Robin Blair-Crawford

Biography

Robin Blair-Crawford, is a Canadian/American actor, author, artist, and honorably served military veteran. He is best known for his work in war and action-adventure films, such as A Bridge Too Far (1977), The Wild Geese (1978), and Hamburger Hill (1987), and also contributed as a technical advisor or production staff on major films like Full Metal Jacket, Platoon, Apocalypse Now, and The Deer Hunter. In addition to a career in film, Blair-Crawford has served in government service (retired), is a member of the Military Writers Society of America, and writes extensively on military topics, including instructional guides and books on small craft seamanship and amateur sailboat racing. His experience as a veteran is evident in his military-themed writing and lectures. As an author, he wrote the “Southlands Snuffys” series, which explores experiences and military operations in the South Vietnam War between 1966 and 1968. These books provide firsthand accounts of riverine and special forces operations, tactics, intelligence, and the challenges faced during the conflict. He has also published military articles, lecture papers, and practical guides.books. He has lived in both Canada (West Vancouver, British Columbia), and the USA (Pawleys Island, South Carolina) and ( Cedar Bluff, Virginia).