Robert Benevides

Robert Benevides (February 9, 1930 – April 9, 2024) was an American actor and production consultant. He was a Korean War veteran before beginning his career as an actor.

Career Benevides met actor Raymond Burr on the set of the TV series Perry Mason in 1960. He became a production executive for 140 episodes of the TV series Ironside from 1969 to 1975, and a production consultant for 21 of the later Perry Mason TV movies.

Death Benevides died on April 9, 2024, in Turlock, California, at the age of 94.

Filmography Television series

Film YearTitleRoleNotes1957 The Monster That Challenged the World Seaman Morty Beatty Debut

Joint ventures Benevides and Burr shared a passion for horticulture and winemaking. They were also among the earliest importers and breeders of Portuguese Water Dogs in the United States.

Later, they established a vineyard in California's Dry Creek Valley, where they cultivated Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and grapes for Port wine. The property was sold in 2017.