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Adam Roarke (born Richard Jordan Gerler, August 8, 1937 – April 27, 1996) was an American actor and film director . Life and career. Roarke was born in Brooklyn, New York, where he was a street gang member during his youth. [1] . His father was a vaudeville comedian and his mother was a chorus line dancer and showgirl. [2]
51 Photos. Burly Brooklyn-born tough guy Adam Roarke made an infamous name for himself in 1960s biker flicks, usually donning a black leather jacket. and a mean, mean scowl, typically the head of a bunch of hell-raisers. Nine of his more than 30 films would be in motorcycle movies, sometimes.
April 27, 1996 · Euless, Texas, USA (heart attack) Birth name. Richard Jordan Gerler. Height. 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) Mini Bio. Burly Brooklyn-born tough guy Adam Roarke made an infamous name for himself in 1960s biker flicks, usually donning a black leather jacket and a mean, mean scowl, typically the head of a bunch of hell-raisers.
May 12, 1996 · Adam Roarke, an actor who turned to teaching other actors, died on April 27 at his home in Euless, Tex. He was 58. The cause was a heart attack, said his wife, Carla. Mr. Roarke appeared in...
Birthday: Aug 8, 1937. Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA. Adam Roarke was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Early on in his acting career, Roarke landed roles in various films,...
Apr 27, 1996 · Known For. Dirty Mary Crazy Larry. Hells Angels on Wheels. El Dorado. Frogs. The Stunt Man. The Beach Girls. Psych-Out. Return from Witch Mountain. Acting. Directing. Adam Roarke (born Richard Jordan Gerler; August 8, 1937 – April 27, 1996) was an American actor and film director.
Aug 8, 1937 Birth Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA. Biography. Adam Roarke was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Early on in his acting career, Roarke landed roles in various films, including "Fluffy" (1965), "El Dorado" (1966) with John Wayne and "Hell's Angels on Wheels" (1967).