Robert Marinus Lyden (May 28, 1942 – January 17, 1986) was a child actor in the 1950s.

This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (September 2022)

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

Robert Lyden
Robert Lyden as Bobby on Rocky Jones
Born	Robert Marinus Lyden (1942-05-28)May 28, 1942 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	January 17, 1986(1986-01-17) (aged 43)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1949–1957

Close

Robert Lyden made his film debut in 1949 with Holiday Affair and also played with Doris Day in the musical film I'll See You in My Dreams (1951). The child actor is probably best-known for his role as the young space cadet "Bobby" on the 1954 science fiction television show Rocky Jones, Space Ranger. After Rocky Jones (which lasted only two seasons), he made a few more television appearances, and had roles in some feature films. He had a short role in The Searchers (1956), in which he played John Wayne's nephew Ben. Also notable was his performance as a young Creighton Chaney in Man of a Thousand Faces, the 1957 biopic about Lon Chaney starring James Cagney. This turned out to be Lyden's last role; he left show business and pursued a career in finance.