Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot (2025)

1h 27m IMDb

Award Winning Documentary on the Life of Artist Robert Shields. “Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot” is a documentary that will make you believe that your actions can have an inspirational effect on so many lives - and you may not even be aware of it. An icon of the 70’s, Robert began his career doing his robot in front of the Hollywood Wax Museum and a few short years later had his own top rated Prime Time CBS Variety show with his beautiful wife Lorene called: “The Shields & Yarnell Show”. And along the way, unbeknownst to him, he created ripples that define an art form to this day. This film may not save the environment, it won’t take on a corrupt corporation nor will it make you write your congress person. What it will do is make you laugh, bring you wonder and joy and introduce you to a man who makes you believe that anything is possible… including (and don’t try this at home!) Street Skiing in downtown San Francisco!

Robert Shields: My Life as a Robot

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Robert Shields
Robert Shields as Self Age 75 · Los Angeles, California, USA Artist probably best known as a street mime that went on to appear in television in the 1970s. He and his partner Lorene Yarnell had their own Prime Television show "Shields and Yarnell" on CBS..
Lorene Yarnell Jansson
Lorene Yarnell Jansson as Self Died 2010 · Inglewood - California - USA Lorene Yarnell, who with Robert Shields, formed the mime-and-dance comedy team Shields and Yarnell and became a familiar presence on television in the 1970s.
Tony Orlando
Tony Orlando as Self Age 82 · New York City, New York, U.S. Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis (born April 3, 1944), better known as Tony Orlando, is an Americanshow business professional, best known as the lead singer of the group Tony Orlando and Dawn in the...
Mac Davis
Mac Davis as Self Died 2020 · Lubbock, Texas, USA Scott "Mac" Davis (born January 21, 1942), is a country music singer and songwriter originally from Lubbock, Texas who has enjoyed much pop music crossover success. He became one of the most successfu...
Joanna Cassidy
Joanna Cassidy as Self Age 80 · Haddonfield, New Jersey, USA Joanna Cassidy (born August 2, 1945) is an American film and television actress. She is known for her role replicant Zhora in the Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner (1982). She also has starred in films...
Steve Binder
Steve Binder as Self Age 93 · Los Angeles, California, USA Steve Binder is an American producer and director. He found success behind the camera on television shows showcasing music, when he was only in his early 20s. He was also influential in creating music...