Robert Fortier (November 5, 1926 – January 1, 2005) was an American film, television and theatre actor.[1] He was known for playing Scotty in the American adventure television series The Troubleshooters.[2]
Robert Fortier
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| Born | (1926-11-05)November 5, 1926 |
| Died | January 1, 2005(2005-01-01) (aged 78)
Orange, California, U.S.
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| Occupation(s) | Film, television and theatre actor |
| Years active | 1950–1985 |
Fortier was born in West Hollywood, California.[2] He was originally a member of the New York City Ballet and found his training as a dancer useful in working as a stuntman.[3] Fortier began his screen career in 1950 with an uncredited role in the film Let's Dance.[2] He then appeared in the 1951 films Texas Carnival and Show Boat.[2] His theatre credits include Broadway productions of Pal Joey[4] and Me and Juliet.[4] In 1959, he played Scotty in the new NBC adventure television series The Troubleshooters,[2] which starred Keenan Wynn and Bob Mathias.[5]
Fortier then starred in the television soap opera Full Circle, playing Gary Donovan.[2] He guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Fugitive, The Law and Mr. Jones, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Outlaws, The Millionaire, Colt .45 and Star Trek: The Original Series.[2] Fortier played Capt. Jampel in the drama television series Combat!. In his film career, he played the role of the town drunk "Bill Barnacle" in the 1980 film Popeye.[2] Fortier appeared in films such as A Wedding, McCabe & Mrs. Miller, 3 Women[6] and Heaven Can Wait.[2] His last credit was from 1987 film O.C. and Stiggs.[2]
Fortier died in January 2005 in Orange, California, at the age of 78.[2][7]
