- His wedding to Lorene Yarnell Jansson was performed in mime.
- Gained early experience by performing as a robot in a department-store window, complete with a fake power cord extending from his leg. Passers-by never knew for sure if he was human, or really a robot, and the store never let on; his performance was too good for business.
- He and his second wife Lorene Yarnell Jansson were one of three married couples to make guest appearances in The Muppet Show (1976). The other two were Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge and Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.
- Owns Robert Shields Creations, where he paints, sculpts and designs jewelry in Sedona, Arizona. www.robertshields.com (February 2011)
- Excitedly introduced himself to Howard Stern in 1995 when Stern was on vacation in Sedona, Arizona, and told Stern he was a fan of his E Entertainment Show but that he didn't like time spent talking to his crew members as opposed to celebrity interviews.
- Cousin of actor Joseph Schildkraut.
- Ex-brother-in-law of Bruce Yarnell.
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