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 Year Title Role Notes 1931 Skippy Sooky Wayne 1931 Sooky 1932 The Miracle Man Bobbie Holmes 1932 Sky Bride Willie Smith 1942 Johnny Doughboy Bobby Coogan 1947 Kilroy Was Here Soldier Cheer Leader 1948 French Leave Mack 1948 Mater Minds Young Man 1950 Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey Humphrey Pennyworth 1950 Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance 1950 The Underworld Story Henchman Uncredited 1950 Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle Humphrey Pennyworth 1951 Ghost Chasers Jack Eagan 1952 Here Come the Marines Marine Chef 1959 General Electric Theater Adolf Hitler Episode: "Hitler's Secret" 1960 The Little Shop of Horrors Tramp Uncredited 1962 Third of a Man Uncredited, (final film role)
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