Robert Gottschall


Robert Elmer Gottschall, sometimes credited in films by the stage name Bob Shaw or Robert Shaw, was an American actor.

Early life and career

Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Gottschall was the younger of two sons born to Kitty Carol Rife and Lester B. Gottschall. He attended Southern Methodist University and performed with the Dallas Little School of Theatre in 1936. He attracted a talent scout's attention after one semester. He had a three-year contract with 20th Century Fox before joining the military. The contract was accompanied by the professional name Robert Shaw.
Gottschall enlisted in the United States Army during World War II and served five years. He later re-enlisted and served in the military until 1963.
Gottschall married Mary Sue Mills on August 15, 1942, in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
When he died, just weeks after his wife of over 62 years, he was buried at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Filmography

  • Rose of Washington Square as Newspaper reporter
  • Boy Friend as Cracker
  • Young Mr. Lincoln as Dancer in Ballroom Seen Dancing with Old Woman
  • Charlie Chan in Reno as College Student
  • Quick Millions as National Park Ranger Barry Frazier
  • Here I Am a Stranger as College Student
  • 20,000 Men a Year as Tommy Howell
  • The Grapes of Wrath as Gas Station Attendant #1 in Needles
  • Johnny Apollo as Clerk
  • Star Dust as Boy Leaving Hollywood
  • Lillian Russell as Undetermined Role
  • Sailor's Lady as Ensign
  • Manhattan Heartbeat in a bit role
  • Young People as Usher
  • The Great Profile as Reporter
  • Public Deb No. 1 as Reporter
  • Golden Hoofs as Party Guest
  • Adam Had Four Sons as Chris Stoddard
  • Tobacco Road as Hillbilly
  • Ride on Vaquero as Lieutenant Kirk
  • Rise and Shine as Student Asst. Manager
  • Sex Hygiene can be seen several times in audience watching training film
  • Son of the Guardsman as David Trent
  • The Late George Apley as Bit Role
  • Captain from Castile as Spanish Army Officer
  • Berlin Express as Train ticket seller
  • Honeysuckle Rose as Store Clerk
  • The Big Brawl as Man on Beach
  • Adam as Father Mike Conboy
  • The Sky's No Limit as Dr. Belkin