Robert Coogan
For the United States Navy officer, see Robert P. Coogan.
| Robert Coogan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Robert Anthony Coogan December 13, 1924 Glendale, California, United States |
| Died | May 12, 1978 (aged 53) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1931–1962 |
Robert Coogan (born December 13, 1924 — May 12, 1978) was an American film and television actor.
Starting as a child actor, he appeared as Sooky in Skippy (1931), a comedy-drama, family film which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. Coogan continued acting in adulthood.
Early life and education
He was born Robert Anthony Coogan in Glendale, California, to parents, Jack Coogan Sr. and Lillian Coogan.
Career
In addition to his appearance in Skippy, Coogan appeared in over one dozen other films and made one appearance in a television production.
| Date | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Skippy | Sooky |
| 1931 | Sooky | Sooky Wayne |
| 1932 | The Miracle Man | Bobbie Holmes |
| 1932 | Sky Bride | Willie Smith |
| 1942 | Johnny Doughboy | Robert |
| 1948 | French Leave | Mack |
| 1948 | Master Minds | Young Man |
| 1947 | Kilroy Was Here | Soldier Cheer Leader |
| 1959 | Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey | Humphrey Pennyworth |
| 1950 | Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle | Humphrey Pennyworth |
| 1950 | The Underworld Story | Uncredited |
| 1951 | Ghost Chasers | Jack Eagan |
| 1952 | Here Come the Marines | Marine Chef |
| 1959 | G.E. True Theater | "Hitler's Secret" - Adolf Hitler |
| 1960 | The Little Shop of Horrors | Tramp (Uncredited) |
| 1962 | Third of a Man | Uncredited |
Personal life
His brother Jackie Coogan was also an actor; Coogan's nephew is Stereographer and 3D Producer Anthony Coogan and grand nephew Keith Coogan is also an actor. Coogan has a son, Jonathan.
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