Robert Fiske (October 20, 1889 – September 12, 1944) was an

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actor on film and stage during the first half of the 20th century. In the late 1920s, Fiske acted with the Sharp Players at the Pitt Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. By the early 1930s, he had his own troupe in Pennsylvania. Born in Griggsville, Missouri he appeared in 66 films, primarily B-movies and westerns. He died in Sunland, Los Angeles, California of

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at the age of 54 and was buried at

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Selected filmography

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The Sky Parade ''The Sky Parade'' is a 1936 American aviation drama film directed by Otho Lovering and written by Arthur J. Beckhard, Robert M. Burtt, Brian Marlow, Wilfred G. Moore and Byron Morgan. Starring Jimmie Allen, William Gargan, Katherine DeMille, ...

'' (1936) - Scotty Allen * ''

Grand Jury A grand jury is a jury—a group of citizens—empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings, investigate potential criminal conduct, and determine whether criminal charges should be brought. A grand jury may subpoena physical evidence or a pe ...

'' (1936) - District Attorney (uncredited) * ''

Missing Girls ''Missing Girls'' is a 1936 American film directed by Phil Rosen. Cast *Roger Pryor as Reporter Jimmie Dugan *Muriel Evans as Dorothy Benson * Sidney Blackmer as Dan Collins *Noel Madison as Ben Davis *Ann Doran as Ann Jason * George Cooper a ...

'' (1936) - Ralph Gilmartin * ''

Alibi for Murder ''Alibi for Murder'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring William Gargan, Marguerite Churchill and Gene Morgan. Plot A radio newsman investigates the murder of a well-known inventor. Cast * William Gargan a ...

'' (1936) - Aviator (uncredited) * ''

Adventure in Manhattan ''Adventure in Manhattan'' (UK title: ''Manhattan Madness'') is a 1936 American screwball comedy thriller film directed by Edward Ludwig and starring Jean Arthur and Joel McCrea. The screenplay was written by Sidney Buchman, Harry Sauber, Jack ...

'' (1936) - Dario - Henchman (uncredited) * '' The Cowboy Star'' (1936) - Movie Director Martin (uncredited) * ''

Song of the Gringo ''Song of the Gringo'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by John P. McCarthy. The film is also known as ''The Old Corral'' in the United Kingdom. The film was the debut of singing cowboy Tex Ritter. It was co-written by former outlaw an ...

'' (1936) - Defense Attorney * ''

Battle of Greed ''Battle of Greed'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Howard Higgin and starring Tom Keene, Gwynne Shipman and James Bush.Pitts p.22 A silver strike in Virginia City leads to cutthroat completion to exploit the discovery. The film' ...

'' (1937) - Lawyer Hammond * ''

The Devil Diamond ''The Devil Diamond'' is a 1937 American film directed by Leslie Goodwins. The film is also known as ''Peter B. Kyne's The Devil Diamond'' (American complete title). Plot summary A group of thugs tries to steal the cursed title gem from a jewe ...

'' (1937) - 'Professor' John Henry Morgan, alias Moreland * '' The Devil's Playground'' (1937) - Officer (uncredited) * ''

Old Louisiana ''Old Louisiana'' is a 1937 American Western film, directed by Irvin Willat. It stars Tom Keene, Rita Hayworth, and Will Morgan. References External links''Old Louisiana''at the Internet Movie Database IMDb (an abbreviation of Intern ...

'' (1937) - Luke E. Gilmore * ''

Criminals of the Air ''Criminals of the Air'' (aka ''Guardians of the Air'' and ''Honeymoon Pilot'') is a 1937 American action film, directed by Charles C. Coleman. It stars Rosalind Keith, Charles Quigley and Rita Hayworth.Mavis 2011, p. 119. The film marked "Rita ...

'' (1937) - Groom (uncredited) * ''

The Law Commands ''The Law Commands'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by William Nigh and starring Tom Keene, Lorraine Randall, Robert Fiske and Budd Buster.Pitts p.183 It was produced by the Poverty Row company Crescent Pictures. Plot Cast * Tom ...

'' (1937) - John Abbott * '' Drums of Destiny'' (1937) - Bill Holston * ''

Raw Timber ''Raw Timber'' is a 1937 American lumberjack Western film directed by Ray Taylor and starring Tom Keene, Kathryn Keys and Budd Buster.Pitts p.169 The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Dexter. Cast * Tom Keene as Tom Cor ...

'' (1937) - Bart Williams * ''

Roaring Six Guns ''Roaring Six Guns'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by J. P. McGowan and written by Arthur Everett. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Mary Hayes, Sam Flint, John Merton, Budd Buster, Robert Fiske and Ed Cassidy. The film was released o ...

