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Robert Cleaves was born on December 7, 1928, in Massachusetts, USA. Working within the film industry, Cleaves appeared in two notable productions during the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1968, Cleaves took on a small, uncredited role as a Uniformed Courtesy Officer in Bullitt, a crime thriller directed by Peter Yates. The film is recognized for its influential car chase sequences and has since become a classic of the genre.
Three years later, Cleaves appeared in Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, a 1973 horror film directed by John Newland. In this production, Cleaves portrayed the character of Doctor, contributing to the film’s atmosphere. His brief but recognizable presence in these films reflects a career spent in the background of major productions, where such roles often support the broad…
