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Robert Blake, actor
Actor

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
Career at a glance

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

  1. 1930s 4
  2. 1940s 51
  3. 1950s 8
  4. 1960s 5
  5. 1970s 3
  6. 1980s 4
  7. 1990s 2
  8. 2000s 2
  9. 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
82 credits

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
  1. 2019 Pick (2019) movie poster Pick as Photographer · Drama
  2. 2014 Friends and Romans (2014) movie poster Friends and Romans as Soothsayer / Citizen · Comedy
  3. 2006 In Cold Blood (re-release) (2006) movie poster In Cold Blood (re-release) Biography
  4. 2003 Discovering Treasure: The Story of ‘The Treasure of the Sierra Madre’ (2003) movie poster Discovering Treasure: The Story of ‘The Treasure of the Sierra Madre’ as Mexican Boy Selling Lottery Tickets (archive footage) · Documentary
  5. 1995 Money Train (1995) movie poster Money Train as Donald Patterson · Comedy
  6. 1993 Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993) movie poster Judgment Day: The John List Story as John List · Drama
  7. 1983 Blood Feud (1983) movie poster Blood Feud as Jimmy Hoffa · Drama
  8. 1981 Of Mice and Men (1981) movie poster Of Mice and Men as George Milton · Drama
  9. 1981 Second-Hand Hearts (1981) movie poster Second-Hand Hearts Comedy
  10. 1980 Coast to Coast (1980) movie poster Coast to Coast as Charles Callahan · Comedy
  11. 1974 Busting (1974) movie poster Busting as Vice Detective Patrick Farrel · Action
  12. 1972 The Boxer (1972) movie poster The Boxer as Teddy 'Cherokee' Wilcox / Teddy Wilson · Drama
  13. 1972 Corky (1972) movie poster Corky as Corky Curtis · Action
  14. 1967 In Cold Blood (1967) movie poster In Cold Blood as Perry Smith · Drama
  15. 1966 This Property Is Condemned (1966) movie poster This Property Is Condemned as Sidney · Drama
  16. 1965 The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) movie poster The Greatest Story Ever Told as Simon the Zealot · Drama
  17. 1963 PT 109 (1963) movie poster PT 109 Biography
  18. 1961 Town Without Pity (1961) movie poster Town Without Pity as Corporal Jim Larkin · Drama
  19. 1959 The Purple Gang (1959) movie poster The Purple Gang as Willard · Crime
  20. 1958 Revolt in the Big House (1958) movie poster Revolt in the Big House as Rudy Hernandez · Crime
  21. 1956 Three Violent People (1956) movie poster Three Violent People as Rafael Ortega (as Bobby Blake) · Western
  22. 1956 Rumble on the Docks (1956) movie poster Rumble on the Docks as Chuck · Crime
  23. 1956 The Rack (1956) movie poster The Rack as Italian Soldier · Drama
  24. 1956 Screaming Eagles (1956) movie poster Screaming Eagles as Pvt. Hernandez · War
  25. 1952 Apache War Smoke (1952) movie poster Apache War Smoke as Luis Herrera · Western
  26. 1950 The Black Rose (1950) movie poster The Black Rose as Mahmoud · History
  27. 1947 The Return of Rin Tin Tin (1947) movie poster The Return of Rin Tin Tin as Paul the Refugee Lad · Drama
  28. 1946 Humoresque (1946) movie poster Humoresque as Paul Boray as a Child · Romance
  29. 1946 Stagecoach to Denver (1946) movie poster Stagecoach to Denver as Little Beaver (as Bobby Blake) · Western
  30. 1945 Pillow to Post (1945) movie poster Pillow to Post as Wilbur (uncredited) · Comedy
  31. 1945 The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) movie poster The Horn Blows at Midnight Fantasy
  32. 1944 The Woman in the Window (1944) movie poster The Woman in the Window as Dickie Wanley · Crime
  33. 1944 The Big Noise (1944) movie poster The Big Noise as Egbert Hartley · Comedy
  34. 1944 The Seventh Cross (1944) movie poster The Seventh Cross as Small Boy (uncredited) · Drama
  35. 1944 Dancing Romeo (1944) movie poster Dancing Romeo as Mickey · Comedy
  36. 1944 Tale of a Dog (1944) movie poster Tale of a Dog as Mickey Blake · Family
  37. 1944 Radio Bugs (1944) movie poster Radio Bugs as Mickey · Comedy
