Background
Knowles, Robert Levis was born on June 22, 1925 in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. Son of Thomas Camden and Lillie Drew (Garnto) Knowles.
educator producer theater manager
Knowles, Robert Levis was born on June 22, 1925 in Fort Pierce, Florida, United States. Son of Thomas Camden and Lillie Drew (Garnto) Knowles.
Bachelor of Arts, Stetson University, 1949. Master of Arts, University Florida, 1950.
Professor theater Auburn University, Alabama, 1952—1955. Actor New York City, 1955—1956. Managing director Theatre Jacksonville, Florida, 1967—1980.
Production coordinator Lost Colony, Manteo, North Carolina, 1968—1980, associate producer, general manager, 1980—1994. Vice president Southeastern Theatre Conference, 1972—1973, president, 1973—1974. Served to sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Board directors Dare County Tourist Bureau, Manteo, since 1980. Member of Screen Actors Guild, Phi Society, North Carolina Association Professional Theatres, Southeastern Theatre Conference, Actors Equity, Sigma Nu, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Nancy Entrekin, June 6, 1954. Children: Susan Johnston, Melissa Robin Miner.