Robert Christian

Robert Christian (December 27, 1939 – January 27, 1983) was an American actor.

Early life and education
Christian was born in Los Angeles and began acting as a child, appearing on Amos 'n' Andy and The Andy Griffith Show. He later moved to New York and studied at the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg.

Career
Christian was a member of the Negro Ensemble Company and appeared in numerous stage productions, winning an Obie Award in 1976 for his performance in Athol Fugard's Blood Knot at the Manhattan Theater Club. Christian appeared as Detective Bob Morgan on Another World from January to December 1982.

Personal life
Christian left Another World before he died of cancerous complications of AIDS in January 1983.