Portrait of Robert Cummings

Robert Cummings

Bio: Effective light comedian of '30s and '40s films and '50s and '60s TV series, Robert Cummings was renowned for his eternally youthful looks (which he attributed to a strict vitamin and health-food diet). He was educated at Carnegie Tech and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Born: Thu, Jun 09 1910
Birthplace: Joplin, Missouri, USA

Death: Sun, Dec 02 1990
Robert Cummings is 80 years old
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Poster of Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special
Robert Cummings was 80 in Disneyland's 35th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1990
Poster of Three on a Date
Three on a Date
Robert Cummings was 67 in Three on a Date as 'Cab Driver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1978
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Robert Cummings was 62 in Partners in Crime as 'Ralph Elsworth'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1973
Poster of The Great American Beauty Contest
The Great American Beauty Contest
Robert Cummings was 62 in The Great American Beauty Contest as 'Dan Carson (as Bob Cummings)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 1973
Poster of Gidget Grows Up
Gidget Grows Up
Robert Cummings was 59 in Gidget Grows Up as 'Russell Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 30 1969
Poster of Five Golden Dragons
Five Golden Dragons
Robert Cummings was 57 in Five Golden Dragons as 'Bob Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1967
Poster of Stagecoach
Stagecoach
Robert Cummings was 55 in Stagecoach as 'Henry Gatewood (as Bob Cummings)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1966
Poster of Promise Her Anything
Promise Her Anything
Robert Cummings was 55 in Promise Her Anything as 'Dr. Philip Brock'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1966
Poster of What a Way to Go!
What a Way to Go!
Robert Cummings was 54 in What a Way to Go! as 'Dr. Victor Stephanson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1964
Poster of The Carpetbaggers
The Carpetbaggers
Robert Cummings was 53 in The Carpetbaggers as 'Dan Pierce'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1964
Poster of Beach Party
Beach Party
Robert Cummings was 53 in Beach Party as 'Professor Sutwell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1963
Poster of Holiday Time at Disneyland
Holiday Time at Disneyland
Robert Cummings was 52 in Holiday Time at Disneyland as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1962
Poster of My Geisha
My Geisha
Robert Cummings was 51 in My Geisha as 'Bob Moore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 1962
Poster of Gala Day at Disneyland
Gala Day at Disneyland
Robert Cummings was 49 in Gala Day at Disneyland as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
Hedda Hopper's Hollywood
Robert Cummings was 49 in Hedda Hopper's Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 10 1960
Poster of Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59
Robert Cummings was 49 in Disneyland '59 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1959
Poster of Bomber's Moon
Bomber's Moon
Robert Cummings was 48 in Bomber's Moon as 'Colonel Culver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1958
Poster of How To Be Very, Very Popular
How To Be Very, Very Popular
Robert Cummings was 45 in How To Be Very, Very Popular as 'Fillmore 'Wedge' Wedgewood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of Disneyland's Opening Day Broadcast
Disneyland's Opening Day Broadcast
Robert Cummings was 45 in Disneyland's Opening Day Broadcast
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 1955
Poster of Twelve Angry Men
Twelve Angry Men
Robert Cummings was 44 in Twelve Angry Men as 'Juror #8'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1954
Poster of Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Robert Cummings was 43 in Dial M for Murder as 'Mark Halliday'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1954
Poster of Lucky Me
Lucky Me
Robert Cummings was 43 in Lucky Me as 'Dick Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1954
Poster of Marry Me Again
Marry Me Again
Robert Cummings was 43 in Marry Me Again as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1953
Poster of The First Time
The First Time
Robert Cummings was 41 in The First Time as 'Joe Bennett'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1952
Poster of The Barefoot Mailman
The Barefoot Mailman
Robert Cummings was 41 in The Barefoot Mailman as 'Sylvanus Hurley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1951
Poster of For Heaven's Sake
For Heaven's Sake
Robert Cummings was 40 in For Heaven's Sake as 'Jeff Bolton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1950
Poster of The Petty Girl
The Petty Girl
Robert Cummings was 40 in The Petty Girl as 'George Petty, aka Andrew 'Andy' Tapp'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1950
Poster of Paid in Full
Paid in Full
Robert Cummings was 39 in Paid in Full as 'Bill Prentice'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1950
Poster of Tell It to the Judge
Tell It to the Judge
Robert Cummings was 39 in Tell It to the Judge as 'Pete Webb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1949
Poster of Free For All
Free For All
Robert Cummings was 39 in Free For All as 'Christopher Parker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1949
Poster of Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
Robert Cummings was 39 in Reign of Terror as 'Charles D'Aubigny'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of The Accused
The Accused
Robert Cummings was 38 in The Accused as 'Warren Ford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 12 1949
Poster of Let's Live a Little
Let's Live a Little
Robert Cummings was 38 in Let's Live a Little as 'Duke Crawford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1948
Poster of Sleep, My Love
Sleep, My Love
Robert Cummings was 37 in Sleep, My Love as 'Bruce Elcott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1948
