Bobby Clark
Born
Robert Dwain Clark

(1944-11-13)November 13, 1944
DiedNovember 14, 2021(2021-11-14) (aged 77)
CitizenshipAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active1951–1964
Spouse
Vikki Young
(m. 1997; died 2021)

Robert Dwain Clark (November 13, 1944 – November 14, 2021) was an American child actor who worked under the name Bobby Clark.

Career

His longest lasting role was that of Casey Junior in the syndicated 1957–1958 television series, Casey Jones,[1] starring Alan Hale Jr., in the title role, with supporting cast members Mary Lawrence as Mrs. Jones, Dub Taylor as Fireman Wallie Sims, and Eddy Waller as "Red Rock", the train conductor.

Clark appeared in the movies Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Ransom!, Gun Duel in Durango, Rebel in Town, The Happy Road, Bring Your Smile Along, and The Ten Commandments.[1]

Clark made a guest appearance on Perry Mason as the title character in the 1958 episode, "The Case of the Pint-Sized Client". He also appeared in episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Loretta Young Show, The Americans (a drama of the American Civil War), Lassie, General Electric Theater, Ford Theatre, Gunsmoke, Studio 57, The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse, Screen Directors Playhouse, Climax!, Front Row Center, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre, Northwest Passage, Crossroads, and Bachelor Father.[1]

The son of Robert Boyd Clark and Jean Dahl, Clark began his professional career at the age of six when he was introduced to the accordion. He played in many public events, including USO shows, professional wrestling matches, Kiwanis International, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In 1954, he moved with his parents to Los Angeles, California. In addition to his movie and television appearances, he performed at the Hollywood Bowl and at local festivals and events.

After Clark semi-retired from show business, he made occasional public appearances. He was as a guest of the 2012 Memphis Film Festival's "A Gathering of Guns 4: A TV Western Reunion" at the Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

Clark's wife, Vikki, died on January 6, 2021, with his father following on April 15. Clark's own health began to decline, and he died in Humboldt County, California, on November 14, 2021, a day after his 77th birthday[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1951Kentucky JubileeVaudeville Performer
1955Alfred Hitchcock Presents10th Avenue KidSeason 1 Episode 12: "Santa Claus and the 10th Avenue Kid"
1955Screen Directors PlayhouseSonny WatersSeason 1 Episode 1: "Meet The Governor"
1955Bring Your Smile AlongWaldo
1956Ransom!Andy Stannard
1956Invasion of the Body SnatchersJimmy Grimaldi
1956The Ten CommandmentsLittle Boy in Exodus
1957Alfred Hitchcock PresentsBobbySeason 2 Episode 35: "The West Warlock Time Capsule"
1957The Happy RoadDanny Andrews
1957Gun Duel in DurangoRobbie
1957Destination 60,000Skip Buckley
1957Tales of Wells FargoDan Simmons
1957General Electric TheaterJoey Hogan
1957Code 3Bobby
1957–1958Casey JonesCasey Jones Jr.
1958The Danny Thomas ShowShoeshine Boy
1958Perry MasonNicky Renzi
1958Northwest PassageJean Louis
1959Wanted: Dead or AliveShoeshine Boy
1959LassieFrankie Jessup
1961The Donna Reed ShowGordie
1962The New BreedTommy
1964My Three SonsEddieFinal role
1968The Virginian (TV series)LookoutSeason 6 Episode 20: "The Good-hearted Badman"

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Casey Jones Museum to Welcome Actor Bobby Clark". Casey Jones Village. May 8, 2012. Archived from the original on January 18, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  2. "Robert Clark Obituary (1944–2021)". Legacy.com. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
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