Robert Stevenson
Biography
Robert Stevenson was an English film writer and director born on March 31, 1905, in Buxton, Derbyshire. He was educated at Cambridge University, where he held positions in the Liberal Club and the Cambridge Union Society. Stevenson later moved to California in the 1940s and directed 19 films for The Walt Disney Company in the 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for directing the musical film Mary Poppins, which starred Julie Andrews. Stevenson married actress Anna Lee in 1934 and passed away on April 30, 1986. He is also known as Rob and was a known director with 79 credits.
Career overview
Robert Stevenson was an English film writer and director. He was educated at Cambridge University. Stevenson moved to California in the 1940s. He went on to direct films for The Walt Disney Company in the 1960s and 1970s, directing a total of 19 films for the company during this period.
Stevenson is best known for directing the musical film Mary Poppins. The film starred Julie Andrews, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. Stevenson received a nomination for Best Director Oscar for his work on the film.
Stevenson's directing credits span multiple decades and genres, with a notable focus on films produced by The Walt Disney Company. His work with the company has had a lasting impact on the film industry, with many of his films remaining popular to this day.
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Full Filmography
87 titles- 'Old Yeller': Remembering a Classic (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- The Shaggy D.A. (1976) Director
- One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975) Director
- Herbie Rides Again (1974) Director
- The Island at the Top of the World (1974) Director
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Director
- My Dog, the Thief (1969) Director
- The Love Bug (1968) Director
- Blackbeard's Ghost (1968) Director
- The Gnome-Mobile (1967) Director
- That Darn Cat! (1965) Director
- The Monkey's Uncle (1965) Director
- Mary Poppins (1964) Director
- The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964) Director
- Son of Flubber (1963) Director
- In Search of the Castaways (1962) Director
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1961) Director
- The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) Director
- Kidnapped (1960) Director
- Kidnapped (1960) Writer
- Darby O'Gill and the Little People (1959) Director
- I Captured the King of the Leprechauns (1959) Director
- Zorro (1957) Director
- Old Yeller (1957) Director
- Johnny Tremain (1957) Director
- The Liberty Story (1957) Director
- The Best Doggoned Dog in the World (1957) Director
- On Trial (1956) Director
- Gunsmoke (1955) Director
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Director
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) Director
- The Star and the Story (1955) Director
- The Miracle on 34th Street (1955) Director
- Atomic Energy as a Force for Good (1955) Director
- General Electric Theater (1953) Director
- Heart of Gold (1953) Director
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Co-Pilot
- Cavalcade of America (1952) Director
- Macao (1952) Co-Director
- The Las Vegas Story (1952) Director
- My Forbidden Past (1951) Director
- Walk Softly, Stranger (1950) Director
- The Woman on Pier 13 (1950) Director
- To the Ends of the Earth (1948) Director
- Dishonored Lady (1947) Director
- Know Your Ally: Britain (1944) Director
- Jane Eyre (1943) Director
- Jane Eyre (1943) Screenplay
- Forever and a Day (1943) Director
- Joan of Paris (1942) Director
- Back Street (1941) Director
- Tom Brown's School Days (1940) Additional Dialogue
- Tom Brown's School Days (1940) Director
- Return to Yesterday (1940) Screenplay
- Return to Yesterday (1940) Director
- The Case of the Frightened Lady (1940) Screenplay
- Young Man's Fancy (1939) Director
- Owd Bob (1938) Director
- The Ware Case (1938) Director
- The Ware Case (1938) Scenario Writer
- King Solomon's Mines (1937) Director
- Non-Stop New York (1937) Director
- Paradise for Two (1937) Writer
- Windbag the Sailor (1936) Writer
- The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936) Director
- Jack of All Trades (1936) Director
- Tudor Rose (1936) Director
- Tudor Rose (1936) Writer
- Little Friend (1934) Associate Producer
- The Battle (1934) Writer
- The Camels Are Coming (1934) Director
- The Only Girl (1933) Assistant Director
- Falling for You (1933) Director
- Falling for You (1933) Screenplay
- Early to Bed (1933) Supervising Producer
- Early to Bed (1933) Dialogue
- Love on Wheels (1932) Screenplay
- Lord Babs (1932) Writer
- The Faithful Heart (1932) Scenario Writer
- Happy Ever After (1932) Director
- A Night in Montmartre (1931) Scenario Writer
- Michael and Mary (1931) Writer
- The Ringer (1931) Writer
- Sunshine Susie (1931) Scenario Writer
- Greek Street (1930) Writer
- Balaclava (1928) Scenario Writer
- Christopher Closeup Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Stevenson best known for?
Robert Stevenson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Shaggy D.A. (1976), One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing (1975), Herbie Rides Again (1974), The Island at the Top of the World (1974).
When and where was Robert Stevenson born?
Robert Stevenson was born on March 31, 1905 in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, UK. They passed away on April 30, 1986.
How many credits does Robert Stevenson have?
Robert Stevenson has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 2002.
What is Robert Stevenson's background in cinema and television?
Robert Stevenson was an English film writer and director born on March 31, 1905, in Buxton, Derbyshire. He was educated at Cambridge University, where he held positions in the Liberal Club and the Cambridge Union Society. Stevenson later moved to California in the 1940s and directed 19 films for The Walt Disney Company...
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- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Co-Pilot — aged about 47
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