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Robert Karnes
Robert Karnes is best known for The Twilight Zone, Columbo, M*A*S*H and Bonanza. Robert Karnes was born on June 19, 1917. Robert Karnes died on December 4, 1979 at the age of 62.
- Born
- June 19, 1917
- Died
- December 4, 1979 (62 years old)
Biography
Robert Karnes was an American actor known for his work in film, stage, and television from 1946 to 1979. He appeared in numerous popular TV shows like "Gunsmoke" and "The Twilight Zone," and films including "From Here to Eternity" and "Miracle on 34th Street."
Known for
Filmography
- 1979Benson
- 1979SupertrainMartin
- 1977The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew MysteriesSheriff King
- 1976Charlie's AngelsGordon Sanders
- 1976Arthur Hailey's The MoneychangersBurnside
- 1975Baretta
- 1974Kolchak: The Night Stalker
- 1974Police Woman
- 1974The Rockford FilesCapt. Hulette
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManFire Captain
- 1973Police StorySgt. Alvarsson
- 1972M*A*S*HColonel
- 1972The Rookies
- 1972Kung FuParkes
- 1972The Streets of San Francisco
- 1972Emergency!
- 1972The Waltons
- 1971Cannon
- 1971ColumboGrover
- 1971Owen Marshall: Counselor at LawDrunk
- 1970Night Gallery
- 1970McCloudMatt
- 1970San Francisco International AirportBarnes
- 1968The Mod Squad
- 1968The Name of the GameDick Nelson
- 1968The OutsiderMax
- 1967MannixWalter Drake
- 1967Ironside
- 1967Cimarron Strip
- 1967The Guns of Will Sonnett
- 1966Mission: ImpossibleDr. Owen Siebert
- 1965The Big ValleyPadre
- 1964The Man from U.N.C.L.E.Colonel Hawks
- 1963The FugitiveSheriff Ralls
- 1963The Lieutenant
- 1962The VirginianSheriff of Concho
- 1962The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Police Sergeant
- 1961Cain's HundredJohn Hurlie
- 1961Ben Casey
- 1961The New BreedFred Clinton
- 1961Dr. KildareMonte
- 1960The Andy Griffith ShowJack
- 1960Outlaws
- 1959The Twilight ZoneRobbins
- 1959The Lawless YearsMax Fields
- 1959RawhideSheriff
- 1959The Detectives
- 1959Hawaiian EyeWalter Krohl
- 1959BonanzaMiner
- 1958Sea Hunt
- 1958Peter Gunn
- 1958Bat MastersonLandry
- 1958The Texan
- 1957Trackdown
- 1957Perry MasonDet. Purvis
- 1957Have Gun, Will TravelJoe Peavey
- 1957Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveJack
- 1957M SquadHarry Conklin
- 1957The Walter Winchell File
- 1957O. Henry PlayhouseJimmy Wells
- 195726 Men
- 1956Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreRider
- 1955Cheyenne
- 1955GunsmokeRoberts
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsEd Mungo
- 1955Matinee Theater
- 1953I'm the Law
- 1953You Are ThereThe Sergeant
- 1952Cavalcade of AmericaPilot
- 1952Death Valley DaysBrandon
- 1952The Abbott and Costello ShowJones
- 1951Racket Squad
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Robert Karnes been in?
Robert Karnes is best known for The Twilight Zone, Columbo, M*A*S*H and Bonanza.
When was Robert Karnes born?
Robert Karnes was born on June 19, 1917.
How old is Robert Karnes?
Robert Karnes died on December 4, 1979 at the age of 62.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·