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Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Lassie. Robert Armstrong was born on November 19, 1890. Robert Armstrong died on April 20, 1973 at the age of 82.
- Born
- November 19, 1890
- Place of birth
- Saginaw, Michigan, USA
- Died
- April 20, 1973 (82 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Robert Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was an American film actor best remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. He uttered the famous exit quote, "'Twas beauty killed the beast," at the film's end. Months later, he starred as Carl Denham again in the sequel, Son of Kong, released the same year.
In the late 1950s, Armstrong appeared as Sheriff Andy Anderson on Rod Cameron's syndicated western-themed television series, State Trooper.
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Robert Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was an American film actor best remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. He uttered the famous exit quote, "'Twas beauty killed the beast," at the film's end. Months later, he starred as Carl Denham again in the sequel, Son of Kong, released the same year.
In the late 1950s, Armstrong appeared as Sheriff Andy Anderson on Rod Cameron's syndicated western-themed television series, State Trooper.
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Known for
Filmography
- 1963RedigoPat Royal
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourCharles Faulkner
- 1960The Barbara Stanwyck ShowInsp. Gunnison
- 1959The Alaskans
- 1959The DeputyConstable Emmanuel Dobbs (uncredited)
- 1959Lock-UpSam Ellender
- 1959RawhideCal Stone
- 1958The Further Adventures of Ellery QueenPolice chief
- 1958Man with a CameraMarty Delgado
- 195877 Sunset StripPop Bateman
- 1958LawmanLacey Grant
- 1957Perry MasonWalter Haskell
- 1957Have Gun, Will TravelSidney Carter
- 1957SugarfootBig Bill Carmody
- 195726 Men
- 1957Wagon TrainRoy Daniels
- 1957TrackdownSheriff Croft
- 1957Meet McGrawSheriff Andy Plummer
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreSheriff Dan Walker
- 1956State TrooperAndy Anderson
- 1956Broken ArrowInspector Higgins
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSaloonkeeper
- 1955The 20th Century Fox HourPop
- 1955CheyenneMarshall Len Merrick
- 1955CrossroadsGatch
- 1954LassieOliver
- 1954Climax!Barney Farrell
- 1954Public DefenderFather Dunn
- 1954Studio 57Pvt. Jeb Watkins
- 1953General Electric TheaterWalt Bevans
- 1953The Pepsi-Cola PlayhouseGus Brennar
- 1952This Is Your LifeSelf
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of StarsJay Calliston
- 1951The Red Skelton ShowLt. Flanagan
- 1950Lux Video TheatreDr. Hoffman
- 1950The First Hundred Years
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Armstrong been in?
Robert Armstrong is best known for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Lassie.
When was Robert Armstrong born?
Robert Armstrong was born on November 19, 1890. (Saginaw, Michigan, USA)
How old is Robert Armstrong?
Robert Armstrong died on April 20, 1973 at the age of 82.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·