'' (1937) - Jake Harmon - Banker * ''Luck of Roaring Camp'' (1937) - Sheriff (uncredited) * ''

Hawaiian Buckaroo ''Hawaiian Buckaroo'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor and written by Daniel Jarrett. The film stars Smith Ballew, Evalyn Knapp, Harry Woods, Pat J. O'Brien, George Regas and Benny Burt. The film was released on January ...

'' (1938) - J.J. Gillespie (uncredited) * ''

The Purple Vigilantes ''The Purple Vigilantes'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, and Max Terhune. Written by Betty Burbridge and Oliver Drake, the film is about a rancher who organizes other ...

'' (1938) - George Drake * ''

Born to Be Wild "Born to Be Wild" is a song written by Mars Bonfire and first performed by the band Steppenwolf. The song is often invoked in both popular and counter culture to denote a biker appearance or attitude. It is most notably featured in the 1969 fi ...

'' (1938) - Man (uncredited) * ''

Cassidy of Bar 20 ''Cassidy of Bar 20'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by Norman Houston. The film stars William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Frank Darien, Nora Lane, Robert Fiske and John Elliott. The film was released on Fe ...

'' (1938) - Clay Allison * ''

Test Pilot A test pilot is an aircraft pilot with additional training to fly and evaluate experimental, newly produced and modified aircraft with specific maneuvers, known as flight test techniques.Stinton, Darrol. ''Flying Qualities and Flight Testing ...

'' (1938) - Attendant (uncredited) * ''

Flight into Nowhere ''Flight Into Nowhere'' is a 1938 American adventure film directed by Lewis D. Collins, and produced by Larry Darmour for Columbia Pictures. The film stars Jack Holt, Jacqueline Wells and Dick Purcell. In the low-budget action film, the locale ...

'' (1938) - Dr. Butler * ''

Numbered Woman ''Numbered Woman'' is a 1938 American drama film. Directed by Karl Brown, the film stars Sally Blane, Lloyd Hughes, Mayo Methot, and Clay Clement. It was released on May 22, 1938. Its working title during production was ''Private Nurse''. Cas ...

'' (1938) - Bob Wetherby * ''

The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok ''The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok'' (1938) is a Columbia Pictures movie serial. It was the fourth of the 57 serials released by Columbia and the studio's first Western serial. The serial was the first to be produced by Columbia personn ...

'' (1938, Serial) - Morrell - Phantom Raider Chief * ''Religious Racketeers'' (1938) - The Great LaGagge aka Louis LaGagge aka The Great Garno * ''

South of Arizona ''South of Arizona'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson and starring Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith and Bob Nolan.Pitts p.327 Cast * Charles Starrett as Clay Travers * Iris Meredith as Ann Madison * Bob Nolan as Bob - Tra ...

'' (1938) - Mark Kenyon * ''

Sunset Trail ''Sunset Trail'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander, written by Norman Houston, and starring William Boyd, George "Gabby" Hayes, Russell Hayden, Charlotte Wynters, Jan Clayton, Robert Fiske and Kenneth Harlan. It was ...

'' (1938) - Monte Keller * '' The Colorado Trail'' (1938) - Deacon Webster * ''

West of the Santa Fe ''West of the Santa Fe'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson and written by Bennett Cohen. The film stars Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Dick Curtis, Robert Fiske, LeRoy Mason and Bob Nolan. The film was released on Octobe ...

'' (1938) - Banker Frank Parker * ''

Crime Takes a Holiday ''Crime Takes a Holiday'' is a 1938 American crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Jefferson Parker, Henry Altimus and Charles Logue. The film stars Jack Holt, Marcia Ralston, Russell Hopton, Douglass Dumbrille, Arthur Hohl, ...

'' (1938) - Automobile Salesman (uncredited) * ''

The Lady Objects ''The Lady Objects'' is a 1938 American drama film written by Gladys Lehman and Charles Kenyon and directed by Erle C. Kenton. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Song at the 11th Academy Awards with the song ''A Mist Over the Moon'', wit ...

'' (1938) - Mr. Horn (uncredited) * ''

Adventure in Sahara ''Adventure in Sahara'' is a 1938 American adventure film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Paul Kelly. Cast * Paul Kelly as Jim Wilson * C. Henry Gordon as Capt. Savatt * Lorna Gray as Carla Preston * Robert Fiske as Lt. Dumond * Ma ...

'' (1938) - Lt. Dumond * ''

I Am a Criminal ''I Am a Criminal'' is a 1938 American crime film directed by William Nigh and written by John W. Krafft. The film stars John Carroll (actor), John Carroll, Kay Linaker, Craig Reynolds (actor), Craig Reynolds, Martin Spellman, Lester Matthews and ...

'' (1938) - Attorney Phil Collins * ''

Smashing the Spy Ring ''Smashing the Spy Ring'' is a 1938 American drama film, directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Ralph Bellamy, Fay Wray, and Regis Toomey, and was released on December 29, 1938. Plot Undercover secret agents John Baxter and Ted Hall apprehend ...

