Robert Barry Symonds (December 1, 1926 – August 31, 2007) was an American actor. He was the associate director of the Repertory Theatre of Lincoln Center in New York City from 1965-72, beginning his screen acting career in earnest after stepping down from the post. He was best known for The Exorcist, ...And Justice for All, and Catch Me If You Can.
Symonds was married twice, to Elizabeth Kaderli and Priscilla Pointer. He had three children with Kaderli and was stepfather to Pointer’s three children with Jules Irving, including actress Amy Irving. He died of prostate cancer at age 80.
Works with Robert Symonds:
Film
- 1972 The Exorcist: Dr. Taney
- 1975 The Legend of Lizzie Borden: Andrew Jennings (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1975 Linda Lovelace For President: Uncle Sam
- 1975 Shell Game: Carruthers (TV Movie)
- 1977 Tail Gunner Joe: President Harry S. Truman
- 1978 Gray Lady Down: Secretary of Navy
- 1978 Shame Shame On The Bixby Boys: Pa Bixby
- 1979 ...And Justice for All: Judge Burns
- 1981 Murder In Texas: Cameron Fairchild (TV Movie)
- 1982 Marian Rose White: Dr. Arnold (TV Movie)
- 1982 Superstition: Reverend Andrew Pike
- 1984 The Ice Pirates: Lanky Nibs
- 1984 Micki & Maude: Ezra Hutchison
- 1985 Crimewave: Guard #1
- 1987 Rumpelstiltskin: Victor
- 1987 Carlys Web: Sen. Moreland (TV Movie)
- 1989 C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud: Proctor
- 1990 An Enemy of the People: Morten Kiehl (TV Movie)
- 1993 Mandroid: Karl Zimmer
- 1998 Primary Colors: Bart Nilson
- 1999 Inferno: Henry Howard
- 2000 Getting Away With Murder The Jon Benet Ramsey Story: Santa Claus
- 2002 Catch Me If You Can: Mr. Rosen
Short Films
- 1988 Still Frame
Television
- 1954 The New Adventures Of China Smith: Verne Temple (1 episode)
- 1959 The Lineup: Alfred Peters (1 episode)
- 1973-75 The Wide World Of Mystery: Mr. Marshal/Ruig (3 episodes)
- 1974 Movin' On: Dr. Stillwell (1 episode)
- 1974 The Rockford Files: Miles Keeley / Jonathan Hoad (1 episode)
- 1974 Apples Way: Dr. Beck (1 episode)
- 1974-78 The Six Million Dollar Man: Jay Rogers/Jensen (2 episodes)
- 1975 American Heritage: Justice Roberts (1 episode)
- 1975 Mannix: Robert Ingram (1 episode)
- 1975 Petrocelli: Waldman (1 episode)
- 1976 The Adams Chronicles: Benjamin Franklin (2 episodes)
- 1976 The Blue Knight: Tiny (1 episode)
- 1977 Seventh Avenue: Edward Gold
- 1977 Family: Dr. Herman (3 episodes)
- 1977 Police Story (1973): Lt. Hagedorn (1 episode)
- 1977 Future Cop: Assistant Chief Joseph (1 episode)
- 1977 The Love Boat: Aubrey Skogstad (1 episode)
- 1977 Visions: Papa LaPorta (1 episode)
- 1977-81 M*A*S*H: Col. Horace Baldwin (2 episodes)
- 1978 Loose Change: Dave Goodwin
- 1978 Baretta: Barney (1 episode)
- 1979 Charlie's Angels: Simon Owens (1 episode)
- 1981 Knots Landing: Dr. Ronald Phillips (1 episode)
- 1981 Quincy, M.E.: Praeger (1 episode)
- 1981 Dallas: Martin Porter (2 episodes)
- 1982 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers: Dr. Markell (1 episode)
- 1982 The Blue and the Gray: Gen. Robert E. Lee (1 episode)
- 1982-84 Benson: Mountain Man/Eddie (2 episodes)
- 1982-87 Dynasty: Dr. Jonas Edwards (12 episodes)
- 1983 Archie Bunker's Place: Herb Taylor (1 episode)
- 1984 Knight Rider: Cat Holliday (1 episode)
- 1985 Cover Up: Lawyer (1 episode)
- 1985 The Paper Chase: Librarian (2 episodes)
- 1986 Cheers: Mr. Brubaker (1 episode)
- 1986 The Wizard: Dr. Laycoe (1 episode)
- 1987 St. Elsewhere: Dr. Friedman (1 episode)
- 1987 Airwolf: Adrian Paley (1 episode)
- 1987 Jake and the Fatman: Judge A. Davis (1 episode)
- 1987 Beauty and the Beast (1987): Alan Taft (1 episode)
- 1989 Freddy's Nightmares: Carl Ashe, Sr. (1 episode)
- 1990 Drug Wars The Camarena Story: Judge (3 episodes)
- 1990 Generations: Doctor (3 episodes)
- 1990 thirtysomething: Jack Ashley (1 episode)
- 1991 Stat: Cassidy (1 episode)
- 1991 Quantum Leap: Dr. Wickless (1 episode)
- 1996 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Vedek Porta (1 episode)
- 1998 ER: Adm. Jay Jackson (1 episode)
- 2001 Any Day Now: Franklin (1 episode)
- 2006 Alias: Second Man (1 episode)
- 2006 Cold Case: 2006 Ted Chester (1 episode)
Video Games
- 2003 Virtua Cop 3: Frank Karanza
