Cliff Robertson

Birth Name:

Clifford Parker Robertson

Birth Place:

La Jolla, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Co-founded the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program in 1992
Sat as a member of the jury at the 1989 Berlin International Film Festival
Attended Antioch College in Ohio
Worked as a journalist before acting
Quote: "This isn't exactly a stable business․ It's like trying to stand up in a canoe with your pants down․"
Gained simultaneous recognition while appearing on both film and television during the earliest part of his career during the 1950s
Well known for starring in several biographical films about President John F․ Kennedy, industrialist Henry Ford and other figures
Discovered that Columbia Pictures head David Begelman had been embezzling money from the company in 1977
Flew over New York City on Sept․ 11, 2001, when the World Trade Center was struck
Personally chosen by President John F․ Kennedy to play him in the film "PT 109" after actor Warren Beatty turned down the role
Raised by his maternal grandmother following his parents' divorce and the subsequent death of his mother
Served as a U․S․ Merchant Marine during World War II
Was the spokesperson for AT&T for 10 years

1961Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
1966Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama:Winner
1969Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
1969Golden Globe - Best Actor - Drama:Nominated
1969NBR Award - Best Actor:Winner
1970Golden Laurel - Male Dramatic Performance:Nominated

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