Robert Crawford Jr.
Biography
Robert Lawrence Crawford Jr. is an American actor born on May 13, 1944, in Quantico, Virginia. He is also known as Robert L. Crawford and Bobby Crawford. Crawford portrayed the character Andy Sherman on the NBC television series Laramie in 1959 and 1960. In the series, his character was the younger brother of Slim Sherman, portrayed by John Smith. The Sherman Ranch and Relay Station was located about twelve miles east of Laramie, Wyoming. Their co-star on the show was Robert Fuller in the role of former gunfighter Jess Harper. Crawford's role on Laramie concluded in 1960 when his character, Andy Sherman, was sent away to boarding school.
Career overview
Robert Lawrence Crawford Jr. is an American actor born on May 13, 1944, in Quantico, Virginia. He is also known by the names Bobby Crawford Jr., Bobby Crawford, and Robert L. Crawford. His television work includes portraying the character Andy Sherman on the NBC television series Laramie during 1959 and 1960.
On the series, his character was the younger brother of Slim Sherman, who was played by John Smith. Slim Sherman was the owner of the fictitious Sherman Ranch and Relay Station located about twelve miles east of Laramie, Wyoming. Their co-star on the program was Robert Fuller, who appeared in the role of former gunfighter Jess Harper. Crawford's role on Laramie came to an end in 1960 when the character of Andy Sherman was sent away to boarding school.
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Full Filmography
22 titles- All of What Follows Is True: The Making of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (2006) as Self
- Nobody Knows Anything! (2004) Second Assistant Director
- Funny Farm (1988) Producer
- Deadly Friend (1986) Co-Producer
- The Little Drummer Girl (1984) Producer
- The World According to Garp (1982) Producer
- A Little Romance (1979) Producer
- The Great Waldo Pepper (1975) Associate Producer
- The Sting (1973) Associate Producer
- What She's Doing Up There is Not Accidental (1972) Director
- The Making Of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1970) Director
- The Making Of 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' (1970) Writer
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Dialogue Coach
- Duel at Diablo (1966) as Trooper Swenson - Bugler (uncredited)
- Hawaii (1966) as Cridland
- The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) as The Shepherd (segment "The Singing Bone")
- My Three Sons (1960) as Stan Burrows
- The Great Impostor (1960) as Fred Demara Jr. (as Robert Crawford)
- Laramie (1959) as Andy Sherman
- The Rifleman (1958) as Bobby
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Dan Baker
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as Richard
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Crawford Jr. best known for?
Robert Crawford Jr. is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Funny Farm (1988), Deadly Friend (1986), The Little Drummer Girl (1984), The World According to Garp (1982).
When and where was Robert Crawford Jr. born?
Robert Crawford Jr. was born on May 13, 1944 in Quantico, Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Robert Crawford Jr. have?
Robert Crawford Jr. has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2006.
What is Robert Crawford Jr.'s background in cinema and television?
Robert Lawrence Crawford Jr. is an American actor born on May 13, 1944, in Quantico, Virginia. He is also known as Robert L. Crawford and Bobby Crawford. Crawford portrayed the character Andy Sherman on the NBC television series Laramie in 1959 and 1960. In the series, his character was the younger brother of Slim Sher...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Playhouse 90 (1956) as Richard — aged about 12
- The Rifleman (1958) as Bobby — aged about 14
- The Great Impostor (1960) as Fred Demara Jr. (as Robert Crawford) — aged about 16
- Laramie (1959) as Andy Sherman — aged about 15
- My Three Sons (1960) as Stan Burrows — aged about 16
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Dan Baker — aged about 14
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