Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Robert Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was an American film actor best remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. He uttered the famous exit quote, "'Twas beauty killed the beast," at the film's end. Months later, he starred as Carl Denham again in the sequel, Son of Kong, released the same year....

Known For

King Kong

as Carl Denham

The Most Dangerous Game

as Martin Trowbridge

Mighty Joe Young

as Max O'Hara

Cast Credits

The Lost Spider Pit Sequence

as Carl Denham (archive footage)

For Those Who Think Young

as Norman Armstrong

Johnny Cool

as Underworld Leader

Girl with an Itch

as Ben Cooper

The Crooked Circle

as Al Taylor

The Peacemaker

as Sheriff Ben Seale

Double Jeopardy

as Sam Baggott

Gang Busters

as Det. Tim Nolan

The Pace That Thrills

as J.C. Barton

Captain China

as Keegan

Sons of New Mexico

as Pat Feeney

Mighty Joe Young

as Max O'Hara

The Lucky Stiff

as Insp. Von Flanagan

Streets of San Francisco

as Willard Logan

The Crime Doctor's Diary

as George 'Goldie' Harrigan

The Paleface

as Terris

Return of the Bad Men

as Wild Bill Doolin

The Fugitive

as Police sergeant

Exposed

as Insp. Prentice

The Sea of Grass

as Floyd McCurtin

Fall Guy

as Mac McLaine

Criminal Court

as Vic Wright

Decoy

as Frank Olins

Blonde Alibi

as Williams

Gay Blades

as McManus