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Robert Anderson | |
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 Moving Picture World, 1919 | |
| Born | Robert Christian Anderson (1890-07-22)July 22, 1890 |
| Died | June 25, 1963(1963-06-25) (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1915–1934 |
Robert Christian Anderson (July 22, 1890 – June 25, 1963) was an American actor of Danish birth who appeared insilent films.
Anderson was born in Odense, Denmark. He was also a make-up artist and director (of one short). Anderson andD.W. Griffith were the principal makeup artists on Griffith's monumental classicIntolerance. He later appeared in Griffith'sWorld War I propaganda filmHearts of the World (1918). In addition toHearts of the World Anderson can be seen today in surviving silent films such asThe Heart of Humanity (1918) another World War I film where he played one of the Patricia brothers. He makes a noteworthy appearance alongsideLionel Barrymore inThe Temptress (1926),Greta Garbo's secondMGM film.
Anderson's is known for his silent film performance as the villain Sebastian in MGM'sWhite Shadows in the South Seas (1928), lushly filmed inTahiti and the second film to win anAcademy Award for Best Cinematography. The film was directed byW.S. "Woody" Van Dyke and starredMonte Blue as the hero.
Anderson continued in films a few more years after sound arrived, his last film credit being in 1934. He died in 1963.[1]
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