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Robert Cornthwaite

Robert Cornthwaite

Actor · Died July 20, 2006, aged 89 · Saint Helens, Oregon, USA

Robert Cornthwaite first got hooked on acting at age 13, when he was forced to play a one-line part in an eighth grade play. He did his first work with professionals five years later, in a 1935 production of "Twelfth Night" on the Reed College campus in Portland. He worked in radio in Southern California before he was inducted into the Air Force during World War II (a four-year hitch). Returning to Hollywood after the War, Cornthwaite went back into radio and then began working as a character man in features and TV. He prefers theater, which he feels is "far more liberating for the actor" than film.

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Biography from IMDb.

Born
April 28, 1917
Died
July 20, 2006 (aged 89)
From
Saint Helens, Oregon, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
52 on MovieCove · 75 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28

What are Robert Cornthwaite's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Genres

Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Adventure3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 38th percentile
: browse their Adventure movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 28th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
27%
Power
18%
Survival
17%
Self
15%
Bonds
9%
Society
7%
Ideas
7%
Survival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 6 · Serious 4 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 9 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 6 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 7 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
9
Dread
5
Absurd
4
Joyful
3
Melancholic
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Robert Cornthwaite's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 52 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (15).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Robert Cornthwaite's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

75 credits, 52 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • The Primevals(2023)

    as Lloyd Trent

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Naked Monster(2005)

    as Dr. Carrington

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Brunner

  • Dead Man's Revenge(1994)

    as Storekeeper

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Matinee(1993)

    as Dr. Flankon (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Picket Fences(1992)

    Show 11 episodes · as Howard Buss

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Frame Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Earl Cott

  • Time Trackers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dr. Alistair Craig

  • Beauty and the Beast(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Morrison · as Old Man

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Who's That Girl(1987)

    as Minister

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Murder, She Wrote(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Coroner

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Deal of the Century(1983)

    as Huddleston

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Doctor Detroit(1983)

    as Professor Blount

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • Cheers(1982)

    Show 2 episodes · as Hives

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Day the Bubble Burst(1982)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Ted Warwick

  • Love's Savage Fury(1979)

    as Dr. Tighe

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Quincy, M.E. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Evans

  • Futureworld(1976)

    as Mr. Reed

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Crackle of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Dr. Hartfield

  • Kolchak: The Night Stalker(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Hartfield

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • The Six Million Dollar Man(1973)

    as Dr. Ashburn

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Devil's Daughter(1973)

    as Pastor Dixon

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Longest Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Frank Cavanaugh

  • Journey Through Rosebud (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Hearing Officer

  • Killer by Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Dr. Bradville

  • Two on a Bench(1971)

    as Mr. Hayes

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Peace Killers(1971)

    as Ben

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Environment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Colossus: The Forbin Project(1970)

    as First Scientist

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Mayberry R.F.D.(1968)

    Show 2 episodes · as Reverend Keith

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

  • Land of the Giants(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Machine (voice)

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Legend of Lylah Clare(1968)

    as Studio Photo Archivist (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Waterhole #3(1967)

    as George - Hotel Clerk

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Ride to Hangman's Tree(1967)

    as Harper

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • The Monkees(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Nyetovitch

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • The Ghost and Mr. Chicken(1966)

    as Springer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Batman(1966)

    Show 2 episodes · as Allan A. Dale

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Get Smart(1965)

    Show 3 episodes · as Windish

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Markham

  • The Munsters(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Parker

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Pickett

  • What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?(1962)

    as Dr. Shelby

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • The Alfred Hitchcock Hour(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Bleeker

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • The Grim Reaper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Mr. Phillips

  • The Andy Griffith Show(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Somerset

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • No Greater Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Dr. Bergman

  • The Twilight Zone(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Director · as Hanford

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Day of the Outlaw(1959)

    as Tommy Preston, Wyoming Hotel Owner

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Ten Seconds to Hell(1959)

    as Franz Loeffler

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Rawhide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Ronald Smith

  • Destination Space (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Sen. Royce

  • The Rifleman(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Major Damier

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Power of the Resurrection(1958)

    as Caiaphas

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Casey Jones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Colonel Bullock

  • Maverick(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Honest John Crippen

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Perry Mason(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Duval · as Herbert Dean

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Wagon Train(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Reverend

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Hell on Devil's Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Gov. Renault

  • The Spirit of St. Louis(1957)

    as Harry Knight - Lindbergh Student (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Gale Storm Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Higgins

  • The Leather Saint (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Dr. Lomas

  • The Purple Mask(1955)

    as Napoleon Bonaparte

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Kiss Me Deadly(1955)

    as FBI Agent

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Stranger on Horseback(1955)

    as Arnold Hammer

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Day of Triumph (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Simon the Zealot

  • The War of the Worlds(1953)

    as Dr. Pryor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Studebaker Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Frederick S. Fish

  • Four Star Playhouse(1952)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Monkey Business(1952)

    as Dr. Zoldeck

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Something to Live For(1952)

    as Young Man (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • His Kind of Woman(1951)

    as Hernandez (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • The Thing from Another World(1951)

    as Dr. Arthur Carrington

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Gambling House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Stefan (uncredited)

  • Union Station(1950)

    as Emergency Room Orderly (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 75 titles from 1950 to 2023; peak year 2023.

Biggest box office

Monkey Business (1952)

$3.3K worldwide

Highest rated

The War of the Worlds (1953)

Midcredits 81st

Most popular right now

Futureworld (1976)

Film career

19502023

Peak 2023 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting75 of 75: 75 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score66th

By decade

1950s28 · acting1960s17 · acting1970s15 · acting1980s8 · acting1990s5 · acting2000s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 19 roles
506075

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Robert Cornthwaite's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 50th percentile, the median of all 33; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 39th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 52 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up24
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 52 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser25
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

The Power of the Resurrection (1958)

84th percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

Midcredits 98th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 52/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 61, detractors 33. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Robert Cornthwaite's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 44 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 11 · minimalMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 5 · minimalMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 31 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 43 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Robert Cornthwaite work with?

People who share at least 2 of Robert Cornthwaite's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Howard Hawks shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers