From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaWillard Robertson (January 1, 1886 – April 5, 1948) was an American actor and writer. He appeared in 147 films between 1924 and 1948. He was born in Runnels, Texas and died in Hollywood, California.Willard Robertson first worked as a lawyer in Texas, but he left his profession for a sudden interest in acting. He appeared on Broadway in 16 plays between 1907 and 1930. Robertson played supporting roles in many Hollywood films from 1930 until the year he died, typically portraying men of authority such as doctors, elected officials, military officers, and also lawyers. He played Jackie Coopers stern but loving father in the oscar-winning drama Skippy (1931) and its sequel Sooky (1931). Robertson also portrayed a flamboyant lawyer in Remember the Night (1940) and the straight sheriff in The Ox-Bow Incident (1943).Willard Robertson was also a notable writer of numerous plays, two of them were adapted into films. He also wrote the novel Moon Tide (1940) which was turned into Archie Mayos drama thriller Moontide (1942) starring Jean Gabin and Ida Lupino.
Mr. John Stanton
Film 1935
Captain Winthrop
Film 1936
Inspector Sullivan
Film 1938
'Mac' McNamara
Film 1943
Francis X. O'Leary
Film 1940
Uncle John
Film 1940
Warren Finley Cooper
Film 1933
Detective Conroy
Film 1933
Pop Henley
Film 1932
District Attorney
Film 1935
Sheriff Akers
Film 1947
Wells Deveroux
Film 1934
Prison Warden
Film 1947
Captain of Detectives
Film 1933
Buck Collins
Film 1939
Luke Packard
Film 1945
Supt. Harrington
Film 1940
Dr. Hunt
Film 1946
Herbert Skinner
Film 1931
Heber Kimball
Film 1940
Executive Officer
Film 1934
Red Severn
Film 1933
Inspector Donegan
Film 1941
Detective MacKenzie
Film 1932
Police Insp. Logan
Film 1936
Mister Just
Film 1942
Prison Warden
Film 1933
Secretary Ingham
Film 1936
Gen. Leads
Film 1948
Kennel Caretaker
Film 1933
Joe Shano
Film 1933
Red Pete
Film 1932
Judge McQuade
Film 1940
Inspector Harris
Film 1935
Grigsby, the Process Server
Film 1935
Inspector 'Mac' McDonald
Film 1937
E. T. Scudder
Film 1931
Police Captain
Film 1934
Judge Edwin A. Matthews
Film 1934
Dan Hastings
Film 1935
Ben Morton
Film 1937
Mr. Franklin
Film 1937
Col. Hadley
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George Marshall
Film 1934
Dr. Morgan
Film 1933
Oakes Ames
Film 1939
Hanks
Film 1934
Judge Jim Morrison
Film 1934
Walter Davies
Film 1936
J.J. Trent
Film 1935
Police Sgt. Alcock
Film 1932
Police Capt. Tom
Film 1933
Police Captain Reynolds
Film 1934
Ranch Foreman
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Bill Joyce
Film 1932
Harry Hallam
Film 1933
Captain Channing
Film 1934
Bob Slocum
Film 1938
Texas Ranger Captain
Film 1930
Man
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Everett Marshall
Film 1934
Enos Hankins
Film 1931
Rancher Wilson
Film 1941
Ed Goring
Film 1935
Detective O'Halloran
Film 1932
Speaker
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Clarke
Film 1939
Sheriff
Film 1932
Nathan Brockway
Film 1946
Ragan
Film 1940
Henchman Nebraska
Film 1939
Mr. Ashcroft
Film 1948
Phil Powers
Film 1931
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Colonel at Hickam Field
Film 1943
Sheriff Risley
Film 1943
Policeman in the Square
Film 1936
Pete Springer
Film 1932
Dr. Frank Fitzgerald
Film 1933
Representative Grosvenor
Film 1934
District Attorney
Film 1934
John Ralston
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Tom Halloran Sr.
Film 1939
Prison Board Chairman
Film 1932
Capt. White
Film 1932
George Andrews
Film 1937
Newman
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Graeme
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Guy Pollock
Film 1936
Capt. E.J. Hawkes
Film 1932
Havana Airport Manager
Film 1933
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Immigration Officer (uncredited)
Film 1936
Sylvester Cross
Film 1932
Cato
Film 1934
Department Head (Uncredited)
Film 1933
Capt. Brooks
Film 1944
Matt Peasely
Film 1937
Thomas
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Zachary Montgomery
Film 1946
Fred - Glidden Associate (uncredited)
Film 1932
Tex Calder
Film 1931
Lieutenant Strickland
Film 1941
Dr. Enfield
Film 1937
Dr. Preston
Film 1934
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Tim MacGregor
Film 1941
Bill MacKeechie
Film 1936
Uncle Jed
Film 1935
Bit Role
Film 1932
Dr. Clarke
Film 1936
Herbert Skinner
Film 1931
Clayton
Film 1939
Millard Keefe
Film 1932
Prof. Woodbury
Film 1924