 18, 1888 – March 4, 1954) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1913 and 1953. He was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles."
TMDB: "Known For: Acting. Known Credits: 132. Birthday: June 16, 1888. Day of Death: March 4,

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Known for

Holnap tali!

as Marshal O'Neal
Film

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

as Senator Holland (uncredited)
Film

Gunsmoke Ranch

as Henchman Seth Williams

Crusade

as Enos Colvin
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service: gesundheit

as Guard

Doby & Disy: Exploring Journey

as Matt Dunning - Henchman bidding at auction
Film

Little Caesar

as Lorch Henchman (uncredited)

Halef

as Winthrop Endicott

Frequent co-stars

Robert Livingston 1 shared title
Ray Corrigan 1 shared title
Max Terhune 1 shared title
Jean Carmen 1 shared title
Kenneth Harlan 1 shared title
Sammy McKim 1 shared title
Burr Caruth 1 shared title
Jack Padjan 1 shared title
Allen Connor 1 shared title
Horace B. Carpenter 1 shared title

Career timeline

Making Waves: Louisiana's Radio Story
Arthur Takes Over
Midnight MenaceBadman's Territory
The Return of the Durango Kid
One Mysterious Night
Riders of the Deadline
Ghost Town Law
The Lone Wolf StrikesPioneer Days
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonCode of the CactusLet Us LiveEl Diablo Rides
Smashing the Spy Ring
It Can't Last ForeverGunsmoke RanchTwo-Fisted SheriffBorderland
Custer's Last StandCaryl of the MountainsCuster's Last StandThe Adventures of Frank MerriwellThe Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
Mary Burns, FugitiveThe Crimson TrailSkull and CrownMillion Dollar Haul · StoryBorder Brigands
Rawhide MailI Believed in YouTerror of the PlainsThunder Over Texas
King of the ArenaTwin HusbandsJaws of Justice
Tex Takes a Holiday · StoryThe Man from New MexicoThe Devil HorseThe Scarlet BrandCome On, Tarzan
Little CaesarThe Vanishing LegionPueblo TerrorHeadin' for TroubleWest of Cheyenne
Breed of the WestPhantom of the DesertWestward BoundBar-L RanchCanyon Hawks
The Voice from the SkyThe Dream Melody
The Code of the ScarletThe Mysterious AirmanThe Upland Rider
Roaring FiresDaring Deeds
The Gallant Fool
The Drug Store CowboyThe Outlaw's DaughterA Daughter of the SiouxThe Ridin' CometWarrior Gap
Battling BrewsterThe Dancing Cheat
Itching Palms
Broad Daylight
White Oak
Isobel or the Trail's EndRouge and RichesThe TexanShore AcresPrairie Trails
The Merry-Go-RoundThe Double Hold-UpThe Lion ManBurglar by ProxyThe Light
The Woman Who GaveThe Woman Between FriendsAt the Mercy of MenThe Sins of the ChildrenThe Fair Pretender

