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Richard Robert Elliott
Robert Elliot
Robert Elliott
Acting
Biography
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Robert Elliott (October 9, 1879 – November 15, 1951) was an American character actor who appeared in 102 films and TV shows from 1916 to 1951.
He was born Richard Robert Elliott in 1879 in Columbus, Ohio. Most of his main roles were in the silent era. In the sound era he mostly performed in supporting roles and bit parts. On the stage he originated the Sergeant O'Hara character opposite Jeanne Eagels in Somerset Maugham's play Rain (1922).
Active in films from 1916, Elliott played Detective Crosby in the 1928 feature Lights of New York, the first all-ta…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Devil's Playground
as Judge Morton
Chick Carter, Detective
as Dan Rankin
The Voice That Thrilled the World
as Self (segment 'Lights of New York') (archive footage)
'Til We Meet Again
as Detective (uncredited)
The Ghost Breakers
as Lieutenant Murray (uncredited)
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
as Minor Role (uncredited)
Flowing Gold
as Mac, Highway Patrolman (uncredited)
Half a Sinner
as Officer Kelly
You, the People
as Mr. Edward Gibbon
Gone with the Wind
as Yankee Major
