Bobby Driscoll

Description: (Actor)

Robert Cletus ‘Bobby’ Driscoll was an American child artist, known for his work in popular Walt Disney pictures, including ‘So Dear to My Heart,’ ‘Treasure Island,’ and ‘Song of the South.’ Born in Iowa, his family later moved to California. An audition got him a minor acting role at the age of 5. Other such smaller roles led to a contract from Walt Disney. He essayed main roles in a number of Disney movies, and earned a special ‘Juvenile Academy Award for Outstanding Juvenile Actor of 1949.’ Under the contract, Driscoll was occasionally loaned to other studios, but he largely remained a ‘Disney Star.’ He became famous as the voice of ‘Peter Pan,’ and also modeled as a reference for this hit Disney movie. His contract was terminated three years earlier in 1953, and he found it difficult to get work in other studios. Later, he worked mainly in TV series and radio shows. As a result of his narcotics addiction, he was sent to ‘Narcotics Rehabilitation Center.’ Later, Driscoll tried to revive his artistic skills at Andy Warhol’s ‘The Factory,’ but went underground in a pauper state. In 1968, his body was found in a desolate building, just after his 31st birthday.

Overview

Birthday March 3, 1937 (Pisces)
Alternative names Robert Cletus Driscoll
Height 178 cm
City Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Died on March 30, 1968
Spouse/Ex- Marilyn Jean Rush (m. 1956 - div. 1957 - m. 1957 - div. 1960)
Parents Cletus Driscoll
Isabelle Kratz Driscoll

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When did Bobby Driscoll start his acting career? Bobby Driscoll started his acting career at the age of 5, when he was discovered by a talent scout.
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