Robert Colbert - Actor Profile

Robert Colbert

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
14Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 26, 1931
Birth Place: Long Beach, California, USA

About Robert Colbert

Robert Colbert is an American actor most noted for his leading role portraying Dr. Doug Phillips on the ABC television series The Time Tunnel and his two appearances as Brent Maverick, a third Maverick brother in the ABC/Warner Brothers western, Maverick starring James Garner, Jack Kelly and Roger Moore. Wikipedia

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Robert Colbert Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Robert Colbert reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Robert Colbert'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 La Classe américaine, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Robert Colbert Movies Ranked

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

★7.6
La Classe américaine (1993) movie poster
★7.6

La Classe américaine: George Abitbol, the classiest man in the world, dies tragically during a cruise. The director of an American newspaper,

La Classe américaine

1993•Comedy
★7.5
Joy Ride (1958) movie poster
★7.5

Joy Ride: Teenage story of a bad apple in a barrel evolving from a kid's desire to drive a new T-bird.

Joy Ride

1958•Crime
★7.0
The Killer Who Wouldn't Die (1976) movie poster
★7.0

The Killer Who Wouldn't Die: After his wife is killed in a mysterious bomb explosion, a cop leaves the department and starts a charter boat service.

The Killer Who Wouldn't Die

1976•Drama
★6.6
A Fever in the Blood (1961) movie poster
★6.6

A Fever in the Blood: A judge, a district attorney and a U.S. senator, each hoping to be elected the next governor, attempt to manipulate a mu

A Fever in the Blood

1961•Drama
★6.5
Timescape (1992) movie poster
★6.5

Timescape: Before they can complete renovations on their new inn, a father and daughter are visited by a woman seeking immediate lo

Timescape

1992•Sci-Fi

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1993 La Classe américaine A Future Man (archive footage) (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Nutt House Board Doctor Flop Similar →
1992 Timescape Undersecretary Hit Similar →
1988 I'm Gonna Git You Sucka Farrell Average Similar →
1987 Amazon Women on the Moon Blackie (segment "Amazon Women on the Moon") Average Similar →
1982 Aliens From Another Planet Doug Phillips Average Similar →
1976 The Killer Who Wouldn't Die Doug McDougall Hit Similar →
1971 City Beneath the Sea Cmdr. Woody Patterson Flop Similar →
1970 The Lawyer Jack Harrison Average Similar →
1961 Claudelle Inglish Rip Guyler Flop Similar →
1961 A Fever in the Blood Thomas J. Morely Hit Similar →
1959 Have Rocket, Will Travel Dr. Ted Benson Flop Similar →
1958 Joy Ride Taverner Super Hit Similar →
1958 Macabre Nick, chauffeur Average Similar →

Robert Colbert - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Robert Colbert?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert Colbert is "La Classe américaine" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Robert Colbert acted in?

Robert Colbert has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Robert Colbert?

Other notable films include "Joy Ride", "The Killer Who Wouldn't Die", and "A Fever in the Blood".

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