Actor Robert Blake, who spent a 60-year career in movies and television, has died at age 89, his family says.
Robert Blake, the Emmy award-winning performer who went from acclaim for his acting to notoriety when he was tried and acquitted in the killing of his wife, died Thursday at age 89.
In a 2002 interview with The Associated Press while he was jailed awaiting trial, he bemoaned the change in his status with his fans nationwide: "It hurt because America is the only family I had." Blake won a 1975 Emmy for his portrayal of Tony Baretta, although behind the scenes the show was wracked by disputes involving the temperamental star. He gained a reputation as one of Hollywood's finest actors, but one of the most difficult to work with.
When his parents moved the family to Los Angeles, his mother found work for the kids as movie extras and little Mickey Gubitosi was plucked from the crowd by producers who cast him in the "Our Gang" comedies. He appeared in the series for five years and changed his name to Bobby Blake. He said he had no reason to dislike Bakley: "She took me out of the stands and put me back in the arena. I had something to live for."
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Actor Robert Blake, known for 'Baretta,' 'In Cold Blood,' dies at 89, family saysBREAKING Actor Robert Blake, whose 60-year career was highlighted by 'Baretta,' 'In Cold Blood,' dies at 89, family says
Weiterlesen »
Actor Robert Blake, known for 'Baretta,' 'In Cold Blood,' dies at 89, family saysActor Robert Blake, who spent a 60-year career in movies and television, has died at age 89, his family says.
Weiterlesen »
Actor Robert Blake, known for 'Baretta,' 'In Cold Blood,' dies at 89, family saysActor Robert Blake, who spent a 60-year career in movies and television, has died at age 89, his family says.
Weiterlesen »
Robert Blake, Actor Who Played 'Baretta' and Was Tried for Murder, Dead at 89Robert Blake, the actor whose life was just as talked about off the screen as it was on, has died.
Weiterlesen »
Robert Blake, TV’s Baretta Who Was Tried for Murder, Dies at 89Actor Robert Blake, a man with a long and complex legacy, has died, according to the Associated Press. The former child actor was best known for his Emmy-winning role as the cockatoo-owning underco…
Weiterlesen »
Robert Blake, Combustible Star of ‘In Cold Blood’ and ‘Baretta,’ Dies at 89The Emmy-winning actor faced real-life drama when he was accused of murdering his wife, a con artist, in 2001.
Weiterlesen »