Robert Fortier

Robert Fortier (November 5, 1926 – January 1, 2005) was an American film, television and theatre actor.[1] He was known for playing the role of "Scotty" in the American adventure television series The Troubleshooters.[2]

Robert Fortier
Born(1926-11-05)November 5, 1926
West Hollywood, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 2005(2005-01-01) (aged 78)
Orange, California, U.S.
OccupationFilm, television and theatre actor
Years active1950–1985

Life and career

Fortier was born in West Hollywood, California.[2] He was originally a member of the New York City Ballet for which he took lessons to become a stuntman.[3] Fortier began his career in 1950, where he played an uncredited role in the film Let's Dance.[2] He then appeared in two films from 1951 called Texas Carnival and Show Boat.[2] His theatre credits includes two Broadway plays for which Fortier appeared in the play Pal Joey, playing the role of "Victor".[4] His other credit included the play Me and Juliet, playing the role of "Jim".[4] In 1959, he played the role of "Scotty" in the new NBC adventure television series The Troubleshooters,[2] which starred Keenan Wynn and Bob Mathias.[5]

Fortier then starred in the soap opera television series Full Circle, playing the role of "Gary Donovan".[2] He guest-starred in television programs, including, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Fugitive, The Law and Mr. Jones, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Outlaws, The Millionaire, Colt .45 and Star Trek: The Original Series.[2] Fortier played the role of "Capt. Jampel" in the drama television series Combat!. In his film career, he played the role of the town drunk "Bill Barnacle" in the 1980 film Popeye.[2] Fortier appeared in films, such as, A Wedding, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, 3 Women[6] and Heaven Can Wait.[2] His last credit was from 1987 film O.C. and Stiggs.[2]

Death

Fortier died in January 2005 in Orange, California, at the age of 78.[2][7]

References
  1. Klemearud, Judy (June 17, 1977). "Fortier, fisherman turned-actor, is not usual rising Hollywood star". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. p. 28. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. Lentz, Harris (May 4, 2006). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2005. McFarland. p. 125. ISBN 9780786424894 – via Google Books.
  3. "Program Listings". Sunday News. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. January 10, 1960. p. 70. Retrieved March 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Robert Fortier". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  5. Mathias, Bob; Mendes, Robert (August 2012). An American Odyssey: The Bob Mathias Story. Sports Publishing. p. 117. ISBN 9781613212677 – via Google Books.
  6. Klemesrud, Judy (April 15, 1977). "New Face". The New York Times. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
  7. Hess, Earl; Dabholkar, Pratibha (2009). Singin' in the Rain: The Making of an American Masterpiece. University Press of Kansas. p. 256. ISBN 9780700616565 – via Google Books.
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