Robert Arthur
Robert Arthur (born Robert Paul Arthaud; June 18, 1925 – October 1, 2008) was an American motion picture actor who appeared in dozens of films in the 1940s and 1950s. He appeared in the 1949 war film Twelve O'Clock High as the comic relief–providing Sgt. McIllhenny, in the 1951 Billy Wilder film Ace in the Hole, and in the 1950s television program The Lone Ranger. Arthur was known for playing youthful teenage or young adult roles. In his later years, Arthur became an activist for gay rights on behalf of senior citizens. He died in Aberdeen, Washington in 2008, aged 83.
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Who is Robert Arthur?+
Robert Arthur was an American actor who appeared in numerous motion pictures during the 1940s and 1950s, frequently cast in youthful, teenage, or young adult roles.
What is Robert Arthur known for?+
He is best recognized for his performances in the Billy Wilder drama Ace in the Hole (1951) and the war film Twelve O'Clock High (1949).
What kind of work did Robert Arthur pursue later in life?+
Following his acting career, Arthur became a dedicated activist advocating for gay rights, with a specific focus on the needs of senior citizens.
