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Adam Roarke (born Richard Jordan Gerler, August 8, 1937 – April 27, 1996) was an American actor and film director.
Burly Brooklyn-born tough guy Adam Roarke made an infamous name for himself in 1960s biker flicks, usually donning a black leather jacket and a mean, mean scowl, typically the head of a bunch of hell-raisers.
- January 1, 1
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Euless, Texas, USA
Actor: El Dorado. Burly Brooklyn-born tough guy Adam Roarke made an infamous name for himself in 1960s biker flicks, usually donning a black leather jacket and a mean, mean scowl, typically the head of a bunch of hell-raisers.
- August 8, 1937
- April 27, 1996
May 12, 1996 · Adam Roarke, an actor who turned to teaching other actors, died on April 27 at his home in Euless, Tex. He was 58. The cause was a heart attack, said his wife, Carla.
Mar 27, 2019 · Actor / Teacher Adam Roarke. Interview at his acting school, Irving TX, July 1987.
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- The City of Irving
Apr 27, 1996 · Adam Roarke (born Richard Jordan Gerler; August 8, 1937 – April 27, 1996) was an American actor and film director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Adam Roarke, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
A Brooklyn street-gang member in his youth, actor Adam Roarke spent the bulk of his film career wearing a black leather jacket, sporting a menacing-looking beard, and roaring into view astride a motorcycle.
