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Directing
Robert Totten
Robert Totten is best known for Airwolf, Magnum, P.I., Mission: Impossible and Kung Fu. Robert Totten was born on February 5, 1937. Robert Totten died on January 27, 1997 at the age of 59.
- Born
- February 5, 1937
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- January 27, 1997 (59 years old)
Biography
Robert Charles Totten (February 5, 1937 – January 27, 1995) was an American television director, writer, and actor, best known for directing many Gunsmoke episodes between 1966 and 1971.
In addition to directing, Totten also co-starred in Gunsmoke playing the role of Corley, opposite of Nehemiah Persoff, in the 1969 episode "The Mark of Cain,". And among others, as the childhood friend of Festus, in self-titled episode, "Cleavus".
As director, writer, and actor, Totten is a member all three guilds; the Directors Guild of America, the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild.
In addition to directing, Totten also co-starred in Gunsmoke playing the role of Corley, opposite of Nehemiah Persoff, in the 1969 episode "The Mark of Cain,". And among others, as the childhood friend of Festus, in self-titled episode, "Cleavus".
As director, writer, and actor, Totten is a member all three guilds; the Directors Guild of America, the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild.
Known for
Filmography
- 1984AirwolfHand #2
- 1981Simon & Simon
- 1980Magnum, P.I.Director
- 1980EnosDirector
- 1979The SackettsDirector
- 1977The FitzpatricksDirector
- 1973Doc ElliotDirector
- 1972Kung FuDirector
- 1970Dan AugustDirector
- 1969Then Came BronsonDirector
- 1966The MonroesDirector
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleDirector
- 1965The Legend of Jesse JamesDirector
- 1964Daniel BooneDirector
- 1963The DakotasDirector
- 1962The Gallant MenDirector
- 1962The VirginianDirector
- 1955GunsmokeCorley
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Totten been in?
Robert Totten is best known for Airwolf, Magnum, P.I., Mission: Impossible and Kung Fu.
When was Robert Totten born?
Robert Totten was born on February 5, 1937. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
How old is Robert Totten?
Robert Totten died on January 27, 1997 at the age of 59.
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