Robert Armstrong
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Armstrong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
King Kong
as Carl Denham
1933
The Most Dangerous Game
as Martin Trowbridge
1932
Decoy
as Frank Olins
1946
'G' Men
as Jeff McCord
1935
Double Jeopardy
as Sam Baggott
1955
The Fugitive
as Police sergeant
1947
The Son of Kong
as Carl Denham
1933
Blonde Alibi
as Williams
1946
Fall Guy
as Mac McLaine
1947
Belle of the Yukon
as George
1944
Criminal Court
as Vic Wright
1946
The Falcon in San Francisco
as Duke Monet / De Forrest Marshall
1945
Mighty Joe Young
as Max O'Hara
1949
Dive Bomber
as Art Lyons
1941
The Kansan
as Malachy
1943
The Paleface
as Terris
1948
Ned McCobb's Daughter
as Babe Callahan
1928
Mr. Dynamite
as Gunman
1941
Oh, Yeah!
as Dude Cowan
1929
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
as Nick Martel, Bookie
1936
TV Appearances
Perry Mason
as Walter Haskell
1957
General Electric Theater
as Walt Bevans
1953
Lassie
as Oliver
1954
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Saloonkeeper
1955
Redigo
as Pat Royal
1963
Have Gun, Will Travel
as Sidney Carter
1957
Lux Video Theatre
as Dr. Hoffman
1950
This Is Your Life
as Self
1952
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as Jay Calliston
1951
Climax!
as Barney Farrell
1954
The First Hundred Years
1950
The Alaskans
1959