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Robert Young

Bio: Robert George Young  (February 22, 1907 – July 21, 1998) was an American television, film, and radio actor, best known for his leading roles as Jim Anderson, the father of Father Knows Best (NBC and then CBS) and as physician Marcus Welby in Marcus Welby, M. D
Born: Fri, Feb 22 1907
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 21 1998
Robert Young is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Robert Young was 87 in That's Entertainment! III as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To
Robert Young was 83 in Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1990
Poster of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
Robert Young was 82 in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 20 1990
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair
Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair
Robert Young was 81 in Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair as 'Dr. Marcus Welby'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1988
Poster of A Conspiracy of Love
A Conspiracy of Love
Robert Young was 80 in A Conspiracy of Love as 'Joe Woldarski'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1987
Poster of Mercy or Murder?
Mercy or Murder?
Robert Young was 79 in Mercy or Murder? as 'Roswell Gilbert'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1987
Poster of The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D.
The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Robert Young was 77 in The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Dr. Marcus Welby'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1984
Poster of Hollywood’s Children
Hollywood’s Children
Robert Young was 75 in Hollywood’s Children as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 24 1982
Poster of Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas
Robert Young was 70 in Father Knows Best: Home for Christmas as 'Jim Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1977
Poster of The Father Knows Best Reunion
The Father Knows Best Reunion
Robert Young was 70 in The Father Knows Best Reunion as 'James Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1977
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Robert Young was 69 in That's Entertainment, Part II as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Robert Young was 67 in That's Entertainment! as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of My Darling Daughters' Anniversary
My Darling Daughters' Anniversary
Robert Young was 66 in My Darling Daughters' Anniversary as 'Judge Charles Raleigh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 08 1973
Poster of All My Darling Daughters
All My Darling Daughters
Robert Young was 65 in All My Darling Daughters as 'Judge Charles Raleigh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1972
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of Humanities
Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of Humanities
Robert Young was 62 in Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of Humanities as 'Marcus Welby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1969
Poster of Highball Highway
Highball Highway
Robert Young was 56 in Highball Highway as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 1963
Poster of Secret of the Incas
Secret of the Incas
Robert Young was 47 in Secret of the Incas as 'Stanley Moorehead'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1954
Poster of The Big Moment
The Big Moment
Robert Young was 47 in The Big Moment as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1954
Poster of The Half-Breed
The Half-Breed
Robert Young was 45 in The Half-Breed as 'Dan Craig'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1952
Poster of Goodbye, My Fancy
Goodbye, My Fancy
Robert Young was 44 in Goodbye, My Fancy as 'Doctor James Merrill'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1951
Poster of The Second Woman
The Second Woman
Robert Young was 43 in The Second Woman as 'Jeff Cohalan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1950
Poster of And Baby Makes Three
And Baby Makes Three
Robert Young was 42 in And Baby Makes Three as 'Vernon 'Vern' Walsh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1949
Poster of Bride for Sale
Bride for Sale
Robert Young was 42 in Bride for Sale as 'Stephen Tracy Adams'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1949
Poster of That Forsyte Woman
That Forsyte Woman
Robert Young was 42 in That Forsyte Woman as 'Philip Bosinney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1949
Poster of Adventure in Baltimore
Adventure in Baltimore
Robert Young was 42 in Adventure in Baltimore as 'Dr. Andrew Sheldon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1949
