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Robert Coogan (December 13, 1924 — May 12, 1978) was an American film and television actor.
Biography
Robert Coogan was born Robert Anthony Coogan in Glendale, California, to parents Jack Coogan Sr. and Lillian Coogan. His older brother was Jackie Coogan, perhaps Hollywood's most famous child star of the 1920s. Coogan's nephew is stereographer and 3D producer Anthony Coogan and his grand-nephew Keith Coogan is also an actor.
Starting as a child actor, Robert Coogan made his film debut as Sooky in Skippy (1931), a comedy-drama family film which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. He also reprised the role of Sooky in its sequel Sooky (1931). In addition to his appearance in Skippy, Coogan appeared in over one dozen other films and made one appearance in a television production. Coogan continued acting in adulthood, but only with minor success. He also portrayed the role of Humphrey Pennyworth in the Joe Palooka B-movies.
Career
| Date | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Skippy | Sooky Wayne |
| 1931 | Sooky | Sooky Wayne |
| 1932 | The Miracle Man | Bobbie Holmes |
| 1932 | Sky Bride | Willie Smith |
| 1942 | Johnny Doughboy | Robert |
| 1948 | French Leave | Mack |
| 1948 | Master Minds | Young Man |
| 1947 | Kilroy Was Here | Soldier Cheer Leader |
| 1959 | Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey | Humphrey Pennyworth |
| 1950 | Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle | Humphrey Pennyworth |
| 1950 | The Underworld Story | Uncredited |
| 1951 | Ghost Chasers | Jack Eagan |
| 1952 | Here Come the Marines | Marine Chef |
| 1959 | G.E. True Theater | "Hitler's Secret" - Adolf Hitler |
| 1960 | The Little Shop of Horrors | Tramp (Uncredited) |
| 1962 | Third of a Man | Uncredited |