Robert Coogan (December 13, 1924 – May 12, 1978) was an American film and television actor.
Early life
Robert Coogan was born in Glendale, California, to parents Jack Coogan Sr. and Lillian Coogan. His older brother was
Jackie Coogan, perhaps Hollywood's most famous child star of the 1920s.
Career
Starting as a
child actor, Robert Coogan made his film debut as Sooky in
Skippy (1931), a
comedy-drama family film which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. He also reprised the role of Sooky in its sequel
Sooky (1931). In addition to his appearance in
Skippy, Coogan appeared in over one dozen other films and made one appearance in a television production. Coogan continued acting in adulthood, but only with minor success. He portrayed the role of Humphrey Pennyworth in the
Joe Palooka B-movies.
Personal life
Coogan's only child is Jonathan Coogan. Coogan's nephew is stereographer and 3D producer Anthony Coogan and his grand-nephew
Keith Coogan is also an actor.
Filmography
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