Here is the biography of Robert Brubaker:
Robert Brubaker was born on October 9, 1916, in Robinson, Illinois. He was the son of George Brubaker and a descendant of Jonas Sparks, a friend of frontiersman Daniel Boone. Brubaker grew up in a small town in Illinois, where he became interested in theatrics at a young age.
After attending Robinson Township High School, Brubaker went on to study at Northwestern University's Annie Mae Swift School of Speech. He appeared in several productions during his time at Northwestern, including a revival of the musical comedy "Good News," in which he played the comedy lead.
After two years at Northwestern, Brubaker decided to leave school and pursue a career in acting. He was offered a job with the Federal Theater in Chicago, where he worked on several productions, including a show called "Oh Say Can You Sing, Dance or Act," which featured a young Buddy Rich.
In 1937, Brubaker moved to Hollywood, where he attended the dramatic school "Bards" and became a teacher there. He also worked on several radio shows, including "Gateway to Hollywood," which was a talent search and showcase for up-and-coming actors.
Brubaker's early career in Hollywood was marked by a series of "almosts," including a contract with Paramount Studios that ultimately didn't come to fruition. He also worked on several stage productions, including a play called "Days of Our Youth," which was directed by John Baird and featured outstanding critical reviews.
During World War II, Brubaker served in the US Army Air Force, where he became a pilot and flew B-24s. After the war, he returned to Hollywood and began working on television shows, including "Public Defender," "Gunsmoke," and "U.S. Marshal."
Brubaker's television career spanned several decades, during which he appeared in a wide range of shows, including "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," "The Twilight Zone," and "Dr. Kildare." He also worked on several films, including "The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell," "Man of a Thousand Faces," and "The Sting."
In addition to his work in film and television, Brubaker was also a talented stage actor. He appeared in several productions, including a summer stock production of "Death of a Salesman," which he considered to be his favorite role.
After retiring from his acting career, Brubaker went on to work as the Director of the Training Department for before-need salespeople at Forest Lawn. He later moved to a smaller California community, where he lived until his death in 2010.
