Robert Lansing
Biography
Robert Lansing was an American stage, film, and television actor. Born in San Diego, California, he was later known by the surname Lansing, reportedly derived from the state capital of Michigan. Lansing appeared in various acting roles, with a notable credit being a television series based on the work of Ed McBain. He is known to have worked in the entertainment industry, with a career spanning multiple mediums. Lansing's acting credits include stage, film, and television work, with a total of 75 known credits. He passed away on October 23, 1994, at the age of 66.
Career overview
Robert Lansing was an American stage, film, and television actor. He was born in San Diego, California, on June 5, 1928. Lansing reportedly took his acting surname from the state capital of Michigan, Lansing, after being told he would have to join Actors Equity Association under a different name due to another actor already using his birth name.
As a young actor in New York City, Lansing was hired to join a stock company in Michigan. He appeared in the 1961-1962 television season as Detective Steve Carella on NBC's 87th Precinct series based on the Ed McBain novels. Lansing's acting credits span multiple mediums, including stage, film, and television. He is known to have appeared in numerous productions throughout his career.
Lansing's acting career consisted of 75 known credits, with his work primarily focused in the entertainment industry. He passed away on October 23, 1994, at the age of 66.
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82 titles- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Paul Blaisdell
- Law & Order (1990) as COO Peter O'Farrell
- Memories of Manon (1989) as Control
- American Experience (1988) as Narrator
- Monsters (1988) as Ernest Chariot
- The Nest (1988) as Elias Johnson
- After School (1988) as C.A. Thomas
- The Equalizer - The Movie: Blood & Wine (1987) as Control
- The Equalizer (1985) as Control
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as G. William Howe
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Herb Walsh
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lawrence Jarvis
- Automan (1983) as Lt. Jack Curtis
- Hotel (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Island Claws (1980) as Moody
- S+H+E: Security Hazards Expert (1980) as Owen Hooper
- Life on the Mississippi (1980)
- Empire of the Ants (1977) as Dan Stokely
- False Face (1977) as Dr. Phillip Reynolds
- The Deadly Triangle (1977) as Charles Cole
- Bittersweet Love (1976) as Howard
- Acapulco Gold (1976) as Carl Solborg
- Widow (1976) as Harold
- Crime Club (1975) as Alex Norton
- The Evil Touch (1973)
- Thirty Dangerous Seconds (1973)
- The Rookies (1972)
- Killer by Night (1972) as Warren Claman
- Wild in the Sky (1972) as Major Reason
- The Astronaut (1972) as John Phillips
- Great Performances (1971) as Horace Bixby
- The Grissom Gang (1971) as Dave Fenner
- It Takes All Kinds (1969) as Tony Gunther
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Fred Martin
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Sgt. Bill Winston
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Journey to the Unknown (1968) as Jon Holden
- Danger Has Two Faces (1968) as Peter Murphy
- Mannix (1967) as George Edward Diamond
- Mannix (1967) as Chief Carl Yaring
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Marshall Virgil Packer
- Cimarron Strip (1967) as Darcy
- Star Trek (1966) as Gary Seven
- The Monroes (1966)
- The Man Who Never Was (1966) as Peter Murphy / Mark Wainwright
- Namu, the Killer Whale (1966) as Hank Donner
- An Eye for an Eye (1966) as Bill Talion
- Branded (1965)
- The Loner (1965) as Hibbard
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Capt. Robert Ives
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) as Brigadier General Frank Savage
- Calhoun (1964) as Eric Sloane
- A Gathering of Eagles (1963) as Sgt. Banning
- Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963) as Dr. Charles Howard
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Virginian (1962) as George Calhoun
- The Virginian (1962) as Matt Denning
- The Virginian (1962) as Lee Knight
- Sam Benedict (1962)
- Saints and Sinners (1962) as Don Colley
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Detective Steve Carella
- The DuPont Show of the Week (1961) as Mooney
- Thriller (1960) as Lieutenant Brian Rome
- The Tall Man (1960)
- Checkmate (1960) as Barry Sironde
- Outlaws (1960)
- The Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960)
- The Fatal Impulse (1960) as Lieutenant Brian Rome
- The Pusher (1960) as Steve Carella
- Bonanza (1959) as Jed Trask
- Bonanza (1959) as Gunny O'Riley
- Bonanza (1959) as John Dundee
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Douglas Stansfield
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Jared Corning
- 4D Man (1959) as Dr. Scott Nelson
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- Young Doctor Malone (1958)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Luke Frazer
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Yancy Tyce
- You Are There (1953) as William Jennings Bryan, U.S. Secretary of State
- General Electric Theater (1953) as James Wilson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Lansing best known for?
Robert Lansing is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including THX 1138 (1971), Basquiat (1996), American Experience (1988), Monsters (1988).
When and where was Robert Lansing born?
Robert Lansing was born on June 5, 1928 in San Diego, California, USA. They passed away on October 23, 1994.
How many credits does Robert Lansing have?
Robert Lansing has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 1993.
What is Robert Lansing's background in cinema and television?
Robert Lansing was an American stage, film, and television actor. Born in San Diego, California, he was later known by the surname Lansing, reportedly derived from the state capital of Michigan. Lansing appeared in various acting roles, with a notable credit being a television series based on the work of Ed McBain. He ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Douglas Stansfield — aged about 31
- Star Trek (1966) as Gary Seven — aged about 38
- Automan (1983) as Lt. Jack Curtis — aged about 55
- 87th Precinct (1961) as Detective Steve Carella — aged about 33
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Herb Walsh — aged about 56
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lawrence Jarvis — aged about 56
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