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Robert Rockwell (I) (1920–2003)
As heartthrob "Mr. Boynton" on "Our Miss Brooks", Robert Rockwell was so identified with the role that other, dramatic roles were often denied him. Still, after beginning his career as a contract player for Republic Studios he appeared in over 350 television shows over fifty years, and on stage opposite Jose Ferrer in the 1946 Broadway production ...
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Born:in Chicago, Illinois, USADied:(age 82) in Malibu, California, USA |
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Actor (107 credits)
Actor (107 credits)
1988-1990
Growing Pains
(TV Series)
Wally Overmier
Wally Overmier
- Divorce Story
(1990)
... Wally Overmier
- Weekend at Mike's
(1990)
... Wally Overmier
- Teach Me
(1989)
... Wally Overmier
- Mike and Julie's Wedding
(1989)
... Wally Overmier
- The Looooove Boat: Part 2
(1989)
... Wally Overmier
1989
Newhart
(TV Series)
Jack Gorski
Jack Gorski
- The Nice Man Cometh
(1989)
... Jack Gorski
- Shoe Business Is My Life
(1989)
... Jack Gorski
1987
Days of Our Lives
(TV Series)
Dr. Simon Hopkins
Dr. Simon Hopkins
- Episode #1.5417
(1987)
... Dr. Simon Hopkins
- Episode #1.5416
(1987)
... Dr. Simon Hopkins (credit only)
- Episode #1.5414
(1987)
... Dr. Simon Hopkins (credit only)
- Episode #1.5413
(1987)
... Dr. Simon Hopkins
1980-1986
Dallas
(TV Series)
Minister / The Minister / Mitchell
Minister / The Minister / Mitchell
- Blast from the Past
(1986)
... Minister
- End of the Road: Part 2
(1981)
... The Minister
- Second Thoughts
(1980)
... Mitchell
1984-1986
Dynasty
(TV Series)
Board Member #1 / George
Board Member #1 / George
- The Vote
(1986)
... Board Member #1
- The Rescue
(1984)
... George
1984
E/R
(TV Series)
John Harrison
John Harrison
- Only a Nurse
(1984)
... John Harrison
- Son of Sheinfeld
(1984)
... John Harrison
- Pilot: Part 1
(1984)
... John Harrison
1979-1984
Diff'rent Strokes
(TV Series)
Tom Bishop / Mr. Bishop
Tom Bishop / Mr. Bishop
- The Wedding
(1984)
... Tom Bishop
- The Big Heist
(1981)
... Tom Bishop
- The Accident
(1980)
... Tom Bishop
- Poor Drummond
(1980)
... Tom Bishop
- The Adoption: Part 2
(1979)
... Mr. Bishop (as Bob Rockwell)
1981-1982
Private Benjamin
(TV Series)
General Grummond
General Grummond
- Moments to Remember
(1982)
... General Grummond
- Not for Men Only
(1982)
... General Grummond
- So Long, Sergeant Ross
(1981)
... General Grummond
- Judy in the Driver's Seat
(1981)
... General Grummond
1979
Eight Is Enough
(TV Series)
George MacArthur
George MacArthur
- I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
(1979)
... George MacArthur
1977
Search for Tomorrow
(TV Series)
Dr. Greg Hartford
Dr. Greg Hartford
- Episode #1.6797
(1977)
... Dr. Greg Hartford
1959-1970
Lassie
(TV Series)
Will Thorne / Dean Chalmers / Tom Wade / ...
Will Thorne / Dean Chalmers / Tom Wade / ...
- The Miracle
(1970)
... Will Thorne
- The Survival
(1970)
... Will Thorne
- The Birth
(1970)
... Will Thorne
- Lassie's Interlude
(1970)
... Will Thorne
- Glacier Canyon
(1968)
... Dean Chalmers
1969-1970
The Bill Cosby Show
(TV Series)
Tom Bennett
Tom Bennett
- Really Cool
(1970)
... Tom Bennett
- Home Remedy
(1969)
... Tom Bennett
- The Killer Instinct
(1969)
... Tom Bennett
1970
Petticoat Junction
(TV Series)
Norbert Thompson
Norbert Thompson
- Spare That Cottage
(1970)
... Norbert Thompson
1959-1965
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Ed Purvis / Everett Rixby / Cole B. Troy / ...
