Robert Blake: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 82
- on screen
- 1939–2019
- box office
- $40M
- Born
- September 18, 1933
- Birthplace
- Nutley, New Jersey, United States
- Full name
- Michael James Vincenzo Gubitosi
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Film Producer, Soldier
- Years active
- 1939-1997, 2001-2023
- Spouses
- Sondra Kerr, Bonnie Lee Bakley
- Children
- 3
The Best Robert Blake Movies
The films of Robert Blake that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Money Train (1995) leads with $35.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $35.4M Money Train 1995 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $4.5M Coast to Coast 1980 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $20.1K Friends and Romans 2014 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $19.5K Second-Hand Hearts 1981 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $1.43K This Property Is Condemned 1966 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $316 In Cold Blood 1967 · Drama
Robert Blake's Career in Numbers
Robert Blake's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Robert Blake works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Time Out for Lessons (1939) to Pick (2019), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Robert Blake Movies by Decade
- 1930s 4
- 1940s 51
- 1950s 8
- 1960s 5
- 1970s 3
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 2
The 1940s were Robert Blake's busiest decade, with 51 films.
Robert Blake Movies by Genre
- Comedy 35
- Drama 14
- Family 10
- Crime 5
- Western 3
- Biography 2
- Documentary 2
- Action 2
- War 2
- Romance 2
Comedy is the genre Robert Blake has worked in most, with 35 films, ahead of drama (14).
Robert Blake Career Milestones
- First film
- Time Out for Lessons 1939
- Biggest box office hit
- Money Train $35.4M worldwide
- Newest film
- Pick 2019
Robert Blake Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Robert Blake is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Robert Blake Movies as an Actor
81- 2019
Pick as Photographer · Drama - 2014
Friends and Romans as Soothsayer / Citizen · Comedy Worldwide box office: $20.1K - 2006
In Cold Blood (re-release) Biography - 2003
Discovering Treasure: The Story of ‘The Treasure of the Sierra Madre’ as Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (archive footage) · Documentary - 1995
Money Train as Donald Patterson · Comedy Worldwide box office: $35.4M - 1993
Judgment Day: The John List Story as John List · Drama - 1983
Blood Feud as Jimmy Hoffa · Drama - 1981
Of Mice and Men as George Milton · Drama - 1981
Second-Hand Hearts Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.5K - 1980
Coast to Coast as Charles Callahan · Comedy Worldwide box office: $4.5M - 1974
Busting as Vice Detective Patrick Farrel · Action - 1972
The Boxer as Teddy 'Cherokee' Wilcox / Teddy Wilson · Drama - 1972
Corky as Corky Curtis · Action - 1967
In Cold Blood as Perry Smith · Drama Worldwide box office: $316 - 1966
This Property Is Condemned as Sidney · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.43K - 1965
The Greatest Story Ever Told as Simon the Zealot · Drama - 1963
PT 109 Biography - 1961
Town Without Pity as Corporal Jim Larkin · Drama - 1959
The Purple Gang as Willard · Crime - 1958
Revolt in the Big House as Rudy Hernandez · Crime - 1956
Three Violent People as Rafael Ortega (as Bobby Blake) · Western - 1956
Rumble on the Docks as Chuck · Crime - 1956
The Rack as Italian Soldier · Drama - 1956
Screaming Eagles as Pvt. Hernandez · War - 1952
Apache War Smoke as Luis Herrera · Western - 1950
The Black Rose as Mahmoud · History - 1947
The Return of Rin Tin Tin as Paul the Refugee Lad · Drama - 1946
Humoresque as Paul Boray as a Child · Romance Worldwide box office: $24 - 1946
Stagecoach to Denver as Little Beaver (as Bobby Blake) · Western - 1945
Pillow to Post as Wilbur (uncredited) · Comedy - 1945
The Horn Blows at Midnight Fantasy - 1944
The Woman in the Window as Dickie Wanley · Crime - 1944
The Big Noise as Egbert Hartley · Comedy - 1944
The Seventh Cross as Small Boy (uncredited) · Drama - 1944
Dancing Romeo as Mickey · Comedy - 1944
Tale of a Dog as Mickey Blake · Family - 1944
Radio Bugs as Mickey · Comedy - 1943
Lost Angel as Jerry · Drama - 1943
Three Smart Guys as Mickey · Family - 1943