'' (1938) - Lieutenant General (uncredited) * ''

The Thundering West ''The Thundering West'', also known as ''Trail of the Tumbleweed'', is a 1939 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson, starring Charles Starrett, and Iris Meredith. Cast * Charles Starrett as Jim Dale * Iris Meredith as Helen Patterson * ...

'' (1939) - Harper (uncredited) * ''

Society Lawyer ''Society Lawyer'' is a 1939 crime film directed by Edwin L. Marin and starring Walter Pidgeon and Virginia Bruce. It is a milder remake of the pre-Code '' Penthouse'' (1933). Box office According to MGM records the film made $312,000 in the US ...

'' (1939) - Lefty - Crelliman's Henchman (uncredited) * ''

They Made Her a Spy ''They Made Her a Spy'' is a 1939 American spy drama film produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures. It was the first film directed by Jack Hively, who after toiling as an editor for RKO for the prior five years, was given the opportunity ...

'' (1939) - Davis (uncredited) * ''

Racketeers of the Range ''Racketeers of the Range'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman from a screenplay by Oliver Drake, based on Bernard McConville's story. Produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, the film was released on May 26 ...

'' (1939) - Roger Whitlock * ''

Timber Stampede ''Timber Stampede'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by David Howard from a screenplay by Morton Grant, based on a story by Bernard McConville and Paul Franklin. The film stars George O'Brien, Chill Wills, and Marjorie Reynolds. RKO ...

'' (1939) - Matt Chaflin * ''

The Man from Sundown ''The Man from Sundown'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Sam Nelson and written by Paul Franklin. The film stars Charles Starrett, Iris Meredith, Richard Fiske, Jack Rockwell, Alan Bridge and Dick Botiller. The film was released o ...

'' (1939) - Captain Prescott * ''

Overland with Kit Carson ''Overland with Kit Carson'' is a 1939 American Western serial film directed by Norman Deming and Sam Nelson and starring Bill Ellott, Iris Meredith, Richard Fiske and Bobby Clack. Plot When Pegleg and his Black Raiders threaten the westward ...

'' (1939, Serial) - Henry Clay (Ch. 1) (uncredited) * ''

Sued for Libel ''Sued for Libel'' is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Leslie Goodwins from a screenplay by Jerry Cady, based on Wolfe Kaufman's story. Released on October 27, 1939, by RKO Radio Pictures (who also produced it), the film stars Kent Tay ...

'' (1939) - Radio Actor (uncredited) * ''

Buried Alive Premature burial, also known as live burial, burial alive, or vivisepulture, means to be buried while still alive. Animals or humans may be buried alive accidentally on the mistaken assumption that they are dead, or intentionally as a form of t ...

'' (1939) - Prosecuting Attorney Gerald Storm (uncredited) * ''

The Shadow The Shadow is a fictional character created by magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson. Originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator, and developed into a distinct literary character in 1931 by writer Walter ...

'' (1940, Serial) - Stanford Marshall * ''

East Side Kids The East Side Kids were characters in a series of 22 films released by Monogram Pictures from 1940 through 1945. Many of them were originally part of The Dead End Kids and The Little Tough Guys, and several of them later became members of The ...

'' (1940) - Cornwall - aka Robert Morrison * ''

Passport to Alcatraz ''Passport to Alcatraz'' is a 1940 American thriller film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt, Noah Beery and Cecilia Callejo. Cast * Jack Holt as George Hollister *Noah Beery as Ray Nolan *Cecilia Callejo as Karol Roy *Maxie ...

'' (1940) - Stanford Marshall * '' Carolina Moon'' (1940) - Barrett * ''

Deadwood Dick Deadwood Dick is a fictional character who appears in a series of stories, or dime novels, published between 1877 and 1897 by Edward Lytton Wheeler (1854/5–1885). The name became so widely known in its time that it was used to advantage by s ...

'' (1940, Serial) - Ashton - Committeeman hs.1-6* ''

Colorado Colorado (, other variants) is a state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It encompasses most of the Southern Rocky Mountains, as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of t ...

'' (1940) - Mr. Carter (uncredited) * ''

Before I Hang ''Before I Hang'' is a 1940 American horror film released by Columbia Pictures, starring Boris Karloff. The film was directed by Nick Grinde (under the working title ''The Wizard of Death'') and was one of several films Karloff starred in under co ...

'' (1940) - District Attorney * '' The Green Archer'' (1940, TV Series) - Savini * ''

Texas Terrors ''Texas Terrors'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by George Sherman and written by Doris Schroeder and Anthony Coldeway. The film stars Don "Red" Barry, Julie Duncan, Arthur Loft, Al St. John, Eddy Waller and William Ruhl. It was rele ...

