Robert Fortier
American film, television and theatre actor
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Robert Ray Fortier (November 5, 1926 – January 1, 2005) was an American film, television and theatre actor.[1] He was known for playing Scotty in the American adventure television series The Troubleshooters.[2][3]
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November 5, 1926
Robert Fortier | |
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Fortier in Star Trek: The Original Series, 1968 | |
| Born | Robert Ray Fortier November 5, 1926 |
| Died | January 1, 2005 (aged 78) Orange, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Film, television and theatre actor |
| Years active | 1950–1987 |
Life and career
Fortier was born in West Hollywood, California.[4] He was originally a member of the New York City Ballet and was a gymnast at the University of California, Los Angeles.[5][6] He served in the armed forces during World War II.[7] He began his screen career in 1950, with an uncredited role in the film Let's Dance. The next year, he appeared in the films Texas Carnival and Show Boat.[2] During his screen career, he appeared in Broadway plays such as Pal Joey, playing Victor, and Me and Juliet, playing Don Juan.[8]
Later in his career, in 1959, he starred as Scotty in the NBC adventure television series The Troubleshooters, starring along with Keenan Wynn and Bob Mathias.[3][9] After the series ended in 1960, he starred as Gary Donovan in the CBS soap opera television series Full Circle, starring along with Dyan Cannon and Jean Byron. He guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Fugitive, The Law and Mr. Jones, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Outlaws, The Millionaire, Colt .45 and Star Trek: The Original Series,[2] and played the recurring role of Captain Jampel in the second and third season of the ABC drama television series Combat!.[10] He also appeared in films such as Popeye (as town drunk Bill Barnacle),[11] A Wedding, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, 3 Women[6] and Heaven Can Wait.[12]
Fortier retired from acting in 1987, last appearing in the film O.C. and Stiggs.[2]
Death
Fortier died on January 1, 2005, in Orange, California, at the age of 78.[2][13]
