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Robert Horton

Robert Horton's biography

Meade Howard Horton Jr. is 92 years old actor born at Los Angeles. Robert was born on Tuesday 29th of July 1924. Robert is often nicknamed as Meade Howard Horton Jr., Robert Horton. According to year of birth 1924 Robert belongs to Greatest Generation. Birthday on 29th of July means he is Leo. As sign in itself indicates “Lion” or “King”, hence people born under Leo sign are considered to be leaders in every aspects of life. They are royal in nature.

He is native english speaker. He is white american. He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be actor. You can know Robert also as stage actor. He is recently known as television actor.

Robert Horton's family

Robert Horton's ex spouse

Barbara Ruick

Robert Horton and Barbara Ruick have been together since 1953 for 3 years. She is known as actor. His ex spouse was born on Tuesday 23rd of December 1930 in Pasadena. Robert´s ex spouse died on Sunday 3rd of March 1974 in Reno. Barbara Ruick was 50 years old, when this happened.

Robert Horton's schools

We found 2 schools Robert attended. Complete list of schools: University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles High School.

Detailed informations about Robert´s schools

  • Attended Hollywood High School in 1942 (at the same time as Gloria Grahame, Jason Robards and Judy Garland). Then attended the University of Miami for 2 years and later graduated from UCLA (University of California-Los Angeles), summa cum laude.

Robert Horton's career

His main focus is to be actor. Robert is famous thanks to Wagon Train (1957).

How did Robert Horton die

He died on on Wednesday 9th of March 2016 when he was 92 years old at Los Angeles. Robert Hortons death was caused by natural causes.

Awards and competitions

Robert Horton's Awards

  • Shortly after his 80th birthday, he received the Golden Boot Award. [7 August 2004].
  • Received the Cowboy Spirit Award at the 16th Annual Bison Homes Festival held in Phoenix for "embodying the integrity, strength of spirit, and moral character depicted by the American cowboy." [March 2006]
  • On his 90th birthday, Horton received the Presentation of the Western Legend Award.

What else you don't know about Robert Horton ?

Robert´s middle name is Howard.

Robert Horton's quotes

  • Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Persistence and determination are omnipotent.
  • I don't show my cars, I drive them. The two don't go together. My hobby is my cars, and they keep me very busy.
  • [About a new series' lead who replaced 'Ward Bond (I)', whom he had a feuding relationship]: Twice last year, before Mr. Bond passed away, I suggested for parts in the show, I have long admired him as a talent; we work very much the same way.
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Robert Horton's body shape, hair color

Lets describe how Robert Horton looks. We will focus on his body shape, hair color. Body build is athletic. His hair is shade of brown - dark.