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Robert Anderson

Writing Born Apr 28, 1917 Died Feb 9, 2009 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1948–1991
44 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
9
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Robert Anderson works in writing. Born April 28, 1917 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Died February 9, 2009. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

The General Motors Playwrights Theater · WriterAbsolute Strangers · Writer
I Never Sang for My Father · Theatre Play
American Playhouse · Writer
The Patricia Neal Story · Teleplay
Double Solitaire · WriterDouble Solitaire · Theatre Play
I Never Sang for My Father · ScreenplayI Never Sang for My Father · Theatre Play
The Sand Pebbles · Screenplay
The Merv Griffin Show
The Nun's Story · Screenplay
Until They Sail · Screenplay
Tea and Sympathy · Screenplay
Studio One · WriterStudio One · Adaptation

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • The General Motors Playwrights Theater (1991) Writer
  • Absolute Strangers (1991) Writer
  • I Never Sang for My Father (1988) Theatre Play
  • American Playhouse (1982) Writer
  • The Patricia Neal Story (1981) Teleplay
  • Double Solitaire (1974) Writer
  • Double Solitaire (1974) Theatre Play
  • I Never Sang for My Father (1970) Screenplay
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  • I Never Sang for My Father (1970) Theatre Play
  • The Sand Pebbles (1966) Screenplay
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • The Nun's Story (1959) Screenplay
  • Until They Sail (1957) Screenplay
  • Tea and Sympathy (1956) Screenplay
  • Studio One (1948) Writer
  • Studio One (1948) Adaptation

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Robert Anderson best known for?

Robert Anderson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including American Playhouse (1982), The Sand Pebbles (1966), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Nun's Story (1959).

When and where was Robert Anderson born?

Robert Anderson was born on April 28, 1917 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on February 9, 2009.

How many credits does Robert Anderson have?

Robert Anderson has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1991.

What is Robert Anderson's background in cinema and television?

Robert Woodruff Anderson (April 28, 1917 – February 9, 2009) was an American playwright, screenwriter, and theatrical producer. He received two Academy Award nominations for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, for the drama films The Nun's Story (1959) and I Never Sang for My Father (1970), ...

Robert Anderson by the numbers

16credits
11films
5TV series
1948–1991active years

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