Robert Fortier
Robert Fortier (November 5, 1926 – January 1, 2005) was an American film, television and theatre actor. He was known for playing the role of "Scotty" in the American adventure television series "The Troubleshooters". Life and career. Fortier was born in West Hollywood, California. He was originally a member of the New York City Ballet for which he took lessons to become a stuntman. Fortier began his career in 1950, where he played an uncredited role in the film "Let's Dance". He then appeared in two films from 1951 called "Texas Carnival" and "Show Boat". His theatre credits  includes two Broadway plays for which Fortier appeared in the play "Pal Joey", playing the role of "Victor". His other credit included the play "Me and Juliet", playing the role of "Jim". In 1959, he played the role of "Scotty" in the new NBC adventure television series "The Troubleshooters", which starred Keenan Wynn and Bob Mathias. Fortier then starred in the soap opera television series "Full Circle", playing the role of "Gary Donovan". He guest-starred in television programs, including, "Gunsmoke", "Bonanza", "The Fugitive", "The Law and Mr. Jones", "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp", "Outlaws", "The Millionaire", "Colt  .45" and "". Fortier played the role of "Capt. Jampel" in the drama television series "Combat!". In his film career, he played the role of the town drunk "Bill Barnacle" in the 1980 film "Popeye". Fortier appeared in films, such as, "A Wedding", "McCabe & Mrs. Miller", "3 Women" and "Heaven Can Wait". His last credit was from 1987 film "O.C. and Stiggs". Death. Fortier died in January 2005 in Orange, California, at the age of 78.