Robert Donner

Birth Name:

Robert Donner

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Served in the U․S․ Navy for nearly four years after graduating from high school
Studied at California State University, Northridge after deciding to stay on the West Coast after his service
Worked in various odd jobs during college, including shipping clerk, gardener, insurance investigator, and bartender
Quote: "I guess I'm like the rest of my fellow character actors․ I keep my guns loaded and go where the action is․"
Best known for his role as Boss Shorty in "Cool Hand Luke" and as Exidor in "Mork & Mindy․"
Founding member of Harvey Lembeck's Crazy Quilt Comedy Company, an improv troupe that includes alumni like John Ritter and Penny Marshall
Was encouraged to study acting by his Studio City neighbor, Clint Eastwood, who thought he was funny
Was nominated for a TV Land Award for Neighbor You Try to Avoid for "Mork & Mindy" in 2008

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