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name: "Robert Arthur"
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roles: ["Actor"]
born: "18 June 1925"
died: "1 October 2008"
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updated: "2026-09-16T12:28:41.314696+00:00"
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# Robert Arthur

Actor. Born 18 June 1925 in Aberdeen, Washington, USA. Died 1 October 2008.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 18 June 1925, Aberdeen, Washington, USA
- **Died:** 1 October 2008
- **Also known as:** Robert Paul Arthaud, Bob Arthur, Robert R. Arthur, Kenneth Weyerhaeuser, Kenneth Weyerhauser, Robert Paul Arthur, Kenneth Weyerhaueser

## Biography

Robert Arthur (born Robert Paul Arthaud) was an American actor. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he served in the US Navy during the Second World War before beginning his film career in Hollywood. His first screen role came in 1945 in *Roughly Speaking*, after which he appeared in numerous supporting parts in films of the 1940s and 1950s, frequently portraying youthful characters.

Notable credits include *Twelve O'Clock High* (1949) as Sgt. McIllhenny and *Ace in the Hole* (1951) as Herbie Cook. He also worked in radio and made occasional television appearances, including a guest role in *Full House* (1991). After largely retiring from acting in the 1960s, Arthur became an activist for gay rights on behalf of senior citizens. He died in Aberdeen on 1 October 2008.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, latimes.com.*

## On Fi1m (1)

- *Ace in the Hole* (1951), Fi1m 87, as Herbie Cook — [page](https://film.one/film/ace-in-the-hole.md)

## Also known for

- *Full House* (1987), The Minister
- *Mildred Pierce* (1945), High School Boy (uncredited)
- *Twelve O'Clock High* (1949), Sergeant McIllhenny
- *Yellow Sky* (1948), Bull Run

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