Robert Samuel Fields is an American film actor of the mid-20th century who became famous for playing Daniel in the 1987 dramatic film Anna. Member of the Actors Studio, a professional organization of actors, directors and playwrights based in New York, USA.
Biography
Robert Fields was born on July 9, 1938 in Brooklyn, Massachusetts, USA. Father is a restaurateur, mother is a housewife.
Fields was educated at Carnegie Mellon University and the Neighborhood Theater Studio.
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1900 as the Carnegie Technical School, in 1912 became the Carnegie Institute of Technology with the right to grant a bachelor's degree. In 1967 it was transformed into Carnegie Mellon University with 7 departments: Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Business, Information Systems and Public Policy, Computer Science.
The Neighborhood Theater School is a professional conservatory for actors located in New York, founded in 1915 and famous for the fact that at this school the famous American actor and teacher Stanford Meisner invented and began to teach his famous Meissner acting technique.
Career
For the first time on the silver screen, Robert Fields appeared in 1958 in the science fiction horror film The Blob in 1958. In the role of Tony Gresset, Robert Fields made his debut as an actor. Much later, in 2000, Robert will leave his commentary on this film, which will be recorded on DVD by Criterion.
In 1969, Robert starred in the highly acclaimed film They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
In 1970, Fields appeared as Will in the film Cover Me Baby.
Fields' most famous film role was that of Daniel in the 1987 film Anna, starring Sally Kirkland.
Fields' last role was as Jay Smiley in the 1998 film The Adversary.
Personal life
In the early 1980s, Robert began dating Betty-Jane Robbins, who was the director of marketing for the Harcourt Brace Jovanovich book company in San Diego. She then held a similar position at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA.
On June 26, 1983, the couple got married according to Jewish tradition. Svalba was performed by the famous US rabbi Leonard H. Poller.
American actor Steve McQueen, who co-starred with Robert in The Blob, became a close friend to Fields, and then a family friend to the Fields and Robbins.
Filmography
The Blob (1958) is an American sci-fi horror film directed by the Jack Harris film company, directed by Irwin Yeworth. Starring Stephen McQueen (debuted) and Anette Korsout. The film entered the Top 100 Best Motion Pictures by the American Film Institute.
Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster (1965) is a cult science fiction film directed by Robert Gaffney, starring Marilyn Hanold, James Karen and Lou Millill. The film follows a damaged android robot, partially constructed from human figures, so that neither the doctor nor the monster named Frankenstein appears in the film. Robert Fields has a cameo appearance and is uncredited.
The Incident (1967) is a neo-noir thriller directed by Larry Pearce. Martin Sheen (his first film role) and Tony Musante starred in the title role. The film won the Cinema Writers Circle Awards (Spain, 1970) for Best Feature and Experimental Film, as well as the Mar del Plata Film Festival, Argentina, 1968.
"They shoot horses, don't they?" is an American drama film of 1969, which tells the story of the heroes participating in a long dance marathon. The film was a resounding success and became the 16th highest grossing film. In addition, the film was nominated for an Oscar in 9 categories and is considered the record holder for the number of nominations, but did not receive an award for the best picture. In addition to the Oscar, the film received 6 Golden Globe awards, 5 BAFTA awards and many other awards.
Cover Me Baby (1970) is a dramatic film about a young director struggling to secure his first studio contract. The film is directed by Noel Black, starring Robert Forster and Sandra Locke.
"Sports Club" (1971) - American comedy film directed by Larry Pearce based on the novel of the same name by Thomas McGuain. The film stars such stars as Robert Fields, Nicholas Koster, Maggie Bly, Jack Worden, Richard Dysart and William Roerick.
"Rhino" (1974) - American comedy based on the play of the same name by Eugene Ionesco. The play "Rhino" has withstood more than 30 adaptations in American cinema.
The Stepford Wives (1975) is an American sci-fi horror film based on the novel of the same name by Ira Levin. Directed by Brian Forbes, starring Katharine Ross, Paula Prentice and Peter Masterson. Initially, the picture was coldly received by viewers and critics, but after many years it became a cult. The Stepford Wives novel eventually became a popular sci-fi concept, and several sequels were filmed, as well as a 2004 remake of the same name, but in the comedy genre. In 1975, the film was named the best science fiction film of 1975, later the picture was included in the Top 100 Sci-Fi films in American cinema.
Finding Mr. Goodbar (1977) is an American crime drama based on the bestseller of the same name by Judith Rossner. The plot is based on the murder of a New York school teacher who led a double life. Starring Diane Keaton, William Atherton, Richard Gere. Robert Fields is uncredited. The film was nominated twice for Best Supporting Actress and Best Cinematography, Golden Globe and New York Film Critics' Award for Best Actress, as well as the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Drama.
Secret Space (1977).
Flowers of the Night (1979).
Star 80 (1983) is an American biopic-drama about Playboy model Dorothy Stratten, murdered by her husband Paul Snyder. The stars include Mariel Hemingway, Eric Roberts, Cliff Robertson, Carroll Baker, Roger Rees, Stuart Damon, Josh Mostel and David Clennon. The film became famous for numerous litigations against the producers of the picture. Fil received Golden Globe Awards, the Boston Society of Film Critics and the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
Anna (1987) is a film based on the real life story of Polish actress Elzbieta Chizhevskaya. Starring Sally Kirkland, Robert Fields, Polina Porizkova, Stephen Gilbourne and Larry Payne. The film won the Golden Globe and Independent Spirit awards for Best Actress.
Rid of Murder (1996) is an American black comedy written and directed by Harvey Miller. The protagonist Jack Lambert is a professor of ethics who believes that his neighbor Max Muller is an escaped Nazi criminal. To prevent him from escaping justice, Lambert plans to kill Mueller himself.
American Tramps (1996) is a dramatic comedy directed by Michael Covert.
Sowler Opposite (1998) is an American comedy-drama film directed and written by Bill Culmenson, starring Christopher Meloni, Timothy Busfield and Janel Moloney.
Charades (1998) is a mysterious drama directed by Stephen Ackleberry.
"Little Dreams" (2002) is the last work of Robert Fields, who played the role of Will Peterson in this film.
