Robert Gottschall

American actor (1915–2005)
Mary Sue Mills
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(m. 1942; died 2004)​
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Robert Elmer Gottschall[1] (September 15, 1915 – January 3, 2005), sometimes credited in films by the stage name Bob Shaw or Robert Shaw, was an American actor.

Early life and career

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas,[1][2] Gottschall was the younger of two sons born to Kitty Carol Rife and Lester B. Gottschall.[3][4][5] He attended Southern Methodist University[6] and performed with the Dallas Little School of Theatre in 1936. He attracted a talent scout's attention after one semester.[7] He had a three-year contract with 20th Century Fox before joining the military.[6] The contract was accompanied by the professional name Robert Shaw.[8]

Gottschall enlisted in the United States Army during World War II and served five years. He later re-enlisted and served in the military until 1963.[9]

Gottschall married Mary Sue Mills on August 15, 1942, in Asbury Park, New Jersey.[6]

When he died, just weeks after his wife of over 62 years, he was buried at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.[10]

Filmography

  • Rose of Washington Square (1939) as Newspaper reporter (uncredited)
  • Boy Friend (1939) as Cracker
  • Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) as Dancer in Ballroom Seen Dancing with Old Woman (uncredited)
  • Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) as College Student (uncredited)
  • Quick Millions (1939) as National Park Ranger Barry Frazier
  • Here I Am a Stranger (1939) as College Student
  • 20,000 Men a Year (1939) as Tommy Howell
  • The Grapes of Wrath (1940) as Gas Station Attendant #1 in Needles (uncredited)
  • Johnny Apollo (1940) as Clerk (uncredited)
  • Star Dust (1940) as Boy Leaving Hollywood (uncredited)
  • Lillian Russell (1940) as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
  • Sailor's Lady (1940) as Ensign (uncredited)
  • Manhattan Heartbeat (1940) in a bit role (uncredited)
  • Young People (1940) as Usher (uncredited)
  • The Great Profile (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Public Deb No. 1 (1940) as Reporter (uncredited)
  • Golden Hoofs (1941) as Party Guest (uncredited)
  • Adam Had Four Sons (1941) as Chris Stoddard (older)
  • Tobacco Road (1941) as Hillbilly (uncredited)
  • Ride on Vaquero (1941) as Lieutenant Kirk
  • Rise and Shine (1941) as Student Asst. Manager (uncredited)
  • Sex Hygiene (1942) can be seen several times in audience watching training film
  • Son of the Guardsman (1946) as David Trent (as Bob Shaw)
  • The Late George Apley (1947) as Bit Role (uncredited)
  • Captain from Castile (1947) as Spanish Army Officer (uncredited)
  • Berlin Express (1948) as Train ticket seller(uncredited)
  • Honeysuckle Rose (1980) as Store Clerk
  • The Big Brawl (1980) as Man on Beach (as Robert Gottschall)
  • Adam (1983) as Father Mike Conboy (as Robert Gottschall)
  • The Sky's No Limit (1984) as Dr. Belkin (Last appearance)

References

  1. ^ a b "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VDFD-T4C : 1 January 2015), Robert Elmer Gottschall, 15 Sep 1915; from "Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); citing Texas Department of State Health Services.
  2. ^ "With Signal Corps". Wichita Falls Record News. June 13, 1941. p. 5. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "United States Census, 1920", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MC99-J81 : Sun Mar 10 07:26:34 UTC 2024), Entry for Lester B Gottschall and Kitty Gottschall, 1920.
  4. ^ "United States Census, 1930", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HPNL-5N2 : Sat Jul 06 06:01:42 UTC 2024), Entry for Lester B Gottschall and Kitty C Gottschall, 1930.
  5. ^ "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2G4-94R : Fri Mar 08 16:24:59 UTC 2024), Entry for Robert E Gottschall and L B Gottschall, 15 Sep 1915. See also:
    • "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6K7G-PZV4 : 10 February 2023), Kittie Rife in entry for Robert Gottschall, .
  6. ^ a b c "Miss Mills Weds Former Actor". The Daily Oklahoman. September 20, 1942. p. 4 C. Retrieved July 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Rosetta, Lisa (July 27, 2000). "Shining Star". Victoria Advocate. Texas, Victoria. p. 33. Retrieved May 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Cohen, Harold W. (February 15, 1939). "The Drama Desk". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 10. Archived from the original on July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Gottschall". Victoria Advocate. Texas, Victoria. July 27, 2000. p. 34. Retrieved May 8, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "Obituary: Robert Gottschall". The Dallas Morning News. 2005-01-09. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
  • Robert Shaw at IMDb
  • Robert Gottschall memorial and biography at the Wayback Machine (archived March 3, 2016)