
Robert F. Simon (December 2, 1908 – November 29, 1992) was an American character actor, often portraying military or authority figure roles. Though his face was recognized by audiences, he was mostly unknown by name. A life member of The Actors Studio,[2]Simon appeared in films and on television between 1950 and 1985, having mastered the genre of westerns, drama, and comedy.

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962 · as Handy Strong

Operation Petticoat
1959 · as Captain J.B. Henderson

The Silencers
1966 · as Big O associate (uncredited)

Bigger Than Life
1956 · as Dr. Norton

Spring Reunion
1957 · as Harry Brewster

Alcatraz Express
1961

Gunman's Walk
1958 · as Sheriff Harry Brill

The Buccaneer
1958 · as Capt. Brown

The Rack
1956 · as Law Officer

The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing
1955 · as Stage Manager (as Robert Simon)

Captain Newman, M.D.
1963 · as Lt. Col. M.B. Larrabee

Tail Gunner Joe
1977 · as Drew Pearson

The Wizard of Baghdad
1961 · as shamadin

5 Against the House
1955 · as Old Guard (uncredited)

Spider-Man Strikes Back
1978 · as J. Jonah Jameson

Chief Crazy Horse
1955 · as Jeff Mantz

The Spiral Road
1962 · as Dr. Martens

The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
1955 · as Admiral Gage