Robert Armstrong

Born: 1890-11-19

Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, USA

Biography

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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

King Kong
'G' Men
Mighty Joe Young
Dive Bomber
Pirate Party on Catalina Isle
Framed
The Roaring Twenties
Johnny Cool
The Most Dangerous Game
The Sea of Grass

Top Movie Credits

King Kong Carl Denham
'G' Men Jeff McCord
Dive Bomber Art Lyons
Framed Skippy
The Roaring Twenties Hatted Passerby Before Nightclub (uncredited)
Johnny Cool Underworld Leader
The Most Dangerous Game Martin Trowbridge
The Sea of Grass Floyd McCurtin