Robert Fields Explained
Robert Samuel Fields (born 10 July 1934)[2] is an American actor who has appeared in film and television. A life member of The Actors Studio,[3] Fields is known for his role as Daniel in the 1987 drama film Anna.[4]
Early life and education
Fields was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fields of Brookline, Massachusetts. His father was a restaurateur.[5]
Fields graduated from Carnegie Mellon University and Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.[5]
Career
Fields appeared with Steve McQueen in the 1958 science fiction horror film The Blob (1958), playing Tony Gressette.[6] It was Fields' film debut.[7] He later provided commentary in 2000, when the film was released on DVD by The Criterion Collection.[8] [9]
He played Joel in the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).[10] [11]
Fields portrayed the character Will in the 1970 film Cover Me Babe.[12]
Fields also co-starred with Sally Kirkland in Anna (1987).[13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]
One of his final performances to date was as Jay Smiley in The Souler Opposite (1998).[20]
Personal life
On June 26, 1983, Fields married Betty-Jane Robbins, then a marketing director for trade books at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich in San Diego, at the Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. Their wedding was performed by Rabbi H. Leonard Poller.[5]
Fields was a friend of The Blob (1958) co-star Steve McQueen.[4]
Selected filmography
Notes and References
- Web site: Robert Fields.
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- Book: Garfield, David . A Player's Place: The Story of The Actors Studio. registration. 1980. MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc.. New York. 0-02-542650-8. 278. Appendix: Life Members of The Actors Studio as of January 1980.
- News: Movie Reviews. The New York Times . December 4, 2020. NYTimes.com.
- News: Robert Fields, Actor, Marries Miss Robbins. 27 June 1983. The New York Times.
- Web site: Nominate Your Favorite Monster Movies. 29 October 2009. NPR. 26 September 2015.
- Web site: The Blob: Notes. Turner Classic Movies.
- News: King. Susan. 'The Honeymooners' now available on DVD. The Daily Gazette. 10 November 2015.
- News: King. Susan. Return of 'Big Momma'. 30 November 2000. Los Angeles Times. 10 November 2015.
- News: Canby. Vincent. They Shoot Horses Don't They (1969) . 11 December 1969. New York Times. 10 November 2015.
- Web site: They Shoot Horses, Don't They. Turner Classic Movies.
- Book: Munden, Kenneth White. The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States, Part 2. 1997. University of California Press. 9780520209701.
- Richman. Alan. Guerin. Ann. Even Stretching It, Oscar Nominee Sally Kirkland Is No Girl Next Door. 4 April 1988. People. 15 April 2015.
- Web site: Benson. Sheila. MOVIE REVIEW : All About 'Anna' and Irreconcilable Pangs of Exile. 13 November 1987. Los Angeles Times. 29 October 2015.
- Web site: Kempley. Rita. 'Anna' (PG-13). 26 February 1988. Washington Post. 29 October 2015.
- Web site: Maslin. Janet. Anna (1987) : Film Festival; 'Anna,' on Stardom Of Czechs. 2 October 1987. New York Times. 7 November 2015.
- News: Uricchio. Marylynn. Kirkland transcends 'Anna's' limited budget. 6 May 1988. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 10 November 2015.
- News: Kehr. Dave. Appealing 'Anna' Showcases Top-notch Performances. 22 January 1988. Chicago Tribune. 10 November 2015.
- News: Kehr. Dave. Appealing 'Anna' Showcases Top-notch Performances. 22 January 1988. Chicago Tribune. 10 November 2015.
- Book: Screen World 1999. Willis. John. Monush. Barry. 2000. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9781557834119.