Ed Purvis / Everett Rixby / Cole B. Troy / ...
- The Case of the Candy Queen
(1965)
... Ed Purvis
- The Case of the Lurid Letter
(1962)
... Everett Rixby
- The Case of the Shapely Shadow
(1962)
... Cole B. Troy
- The Case of the Misguided Missile
(1961)
... Maj. Jerry Reynolds
- The Case of the Deadly Toy
(1959)
... Dick Benedict
1959-1960
The Man from Blackhawk
(TV Series)
Sam Logan
Sam Logan
- Gold Is Where You Find It
(1960)
... Sam Logan
- The Lady in Yellow
(1960)
... Sam Logan
- The Money Machine
(1960)
... Sam Logan
- The Man Who Wanted Everything
(1960)
... Sam Logan
- Trial by Combat
(1960)
... Sam Logan
1959
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
(TV Series)
George Taylor
George Taylor
- The Comeback
(1959)
... George Taylor
1958
Yancy Derringer
(TV Series)
Phillip Hampton
Phillip Hampton
- Memo to a Firing Squad
(1958)
... Phillip Hampton
1957-1958
The Millionaire
(TV Series)
Dolph Randolph / Amberson Adams
Dolph Randolph / Amberson Adams
- Millionaire Lee Randolph
(1958)
... Dolph Randolph
- The Professor Amberson Adams Story
(1957)
... Amberson Adams
1958
The Loretta Young Show
(TV Series)
Jeb Stewart / Stephen Oliver / Albert Dickens
Jeb Stewart / Stephen Oliver / Albert Dickens
- In the Good Old Summertime
(1958)
... Jeb Stewart
- Day of Rest
(1958)
... Stephen Oliver
- Dear Milkman
(1958)
... Albert Dickens
1957-1958
Navy Log
(TV Series)
Sandy Bridges / Chief John Milde
Sandy Bridges / Chief John Milde
- Florida Weekend
(1958)
... Sandy Bridges
- Fire at Sea
(1957)
... Chief John Milde
1957
How to Marry a Millionaire
(TV Series)
Abner J. Harcourt
Abner J. Harcourt
- Alias the Secretary
(1957)
... Abner J. Harcourt
1952-1956
Our Miss Brooks
(TV Series)
Philip Boynton
Philip Boynton
- Travel Crazy
(1956)
... Philip Boynton
- Principal for a Day
(1956)
... Philip Boynton
- The $350,000 Question
(1956)
... Philip Boynton
- Geraldine
(1956)
... Philip Boynton
- 24 Hours
(1956)
... Philip Boynton
1950-1952
The Lone Ranger
(TV Series)
Glen Darby / Rick Merrill / Randy Tyler / ...
Glen Darby / Rick Merrill / Randy Tyler / ...
- Outlaw's Son
(1952)
... Glen Darby
- Mr. Trouble
(1951)
... Rick Merrill
- The Outcast
(1951)
... Randy Tyler
- One Jump Ahead
(1950)
... Rick Saunders
- The Beeler Gang
(1950)
... Bert Lawson
1952
Campbell Summer Soundstage
(TV Series)
Barry Johnson
Barry Johnson
- This Little Pig Cried
(1952)
... Barry Johnson
1951-1952
Racket Squad
(TV Series)
Don Kerby / Jack
Don Kerby / Jack
- The Long Shot
(1952)
... Don Kerby (as Bob Rockwell)
- The Bill of Sale Racket
(1951)
... Jack (as Bob Rockwell)
1951
Hollywood Opening Night
(TV Series)
Barry Johnson
Barry Johnson
- This Little Pig Cried
(1951)
... Barry Johnson
- The Ageless
(1951)
1950-1951
Stars Over Hollywood
(TV Series)
Barry Johnson
Barry Johnson
- The Ageless
(1951)
- This Little Pig Cried
(1950)
... Barry Johnson
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Other Works:
Stage: Appeared in "The Barrets of Wimpole Street", Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA. See more »Alternate Names:
Bob RockwellHeight:
6' 2" (1.88 m)
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He took his most identifiable role of the handsomely awkward biology teacher Philip Boynton from "Our Miss Brooks" from radio to TV. See more »Star Sign:
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