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Robert Armstrong
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Acting
Nov 19, 1890
Died: Apr 20, 1973
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Robert Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was a prominent American actor, best known for his portrayal of Carl Denham in RKO Pictures' iconic 1933 film, King Kong. His memorable line, "'Twas beauty killed the beast," has become a classic cinematic quote. Later that same year, Armstrong reprised his role as Denham in the sequel, Son of Kong.
In the late 1950s, he transitioned to television, taking on the role of Sheriff Andy Anderson in the syndicated western series State Trooper, starring alongside Rod Cameron. Armstrong's contributions to film and television left a lasting legacy, marking him as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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as Carl Denham
The Son of Kong
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as Terris
The Paleface (1948)
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as Col Hideki Tojo
Blood on the Sun
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as Max O'Hara
Mighty Joe Young
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as Bucker Reilly
Fast Workers
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as Police sergeant
The Fugitive
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as Art Lyons
Dive Bomber
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as Lieutenant Ed Carey
Sky Raiders
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as Arthur Galt
Adventures of the Flying Cadets
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as Bill / Salami
A Girl in Every Port
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as Nick Martel, Bookie
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
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as Matthew Reed
Action in Arabia
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as Dutch
Suicide Fleet
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as Joe Tinker
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
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as Lt. 'Woody' Curwood
The Lost Squadron
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as Danny Mitchell
It Happened in Flatbush
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as Scoops Hanford
Nobody's Baby
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as Jeff McCord
'G' Men
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as Det. Tim Nolan
Gang Busters
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as Jim Bowie
Man of Conquest
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as Floyd McCurtin
The Sea of Grass
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as Martin Trowbridge
The Most Dangerous Game
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Return of the Bad Men
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as Al Taylor
The Crooked Circle
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as Duke Monet / De Forrest Marshall
The Falcon in San Francisco
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as Joe Garson
Paid
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as Vic Wright
Criminal Court
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as Barry Costello
The Penguin Pool Murder
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as 'Scoop' McClure
The Mad Ghoul
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as Mac McLaine
Fall Guy
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as CPO Bill Jennings
Meet the Fleet
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as George
Belle of the Yukon
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as Carl Denham
King Kong
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as Larry Williams
Search for Beauty
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as Dowd
