Robert Crawford, Jr. was a renowned child actor, predominantly recognized for his portrayal of Andy in the esteemed TV Western series Laramie, which premiered in 1959. His remarkable performance in the Playhouse 90 episode "Child of Our Time" in the same year earned him a prestigious Emmy Award nomination. Interestingly, his kid brother, Johnny Crawford, received an Emmy nomination in 1958 for his role as Mark, the son of Chuck Connors, in the popular TV series The Rifleman.
Crawford, also billed as "Bobby Crawford," was a contender for the esteemed Emmy Award in 1959, pitted against an impressive array of legendary actors, including the incomparable Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Paul Muni, and the highly acclaimed Christopher Plummer and Rod Steiger. Although he continued to act until his mid-twenties, his illustrious performing career came to a close by the age of 24.
Crawford's association with the acclaimed director George Roy Hill, whose father, Robert Crawford, edited the iconic film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in 1969, led him to transition into the production side of the entertainment industry. He subsequently became a successful film and television producer, leveraging his extensive experience in the performing arts to excel in his new role.
