Robert Armstrong
Biography
Robert Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was a prominent American actor, best known for his portrayal of Carl Denham in RKO Pictures' iconic 1933 film, King Kong. His memorable line, "'Twas beauty killed the beast," has become a classic cinematic quote. Later that same year, Armstrong reprised his role as Denham in the sequel, Son of Kong.
In the late 1950s, he transitioned to television, taking on the role of Sheriff Andy Anderson in the syndicated western series State Trooper, starring alongside Rod Cameron. Armstrong's contributions to film and television left a lasting legacy, marking him as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Is My Face Red?
1932 • Ed Maloney
The Son of Kong
1933 • Carl Denham
The Paleface (1948)
1948 • Terris
Blood on the Sun
1945 • Col Hideki Tojo
Mighty Joe Young
1949 • Max O'Hara
Fast Workers
1933 • Bucker Reilly
The Fugitive
1947 • Police sergeant
Dive Bomber
1941 • Art Lyons
Sky Raiders
1941 • Lieutenant Ed Carey
Adventures of the Flying Cadets
1943 • Arthur Galt
A Girl in Every Port
1928 • Bill / Salami
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
1936 • Nick Martel, Bookie
Action in Arabia
1944 • Matthew Reed
Suicide Fleet
1931 • Dutch
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
1944 • Joe Tinker
The Lost Squadron
1932 • Lt. 'Woody' Curwood
It Happened in Flatbush
1942 • Danny Mitchell
Nobody's Baby
1937 • Scoops Hanford
'G' Men
1935 • Jeff McCord
Gang Busters
1942 • Det. Tim Nolan
Man of Conquest
1939 • Jim Bowie
The Sea of Grass
1947 • Floyd McCurtin