Poster of Relentless
Relentless
Robert Young was 41 in Relentless as 'Nick Buckley'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1948
Poster of Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty
Robert Young was 41 in Sitting Pretty as 'Harry King'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1948
Poster of Crossfire
Crossfire
Robert Young was 40 in Crossfire as 'Finlay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1947
Poster of They Won't Believe Me
They Won't Believe Me
Robert Young was 40 in They Won't Believe Me as 'Larry Ballentine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 1947
Poster of Lady Luck
Lady Luck
Robert Young was 39 in Lady Luck as 'Larry Scott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1946
Poster of The Searching Wind
The Searching Wind
Robert Young was 39 in The Searching Wind as 'Alex Hazen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1946
Poster of Claudia and David
Claudia and David
Robert Young was 39 in Claudia and David as 'David Naughton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1946
Poster of Those Endearing Young Charms
Those Endearing Young Charms
Robert Young was 38 in Those Endearing Young Charms as 'Lt. Hurley 'Hank' Travers'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1945
Poster of The Enchanted Cottage
The Enchanted Cottage
Robert Young was 38 in The Enchanted Cottage as 'Oliver Bradford'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1945
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Robert Young was 37 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Cuffy Williams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1944
Poster of Twenty Years After
Twenty Years After
Robert Young was 36 in Twenty Years After as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Claudia
Claudia
Robert Young was 36 in Claudia as 'David Naughton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1943
Poster of Sweet Rosie O'Grady
Sweet Rosie O'Grady
Robert Young was 36 in Sweet Rosie O'Grady as 'Samuel Magee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1943
Poster of Slightly Dangerous
Slightly Dangerous
Robert Young was 36 in Slightly Dangerous as 'Bob Stuart'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of Journey for Margaret
Journey for Margaret
Robert Young was 35 in Journey for Margaret as 'John Davis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 17 1942
Poster of Cairo
Cairo
Robert Young was 35 in Cairo as 'Homer Smith, aka Juniper Jones'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1942
Poster of Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American
Robert Young was 34 in Joe Smith, American as 'Joe Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942
Poster of H.M. Pulham, Esq.
H.M. Pulham, Esq.
Robert Young was 34 in H.M. Pulham, Esq. as 'Harry Moulton Pulham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1941
Poster of Married Bachelor
Married Bachelor
Robert Young was 34 in Married Bachelor as 'Randolph Haven'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1941
Poster of Lady Be Good
Lady Be Good
Robert Young was 34 in Lady Be Good as 'Edward 'Eddie' Crane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 18 1941
Poster of Western Union
Western Union
Robert Young was 33 in Western Union as 'Richard Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1941
Poster of The Trial of Mary Dugan
The Trial of Mary Dugan
Robert Young was 33 in The Trial of Mary Dugan as 'Jimmy Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1941
Poster of Dr. Kildare's Crisis
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
Robert Young was 33 in Dr. Kildare's Crisis as 'Douglas Lamont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Robert Young was 33 in A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 1940
Poster of Sporting Blood
Sporting Blood
Robert Young was 33 in Sporting Blood as 'Myles Vanders'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 1940
Poster of The Mortal Storm
The Mortal Storm
Robert Young was 33 in The Mortal Storm as 'Fritz Marberg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1940
Poster of Florian
Florian
Robert Young was 33 in Florian as 'Anton Erban'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1940
Poster of Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Hollywood: Style Center of the World
Robert Young was 33 in Hollywood: Style Center of the World as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 29 1940
Poster of Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage
Robert Young was 33 in Northwest Passage as 'Langdon Towne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of Northward, Ho!
Northward, Ho!