  38. 1943 Lost Angel (1943) movie poster Lost Angel as Jerry · Drama
  39. 1943 Three Smart Guys (1943) movie poster Three Smart Guys as Mickey · Family
  40. 1943 Little Miss Pinkerton (1943) movie poster Little Miss Pinkerton as Mickey · Comedy
  41. 1943 Election Daze (1943) movie poster Election Daze as Mickey · Comedy
  42. 1943 Farm Hands (1943) movie poster Farm Hands as Mickey · Comedy
  43. 1943 Calling All Kids (1943) movie poster Calling All Kids as Mickey · Comedy
  44. 1943 Family Troubles (1943) movie poster Family Troubles as Mickey · Family
  45. 1943 Slightly Dangerous (1943) movie poster Slightly Dangerous as Boy on porch (uncredited) · Comedy
  46. 1943 Benjamin Franklin, Jr. (1943) movie poster Benjamin Franklin, Jr. as Mickey · Comedy
  47. 1942 China Girl (1942) movie poster China Girl as Chandu (as Bobby Blake) · War
  48. 1942 Andy Hardy’s Double Life (1942) movie poster Andy Hardy’s Double Life as Tooky Stedman · Family
  49. 1942 Unexpected Riches (1942) movie poster Unexpected Riches as Mickey · Comedy
  50. 1942 Mighty Lak a Goat (1942) movie poster Mighty Lak a Goat as Mickey · Comedy
  51. 1942 Rover’s Big Chance (1942) movie poster Rover’s Big Chance as Mickey · Comedy
  52. 1942 Doin’ Their Bit (1942) movie poster Doin’ Their Bit as Mickey · Comedy
  53. 1942 Surprised Parties (1942) movie poster Surprised Parties as Mickey · Family
  54. 1942 Kid Glove Killer (1942) movie poster Kid Glove Killer as Boy in Car (uncredited) · Crime
  55. 1942 Don’t Lie (1942) movie poster Don’t Lie as Mickey · Comedy
  56. 1942 Mokey (1942) movie poster Mokey as Daniel 'Mokey' Delano (as Bobby Blake) · Drama
  57. 1942 Going to Press (1942) movie poster Going to Press as Mickey · Comedy
  58. 1942 Joe Smith, American (1942) movie poster Joe Smith, American as Johnny Smith (age 5) · Thriller
  59. 1942 Melodies Old and New (1942) movie poster Melodies Old and New as Mickey · Family
  60. 1941 Wedding Worries (1941) movie poster Wedding Worries as Mickey · Comedy
  61. 1941 Main Street on the March! (1941) movie poster Main Street on the March! as Schulte Child (uncredited) · Documentary
  62. 1941 Come Back, Miss Pipps (1941) movie poster Come Back, Miss Pipps as Mickey · Comedy
  63. 1941 Helping Hands (1941) movie poster Helping Hands as Mickey (as Mickey Gubitosi) · Family
  64. 1941 1-2-3-Go! (1941) movie poster 1-2-3-Go! as Mickey · Comedy
  65. 1941 Ye Olde Minstrels (1941) movie poster Ye Olde Minstrels Comedy
  66. 1941 Fightin’ Fools (1941) movie poster Fightin’ Fools as Mickey · Comedy
  67. 1941 Baby Blues (1941) movie poster Baby Blues as Mickey · Family
  68. 1940 Kiddie Kure (1940) movie poster Kiddie Kure as Mickey · Comedy
  69. 1940 Goin’ Fishin’ (1940) movie poster Goin’ Fishin’ Comedy
  70. 1940 Waldo’s Last Stand (1940) movie poster Waldo’s Last Stand as Mickey · Comedy
  71. 1940 Good Bad Boys (1940) movie poster Good Bad Boys as Mickey · Family
  72. 1940 I Love You Again (1940) movie poster I Love You Again as Edward Littlejohn Jr. (uncredited) · Romance
  73. 1940 Bubbling Troubles (1940) movie poster Bubbling Troubles as Mickey · Comedy
  74. 1940 The New Pupil (1940) movie poster The New Pupil Comedy
  75. 1940 All About Hash (1940) movie poster All About Hash as Mickey · Comedy
  76. 1940 The Big Premiere (1940) movie poster The Big Premiere as Mickey · Comedy
  77. 1940 Alfalfa’s Double (1940) movie poster Alfalfa’s Double as Mickey · Family
  78. 1939 Time Out for Lessons (1939) movie poster Time Out for Lessons as Mickey · Comedy
  79. 1939 Captain Spanky’s Show Boat (1939) movie poster Captain Spanky’s Show Boat as (Mickey) · Comedy
  80. 1939 Auto Antics (1939) movie poster Auto Antics as Mickey
  81. 1939 Joy Scouts (1939) movie poster Joy Scouts as Mickey · Comedy
Biography

Who 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.

Works with

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).

FAQ

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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