Robert Donner (April 27, 1931 – June 8, 2006)
Donner was born in New York City raised in New Jersey, Michigan and Texas, and he spent four years in the United States Navy and was stationed in California. After he completed his military service, he settled in the Los Angeles area. Donner's first role was an uncredited part in the 1959 John Wayne Western Rio Bravo; he also appeared in the sequels, El Dorado and Rio Lobo. He also appeared in Chisum, The Undefeated, and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. His best-known television roles were as the ex-convict/informant T.J. on Adam-12, Yancy Tucker on The Waltons and as Exidor on Mork & Mindy. Donner played in many tennis tournaments and was frequently called upon during "Celebrity Nights" in which he performed stand-up comedy and promised not to sing. His reputation in this area also led him to become known as one of Hollywood's "in demand" Corporate Speakers. He died at age 75 on June 8, 2006.