The Tarnished Angels
1957
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Robert Joseph Wilke (May 18, 1914 – March 28, 1989) was an American film and television actor noted primarily for his roles as villains, mostly in Westerns . Early years. Wilke was a native of Cincinnati. Before going into acting, he had a variety of jobs, including working in a high-dive act at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933–1934. [1] Career.
Robert J. Wilke. Actor: The Magnificent Seven. Prolific American character actor of primarily villainous roles. The son of German parents, Cincinnati feed-store manager August Wilke and his wife Rose, Robert Joseph Wilke grew up in Cincinnati. He worked as a lifeguard at a Miami, Florida, hotel, where he made contacts in the film business.
Overview. Born. May 18, 1914 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Died. March 28, 1989 · Los Angeles, California, USA (cancer) Birth name. Robert Joseph Wilke. Nicknames. Bob. Robert Wilke. Height. 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio. Prolific American character actor of primarily villainous roles.
Prolific American character actor of primarily villainous roles. The son of German parents, Cincinnati feed-store manager August Wilke and his wife Rose, Robert Joseph Wilke grew up in Cincinnati. He worked as a lifeguard at a Miami, Florida, hotel, where he made contacts in the film business.
Jul 22, 2022 · The Westerns of Robert J Wilke. July 22, 2022. 9 Comments. Labels : Uncategorized. Top heavy. One of my favorite Western heavies of all was Robert J Wilke (1914 – 1989). As henchman he ranks right up there with greats like Leo Gordon, Jack Elam, Lee Van Cleef and Bruce Dern (to name but a few of the baddest).
Actor. Henchman. Movie. 1944. ADVERTISEMENT. Prolific American character actor of primarily villainous roles. The son of German parents, Cincinnati feed-store manager August Wilke and his wife ...
Apr 1, 1989 · April 1, 1989 12 AM PT. Robert J. Wilke, the mean, shifty-eyed villain in scores of films, including a memorable performance as one of four gunslingers seeking vengeance against Gary Cooper...
