Biography
Robert James Keeshan (June 27, 1927 β January 23, 2004) was an American television producer and actor. He created and played the title role in the children's television program Captain Kangaroo, which ran from 1955 to 1984, the longest-running nationally broadcast children's television program of its day. He also played the original Clarabell the Clown on the Howdy Doody television program.
Filmography
all 12
Movies 6
TV Shows 6
self 3
Producer 1
Charles Sender
The Stupids (1996)
Movie
Self - 'Captain Kangaroo'
Dangerous Games (1995)
Movie
Captain Kangaroo / Father Goose / Various / Associate Producer
Captain Kangaroo: Tales From Mother Goose and the World of Make Believe (1985)
Movie
Clarabelle the Clown
Simon and Garfunkel: Songs of America (1969)
Movie
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo (1955)
TV
Clarabell the Clown
Howdy Doody's Christmas (1951)
Movie
Clarabell the Clown #1
Howdy Doody (1947)
TV
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Known ForActing
Birthday1927-06-27
Deathday2004-01-23 (76 years old)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Peabody Awards, Emmy Award
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