Full Filmography

132 titles
  • Making Waves: Louisiana's Radio Story (2005) as Self
  • Arthur Takes Over (1948) as Bruce Carter
  • Midnight Menace (1946)
  • Badman's Territory (1946) as Juror (uncredited)
  • The Return of the Durango Kid (1945) as Barfly (uncredited)
  • One Mysterious Night (1944) as Man in Office with Matthews (Uncredited)
  • Riders of the Deadline (1943) as Ranger Extra
  • Ghost Town Law (1942) as Marshal O'Neal
  • Advertisement
  • The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940) as Policeman
  • Pioneer Days (1940) as Trigger - Henchman
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Senator Holland (uncredited)
  • Code of the Cactus (1939) as Government Agent
  • Let Us Live (1939) as Cop (uncredited)
  • El Diablo Rides (1939) as Henchman Frank
  • Smashing the Spy Ring (1938) as Workman (uncredited)
  • It Can't Last Forever (1937) as Federal Man
  • Gunsmoke Ranch (1937) as Henchman Seth Williams
  • Two-Fisted Sheriff (1937) as Lyons - Gargan's Friend
  • Borderland (1937) as American Visitor
  • Custer's Last Stand (1936) as Henchman Pete
  • Caryl of the Mountains (1936) as Enos Colvin
  • Custer's Last Stand (1936) as Pete
  • The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936) as Lang
  • The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand (1936) as Joe Mitchell
  • The Speed Reporter (1936) as Stanley - City Editor
  • The Black Coin (1936) as Capt. 'Shark' Malone
  • Fast Bullets (1936) as Ranger Frank
  • Hair-Trigger Casey (1936) as Colton (Border Patrol)
  • Mary Burns, Fugitive (1935) as G-Man (uncredited)
  • The Crimson Trail (1935) as Red
  • Skull and Crown (1935) as Henchman Saunders
  • Million Dollar Haul (1935) Story
  • Border Brigands (1935) as Henchman
  • The Throwback (1935) as Sheriff Carey
  • Now or Never (1935) as Henchman Mike McGowan
  • North of Arizona (1935) as Guard
  • Never Too Late (1935) as Matt Dunning - Henchman bidding at auction
  • Loser's End (1935) as Henchman Joe
  • Captured in Chinatown (1935) as Harry--Henchman
  • Texas Jack (1935) as Dan Corey, aka Andrew Cole
  • Fighting Caballero (1935) as Henchman Bull
  • Rawhide Mail (1934) as Brown, the Buyer
  • I Believed in You (1934) as Detective
  • Terror of the Plains (1934) as Sheriff
  • Thunder Over Texas (1934) as Crooked Deputy Jenks
  • King of the Arena (1933) as Deputy Bob
  • Twin Husbands (1933) as Burglar (uncredited)
  • Jaws of Justice (1933) as Boone Jackson
  • Tex Takes a Holiday (1932) Story
  • The Man from New Mexico (1932) as Mort Snyder
  • The Devil Horse (1932) as Saunders [Ch. 6] (uncredited)
  • The Scarlet Brand (1932) as Bill Morse
  • Come On, Tarzan (1932) as Cowhand
  • Little Caesar (1931) as Lorch Henchman (uncredited)
  • The Vanishing Legion (1931) as Oil Co. Director Allen
  • Pueblo Terror (1931) as Bob Morgan
  • Headin' for Trouble (1931) as Butch Morgan - Henchman
  • West of Cheyenne (1931) as Henchman Nevada
  • Breed of the West (1930) as Longrope Wheeler - Crooked Foreman (as Bob Walker)
  • Phantom of the Desert (1930) as Steve - Henchman
  • Westward Bound (1930) as Henchman Steve
  • Bar-L Ranch (1930) as Henchman
  • Canyon Hawks (1930) as Steve aka The Hawk
  • The Fighting Legion (1930) as Ranger Tom Dawson
  • The Voice from the Sky (1929) as Edgar Ballin
  • The Dream Melody (1929) as George Monroe
  • The Code of the Scarlet (1928) as Frank Morgan
  • The Mysterious Airman (1928) as William Craft
  • The Upland Rider (1928) as Bernt
  • Roaring Fires (1927)
  • Daring Deeds (1927) as Walter Sarles
  • The Gallant Fool (1926) as Captain Turgemore
  • The Drug Store Cowboy (1925) as Gentleman Jack
  • The Outlaw's Daughter (1925) as Slim Cole
  • A Daughter of the Sioux (1925) as Eagle Wing
  • The Ridin' Comet (1925) as Austin Livingston
  • Warrior Gap (1925) as Maj. Burleigh