Poster of The Lost Moment
The Lost Moment
Robert Cummings was 37 in The Lost Moment as 'Lewis Venable'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1947
Poster of Heaven Only Knows
Heaven Only Knows
Robert Cummings was 37 in Heaven Only Knows as 'Michael, aka Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1947
Poster of The Chase
The Chase
Robert Cummings was 36 in The Chase as 'Chuck Scott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1946
Poster of The Bride Wore Boots
The Bride Wore Boots
Robert Cummings was 35 in The Bride Wore Boots as 'Jeff Warren'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1946
Poster of You Came Along
You Came Along
Robert Cummings was 35 in You Came Along as 'Maj. Bob Collins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1945
Poster of Flesh and Fantasy
Flesh and Fantasy
Robert Cummings was 33 in Flesh and Fantasy as 'Michael (segment 1)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1943
Poster of Princess O'Rourke
Princess O'Rourke
Robert Cummings was 33 in Princess O'Rourke as 'Eddie O'Rourke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1943
Poster of Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3)
Robert Cummings was 33 in Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3) as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1943
Poster of Forever and a Day
Forever and a Day
Robert Cummings was 32 in Forever and a Day as 'Ned'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1943
Poster of Breakdowns of 1942
Breakdowns of 1942
Robert Cummings was 32 in Breakdowns of 1942 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1942
Poster of Between Us Girls
Between Us Girls
Robert Cummings was 32 in Between Us Girls as 'Jimmy Blake'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1942
Poster of Saboteur
Saboteur
Robert Cummings was 31 in Saboteur as 'Barry Kane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Poster of Kings Row
Kings Row
Robert Cummings was 31 in Kings Row as 'Parris Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1942
Poster of It Started with Eve
It Started with Eve
Robert Cummings was 31 in It Started with Eve as 'Johnny Reynolds Jr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941
Poster of Moon Over Miami
Moon Over Miami
Robert Cummings was 31 in Moon Over Miami as 'Jeffrey 'Jeff' Boulton II'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 04 1941
Poster of The Devil and Miss Jones
The Devil and Miss Jones
Robert Cummings was 30 in The Devil and Miss Jones as 'Joe O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Free and Easy
Free and Easy
Robert Cummings was 30 in Free and Easy as 'Max Clemington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1941
Poster of One Night in the Tropics
One Night in the Tropics
Robert Cummings was 30 in One Night in the Tropics as 'Steve Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1940
Poster of Spring Parade
Spring Parade
Robert Cummings was 30 in Spring Parade as 'Corporal Harry Marten'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940
Poster of Private Affairs
Private Affairs
Robert Cummings was 30 in Private Affairs as 'Jimmy Nolan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1940
Poster of And One Was Beautiful
And One Was Beautiful
Robert Cummings was 29 in And One Was Beautiful as 'Ridley Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1940
Poster of Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
Robert Cummings was 29 in Charlie McCarthy, Detective as 'Scotty Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of Everything Happens at Night
Everything Happens at Night
Robert Cummings was 29 in Everything Happens at Night as 'Ken Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1939
Poster of Rio
Rio
Robert Cummings was 29 in Rio as 'Bill Gregory'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1939
Poster of The Under-Pup
The Under-Pup
Robert Cummings was 29 in The Under-Pup as 'Dennis Lane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 1939
Poster of Three Smart Girls Grow Up
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
Robert Cummings was 28 in Three Smart Girls Grow Up as 'Harry Loren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1939
Poster of I Stand Accused
I Stand Accused
Robert Cummings was 28 in I Stand Accused as 'Frederick A. Davis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1938
Poster of The Texans
The Texans
Robert Cummings was 28 in The Texans as 'Alan Sanford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1938
Poster of Touchdown, Army
Touchdown, Army
Robert Cummings was 28 in Touchdown, Army as 'Cadet Jimmy Howal'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1938
Poster of You and Me
You and Me
Robert Cummings was 27 in You and Me as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1938
Poster of College Swing
College Swing
Robert Cummings was 27 in College Swing as 'Radio Announcer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1938
Poster of Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
Robert Cummings was 27 in Wells Fargo as 'Dan Trimball, prospector'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1937
Poster of Sophie Lang Goes West
Sophie Lang Goes West
Robert Cummings was 27 in Sophie Lang Goes West as 'Curley Griffin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1937
Poster of Souls at Sea
Souls at Sea
Robert Cummings was 27 in Souls at Sea as 'George Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1937
Poster of The Last Train from Madrid
The Last Train from Madrid
Robert Cummings was 27 in The Last Train from Madrid as 'Juan Ramos'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1937
Poster of Arizona Mahoney
Arizona Mahoney
Robert Cummings was 26 in Arizona Mahoney as 'Phillip Randall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1936
Poster of Hideaway Girl
Hideaway Girl
Robert Cummings was 26 in Hideaway Girl as 'Mike Winslow'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1936
