Robert Hastings (born April 18, 1925) is an American film, radio, and television character actor. He has also provided voices for animated cartoons,
Hastings was born in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Charles and Hazel Hastings, Sr. His father was a salesman. Hastings started in radio on "Coast-to-Coast on a Bus" (NBC). After serving in World War II, he acted the role of Archie Andrews in a series based on the Archie comic book series on the Mutual...
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Robert Hastings (born April 18, 1925) is an American film, radio, and television character actor. He has also provided voices for animated cartoons,
Hastings was born in Brooklyn, New York, a son of Charles and Hazel Hastings, Sr. His father was a salesman. Hastings started in radio on "Coast-to-Coast on a Bus" (NBC). After serving in World War II, he acted the role of Archie Andrews in a series based on the Archie comic book series on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Hastings moved to television in 1949, performing in early science-fiction series, including Atom Squad. His first recurring role was as a lieutenant on Phil Silvers' show Sergeant Bilko in the late 1950s.
Most of his career has been spent in television, including an episode on Green Acres as a sheriff. Also Hastings is remembered for roles including Captain Binghamton's yes-man Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter on McHale's Navy, and Captain Ramsey on General Hospital. He was briefly the host of the game show Dealer's Choice, and...
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