Robert Donner - Actor Profile

Robert Donner

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 27, 1931
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Robert Donner

Robert Donner (April 27, 1931 – June 8, 2006) was an American television and film actor.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Robert Donner Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Donner reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Robert Donner's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Robert Donner's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Rio Bravo, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Donner Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Robert Donner's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Rio Bravo (1959) movie poster
★7.8

Rio Bravo: A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his eff

Rio Bravo

1959•Western
★7.7
Cool Hand Luke (1967) movie poster
★7.7

Cool Hand Luke: When petty criminal Luke Jackson is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of eit

Cool Hand Luke

1967•Drama
★7.5
Zig Zag (1970) movie poster
★7.5

Zig Zag: A dying man frames himself for murder so his widow can collect the reward.

Zig Zag

1970•Crime
★7.5
Mrs. Sundance (1974) movie poster
★7.5

Mrs. Sundance: The girlfriend of the Sundance Kid is on the run, with a price on her head, when she hears rumors that Sundance may stil

Mrs. Sundance

1974•Western
★7.4
El Dorado (1966) movie poster
★7.4

El Dorado: Cole Thornton, a gunfighter for hire, joins forces with an old friend, Sheriff J.P. Harrah. Together with a fighter and

El Dorado

1966•Western

Full Filmography

Every movie Robert Donner has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Hoot Kalo Average Similar →
1997 Leslie Nielsen's Stupid Little Golf Video His Trusted Caddie (as Bob Donner) Average Similar →
1994 Alien Nation: Dark Horizon Sheriff (uncredited) Average Similar →
1994 Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf My Way Caddy Flop Similar →
1993 Leslie Nielsen's Bad Golf Made Easier Caddie Hit Similar →
1991 The Hit Man Otto Flop Similar →
1989 The Rocket Boy Hawkhead Flop Similar →
1986 Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold Swarma Flop Similar →
1982 Hysterical Ralph Flop Similar →
1982 A Day for Thanks on Waltons Mountain Yancy Tucker Flop Similar →
1981 Under the Rainbow The Assassin Flop Similar →
1978 Five Days from Home Karl Baldwin Average Similar →
1978 Standing Tall Sheriff Brumfield Flop Similar →
1977 Damnation Alley Man / Guard Flop Similar →
1976 Young Pioneers' Christmas Mr. Peters Average Similar →
1976 Territorial Men Stevens Flop Similar →
1976 The Last Hard Men Lee Roy Average Similar →
1976 Young Pioneers Mr. Peters Hit Similar →
1975 Take a Hard Ride Skave Flop Similar →
1975 Bite the Bullet Reporter Average Similar →
1974 Nakia Fischer Flop Similar →
1974 Mrs. Sundance Ben Lant Super Hit Similar →
1973 Santee J.C. Flop Similar →
1973 The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing Dub Average Similar →
1973 High Plains Drifter Preacher Hit Similar →
1973 The Horror at 37,000 Feet Dispatcher Flop Similar →
1972 No Place to Run Car Salesman Average Similar →
1972 Pickup on 101 Jesse (1st Farmer) Flop Similar →
1971 Something Big Angel Moon Flop Similar →
1971 Fools' Parade Willis Hubbard Hit Similar →
1971 One More Train to Rob Sheriff Adams Flop Similar →
1971 Mrs. Pollifax — Spy Larrabee Average Similar →
1971 Vanishing Point Old Cop Hit Similar →
1970 The Intruders Roy Kirsh Flop Similar →
1970 Chisum Bradley Morton Hit Similar →
1970 Zig Zag Sgt. Mason Weber Super Hit Similar →
1970 Rio Lobo Whitey Carter Hit Similar →
1970 Lassie: Well of Love Clay Braddock Average Similar →
1969 The Undefeated Judd Mailer Average Similar →
1968 Skidoo Another Switchboard Operator Flop Similar →
1968 The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell Marine Pvt. Ogg Average Similar →
1967 Catalina Caper Fingers O'Toole Flop Similar →
1967 Cool Hand Luke Boss Shorty Super Hit Similar →
1967 The Spirit Is Willing Ebenezer Twitchell Flop Similar →
1966 El Dorado Milt Hit Similar →
1966 The Magnificent Stranger Toland Hit Similar →
1966 Agent for H.A.R.M. Morgue Attendant Flop Similar →
1965 Red Line 7000 Leroy Agers (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1963 The Nutty Professor College Student (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1959 Rio Bravo (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Robert Donner - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Donner?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Donner is "Rio Bravo" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Robert Donner acted in?

Robert Donner has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Donner?

Other notable films include "Cool Hand Luke", "Zig Zag", and "Mrs. Sundance".

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