The Tarnished Angels
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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 · 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).
Apr 1, 1989 · 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 in “High Noon,” is...
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.
Robert J. Wilke - Actor. Actor. Birth Date: May 18, 1914. Death Date: March 28, 1989. Birth Place: Cincinnati, Ohio. While he looked as rugged as other Western television actors of his day,...
The Bassops. A wanted slayer handcuffed to an unconscious Matt Dillon, claims that he, not Dillon, is the U.S. Marshal. Learn about Robert J. Wilke on Apple TV. Browse shows and movies that feature Robert J. Wilke including The Magnificent Seven, 20,000 Leagues Under th…
While he looked as rugged as other Western television actors of his day, Robert J. Wilke never quite achieved the same level of stardom as some of his contemporaries. Nevertheless, he had a lengthy and prolific career, beginning in the mid-'30s as a movie stuntman, which led to acting roles in features (in small parts, generally henchmen or ne ...
