George Robotham

George Robotham

Deceased · Born: Jan 10, 1921 · Died: Feb 1, 2007

Personal Details

BornJan 10, 1921 Sacramento, California, USA
Spouse
  • Karin Dor

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Feb 1, 2007 )
  • Billie Jean Maybery

    ( Nov 4, 1954 to Jul 13, 2025 )
Parents
  • Norman Harold Robotham
  • Dorothy Mary Jones

Biography

A legendary figure in the world of stunts and action, this esteemed individual was born in the year 1921 and went on to pursue his academic interests at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a degree in Business Administration.

As a talented and versatile performer, he has made a name for himself in the film industry, specializing in the creation of thrilling scenes that involve underwater activities, as well as expertly choreographed fight and combat sequences.

With a career spanning many decades, he is widely regarded as one of the elder statesmen of stunt and action activities in Hollywood, having worked on numerous films over the years.

One of his most iconic and enduring moments on screen is undoubtedly the "human sacrifice episode" in the 1955 MGM Lana Turner film "The Prodigal", in which he played the role of the guest of honor. This memorable sequence has become an integral part of film history and continues to be celebrated by fans and film enthusiasts alike.

Career

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1985
The Goonies
The Goonies as Prison Guard
{"id":64567,"title":"The Last Survivors","year":"1975","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-survivors-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64567.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64567.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1968
The Split
The Split as Physical Instructor (uncredited)
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1962
Mermaids of Tiburon
Mermaids of Tiburon as Dr. Samuel Jamison (as George Rowe)
{"id":5019,"title":"Spartacus","year":"1960","character":"Pirate (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/spartacus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/e92hpgt4c2e0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/e92hpgt4c2e0.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Spartacus
Spartacus as Pirate (uncredited)
{"id":66722,"title":"The Garment Jungle","year":"1957","character":"Truck Driver (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-garment-jungle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66722.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle as Truck Driver (uncredited)
{"id":14680,"title":"The Great Locomotive Chase","year":"1956","character":"William Knight","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-locomotive-chase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14680.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14680.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
{"id":67372,"title":"Broken Lance","year":"1954","character":"Miner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/broken-lance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6fh02jq8jk40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6fh02jq8jk40.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Broken Lance
Broken Lance as Miner (uncredited)
{"id":18405,"title":"Seven Brides for Seven Brothers","year":"1954","character":"Town Suitor (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18405.jpg"},"released":1}
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as Town Suitor (uncredited)
{"id":67784,"title":"Savage Mutiny","year":"1953","character":"Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/savage-mutiny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67784.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Savage Mutiny
Savage Mutiny as Johnson
{"id":68519,"title":"Mysterious Island","year":"1951","character":"Mercurian","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/mysterious-island-1951","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68519.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68519.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
{"id":70769,"title":"Batman","year":"1943","character":"Henchman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/batman-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70769.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70769.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Batman
Batman as Henchman
{"id":81415,"title":"Dark Echoes","year":"1985","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/dark-echoes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81415.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Dark Echoes
Dark Echoes as Director, Writer