Robert Beatty
Biography
Robert Beatty was a Canadian actor born on October 19, 1909, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. During his career, he worked in film, television, and radio, and he was especially known in the United Kingdom. Also known by the name Robert Ruth, he accumulated eighty-six known acting credits. His career spanned across various media until his death on March 3, 1992, at the age of eighty-two.
Career overview
Robert Beatty was a Canadian actor who was born on October 19, 1909, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. During his career, he worked in film, television, and radio, and he was especially known in the United Kingdom. Throughout his professional life in the entertainment industry, he accumulated eighty-six known credits for acting.
His career spanned decades, during which time he was known by the name Robert Beatty, and he was also known as Robert Ruth. He remained active in his acting profession across multiple mediums until his passing on March 3, 1992, at the age of eighty-two.
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87 titles- The Return of Sam McCloud (1989) as William Maitland
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987) as U.S. President
- Breakthrough at Reykjavik (1987) as Ronald Reagan
- Labyrinth (1986) as Left Door Knocker (voice)
- Blake's 7: The Beginning (1985) as Bran Foster
- Superman III (1983) as Tanker Captain
- Man and Superman (1982) as Mr. Malone
- The Amateur (1981) as Ambassador Neville
- The Martian Chronicles (1980) as Gen. Halstead
- Minder (1979) as The Judge
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Pulver
- Unidentified Flying Oddball (1979)
- Blake's 7 (1978)
- Blake's 7 (1978) as Bran Foster
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977) as Proculus
- Golden Rendezvous (1977) as Dr. Taubman
- The New Avengers (1976) as Col. Ilenko
- The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976) as Admiral
- Teleplay (1976)
- Sleepwalker (1975) as Dan Summers
- The Gathering Storm (1974) as Lord Beaverbrook
- Thriller (1973) as Dan Summers
- Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973) as Trench
- Sitting Target (1972) as Gun Dealer
- Pope Joan (1972) as Dr. Corwin
- ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Mr. Zeeder
- Counterstrike (1969) as Pinot
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) as Dr. Ralph Halvorsen
- Where Eagles Dare (1968) as Brig. Gen. George Carnaby
- Bikini Paradise (1967) as Commissioner
- Doctor Who: The Tenth Planet (1966) as General Cutler
- Too Near the Sun (1966) as Narrator
- The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse (1964) as Col. Matson
- Doctor Who (1963) as General Cutler
- The Human Jungle (1963) as George Shelton
- The Amorous Prawn (1962) as Larry Hoffman
- The Shakedown (1960) as Jarvis
- No Hiding Place (1959)
- Operation Universe (1959) as Narrator
- Dial 999 (1958) as Det. Insp. Mike Maguire
- Theatre Night (1957) as Anthony J. Drexel Biddle
- Time Lock (1957) as Pete Dawson
- Tarzan and the Lost Safari (1957) as Tusker Hawkins
- Something of Value (1957) as Jeff Newton, Elizabeth's Husband
- Wire Service (1956) as John Templar
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Michael Steel
- The Atlantic Community: Introducing the United Kingdom (1956) as Self - Commentator (voice)
- The Secret of Magic Island (1956)
- Out of the Clouds (1955) as Nick Millbourne
- Portrait of Alison (1955) as Tim Forrester
- Loves of Three Queens (1954) as Menelao (segment: The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships)
- Model Girl (1954)
- All Found (1954) as Narrator
- Man on a Tightrope (1953) as Barovic
- Gentlemen, The Queen (1953)
- Albert R.N. (1953) as Lt Jim Reed
- The Square Ring (1953) as Jim 'Kid' Curtis
- The Net (1953) as Maj. Sam Seagram
- The Broken Horseshoe (1953) as Dr. Mark Benton
- The Oracle (1953) as Bob Jefferson
- A Journal of the Outdoors No. 11 (1953) as Narrator
- The Magic Box (1952) as Lord Beaverbrook
- Wings of Danger (1952) as Nick Talbot
- The Gentle Gunman (1952) as Shinto
- The Figurehead (1952)
- Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. (1951) as Lt. William Bush
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Lord Beaverbrook
- Calling Bulldog Drummond (1951) as Arthur Gunns
- Spotlight at the Fair (1951) as Commentator
- Her Favourite Husband (1950) as Antonio Pellegrini
- The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery (1950) as Bob Beacham
- Counterblast (1948) as Dr. Paul Rankin
- Against the Wind (1948) as Father Philip Elliot
- Portrait from Life (1948) as Campbell Reid
- Another Shore (1948) as Gulliver Shields
- Odd Man Out (1947) as Dennis
- Green Fingers (1947) as Thomas Stone
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946) as US Crewman (uncredited)
- Appointment with Crime (1946) as Det. Insp. Rogers
- It Happened One Sunday (1944) as Tom Stevens
- San Demetrio London (1943) as 'Yank' Preston - M.V. San Demetrio
- One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942) as Sgt. Hopkins
- Suspected Person (1942) as Louis Franklin
- 49th Parallel (1941) as RCMP Mountie in Alberta (voice)
- Dangerous Moonlight (1941) as Reporter with Carol
- After Mein Kampf (1940)
- Murder in Soho (1939) as Jack
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Beatty best known for?
Robert Beatty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987), Labyrinth (1986), Superman III (1983), The Amateur (1981).
When and where was Robert Beatty born?
Robert Beatty was born on October 19, 1909 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They passed away on March 3, 1992.
How many credits does Robert Beatty have?
Robert Beatty has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1989.
What is Robert Beatty's background in cinema and television?
Robert Beatty was a Canadian actor born on October 19, 1909, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. During his career, he worked in film, television, and radio, and he was especially known in the United Kingdom. Also known by the name Robert Ruth, he accumulated eighty-six known acting credits. His career spanned across various...