Robert Coote
Robert Coote | |
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Coote in the trailer for Gunga Din (1939). | |
| Born | 4 February 1909 London, England |
| Died | 26 November 1982 (aged 73) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Hurstpierpoint College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1931–1981 |
| Father | Bert Coote |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Service years | 1940-1946 |
| Rank | Squadron leader |
Robert Coote (4 February 1909 – 26 November 1982) was an English screen and stage actor. He played aristocrats or British military types in many Hollywood films, and originated the role of Colonel Pickering in the long-running original Broadway production of My Fair Lady, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.