Robert Coogan

Robert Coogan
Robert Coogan (right) with Jackie Cooper in Skippy (1931)
Born Robert Anthony Coogan
(1924-12-13)December 13, 1924
Glendale, California, United States
Died May 12, 1978(1978-05-12) (aged 53)
Occupation Actor
Years active 1931–1962

Robert Coogan (December 13, 1924 — May 12, 1978) was an American film and television actor.

Biography

Robert Coogan was born Robert Anthony Coogan in Glendale, California, to parents Jack Coogan Sr. and Lillian Coogan. His older brother was Jackie Coogan, perhaps Hollywood's most famous child star of the 1920s. Coogan's only child is Jonathan Coogan. Coogan's nephew is stereographer and 3D producer Anthony Coogan and his grand-nephew Keith Coogan is also an actor.

Starting as a child actor, Robert Coogan made his film debut as Sooky in Skippy (1931), a comedy-drama family film which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. He also reprised the role of Sooky in its sequel Sooky (1931). In addition to his appearance in Skippy, Coogan appeared in over one dozen other films and made one appearance in a television production. Coogan continued acting in adulthood, but only with minor success. He also portrayed the role of Humphrey Pennyworth in the Joe Palooka B-movies.

Career

DateTitleNote
1931SkippySooky Wayne
1931SookySooky Wayne
1932The Miracle ManBobbie Holmes
1932Sky BrideWillie Smith
1942Johnny DoughboyRobert
1948French LeaveMack
1948Master MindsYoung Man
1947Kilroy Was HereSoldier Cheer Leader
1959Joe Palooka Meets HumphreyHumphrey Pennyworth
1950Joe Palooka in the Squared CircleHumphrey Pennyworth
1950The Underworld StoryUncredited
1951Ghost ChasersJack Eagan
1952Here Come the MarinesMarine Chef
1959G.E. True Theater"Hitler's Secret" - Adolf Hitler
1960The Little Shop of HorrorsTramp (Uncredited)
1962Third of a ManUncredited

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