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Acting
Robert Sterling
Robert Sterling is best known for The Twilight Zone, Murder, She Wrote, Simon & Simon and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Robert Sterling was born on November 13, 1917. Robert Sterling died on May 30, 2006 at the age of 88.
- Born
- November 13, 1917
- Place of birth
- New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
- Died
- May 30, 2006 (88 years old)
Biography
Robert Sterling, born William Sterling Hart (November 13, 1917 – May 30, 2006) was an American film and television actor.
The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career.
After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for several years. After serving in World War II as an Army Air Force flight instructor, he returned to Hollywood, but by the end of the decade, his film career had faltered. He did, however, play the non-singing role of Steve Baker, opposite Ava Gardner as Julie, in the hit MGM 1951 film version of Show Boat.
Sterling later revived his acting career on the small screen with numerous appearances on Television.
The son of baseball player and umpire Bill Hart, he was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before pursuing an acting career.
After signing with Columbia Pictures in 1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with silent western star William S. Hart. In 1941, Sterling went to MGM. He worked steadily as a supporting player for several years. After serving in World War II as an Army Air Force flight instructor, he returned to Hollywood, but by the end of the decade, his film career had faltered. He did, however, play the non-singing role of Steve Baker, opposite Ava Gardner as Julie, in the hit MGM 1951 film version of Show Boat.
Sterling later revived his acting career on the small screen with numerous appearances on Television.
Known for
Filmography
- 1984Murder, She WroteBen Shipley
- 1983MasqueradeJacques Marchand
- 1982HotelMr. Jenks
- 1981Simon & Simon
- 1979Beggarman, ThiefColonel Day
- 1972The Brian Keith Show
- 1970Nanny and the Professor
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourRay Roscoe
- 1961Ichabod and Me
- 1959The Twilight ZoneDouglas Winter
- 1958Naked CityJason Colwell
- 1958Love That Jill
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Night Club Duo
- 1955The 20th Century Fox HourSteve Buchanan
- 1954Climax!Husband
- 1953General Electric TheaterRobert Major (uncredited)
- 1953Topper
- 1953Letter to LorettaMarkle
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaCharles Jerrold
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreHank Holloway
- 1950Lux Video TheatreAlan
- 1950Robert Montgomery Presents
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1949Suspense
- 1949Lights Out
- 1948Studio One
- 1945Front Row Center
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Sterling been in?
Robert Sterling is best known for The Twilight Zone, Murder, She Wrote, Simon & Simon and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.
When was Robert Sterling born?
Robert Sterling was born on November 13, 1917. (New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA)
How old is Robert Sterling?
Robert Sterling died on May 30, 2006 at the age of 88.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·