  • The Mystery Box (1925) as George Mason
  • Battling Brewster (1924) as George Wendell
  • The Dancing Cheat (1924) as Bobby Norton
  • Itching Palms (1923) as Dr. Peak
  • Broad Daylight (1922) as The Scarab
  • White Oak (1921) as Barbara's Brother
  • Isobel or the Trail's End (1920) as Pvt. Thomas Pelliter
  • Rouge and Riches (1920) as Jefferson Summers
  • The Texan (1920) as Winthrop Endicott
  • Shore Acres (1920) as Sam Warren
  • Prairie Trails (1920) as Winthrop Adams Endicott
  • The Merry-Go-Round (1919) as Charles Merryweather
  • The Double Hold-Up (1919) as Wade
  • The Lion Man (1919) as John Cavendish
  • Burglar by Proxy (1919) as Harlan Graves
  • The Light (1919) as Etienne Desechette
  • The Woman Who Gave (1918) as Don Walcott
  • The Woman Between Friends (1918) as Jack Graylock
  • At the Mercy of Men (1918) as Count Andreas
  • The Sins of the Children (1918) as Graham Guthrie
  • The Fair Pretender (1918) as Harcourt
  • Miss Innocence (1918) as Henry Grant / Lawrence Grant
  • Aladdin's Other Lamp (1917) as Harry Hardy
  • The Girl Without a Soul (1917) as Hiram Miller
  • God's Law and Man's (1917) as Dr. Claude Drummond
  • Blue Jeans (1917) as Perry Bascom
  • The Mortal Sin (1917) as George Anderson
  • Lady Barnacle (1917) as George Morling
  • The Light of Happiness (1916) as Reverend Clyde Harmon
  • The Gates of Eden (1916) as William Bard
  • Caprice of the Mountains (1916) as Dick Deane
  • The Cossack Whip (1916) as Alexis (as Bob Walker)
  • Don Caesar de Bazan (1915) as Charles II of Spain
  • A Sister's Burden (1915) as Frank - Maude's Husband
  • The Bondwoman (1915) as Milton Lacey - a Publisher
  • The Siren's Reign (1915) as Morrison - Marguerite's Brother
  • The Night Operator at Buxton (1915) as Haines - a Tramp
  • Children of Eve (1915) as Bert Madison
  • The Scorpion's Sting (1915) as The Attorney
  • The Call of the City (1915) as Jim Ross
  • The Lone Game (1915) as Dean Anderson
  • The Haunting Fear (1915) as Doctor Busby
  • The Destroyer (1915) as Jere - a Sculptor
  • The Hate That Withers (1914) as John Malden - a Business Man
  • The Mystery of the Sleeping Death (1914) as Amar
  • Her Husband's Friend (1914) as John Lund - the Husband
  • The Vampire's Trail (1914) as John Dugan - a Reporter
  • A Midnight Tragedy (1914) as Red Martin - the Burglar
  • Her Bitter Lesson (1914) as Gerald Hughson - a Jeweler
  • Seed and the Harvest (1914) as Don Kendall - Ida's Sweetheart
  • The Devil's Dansant (1914) as Rogers - Dominique's Partner
  • The Treasure Ship (1914) as Dave - Beth's Sweetheart
  • The False Guardian (1914) as Stone - Graham's Butler
  • The Barefoot Boy (1914) as Walter Hastings - the Father
  • A Railroad Wooing (1913) as Billy Warren

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bob Walker best known for?

Bob Walker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Holnap tali! (2016), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Gunsmoke Ranch (1937), Crusade (2022).

When and where was Bob Walker born?

Bob Walker was born on June 16, 1888 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on March 4, 1954.

How many credits does Bob Walker have?

Bob Walker has accumulated over 132 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2005.

What is Bob Walker's background in cinema and television?

Bob Walker was an American film actor who was known for his work in the motion picture industry. Born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States, on June 16, 1888, he established a career that included 132 known acting credits in the database. Also known by the name Robert D., Walker maintained an active presence in fil...

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132credits
132films
0TV series
1913–2005active years

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