Robert Sterling (born William Sterling Hart; November 13, 1917 â€" May
30, 2006) was an American actor. He was best known for starring in the
television series Topper (1953â€"1955).In 1960, Sterling was honored
with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the
television industry.The son of Chicago Cubs baseball player William S.
Hart, Sterling was born William Sterling Hart in New Castle,
Pennsylvania, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. He attended
the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before
pursuing an acting career.After signing with Columbia Pictures in
1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with
silent western star William S. Hart. (His name was legally changed
while he was a second lieutenant officer attending flight training in
Marfa in West Texas in 1943.)
30, 2006) was an American actor. He was best known for starring in the
television series Topper (1953â€"1955).In 1960, Sterling was honored
with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the
television industry.The son of Chicago Cubs baseball player William S.
Hart, Sterling was born William Sterling Hart in New Castle,
Pennsylvania, 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Pittsburgh. He attended
the University of Pittsburgh and worked as a clothing salesman before
pursuing an acting career.After signing with Columbia Pictures in
1939, he changed his name to Robert Sterling to avoid confusion with
silent western star William S. Hart. (His name was legally changed
while he was a second lieutenant officer attending flight training in
Marfa in West Texas in 1943.)
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