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Robert William Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was an American film and television actor remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. He delivered the film's famous final line: "It wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast."
Robert Armstrong. Actor: King Kong. Robert Armstrong is familiar to old-movie buffs for his case-hardened, rapid-fire delivery in such roles as fast-talking promoters, managers, FBI agents, street cops, detectives and other such characters in scores of films--over 160--many of them at Warner Brothers, where he was part of the so-called "Warner ...
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- Saginaw, Michigan, USA
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
Robert Armstrong was a versatile character actor who appeared in over 160 films, many of them at Warner Brothers. He is best known for his roles as Carl Denham in King Kong (1933) and as a fast-talking FBI agent in 'G' Men (1935).
- November 20, 1890
- April 20, 1973
Robert Armstrong was an American film actor who starred in King Kong, Son of Kong, and other movies. He also appeared in TV shows such as State Trooper, The Lone Ranger, and The Fugitive.
Biography. Read More. As the big-time promoter Carl Denham in 1933's "King Kong," Robert Armstrong uttered one of the most famous lines in movie history. "Twas beauty killed the beast," he said at the close of that now iconic film.
An American actor, born on November 20, 1890. He is known for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 movie King Kong, produced by RKO Pictures. His other notable movies include Iron Man (1931), Kansas City Princess (1934), and Return of the Bad Men (1948).
Apr 22, 1973 · SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 21 (AP)—Robert Armstrong, the actor who brought King Kong back alive from his prehistoric island habitat, died yesterday at a hospital after a short illness.
