Robert Livingston (actor)
American actor (1904–1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
American actor (1904–1988) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Edward Randall (December 9, 1904 – March 7, 1988)[1] was an American film actor known under his stage name, Robert Livingston. He appeared in 136 films between 1921 and 1975. He was one of the original Three Mesquiteers. He also played The Lone Ranger and Zorro.[2]
Robert Livingston | |
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.jpg) Livingston (as Robert Randall) in The Black Raven (1943) | |
| Born | Robert Edward Randall December 9, 1904 Quincy, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 1988 (aged 83) Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California |
| Other names | Bob Livingston |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1921–1975 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jack Randall (brother) Hal Roach (father-in-law) |
Livingston was born in Quincy, Illinois, and died in Tarzana, California, from emphysema at age 83.[2]
Often billed as "Bob Livingston," he was the original "Stony Brooke" in the "Three Mesquiteers" Western B-movie series, a role later played by John Wayne for eight films. He also portrayed Zorro in The Bold Caballero (1936) and The Lone Ranger in the 1939 film serial The Lone Ranger Rides Again[3] directed by William Witney and co-starring Chief Thundercloud as Tonto. Livingston also appeared as the title character in The Lone Rider series,[4] starring alongside sidekicks Al "Fuzzy" St. John and Dennis "Smoky" Moore. The role of the Rider had previously been played by George Houston.
On December 18, 1947, he married Margaret Roach, daughter of director/producer Hal Roach.[5] Together they had one son, actor and writer Addison Randall (b. 1949). He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.[6]
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