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Robert Francis

Acting Born Feb 26, 1930 Glendale, California, USA 6 credits

Biography

Robert Charles Francis (February 26, 1930 – July 31, 1955) was an American actor. He appeared in only four Hollywood films, all with military themes, before he was killed at age 25 in the crash of a small airplane he was piloting.

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Known for

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self
Film

The Caine Mutiny

as Ens. Willis Seward 'Willie' Keith

Full filmography

  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
  • The Caine Mutiny (1954) as Ens. Willis Seward 'Willie' Keith
  • We, the People (1948)
  • The Long Gray Line (1955) as James Sundstrom Jr.
  • The Bamboo Prison (1954) as MSgt. John A. Rand
  • They Rode West (1954) as Dr. Allen Seward