Robert F. Logan, (born May 29, 1941) is an American actor who has appeared in numerous

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programs, the most notable of which were a successful series of family adventure movies in the 1970s. Born in the

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, Logan is the eldest of seven children born to bank executive Francis Logan and Catherine Quigley. Young "R.J." was active in high school sports; he received a baseball scholarship to the

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. There he was spotted by a

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talent agent. Logan is recognized by many for his roles in family-oriented films such as the '' Wilderness Family'' film series.''AllMovie: Robert Logan
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''. Logan succeeded the previous attendant, Kookie, played by Edward Byrnes, who in the story line became a full-fledged investigator. From 1965-1966, Logan played the part of Jericho Jones on

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Logan, Robert 1941 births Living people Arizona Wildcats baseball players 20th-century American male actors American male film actors Male actors from New York City American male television actors Male actors from Los Angeles Warner Bros. contract players People from Brooklyn