Robert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum (August 6, 1917 - July 1, 1997) was an American film actor and native of Bridgeport, Connecticut who is largely remembered for his starring roles in several major works of the film noir genre.
His other notable films were generally thrillers and westerns. With his imposing physical presence and rumbling voice, he was particularly well-suited to play menacing figures, but he was quite successful in tempering this with an underlying aspect of raw intelligence.
A 1949 drug conviction and short prison sentence for marijuana posession sidetracked his career for a few years in the early 1950s.
He also had several noteworthy television appearances.
Mitchum was a workman and professional boxer before going to Hollywood in 1943.
Notable films
