Robert Desmond
Biography
Robert Desmond works in acting. Born December 16, 1922 in London, England, UK. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
17 titles- Compact (1962) as Adrian Coombs
- The Great Escape (1963) as Griffith 'Tailor'
- The Army Game (1957) as Private Billy 'Noddy' Baker
- Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Dexter (uncredited)
- Indiscreet (1958) as Young Man (uncredited)
- The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) as Marine Todd
- The Best of Enemies (1961) as Pvt. Singer
- The Bulldog Breed (1960) as Sailor on Bridge of Warship (uncredited)
- The Square Peg (1958) as Sentry (uncredited)
- Boys in Brown (1949) as Spud
- The Guinea Pig (1948) as (Uncredited)
- These Dangerous Years (1957) as Cream O'Casey
- The Ugly Duckling (1959) as Dizzy
- Too Young to Love (1960) as 1st Sailor
- Gaolbreak (1962) as Page
- Don't Ever Leave Me (1949) as Mechanic (uncredited)
- The Lady is a Square (1959) as Wally (uncredited)
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What movies or TV shows is Robert Desmond best known for?
Robert Desmond is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Compact (1962), The Great Escape (1963), The Army Game (1957), Sink the Bismarck! (1960).
When and where was Robert Desmond born?
Robert Desmond was born on December 16, 1922 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Robert Desmond have?
Robert Desmond has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1963.
What is Robert Desmond's background in cinema and television?
Robert Desmond (16 December 1922 – 2002) was a British film and television actor of the 1950s and 1960s. He started out in juvenile roles, making his film debut in 1948's The Guinea Pig opposite Richard Attenborough. He appeared in a number of early television films such Boys in Brown, recreating the role of Spud Park...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Great Escape (1963) as Griffith 'Tailor' — aged about 40
- These Dangerous Years (1957) as Cream O'Casey — aged about 34
- The Army Game (1957) as Private Billy 'Noddy' Baker — aged about 34
- The Best of Enemies (1961) as Pvt. Singer — aged about 38
- Sink the Bismarck! (1960) as Dexter (uncredited) — aged about 37
- Indiscreet (1958) as Young Man (uncredited) — aged about 35
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