Little Miss Pinkerton as Mickey · Comedy - 1943
Election Daze as Mickey · Comedy - 1943
Farm Hands as Mickey · Comedy - 1943
Calling All Kids as Mickey · Comedy - 1943
Family Troubles as Mickey · Family - 1943
Slightly Dangerous as Boy on porch (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
Benjamin Franklin, Jr. as Mickey · Comedy - 1942
China Girl as Chandu (as Bobby Blake) · War - 1942
Andy Hardy’s Double Life as Tooky Stedman · Family - 1942
Unexpected Riches as Mickey · Comedy - 1942
Mighty Lak a Goat as Mickey · Comedy - 1942
Rover’s Big Chance as Mickey · Comedy - 1942
Doin’ Their Bit as Mickey · Comedy - 1942
Surprised Parties as Mickey · Family - 1942
Kid Glove Killer as Boy in Car (uncredited) · Crime - 1942
Don’t Lie as Mickey · Comedy - 1942
Mokey as Daniel 'Mokey' Delano (as Bobby Blake) · Drama - 1942
Going to Press as Mickey · Comedy - 1942
Joe Smith, American as Johnny Smith (age 5) · Thriller - 1942
Melodies Old and New as Mickey · Family - 1941
Wedding Worries as Mickey · Comedy - 1941
Main Street on the March! as Schulte Child (uncredited) · Documentary - 1941
Come Back, Miss Pipps as Mickey · Comedy - 1941
Helping Hands as Mickey (as Mickey Gubitosi) · Family - 1941
1-2-3-Go! as Mickey · Comedy - 1941
Ye Olde Minstrels Comedy - 1941
Fightin’ Fools as Mickey · Comedy - 1941
Baby Blues as Mickey · Family - 1940
Kiddie Kure as Mickey · Comedy - 1940
Goin’ Fishin’ Comedy - 1940
Waldo’s Last Stand as Mickey · Comedy - 1940
Good Bad Boys as Mickey · Family - 1940
I Love You Again as Edward Littlejohn Jr. (uncredited) · Romance - 1940
Bubbling Troubles as Mickey · Comedy - 1940
The New Pupil Comedy - 1940
All About Hash as Mickey · Comedy - 1940
The Big Premiere as Mickey · Comedy - 1940
Alfalfa’s Double as Mickey · Family - 1939
Time Out for Lessons as Mickey · Comedy - 1939
Captain Spanky’s Show Boat as (Mickey) · Comedy - 1939
Auto Antics as Mickey - 1939
Joy Scouts as Mickey · Comedy
Robert Blake in Documentaries & Specials
1Who Is Robert Blake?
Robert Blake was born in Nutley, New Jersey, United States in 1933. Credited on films since 1939, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Robert Blake, born September 18, 1933, is an American actor renowned for his starring role in the television series Baretta. He first gained fame as a child actor in the Our Gang film series during the 1930s and 1940s and later as the lead character in the popular television series Baretta in the mid-1970s. Besides his professional successes, Blake's career was not without controversy. His personal life often overshadowed his acting accomplishments, with various legal troubles coming in the limelight including a high-profile murder case.
Despite the ups and downs in his life and career, Robert remained dedicated to his craft. He transitioned smoothly from a successful child actor to mature roles and earned critical acclaim for his performances in film and television. Apart from acting, his life has been marked by a series of legal issues, most notably being accused and acquitted of the murder of his wife. He continued to act and even received a standing ovation at the Emmy Awards after his acquittal, a reflection of the respect he garnered in the industry.
Who Robert Blake Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Robert Blake shares the most films with. Ava Gardner comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Billy Bletcher (3).
Robert Blake: Questions & Answers
How many movies Robert Blake has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Robert Blake been in?
Robert Blake is credited on 82 films, from 1939 to 2019. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Robert Blake's highest-grossing movie?
Money Train (1995) is Robert Blake's biggest box office hit, with $35.4M worldwide, ahead of Coast to Coast (1980) ($4.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Robert Blake's movies have made $40M.
Robert Blake's biggest hits What is Robert Blake's newest movie?
The most recent film on Robert Blake's filmography is Pick (2019), in the role of Photographer.
Who does Robert Blake work with most often?
Robert Blake shares the most films with Ava Gardner (4 films), Billy Bletcher (3 films) and Sara Haden (3 films).
The Best Robert Blake Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 82 credits.
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