Robert Short may refer to: Bob Short (1917–1982), American sports team owner and politician Bobby Short (1924–2005), American cabaret singer and pianist Rob Short (born 1972), Canadian field hockey player Robert Short (East India Company officer) (1783–1859), British officer in the Honourable East India Company Robert L. Short (1932–2009), American clergyman and writer Robert McCawley Short (1904-1932), American aviator Robert Quirk Short (1759–1827), Church of England clergyman Robert V. Short (1823–1908), American politician in Oregon Robert Short (make-up artist), Makeup and visual effects artist