Robert Lansing (actor)

Robert Lansing
Lansing in 1962
Born
Robert Howell Brown

(1928-06-05)June 5, 1928
San Diego, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 23, 1994(1994-10-23) (aged 66)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeUnion Field Cemetery, Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Ridgewood, Queens, New York City
OccupationActor
Spouses
(m. 1956; div. 1968)
Gari Hardy Anderson
(m. 1969; div. 1971)
Anne Pivar
(m. 1981)
Children2

Robert Lansing (/ˈlænsɪŋ/; born Robert Howell Brown,[1] June 5, 1928 – October 23, 1994) was an American stage, film, and television actor.[2][3]

Lansing is probably best remembered as the authoritarian Brigadier General Frank Savage in 12 O'Clock High (1964), the television drama series about American bomber pilots during World War II.[2][4] During his career, which spanned five decades, Lansing appeared in 245 episodes of 73 television series, 11 TV movies, and 19 motion pictures.[citation needed] His other notable television roles included 87th Precinct (1961–62), Automan (1983–1984), and The Equalizer (1985–1989).

  1. ^ Scott, Vernon (February 5, 1962). "Actor Better Known as Character He Portrays". The Times. California, San Mateo. United Press International. p. 15. Retrieved April 29, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ a b "Robert Lansing; Starred in Hit 1960s TV Series". The Los Angeles Times. October 26, 1994. p. 34. Retrieved February 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Robert Lansing". Hollywood.com. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
  4. ^ "Finishing Touches: Who's Who in the Cast". Playbill. p. 32. Retrieved February 28, 2016.