Robert Adair | |
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| Born | 3 January 1900 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | 10 August 1954 (aged 54) London, England |
| Other names | Robert A'Dair |
| Occupation | Actor |
Robert Adair (3 January 1900 – 10 August 1954) [1] was an American-born British actor. [2] He was born in San Francisco. [3] He was also known as Robert A'Dair, [1] the name by which he was billed in Journey's End (1930). [4]
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