Portrait of Robert Peterson

Robert Peterson

Bio: Art director under contract at Columbia, 1940-1947 and 1948-1964. A specialist in gritty black & white drama, he created realistic sets for several notable crime films and minor films noir in the 1950's
Born: Sun, Aug 15 1909
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Wed, Jan 10 1979
Robert Peterson is 69 years old
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Poster of The Legend of the Golden Gun
The Legend of the Golden Gun
Robert Peterson would have been no older than 69 in The Legend of the Golden Gun as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1979
Poster of The Courage and the Passion
The Courage and the Passion
Robert Peterson was 68 in The Courage and the Passion as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1978
Poster of Last of the Good Guys
Last of the Good Guys
Robert Peterson was 68 in Last of the Good Guys as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1978
Poster of A Killing Affair
A Killing Affair
Robert Peterson was 68 in A Killing Affair as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 1977
Poster of Cover Girls
Cover Girls
Robert Peterson was 67 in Cover Girls as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1977
Poster of Kiss Me, Kill Me
Kiss Me, Kill Me
Robert Peterson was 66 in Kiss Me, Kill Me as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 08 1976
Poster of Cop on the Beat
Cop on the Beat
Robert Peterson was 65 in Cop on the Beat as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 06 1975
Poster of A Matter of Wife... and Death
A Matter of Wife... and Death
Robert Peterson was 65 in A Matter of Wife... and Death as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1975
Poster of The Last Angry Man
The Last Angry Man
Robert Peterson was 64 in The Last Angry Man as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 1974
Poster of In Name Only
In Name Only
Robert Peterson was 60 in In Name Only as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1969
Poster of Scalplock
Scalplock
Robert Peterson was 56 in Scalplock as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1966
Poster of I'll Take Sweden
I'll Take Sweden
Robert Peterson was 55 in I'll Take Sweden as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1965
Poster of The Outlaws Is Coming
The Outlaws Is Coming
Robert Peterson was 55 in The Outlaws Is Coming as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1965
Poster of Gidget Goes to Rome
Gidget Goes to Rome
Robert Peterson was 53 in Gidget Goes to Rome as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1963
Poster of Zotz!
Zotz!
Robert Peterson was 53 in Zotz! as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of Experiment in Terror
Experiment in Terror
Robert Peterson was 52 in Experiment in Terror as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1962
Poster of Two Rode Together
Two Rode Together
Robert Peterson was 51 in Two Rode Together as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1961
Poster of Underworld U.S.A.
Underworld U.S.A.
Robert Peterson was 51 in Underworld U.S.A. as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1961
Poster of Let No Man Write My Epitaph
Let No Man Write My Epitaph
Robert Peterson was 51 in Let No Man Write My Epitaph as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1960
Poster of The Gene Krupa Story
The Gene Krupa Story
Robert Peterson was 50 in The Gene Krupa Story as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1959
Poster of Edge of Eternity
Edge of Eternity
Robert Peterson was 50 in Edge of Eternity as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1959
Poster of Face of a Fugitive
Face of a Fugitive
Robert Peterson was 49 in Face of a Fugitive as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1959
Poster of Ride Lonesome
Ride Lonesome
Robert Peterson was 49 in Ride Lonesome as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1959
Poster of Good Day for a Hanging
Good Day for a Hanging
Robert Peterson was 49 in Good Day for a Hanging as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1959
Poster of The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
Robert Peterson was 49 in The Last Hurrah as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1958
Poster of Decision at Sundown
Decision at Sundown
Robert Peterson was 48 in Decision at Sundown as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 1957
Poster of The Edge of Innocence
The Edge of Innocence
Robert Peterson was 48 in The Edge of Innocence as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1957
Poster of The Garment Jungle
The Garment Jungle
Robert Peterson was 47 in The Garment Jungle as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1957
Poster of The Shadow on the Window
The Shadow on the Window
Robert Peterson was 47 in The Shadow on the Window as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1957
Poster of The Last Frontier
The Last Frontier
Robert Peterson was 46 in The Last Frontier as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1955
Poster of Count Three and Pray
Count Three and Pray
Robert Peterson was 46 in Count Three and Pray as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1955
Poster of 5 Against the House
