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Rev. Robert Wilkinson Castle Jr. (August 29, 1929 – October 27, 2012) was an American Episcopal priest, social activist, and actor. Castle was the subject of the 1992 documentary film Cousin Bobby, which was directed by his cousin, film director Jonathan Demme.
Nov 7, 2012 · By Margalit Fox. Nov. 6, 2012. The Rev. Robert W. Castle Jr., an outspoken Episcopal priest in Harlem who was the subject of Jonathan Demme’s acclaimed 1992 documentary, “Cousin Bobby” — and...
Robert W. Castle was born on 29 August 1929 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Sleepers (1996), Philadelphia (1993) and The Manchurian Candidate (2004). He was married to Kate Castle and Nancy Castle. He died on 27 October 2012 in Holland, Vermont, USA.
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- Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
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- Holland, Vermont, USA
Nov 15, 2012 · The Rev. Robert W. Castle Jr. was a controversial and outspoken Episcopal priest in Harlem who fought for social justice and civil rights. He also appeared in several films directed by Jonathan Demme, his cousin, after being featured in a documentary about his life.
Cousin Bobby: Directed by Jonathan Demme. With Jane Castle Moulton, Kate Castle, Nancy Castle, Robert W. Castle. A documentary about Director Jonathan Demme's cousin, an Episcopalian minister in Harlem.
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- Documentary, Biography
- Jonathan Demme
- 1992-06
Nov 16, 2012 · NEW YORK — The Rev. Robert W. Castle Jr., an outspoken Episcopal priest in Harlem who was the subject of Jonathan Demme’s acclaimed 1992 documentary, ‘‘Cousin Bobby’’ — and who went on to a film...
Nov 8, 2012 · The former Episcopal priest and Harlem resident was known for his protests and arrests for cleaner and safer streets in Jersey City. He also appeared in several films, including Jonathan Demme's documentary "Cousin Bobby".
