Robert Beatty: Robert Beatty. Actor: 2001: A Space Odyssey. Robert Beatty graduated with a B.A. from the University of Toronto and started in amateur dramatics with the Hamilton Player's Guild. For a while, he made a living as a cashier for a gas and fuel company. In order to further hone his acting skills, he made his way to London in 1936 (on the advice of Leslie Howard) to train for acting...
Known For: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Dr. Ralph Halvorsen), Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (U.S. President), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (Admiral), Where Eagles Dare (Brig. Gen. George Carnaby)