Robert Sterling
Robert Sterling was an American actor known for his film and television roles.
Movie Actor | Soundtrack
November 13, 1917
May 30, 2006
88
Robert Sterling, originally named William Sterling Hart, was a renowned American actor and singer. He rose to fame for his portrayal of George Kerby in the film “Topper Returns” and as the lead in the TV series “Topper” from 1953 to 1955. Sterling also starred in notable films such as “The Human Comedy” and “Johnny Come Lately”, and made appearances in TV shows like “The Adventures of Superman”, “Captain Midnight”, and “Perry Mason”. He passed away in 2006 at the age of 88.
Sterling began his acting career at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, where he landed lead roles in films like “I’ll Wait for You” and “The Getaway”, as well as supporting roles in “Two-Faced Woman” and “Johnny Eager”. In recognition of his contributions to the television industry, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
An interesting tidbit about Robert Sterling is that he changed his name from William Sterling Hart to avoid confusion with another actor in the American film and television industry.