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| Born | Michael James Gubitosi ()September 18, Nutley, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, () (aged&#;89) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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Robert Blake (born Michael James Vincenzo Gubitosi; September 18, – March 9, ),[1] was an American actor.
Former actor robert blake biography murder Vigilantes of Dodge City. On April 18, , Blake was arrested and charged with Bakley's murder. The actor also filed for bankruptcy around this time. Early life [ edit ].In , he won an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Early life
[change | change source]Robert Blake was born Michael James Gubitosi[2] in Nutley, New Jersey, on September 18, His family were entertainers. His family moved to Los Angeles, California, in to focus on their career.
Blake had an unhappy childhood in which he was abused by his alcoholic father.
He said that he was physically and sexually abused by both of his parents while growing up. At age 14, he ran away from home.[3]
Career
[change | change source]Robert Blake began his acting career as a child in dozens short films as Joy Scouts (), Captain Spanky's Show Boat (), The Big Premiere (), Good Bad Boys (), and the Oscar-winning short film Main Street on the March! ().
As an adult, Blake he began to play small roles in films like The Black Rose () with Tyrone Power and directed by Henry Hathaway, The Veils of Bagdad () with Victor Mature, Three Violent People () with Charlton Heston, Pork Chop Hill () with Gregory Peck. He also had a role in The Greatest Story Ever Told (), playing the role of Simon the Zealot.
Former actor robert blake biography Reportedly broke from legal costs, Blake indicated hopefulness that he might be allowed to return to acting work, though a number of self destructive psychological issues, as well as an increasingly strained relationship with his daughter proved unable to save his career. December 7, Archived from the original on September 24, He was then placed under house arrest while awaiting trial.Robert Blake shot to fame when playing Perry in the film In Cold Blood () based on the book by Truman Capote, and directed by Richard Brooks. Another performance was playing a deranged police officer motorized in Electra Glide in Blue () for this film Blake was nominated for a Golden Globe.
Television
[change | change source]Robert Blake has had a long and successful career in television.
His great works include Baretta as Det. Tony Baretta. Robert Blake played for 82 episodes broadcast between and Blake won a prestigious Emmy Award in and was nominated again in and also won Golden Globe in for Baretta.
Former actor robert blake biography little rascals In , Blake experienced a career breakout due to his work in the film In Cold Blood. In , Blake met Bonnie Lee Bakley, who would profoundly alter his life. Emmy Awards. Quentin Tarantino 's novel Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , based on his film of the same name , is dedicated to Blake.Another of his works on television was his portrayal of James Riddle 'Jimmy' Hoffa in Blood Feud () directed by Mike Newell, for which he was nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe in One of his last television appearances was in Judgment Day: The John List Story () directed by Bobby Roth, he plays the true story of a religious fanatic who kills his family.
This role was one of his best performances and earned him a nomination for an Emmy in
Murder trial
[change | change source]In March , Blake was tried and acquitted of the murder of his second wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley.[4][5] In November , he was found liable in a California civil court for her wrongful death.[6]
References
[change | change source]- ↑Haring, Bruce ().
"Robert Blake Dies: Actor In 'Baretta' And 'In Cold Blood' Was 89, Beat Real-Life Murder Rap". Deadline. Retrieved
- ↑Blake, Robert (). Tales of a Rascal: What I Did for Love.
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- ↑King, Gary C. "Robert Blake and the Murder of Bonny Lee Bakley". Tru TV. p.&#; Archived from the original on May 2, Retrieved May 5,
- ↑LeDuff, Charles (March 5, ). "Actor's Trial, Complete With Pulp Novel Characters, Draws to a Close". The New York Times.
- ↑LeDuff, Charles (March 17, ).Where is actor robert blake now Archived from the original on May 20, Blake died on March 9, , at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family. April 25, A key event that gave the Los Angeles Police Department the confidence to arrest Blake came when a retired stuntman , Ronald "Duffy" Hambleton, agreed to testify against him.
"'Baretta' Star Acquitted of Murder in Wife's Death". The New York Times.
- ↑"Actor Is Ordered to Pay $30 Million in Killing". The New York Times. November 19,