Actor. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the compassionate Father Frederick Gehrig in "The Gallant Hours" (1960). Born Robert Carlyle, he was raised within a family of wealth and position. After attaining his degree in theatrical arts from the Art Institute of Chicago, he began his career on the stage appearing as a leading man in "Mrs. Gibbons Boys," "Mr. Barry's Etchings," "Out West of Eighth," and "Fragile Fox." After being discovered by director George Sherman during a social function at the Barter Theatre, he was so impressed by his blonde good looks, professionalism, and distinctive voice, that he arranged for him to begin a career in the film industry beginning with him being under his supervision in "Target Unknown" (1951). From there, he would go on to enjoy a successful career as a character actor, often typecast as husbands, fathers, playboys, white-collared workers, cowboys, guards, sheriffs, businessmen, retail clerks, clergymen, doctors, reporters, detectives, waiters, doormen, chauffeurs, servants, educators, best friends, sidekicks, neighbors, landlords, eccentrics, bartenders, curmudgeons, clergymen, historical figures, military men, and patriarchs. He appeared in such feature films as "The Iron Mistress" (1952), "Torpedo Run" (1958), "Sail to Glory" (1967), and "Going Under" (1991). During the advent of television, he flourished as a household name appearing in various guest spots on such syndicated sitcoms as "The Web," "Cameo Theatre," "Armstrong Circle Theatre," "The Clock," "Studio One," "Lights Out," "Crime Photographer," "The Egg and I," "Police Story," "Goodyear Playhouse," "Schlitz Playhouse," "Kraft Theatre," "The Man Behind the Badge," "The Big Story," "The Adventures of Ellery Queen," "Matinee Theatre," "Appointment with Adventure," "Climax!," "Big Town," "The Silent Service," "Flight," "Playhouse 90," "The Thin Man," "26 Men," "Bronco," "Bourbon Street Beat," "M Squad," "Death Valley Days," "The Texan," "The Alaskans," "Hong Kong," "Dan Raven," "The Untouchables," "One Step Beyond," "Wanted: Dead or Alive," "The Roaring 20's," "The Tall Man," "Lawman," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "Outlaws," "Hawaiian Eye," "The New Breed," "Alcoa Premier," "77 Sunset Strip," "Rawhide," "The Bill Dana Show," "Dr. Kildare," "Mr. Novak," "Gunsmoke," "A Man Called Shenandoah," "Honey West," "Blue Light," "Star Trek," "Bracken's World," "Marcus Welby, M.D.," "Cannon," "The Brady Bunch," "Kojak," "The Rookies," "Emergency!," "This Is the Life," and "Brothers." During his career, he was an honorary member of Actors Equity, was supportive of the Motion Picture and Television Fund, was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, maintained dual citizenship with the United States and Canada, had been an active member of the Hollywood Democratic Committee, was a regular parishioner of the Catholic church, had been a theatrical instructor for the Pasadena Playhouse, was one of the founders of the Canyon Theatre Guild, and he presided as chairman for his local charters of St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Habitat for Humanity. In 1994, Carlyle, who never married nor had any children, retired following his final acting endeavor in the made for television film "The Sins of the Father," and spent the final years of his life dividing time between his homes in Montreal, Canada and Quincy, Illinois, was a generous benefactor for several hospitals and state parks, was a frequent attendee at autograph conventions, and was often seen overseeing the Theater West Company, until his death from the complications of undisclosed causes.