Robert Livingston (actor)

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Robert Livingston
Cowboys from Texas (1939) poster.jpg
Duncan Renaldo, Robert Livingston, and Raymond Hatton in Cowboys from Texas (1939)
Born
Robert Edward Randall

(1904-12-09)December 9, 1904
Quincy, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 7, 1988(1988-03-07) (aged 83)
Tarzana, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
OccupationActor
Years active1921–1975
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1947; div. 1951)​
Children1
RelativesJack Randall (brother)

Robert Edward Randall (December 9, 1904 – March 7, 1988)[1] was an American film actor known under his stage name, Robert (or Bob) Livingston. He appeared in 136 films between 1921 and 1975. He was one of the original Three Mesquiteers. He had also played The Lone Ranger and Zorro.[2]

Life and career[]

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.

Personal life[]

On December 18, 1947, he married Margaret Roach, daughter of director/producer Hal Roach.[5] They had one son, actor/writer Addison Randall born on August 13, 1949. He was named after Livingston's younger brother, Addison Randall, who had died at the relatively young age of 39 while shooting the film The Royal Mounted Rides Again in 1945. Livingston and Margaret Roach later divorced in 1951, and he remained single thereafter.

Selected filmography[]

References[]

  1. ^ Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 59. ISBN 9780786450190. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Robert Livingston, 83, An Actor in 100 Films". New York Times. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
  3. ^ Cline, William C. (2000). Serials-ly Speaking: Essays on Cliffhangers. McFarland. ISBN 9780786409181. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  4. ^ Armstrong, Richard B.; Armstrong, Mary Willems (2000). Encyclopedia of Film Themes, Settings and Series. McFarland. ISBN 9780786445721. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  5. ^ "Robert Livingston, 83; 1930s Cowboy Film Hero". LA Times. Retrieved June 27, 2017.

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