About Robert Harris
Lived 1900 – 1995 (aged 95). Robert Harris was an actor.
Robert Harris (28 March 1900 – 18 May 1995) was a British actor. He graduated from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1925, and his stage work included seasons at Stratford, the Old Vic, and on Broadway as Marchbanks in Bernard Shaw's Candida in 1937, opposite Katharine Cornell; He also appeared in more than sixty films from 1930 to 1982.
He was the castaway on Desert Island Discs on 10 February 1955.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Harris?
British actor (1900-1995)
When was Robert Harris born?
Robert Harris was born on 28 March 1900 in Weston-super-Mare.
When did Robert Harris die?
Robert Harris died on 18 May 1995 in Hillingdon.
What was Robert Harris's occupation?
Robert Harris was an actor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Harris (English actor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Harris. https://biography.guide/robert-harris-actor/
MLA: "Robert Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-harris-actor/.
Chicago: "Robert Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-harris-actor/.
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