Robert Colbert
Biography
Robert Colbert is an American actor. He was born on July 26, 1931, in Long Beach, California, USA. Colbert is known for his leading role as Dr. Doug Phillips on the ABC television series The Time Tunnel. He also appeared as Brent Maverick, a third Maverick brother, in the ABC/Warner Brothers western series Maverick, starring James Garner, Jack Kelly, and Roger Moore. Colbert is a male actor with a career spanning at least 59 credits. He is also known as Robert Louis Colbert.
Career overview
Robert Colbert is an American actor known for his work in television. He has appeared in a significant number of credits, with a total of 59 known credits in his acting career. Colbert's work includes appearances in television series and possibly films, although specific titles are not provided.
One of his most notable roles is that of Dr. Doug Phillips on the ABC television series The Time Tunnel. He has also appeared as Brent Maverick, a third Maverick brother, in the ABC/Warner Brothers western series Maverick, starring James Garner, Jack Kelly, and Roger Moore. These appearances demonstrate Colbert's versatility as an actor and his ability to take on a range of roles.
Colbert's career has spanned many years, with his birthdate listed as July 26, 1931. He was born in Long Beach, California, USA. The details of his personal life and career are not extensively documented, but his work in television is a notable aspect of his acting career.
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Full Filmography
76 titles- Frasier (1993) as Tony
- La Classe américaine (1993) as A Future Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Timescape (1992) as Undersecretary
- The Nutt House (1992) as Board Doctor
- Wings (1990) as Deke Braverman
- Baywatch (1989)
- In the Heat of the Night (1988)
- I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) as Farrell
- Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) as Blackie (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon")
- Little Miss Perfect (1987) as Grant Summers
- Scorpion (1986)
- Hunter (1984) as Internal Affairs
- Hunter (1984) as Cmdr. George Dryden
- Crazy like a Fox (1984)
- Partners in Crime (1984)
- Knight Rider (1982) as Elton Mathews
- Aliens From Another Planet (1982) as Doug Phillips
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Dallas (1978) as Parker Ellison
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Killer Who Wouldn't Die (1976) as Doug McDougall
- Archer (1975) as Vern Endicott
- Temperatures Rising (1972)
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- City Beneath the Sea (1971) as Cmdr. Woody Patterson
- Some of My Best Friends Are... (1971) Boom Operator
- The Lawyer (1970) as Jack Harrison
- Bracken's World (1969)
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as George Kalakua
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Security Chief O. Bolgar
- Mannix (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Vic Stanley
- Mannix (1967) as John Phillips
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Harry Fife
- That Girl (1966)
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Doug Phillipps
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Martin Bennett
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) as Lt. Col. Frank Bailey
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Elmo Taft
- The Virginian (1962) as Miles Kroeger
- The Virginian (1962) as Joe Barker
- 87th Precinct (1961)
- Bus Stop (1961)
- A Fever in the Blood (1961) as Thomas J. Morely
- Claudelle Inglish (1961) as Rip Guyler
- Thriller (1960) as Capt. Bartolomeo Antonio Fernandez
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Gary Dawson
- Checkmate (1960) as Phil Lowell
- The Roaring 20's (1960)
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) as Johnny Kane
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) as Pete Staley
- The Alaskans (1959)
- Bourbon Street Beat (1959)
- Have Rocket, Will Travel (1959) as Dr. Ted Benson
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as McHenry
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Ernie Pozen
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Phil
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Jim Vance
- Bronco (1958)
- Bronco (1958) as Deputy Pete Andrews
- Bronco (1958) as Captain Jamison
- Joy Ride (1958) as Taverner
- Macabre (1958) as Nick, chauffeur
- Perry Mason (1957) as Asst. District Attorney F.A. Snell
- Perry Mason (1957) as District Attorney Carl Snell
- Wagon Train (1957) as Blane Wessels
- Wagon Train (1957) as Blake Dorty
- Maverick (1957) as Cherokee Dan Evans
- Maverick (1957) as Brent Maverick
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Ben Crain
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Clark Henderson
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Morris
- Cheyenne (1955) as Corporal Howie Burch
- Death Valley Days (1952) as Ray Ritter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Colbert best known for?
Robert Colbert is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Frasier (1993), Timescape (1992), Wings (1990), Baywatch (1989).
When and where was Robert Colbert born?
Robert Colbert was born on July 26, 1931 in Long Beach, California, USA.
How many credits does Robert Colbert have?
Robert Colbert has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1993.
What is Robert Colbert's background in cinema and television?
Robert Colbert is an American actor. He was born on July 26, 1931, in Long Beach, California, USA. Colbert is known for his leading role as Dr. Doug Phillips on the ABC television series The Time Tunnel. He also appeared as Brent Maverick, a third Maverick brother, in the ABC/Warner Brothers western series Maverick, st...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Arrest and Trial (1963) as Elmo Taft — aged about 31
- 87th Precinct (1961) — aged about 29
- Frasier (1993) as Tony — aged about 61
- Perry Mason (1957) as Asst. District Attorney F.A. Snell — aged about 25
- Perry Mason (1957) as District Attorney Carl Snell — aged about 25
- In the Heat of the Night (1988) — aged about 56
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