Robert Shayne

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Shayne (October 4, 1900 – November 29, 1992), born Robert Shaen Dawe, was an American actor whose career lasted for over 60 years. He was best known for portraying Inspector Bill Henderson in the American television series Adventures of Superman. Shayne became an actor after having worked as a reporter at the Illustrated Daily Tab in Miami, Florida. His initial acting experience came with repertory companies in Alabama, including the Birmingham Players. Shayne's first Broadway appearance came by 1931 in The Rap. His other Broadway shows include Yellow Jack (1934), The Cat and the Canary (1935), Whiteoaks (1938), with Ethel Barrymore, and Without Love (1942), with Katharine Hepburn. Shayne began his film career in 1934, appearing in two features. In 1942, he became a contract actor with Warner Bros.. He played many character roles in...

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ColumboSeries • 1971IronsideSeries • 1967Petticoat JunctionSeries • 1963Emergency!Series • 1972The Donna Reed ShowSeries • 1958North by NorthwestMovie • 195977 Sunset StripSeries • 1958The Doris Day ShowSeries • 1968HazelSeries • 1961Surfside 6Series • 1960Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1952Land of the GiantsSeries • 1968The FlashSeries • 1990The MillionaireSeries • 1955Navy LogSeries • 1955The Adventures of Wild Bill HickokSeries • 1951Freddy's NightmaresSeries • 1988The Third ManSeries • 1959The Wonderful World of DisneySeries • 1954Screen Director's PlayhouseSeries • 195526 MenSeries • 1957Tora! Tora! Tora!Movie • 1970Invaders from MarsMovie • 1953Mr. SkeffingtonMovie • 1944