Corey Stuart is a fictional character in the long-running television series, Lassie (1954–1973). Stuart is a middle aged bachelor and a Ranger with the United States Forest Service. The character was portrayed by Robert Bray. Corey Stuart first appeared in the series as a one-shot character in the tenth season episode, "Disappearance" (1963). He was a hit with the audience and returned full-time the following season as the series' only human lead.