Robert Young was 32 in Northward, Ho! as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1940
Poster of Miracles for Sale
Miracles for Sale
Robert Young was 32 in Miracles for Sale as 'Michael Morgan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 10 1939
Poster of Maisie
Maisie
Robert Young was 32 in Maisie as 'Charles 'Slim' Martin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1939
Poster of Bridal Suite
Bridal Suite
Robert Young was 32 in Bridal Suite as 'Neil McGill'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1939
Poster of Hollywood Hobbies
Hollywood Hobbies
Robert Young was 32 in Hollywood Hobbies as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1939
Poster of Honolulu
Honolulu
Robert Young was 31 in Honolulu as 'Brooks Mason / George Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1939
Poster of The Shining Hour
The Shining Hour
Robert Young was 31 in The Shining Hour as 'David Linden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1938
Poster of Rich Man, Poor Girl
Rich Man, Poor Girl
Robert Young was 31 in Rich Man, Poor Girl as 'Bill Harrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1938
Poster of Hollywood Goes to Town
Hollywood Goes to Town
Robert Young was 31 in Hollywood Goes to Town as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 07 1938
Poster of The Toy Wife
The Toy Wife
Robert Young was 31 in The Toy Wife as 'Andre Vallaire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1938
Poster of Paradise for Three
Paradise for Three
Robert Young was 31 in Paradise for Three as 'Fritz Hagedorn'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1938
Poster of Josette
Josette
Robert Young was 31 in Josette as 'Pierre Brassard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 03 1938
Poster of Three Comrades
Three Comrades
Robert Young was 31 in Three Comrades as 'Gottfried Lenz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 1938
Poster of Navy Blue and Gold
Navy Blue and Gold
Robert Young was 30 in Navy Blue and Gold as 'Roger 'Rog' Ash'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of The Bride Wore Red
The Bride Wore Red
Robert Young was 30 in The Bride Wore Red as 'Rudolph 'Rudi' Pal'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of The Romance of Celluloid
The Romance of Celluloid
Robert Young was 30 in The Romance of Celluloid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1937
Poster of The Emperor's Candlesticks
The Emperor's Candlesticks
Robert Young was 30 in The Emperor's Candlesticks as 'Grand Duke Peter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 02 1937
Poster of Married Before Breakfast
Married Before Breakfast
Robert Young was 30 in Married Before Breakfast as 'Tom Wakefield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1937
Poster of I Met Him in Paris
I Met Him in Paris
Robert Young was 30 in I Met Him in Paris as 'Gene Anders'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1937
Poster of Dangerous Number
Dangerous Number
Robert Young was 29 in Dangerous Number as 'Hank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1937
Poster of Stowaway
Stowaway
Robert Young was 29 in Stowaway as 'Tommy Randall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1936
Poster of The Longest Night
The Longest Night
Robert Young was 29 in The Longest Night as 'Charley Phelps'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1936
Poster of Sworn Enemy
Sworn Enemy
Robert Young was 29 in Sworn Enemy as 'Henry 'Hank' Sherman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1936
Poster of The Bride Walks Out
The Bride Walks Out
Robert Young was 29 in The Bride Walks Out as 'Hugh McKenzie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1936
Poster of Secret Agent
Secret Agent
Robert Young was 29 in Secret Agent as 'Robert Marvin'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1936
Poster of The Three Wise Guys
The Three Wise Guys
Robert Young was 29 in The Three Wise Guys as 'Joe Hatcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1936
Poster of It's Love Again
It's Love Again
Robert Young was 29 in It's Love Again as 'Peter Carlton'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 1936
Poster of The Bride Comes Home
The Bride Comes Home
Robert Young was 28 in The Bride Comes Home as 'Jack Bristow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1935
Poster of Remember Last Night?
Remember Last Night?
