Robert Livingston (actor)
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Robert Livingston was an American film actor. He appeared in 135 films between 1921 and 1975.
Often billed as "Bob Livingston," he was the original "Stony Brooke" in the "Three Mesquiteers
" Western
B-movie
series, a role later played by John Wayne
for eight films. He also portrayed the Lone Ranger in a mysterious 1939 serial
directed by William Witney
and co-starring Chief Thundercloud
as Tonto
, most of which is currently believed to be lost.
Livingston was born in Quincy, Illinois
and died in Tarzana, California from emphysema
. He was buried in Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
.
Often billed as "Bob Livingston," he was the original "Stony Brooke" in the "Three Mesquiteers
The Three Mesquiteers
The Three Mesquiteers is the umbrella title for a series of 51 western B-movies released between 1936 and 1943, including 8 films starring John Wayne...
" Western
Western (genre)
The Western is a genre of various visual arts, such as film, television, radio, literature, painting and others. Westerns are devoted to telling stories set primarily in the latter half of the 19th century in the American Old West, hence the name. Some Westerns are set as early as the Battle of...
B-movie
B-movie
A B movie is a low-budget commercial motion picture that is not definitively an arthouse or pornographic film. In its original usage, during the Golden Age of Hollywood, the term more precisely identified a film intended for distribution as the less-publicized, bottom half of a double feature....
series, a role later played by John Wayne
John Wayne
Marion Mitchell Morrison , better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height...
for eight films. He also portrayed the Lone Ranger in a mysterious 1939 serial
Serial (film)
Serials, more specifically known as Movie serials, Film serials or Chapter plays, were short subjects originally shown in theaters in conjunction with a feature film. They were related to pulp magazine serialized fiction...
directed by William Witney
William Witney
William Nuelsen Witney was an American film and television director. He is best remembered for the movie serials he co-directed with John English for Republic Pictures such as Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zorro's Fighting Legion and Drums of Fu Manchu.He directed many Westerns during his career,...
and co-starring Chief Thundercloud
Chief Thundercloud
Chief Thundercloud, was an American character actor in westerns.Information about Thundercloud is vague...
as Tonto
Tonto
Tonto may mean:* Tonto, a band of Apache native Americans.* Tonto, the fictional sidekick to the Lone Ranger.* "Tonto", a song by the American math rock band Battles, from their album Mirrored.** "Tonto+", the EP centered around said song....
, most of which is currently believed to be lost.
Livingston was born in Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, Illinois
Quincy, known as Illinois' "Gem City," is a river city along the Mississippi River and the county seat of Adams County. As of the 2010 census the city held a population of 40,633. The city anchors its own micropolitan area and is the economic and regional hub of West-central Illinois, catering a...
and died in Tarzana, California from emphysema
Emphysema
Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lungs that primarily causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the tissues necessary to support the physical shape and function of the lungs are destroyed. It is included in a group of diseases called chronic obstructive pulmonary...
. He was buried in Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a privately owned cemetery in Glendale, California. It is the original location of Forest Lawn, a chain of cemeteries in Southern California. The land was formerly part of Providencia Ranch.-History:...
.
Selected filmography
- Brown of HarvardBrown of Harvard (1926 film)Brown of Harvard is a 1926 silent film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and starring William Haines. The film is the best known of the three Brown of Harvard films, having been John Wayne's screen debut. Uncredited, Wayne played a "Yale Football Player". Grady Sutton and Robert Livingston, both of...
(1926) - Special DeliverySpecial Delivery (1927 film)Special Delivery is a 1927 silent comedy film directed by Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Eddie Cantor - Eddie, The Mail Carrier* Jobyna Ralston - Madge, The Girl* William Powell - Harold Jones* Donald Keith - Harrigan, The Fireman...
(1927) - The Vigilantes Are ComingThe Vigilantes Are ComingThe Vigilantes Are Coming is a 1936 American Republic film serial. It was the third of the sixty six serials made by Republic Pictures ....
(1936) - The Three MesquiteersThe Three Mesquiteers (film)The Three Mesquiteers is notable as the original entry in what became a 51-film series of Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movies, eight of which starred John Wayne. Filmed in 1936, the film stars Bob Livingston , Ray "Crash Corrigan, and Syd Saylor, and was directed by Ray Taylor.-Cast:Bob...
(1936) - The Bold CaballeroThe Bold Caballero (1936 film)The Bold Caballero is a 1936 film based on the famous character Zorro, created by Johnston McCulley. The characters Don Alejandro Vega and Bernardo are notably absent. Native American stars include Chief Thundercloud as Don Diego Vega/Zorro's aide and Charles Stevens as Captain Vargas. John...
(1936) - Don Diego Vega/ZorroZorroZorro is a fictional character created in 1919 by New York-based pulp writer Johnston McCulley. The character has been featured in numerous books, films, television series, and other media.... - Riders of the Whistling SkullRiders of the Whistling SkullRiders of the Whistling Skull is a 1937 "Three Mesquiteers" Western B-movie starring Bob Livingston, Ray "Crash" Corrigan, and Max Terhune, and was directed by Mack V. Wright...
(1937) - Hit the SaddleHit the SaddleHit the Saddle is a 1937 "Three Mesquiteers" Western B-movie starring Bob Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, and Rita Hayworth, before she became famous. The film was directed by Mack V. Wright.-Plot:...
(1937) - The Lone Ranger Rides AgainThe Lone Ranger Rides AgainThe Lone Ranger Rides Again is a 1939 American Republic serial. It was a sequel to Republic's earlier 1937 serial The Lone Ranger, which had been highly successful, and the thirteenth of the sixty-six serials produced by Republic....
(1939) - title role - Heart of the RockiesHeart of the Rockies (1937 film)Heart of the Rockies is a 1937 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by Joseph Kane.- Cast :* Robert Livingston as Stony Brooke* Ray Corrigan as Tucson Smith* Max Terhune as Lullaby Joslin...
(1937) - Under Texas SkiesUnder Texas Skies (1940 film)Under Texas Skies is a 1940 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman.- Cast :* Robert Livingston as Stony Brooke* Bob Steele as Tucson Smith* Rufe Davis as Lullaby Joslin* Lois Ranson as Helen Smith...
(1940) - DakotaDakota (film)Dakota is a 1945 Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring John Wayne.-Cast:* John Wayne - John Devlin* Vera Ralston - Sandy Poli * Walter Brennan - Capt. Bounce of the Riverbird* Ward Bond - Jim Bender* Mike Mazurki - Bigtree Collins...
(1945) - The Feathered SerpentThe Feathered Serpent (film)The Feathered Serpent is a 1948 mystery film, the fifth of six in which Roland Winters portrayed Charlie Chan. It is the only Chan film which featured both Keye Luke and Victor Sen Yung together. Luke had been popular in the Warner Oland Chan films while Yung appeared primarily in the Sidney...
(1948)