Poster of The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger
Robert Cummings was 26 in The Accusing Finger as 'Jimmy Ellis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1936
Poster of Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
Robert Cummings was 26 in Hollywood Boulevard as 'Jay Wallace'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1936
Poster of Border Flight
Border Flight
Robert Cummings was 25 in Border Flight as 'Lt. Bob Dixon'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1936
Poster of Forgotten Faces
Forgotten Faces
Robert Cummings was 25 in Forgotten Faces as 'Clinton Faraday'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1936
Poster of Desert Gold
Desert Gold
Robert Cummings was 25 in Desert Gold as 'Fordyce 'Ford' Mortimer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1936
Poster of So Red the Rose
So Red the Rose
Robert Cummings was 25 in So Red the Rose as 'George Pendleton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1935
Poster of Millions in the Air
Millions in the Air
Robert Cummings was 25 in Millions in the Air as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1935
Poster of The Virginia Judge
The Virginia Judge
Robert Cummings was 25 in The Virginia Judge as 'Jim Preston'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1935
Poster of Sons of the Desert
Sons of the Desert
Robert Cummings was 23 in Sons of the Desert as 'Steamship Announcement Witness (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1933
Poster of Seasoned Greetings
Seasoned Greetings
Robert Cummings was 23 in Seasoned Greetings as 'Husband (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Robert Cummings was 6 in Romeo and Juliet as 'Friar Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1916

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Robert Cummings was 67+ in The Love Boat as 'Eliott Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Arnie
Arnie
Robert Cummings was 60+ in Arnie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Robert Cummings was 59+ in Love, American Style as ', Grandpa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Robert Cummings was 58+ in Here's Lucy as 'Bob Collins, Robert Henning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
Robert Cummings was 55+ in Green Acres as 'Mort Warner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of My Living Doll
My Living Doll
Robert Cummings was 54+ in My Living Doll as 'Dr. Robert McDonald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 27 1964
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Robert Cummings was 54+ in Bewitched
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Robert Cummings was 53+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Robert Cummings was 53+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Harvey Hines'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
Robert Cummings was 53+ in The Great Adventure as 'Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Robert Cummings was 52+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Robert Cummings was 51+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The New Bob Cummings Show
The New Bob Cummings Show
Robert Cummings was 51+ in The New Bob Cummings Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 1961
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Robert Cummings was 49+ in The Twilight Zone as 'James Embry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Robert Cummings was 47+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as 'Robert Cummings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Robert Cummings was 47+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Robert Cummings was 46+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Lt. Charles Gatewood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Robert Cummings was 46+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Robert Cummings was 46+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Guest, Self - Love That Bob'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of The Bob Cummings Show
The Bob Cummings Show
Robert Cummings was 44+ in The Bob Cummings Show as 'Bob Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Robert Cummings was 44+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Self - Host / Narrator / Interviewer, Self - Host / Narrator / Self, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of The Elgin Hour
The Elgin Hour
Robert Cummings was 44+ in The Elgin Hour as 'Jeff Clark'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 05 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Robert Cummings was 42+ in General Electric Theater as 'Russ Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of My Hero
My Hero
Robert Cummings was 42+ in My Hero as 'Robert Beanblossom'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 08 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Robert Cummings was 41+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as ', Spencer O. Spencer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Robert Cummings was 40+ in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1950
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Robert Cummings was 40+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Wally'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Robert Cummings was 40+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Robert Cummings was 39+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Robert Cummings was 39+ in Your Show of Shows
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Robert Cummings was 39+ in What's My Line? as 'Self, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Cummings was 39+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as ', Sawyer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Robert Cummings was 38+ in Studio One as 'Juror #8, George Lumley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Robert Cummings was 33+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944