Robert Young was 28 in Remember Last Night? as 'Tony Milburn'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1935
Poster of Red Salute
Red Salute
Robert Young was 28 in Red Salute as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1935
Poster of Calm Yourself
Calm Yourself
Robert Young was 28 in Calm Yourself as 'Preston Patton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1935
Poster of Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady
Robert Young was 28 in Vagabond Lady as 'Tony Spear'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1935
Poster of West Point of the Air
West Point of the Air
Robert Young was 28 in West Point of the Air as 'Little Mike Stone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1935
Poster of The Bands Plays On
The Bands Plays On
Robert Young was 27 in The Bands Plays On as 'Tony Ferrera'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1934
Poster of Death on the Diamond
Death on the Diamond
Robert Young was 27 in Death on the Diamond as 'Larry Kelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1934
Poster of Paris Interlude
Paris Interlude
Robert Young was 27 in Paris Interlude as 'Pat'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1934
Poster of Whom the Gods Destroy
Whom the Gods Destroy
Robert Young was 27 in Whom the Gods Destroy as 'Jack Forrester'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1934
Poster of Hollywood Party
Hollywood Party
Robert Young was 27 in Hollywood Party as 'Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1934
Poster of The House of Rothschild
The House of Rothschild
Robert Young was 27 in The House of Rothschild as 'Capt. Fitzroy'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1934
Poster of Lazy River
Lazy River
Robert Young was 27 in Lazy River as 'William 'Bill' Drexel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 16 1934
Poster of Spitfire
Spitfire
Robert Young was 27 in Spitfire as 'John Stafford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1934
Poster of Carolina
Carolina
Robert Young was 26 in Carolina as 'Will Connelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of The Right To Romance
The Right To Romance
Robert Young was 26 in The Right To Romance as 'Bobby Preble'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1933
Poster of Saturday's Millions
Saturday's Millions
Robert Young was 26 in Saturday's Millions as 'Jim Fowler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1933
Poster of Tugboat Annie
Tugboat Annie
Robert Young was 26 in Tugboat Annie as 'Alec (Son)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1933
Poster of Hell Below
Hell Below
Robert Young was 26 in Hell Below as 'Lieut. (JG) 'Brick' Walters'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1933
Poster of Today We Live
Today We Live
Robert Young was 26 in Today We Live as 'Claude William Hope'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1933
Poster of Men Must Fight
Men Must Fight
Robert Young was 25 in Men Must Fight as 'Geoffrey Aiken'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1933
Poster of Strange Interlude
Strange Interlude
Robert Young was 25 in Strange Interlude as 'Gordon Evans as a young man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1932
Poster of The Kid from Spain
The Kid from Spain
Robert Young was 25 in The Kid from Spain as 'Ricardo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 1932
Poster of Unashamed
Unashamed
Robert Young was 25 in Unashamed as 'Dick Ogden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1932
Poster of New Morals for Old
New Morals for Old
Robert Young was 25 in New Morals for Old as 'Ralph Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1932
Poster of The Wet Parade
The Wet Parade
Robert Young was 25 in The Wet Parade as 'Kip Tarleton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1932
Poster of Hell Divers
Hell Divers
Robert Young was 24 in Hell Divers as 'Graham - Pilot Reporting Missing Airplanes (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1932
Poster of The Guilty Generation
The Guilty Generation
Robert Young was 24 in The Guilty Generation as 'Marco Ricca, also known as Marco Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1931
Poster of The Sin of Madelon Claudet
The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Robert Young was 24 in The Sin of Madelon Claudet as 'Dr.Claudet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1931
Poster of The Black Camel
The Black Camel
Robert Young was 24 in The Black Camel as 'Jimmy Bradshaw'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 21 1931
Poster of The Campus Vamp
The Campus Vamp
Robert Young was 21 in The Campus Vamp as 'Student at Dance / at Beach (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1928

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Little Women
Little Women
Robert Young was 71+ in Little Women as 'Mr. Laurence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1978
Poster of Donny & Marie
Donny & Marie
Robert Young was 68+ in Donny & Marie as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law
Robert Young was 64+ in Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as 'Dr. Marcus Welby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Vanished
Vanished
Robert Young was 64+ in Vanished as 'Sen. Earl Gannon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 08 1971
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Robert Young was 62+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Dr. Marcus Welby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Robert Young was 61+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Robert Young was 61+ in The Name of the Game as 'Herman Allison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Robert Young was 61+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
Robert Young was 59+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Robert Young was 56+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Nick Holloway'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Robert Young was 55+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Window on Main Street
Window on Main Street
Robert Young was 54+ in Window on Main Street
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Robert Young was 54+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Dr. Gilbert Winfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Robert Young was 49+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Guest, Self - Recipient'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Robert Young was 47+ in Climax! as 'Lieutenant Commander Knowles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best
Robert Young was 47+ in Father Knows Best as 'Jim Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1954
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Robert Young was 45+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Robert Young was 42+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Robert Young was 41+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948