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Aliases: Alan Smithee , Allen Smithee

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

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Movie Involvements: 15

TV Involvements: 25


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Biography

Robert Charles Totten (February 5, 1937 – January 27, 1995) was an American television director, writer, and actor, best known for directing many Gunsmoke episodes between 1966 and 1971. In addition to directing, Totten also co-starred in Gunsmoke playing the role of Corley, opposite of Nehemiah Persoff, in the 1969 episode "The Mark of Cain,". And among others, as the childhood friend of Festus, in self-titled episode, "Cleavus". As director, writer, and actor, Totten is a member all three guilds; the Directors Guild of America, the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild.

Most Famous Work

The Virginian
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6

The Virginian

(1962) Director
Magnum, P.I.
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7

Magnum, P.I.

(1980) Director
Daniel Boone
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7

Daniel Boone

(1964) Director
Mission: Impossible
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8

Mission: Impossible

(1966) Director
Gunsmoke
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7

Gunsmoke

(1955) Director
The Sacketts
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8

The Sacketts

(1979) Director
Death of a Gunfighter
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6

Death of a Gunfighter

(1969) Director
The Gallant Men
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6

The Gallant Men

(1962) Director

Acting

Directing

Writing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1976 Writer
1973 Teleplay
1963 Writer
Year Role Movie/Tv

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