Biography
Clifford Parker Robertson III (born September 9, 1925) is an American actor with a successful career in films and television that spans over half a century.
In addition to his Oscar and Emmy and lifetime achievement awards from several film festivals, Robertson has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Blvd.
Film
He is notable for his performances in PT 109 (chosen by John F. Kennedy to portray the then-Lt. Kennedy), The Best Man, Charly (an adaptation of Flowers for Algernon for which he won the 1968 Academy Award for Best Actor), Picnic, Autumn Leaves, Too Late the Hero, Three Days of the Condor, Obsession, and Star 80.
More recently, Robertson appeared as Uncle Ben Parker in the first movie adaptation of Spider-Man, as well as in that film's sequel. He was also in the 2004 horror film Riding the Bullet.
Robertson in "The Galaxy Being" (1963), an episode of The Outer Limits.
Television
Robertson's television appearances includes recurring roles on Hallmark Hall of Fame and Playhouse 90 (in the 1950s), Outlaws and Batman (in the 1960s), Falcon Crest (in the 1980s), and most recently, The Lyon's Den. He had starring roles in both the 1960s and 1990s versions of The Outer Limits.
He was awarded an Emmy for his leading role in an 1965 episode from Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre entitled "The Game."
