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Robert William Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was an American film and television actor remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. He delivered the film's famous final line: "It wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast."
Robert Armstrong (1890-1973) was a versatile character actor who appeared in over 160 films, many of them at Warner Brothers. He is best known for his role as Carl Denham in King Kong (1933) and its sequel Son of Kong (1933), as well as his collaborations with Merian C. Cooper and John Ford.
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Robert Armstrong was a versatile character actor who appeared in over 160 films, many of them at Warner Brothers. He is best known for his roles as Carl Denham in King Kong (1933) and as a fast-talking FBI agent in 'G' Men (1935).
- November 20, 1890
- April 20, 1973
Robert Armstrong (1890-1973) was known for his roles in King Kong, Son of Kong, and State Trooper. He also appeared in many other films and TV shows, such as The Most Dangerous Game, The Paleface, and The Fugitive.
Apr 22, 1973 · SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 21 (AP)—Robert Armstrong, the actor who brought King Kong back alive from his prehistoric island habitat, died yesterday at a hospital after a short illness. He...
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Biography. As the big-time promoter Carl Denham in 1933's "King Kong," Robert Armstrong uttered one of the most famous lines in movie history. "Twas beauty killed the beast," he said at the close of that now iconic film. Although "King Kong " put Armstrong on the map as an actor, it would also cause him to be typecast as a fast-talking promoter ...
Robert Armstrong was a versatile character actor who starred in many films and TV shows, including King Kong (1933) and Son of Kong (1933). He also played a Nazi agent in My Favorite Spy (1942) and a Japanese general in Blood on the Sun (1945).
