Robert Walker
Birth Name:
Robert Hudson Walker
Birth Place:
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- In 1960, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Was trained in acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City
- Is the father of fellow actors Robert Walker Jr․ and Michael Walker
- Only started acting in order to control his behavioral problems as a child, but ended up winning top prize in an acting competition at the Pasadena Playhouse
- Was widely recognized for his portrayal of charming, boyish characters
- Was born on the night of the "Big Fire" in Salt Lake City
- Was the original actor asked to portray the lead role in "Meet Me in St․ Louis․"
Awards
- 1943Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1944Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (May):Winner
- 1944Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1945Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
- 1945Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (October):Winner
- 1946Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
- 1947Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March):Winner
- 1948Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (November):Winner
- 1950Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner
- 1951Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (August):Winner
- 1952Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (June):Winner