5 Against the House
Robert Peterson was 45 in 5 Against the House as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1955
Poster of Cell 2455 Death Row
Cell 2455 Death Row
Robert Peterson was 45 in Cell 2455 Death Row as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1955
Poster of The Long Gray Line
The Long Gray Line
Robert Peterson was 45 in The Long Gray Line as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 1955
Poster of Human Desire
Human Desire
Robert Peterson was 44 in Human Desire as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1954
Poster of The Big Heat
The Big Heat
Robert Peterson was 44 in The Big Heat as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1953
Poster of The Juggler
The Juggler
Robert Peterson was 43 in The Juggler as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1953
Poster of Eight Iron Men
Eight Iron Men
Robert Peterson was 43 in Eight Iron Men as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1952
Poster of Scandal Sheet
Scandal Sheet
Robert Peterson was 42 in Scandal Sheet as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1952
Poster of Sirocco
Sirocco
Robert Peterson was 41 in Sirocco as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1951
Poster of Saturday's Hero
Saturday's Hero
Robert Peterson was 41 in Saturday's Hero as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of The Fuller Brush Girl
The Fuller Brush Girl
Robert Peterson was 41 in The Fuller Brush Girl as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1950
Poster of In a Lonely Place
In a Lonely Place
Robert Peterson was 40 in In a Lonely Place as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1950
Poster of A Woman of Distinction
A Woman of Distinction
Robert Peterson was 40 in A Woman of Distinction as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1950
Poster of And Baby Makes Three
And Baby Makes Three
Robert Peterson was 40 in And Baby Makes Three as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1949
Poster of Tokyo Joe
Tokyo Joe
Robert Peterson was 40 in Tokyo Joe as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1949
Poster of Hokus Pokus
Hokus Pokus
Robert Peterson was 39 in Hokus Pokus as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 05 1949
Poster of Fuelin' Around
Fuelin' Around
Robert Peterson was 39 in Fuelin' Around as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1949
Poster of The Walking Hills
The Walking Hills
Robert Peterson was 39 in The Walking Hills as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1949
Poster of Knock on Any Door
Knock on Any Door
Robert Peterson was 39 in Knock on Any Door as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1949
Poster of Ladies of the Chorus
Ladies of the Chorus
Robert Peterson was 39 in Ladies of the Chorus as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1948
Poster of The Wreck of the Hesperus
The Wreck of the Hesperus
Robert Peterson was 38 in The Wreck of the Hesperus as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1948
Poster of Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back
Robert Peterson was 38 in Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1947
Poster of Backlash
Backlash
Robert Peterson was 37 in Backlash as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1947
Poster of Dangerous Millions
Dangerous Millions
Robert Peterson was 37 in Dangerous Millions as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1946
Poster of Strange Journey
Strange Journey
Robert Peterson was 37 in Strange Journey as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 1946
Poster of Dangerous Business
Dangerous Business
Robert Peterson was 36 in Dangerous Business as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1946
Poster of The Devil's Mask
The Devil's Mask
Robert Peterson was 36 in The Devil's Mask as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1946
Poster of The Phantom Thief
The Phantom Thief
Robert Peterson was 36 in The Phantom Thief as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1946
Poster of Night Editor
Night Editor
Robert Peterson was 36 in Night Editor as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1946
Poster of A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
Robert Peterson was 33 in A Night to Remember as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1942
Poster of Counter-Espionage
Counter-Espionage
Robert Peterson was 33 in Counter-Espionage as 'Assistant Art Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1942
Poster of Meet the Stewarts
Meet the Stewarts
Robert Peterson was 32 in Meet the Stewarts as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1942
Poster of Alias Boston Blackie
Alias Boston Blackie
Robert Peterson was 32 in Alias Boston Blackie as 'Assistant Art Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1942

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 From Here to Eternity
From Here to Eternity
Robert Peterson would have been no older than 69 in From Here to Eternity as 'Art Direction'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 1979
Poster of The Iron Horse
The Iron Horse
Robert Peterson was 57+ in The Iron Horse as 'Art Direction'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966