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Acting
Robert Symonds
Robert Symonds is best known for Knight Rider, ER, Quantum Leap and M*A*S*H. Robert Symonds was born on December 1, 1926. Robert Symonds died on August 23, 2007 at the age of 80.
- Born
- December 1, 1926
- Place of birth
- Bristow, Oklahoma, USA
- Died
- August 23, 2007 (80 years old)
Biography
Symonds was born in Bristow, Oklahoma, the son of Nellie (née Barry) and Walter Stout Symonds. He married Elizabeth Janel Kaderli in 1952 and had three children; Victoria, Barry, and Rebecca. He and Janel divorced in 1969. He was married to actress Priscilla Pointer from 1980 until his death and was the step-father of actress Amy Irving and her siblings, David and Katie. He was the father of Vicki Morrison, Barry Symonds, and Becca Wooldridge.
He died on the morning of August 23, 2007, aged 80, from complications of prostate cancer.
He died on the morning of August 23, 2007, aged 80, from complications of prostate cancer.
Known for
Filmography
- 2003Cold CaseTed Chester (2006)
- 2001AliasSecond Man
- 1994ERJay Jackson
- 1989Quantum LeapDr. Wickless
- 1987thirtysomething
- 1987Jake and the FatmanJudge A. Davis (uncredited)
- 1987Beauty and the BeastAlan Taft
- 1984AirwolfAdrian Paley
- 1982CheersMr. Brubaker
- 1982Knight RiderCat Holliday
- 1982St. ElsewhereDr. Friedman
- 1982American PlayhouseMorten Kiehl
- 1981Dynasty
- 1979Knots LandingDr. Ronald Phillips
- 1979Archie Bunker's Place
- 1977The Love BoatAubrey Skogstad
- 1976Quincy, M.E.
- 1976Charlie's AngelsSimon Owens
- 1976The Adams ChroniclesBenjamin Franklin
- 1975Baretta
- 1974Police Woman
- 1974PetrocelliWaldman
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManJay Rogers
- 1974The Rockford FilesMr. Hoad / Miles Keeley
- 1973Police Story
- 1972M*A*S*HCol. Horace Baldwin
- 1967Mannix
- 1952China Smith
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Symonds been in?
Robert Symonds is best known for Knight Rider, ER, Quantum Leap and M*A*S*H.
When was Robert Symonds born?
Robert Symonds was born on December 1, 1926. (Bristow, Oklahoma, USA)
How old is Robert Symonds?
Robert Symonds died on August 23, 2007 at the age of 80.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·