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
The Paleface
The Roaring Twenties
The Son of Kong
Mighty Joe Young
The Fugitive
The Most Dangerous Game
'G' Men
Johnny Cool
Return of the Bad Men

Top Movie Credits

King Kong Carl Denham
The Roaring Twenties Hatted Passerby Before Nightclub (uncredited)
The Son of Kong Carl Denham
The Fugitive Police sergeant
The Most Dangerous Game Martin Trowbridge
'G' Men Jeff McCord
Johnny Cool Underworld Leader
Return of the Bad Men Wild Bill Doolin