Robert Kellard

Robert Kellard (April 23, 1915 – January 13, 1981), aka Robert Stevens, was an American actor who appeared in over 60 films between 1937 and 1951.

Early years Kellard was born Robert Dorsey Kellard April 23, 1915, in Los Angeles, California. His father, Ralph Kellard (1884–1955), was also an actor.

Robert Kellard graduated from Hollywood High School and attended Santa Monica Junior College for a year. His older brother, Thomas, acted in films briefly before going into a different career.

Career Film Kellard entered in Hollywood in 1937 in the film Annapolis Salute, directed by Christy Cabanne. (Another source says, "Robert made his film debut in ... A Connecticut Yankee (1931)."

Stage On Broadway, Kellard performed in Mother Lode (1937) and Hitch Your Wagon (1937).

Television Kellard made his last appearance in a 1951 episode of ABC's Western television series, The Lone Ranger.

Personal life Kellard's marriage to BeBe LaMonte ended in divorce in 1942. His nephews, Rick and Phil Kellard are both television writers and producers.

Death Kellard died of post-obstructive pneumonia in the Wadsworth V.A. Medical center in Los Angeles, California, on January 13, 1981, at age 65.

Selected filmography

A Connecticut Yankee (1931) Annapolis Salute (1937) – Cadet Second Honeymoon (1937) – Reporter (uncredited) Nothing Sacred (1937) – Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Change of Heart (1938) – Artist (uncredited) Walking Down Broadway (1938) – Bob Randall Island in the Sky (1938) – Peter Vincent Battle of Broadway (1938) – Jack Bundy Josette (1938) – Reporter Gateway (1938) – Reporter (uncredited) My Lucky Star (1938) – Pennell Time Out for Murder (1938) – Johnny Martin Always in Trouble (1938) – Pete Graham While New York Sleeps (1938) – Malcolm Hunt Wife, Husband and Friend (1939) – Bank Teller (uncredited) Boy Friend (1939) – Tommy Bradley Stop, Look and Love (1939) – Dick Grant Here I Am a Stranger (1939) – College Student Drums of Fu Manchu (1940, Serial) – Allan Parker King of the Royal Mounted (1940, Serial) – Tom Merritt, Jr. Phantom of Chinatown (1940) – Tommy Dean Prairie Pioneers (1941) – Roberto Ortega Down in San Diego (1941) – Bell Captain (uncredited) Gentleman from Dixie (1941) – Lance Terrill Escort Girl (1941) – Drake Hamilton Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) – Policeman (uncredited) Man from Headquarters (1942) – Hotel Clerk Joe Smith, American (1942) – Mel Lewis (uncredited) Hello, Annapolis (1942) – George Crandall Sweetheart of the Fleet (1942) – Ens. George 'Tip' Landers Perils of the Royal Mounted (1942, Serial) – Sgt. Mack MacLane RCMP Parachute Nurse (1942) – Minor Role (uncredited) My Sister Eileen (1942) – Bus Driver (uncredited) The Spirit of Stanford (1942) – Cliff Bonnard Smith of Minnesota (1942) – George Smith Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood (1942) – Ticket Clerk (uncredited) Pardon My Gun (1942) – Henchman (uncredited) The Fighting Buckaroo (1943) – Fletch Thatcher (uncredited) Throw a Saddle on a Star (1946) – Burton (uncredited) Gilda (1946) – Man at Masquerade (uncredited) Night Editor (1946) – Doc Cochrane That Texas Jamboree (1946) – Henchman Tom The Return of Rusty (1946) – Sgt. Jack Beals The Unknown (1946) – James Wetherford Sing While You Dance (1946) – Buzz Nelson The Jolson Story (1946) – Henry – Orchestra Leader Lone Star Moonlight (1946) – Eddie Jackson Blondie's Big Moment (1947) – Joe (uncredited) The Thirteenth Hour (1947) – Truck Driver (uncredited) The Lone Hand Texan (1947) – Boomer Kildea (uncredited) Millie's Daughter (1947) – Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Framed (1947) – Man in Coffee Shop (uncredited) The Millerson Case (1947) – Dr. Prescott The Corpse Came C.O.D. (1947) – Reporter (uncredited) Roses Are Red (1947) – Interne Tex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plains (1948) – Tex Granger, The Night Rider The Argyle Secrets (1948) – Melvin Rubin – Cop Canon City (1948) – Officer Winston R. Williams Bride of Vengeance (1949) – Guard (uncredited) Too Late for Tears (1949) – Policeman (uncredited) Red, Hot and Blue (1949) – Police Switchboard Operator (uncredited)