Guest Star Robert Symonds Passes Away

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Guest Star Robert Symonds Passes Away

Post by Knight Rider Archive » Thu Aug 30, 2007 10:10 am

ROBERT SYMONDS
Died Aug. 23, 2007

Actor Robert Symonds died of prostate cancer at age 80. Mr. Symonds was the husband of actress Priscilla Pointer and the step-father of actress Amy Irving and director David Irving. Mr. Symonds was a noted stage actor in California. He appeared in nearly 70 films and TV shows during his career. His film credits include "The Exorcist," "Gray Lady Down," "…And Justice For All" and "Primary Colors." Mr. Symonds also appeared in a number of excellent Made for TV movies including the political biopic "Tail Gunner Joe," "The Legend of Lizzie Borden," "Murder in Texas" and "The Blue and the Gray." His step-son David directed him in the horror film "C.H.U.D. 2." He and wife Priscilla Pointer appeared together in a number of films including Blake Edwards' "Micki + Maude" That film starred his step-daughter Amy Irving. Mr. Symonds served his country in the US Army during WWII.

Knight Rider fans will remember Mr. Symonds from his appearance in the third season episode "The Rotten Apples". He played Cat Holliday.
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Post by Lyn » Sun Sep 02, 2007 9:48 am

I hope Mr. Symonds will rest in peace, and I'm sure KITT does too.
He was a funny guest star. :) 8)

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Post by CJaguar442 » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:58 am

may he rest in peace with God and family
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