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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. Biography. 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.
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...
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May 18, 2014 · Robert J. Wilke’s Unusual Charm. By Legacy Staff May 18, 2014. 0. Robert J. Wilke’s name may not ring a bell, but chances are good you’ve enjoyed watching him get arrested, beaten...
Jul 22, 2022 · 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).
Robert J. Wilke as Clayton; Paul Frees as the District Attorney (uncredited) Production. The movie was originally called The Miami Story. It was from a story by Jay Dratner and was supposed to star Robert Ryan. However then it was changed to a vehicle for Victor Mature and Jane Russell, with Sam Bischoff to produce.
He spent most of his movie career in Westerns like High Noon (1952), Arrowhead (1953), The Lone Ranger (1955), and The Magnificent Seven (1960), generally playing bad-guy roles which required both menace and physical dexterity. In 1965, Robert J. Wilke was seen on a weekly basis as Sheriff Sam Corbett on the TV sagebrusher The Legend of Jesse ...