'' (1940) - Barker - Defense Attorney * ''

Law and Order In modern politics, law and order is the approach focusing on harsher enforcement and penalties as ways to reduce crime. Penalties for perpetrators of disorder may include longer terms of imprisonment, mandatory sentencing, three-strikes laws a ...

'' (1940) - Ed Deal * ''

Along the Rio Grande ''Along the Rio Grande'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Edward Killy and starring Tim Holt. The female lead was Betty Jane Rhodes. Plot A young cowhand and two friends join forces to avenge the murder of their former boss.Richard J ...

'' (1941) - Doc Randall * ''

The Big Boss ''The Big Boss'' (, lit. "The Big Brother from Tangshan"; originally titled ''Fists of Fury'' in America) is a 1971 Hong Kong action martial arts film produced by Raymond Chow and starring Bruce Lee in his first major film in a lead role. Th ...

'' (1941) - George Fellows * '' The Apache Kid'' (1941) - Joe Walker * ''

International Lady ''International Lady'' is a 1941 American spy film, spy-drama film directed by Tim Whelan and starring George Brent, Ilona Massey and Basil Rathbone. During the production stage it was originally titled as ''G-Men versus Scotland Yard''. It was ...

'' (1941) - Headwaiter (uncredited) * ''

Borrowed Hero ''Borrowed Hero'' is a 1941 American film directed by Lewis D. Collins. Plot A knowledgeable newspaper reporter helps a young prosecutor fight organized crime in a city. Cast * Alan Baxter as Roger Andrews *Florence Rice as Ann Thompson *C ...

'' (1941) - Grover Duncan (uncredited) * ''

Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. ''Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.'' (1941) is a Republic Movie serial based on the Dick Tracy comic strip. It was directed by the team of William Witney and John English with Ralph Byrd reprising his role from the earlier serials. It was the last ...

'' (1941, Serial) - Walter Cabot * ''

Today I Hang Today (archaically to-day) may refer to: * Day of the present, the time that is perceived directly, often called ''now'' * Current era, present * The current calendar date Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Today'' (1930 film), a 1930 ...

'' (1942) - Det. Johnson * ''

A Tragedy at Midnight ''A Tragedy at Midnight'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Isabel Dawn. The film stars John Howard, Margaret Lindsay, Roscoe Karns, Mona Barrie, Keye Luke and Hobart Cavanaugh. The film was released on ...

'' (1942) - Ricci's Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Black Dragons ''Black Dragons'' is a 1942 American film directed by William Nigh and starring Bela Lugosi, Joan Barclay, and George Pembroke. The cast includes Clayton Moore, who plays a handsome detective. The Black Dragon Society also appears in '' Let's G ...

'' (1942) - Phillip Wallace * ''

Riders of the Northland ''Riders of the Northland'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by William Berke and written by Paul Franklin. The film stars Charles Starrett, Russell Hayden, Shirley Patterson, Cliff Edwards, Bobby Larson and Lloyd Bridges. The film was ...

'' (1942) - Mr. Strong (uncredited) * ''

Vengeance of the West ''Vengeance of the West'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Luci Ward. The film stars Wild Bill Elliott, Tex Ritter, Frank Mitchell, Adele Mara, Dick Curtis and Robert Fiske. The film was released on ...

'' (1942) - Gil Kirby * '' The Secret Code'' (1942, Serial) - Investigator Ryan * '' Gentleman Jim'' (1942) - Telegrapher (uncredited) * ''

The Valley of Vanishing Men ''The Valley of Vanishing Men'' is a 1942 American Western film serial. It was the 20th of 57 released by Columbia Pictures. Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, it stars Bill Elliott, Slim Summerville, and Carmen Morales. Plot In this serial, ...

'' (1942, Serial) - Harvey Cole (uncredited) * ''

Dead Man's Gulch ''Dead Man's Gulch'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by John English and written by Norman S. Hall and Robert Creighton Williams. The film stars Don "Red" Barry, Lynn Merrick, Clancy Cooper, Emmett Lynn, Malcolm 'Bud' McTaggart and ...

'' (1943) - James Westfall (uncredited) * ''

Batman Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in Detective Comics 27, the 27th issue of the comic book ''Detective Comics'' on ...

'' (1943, Serial) - Foster h. 1-4(uncredited) * ''

The Texas Kid ''The Texas Kid'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer. This is the fifth film in the "Marshal Nevada Jack McKenzie" series, and stars Johnny Mack Brown as Jack McKenzie and Raymond Hatton as his sidekick Sandy Hopkins, wi ...

'' (1943) - Naylor * ''

The Last Horseman ''The Last Horseman'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by William Berke and starring Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor, and Ann Savage.Morton p.112 Cast * Russell Hayden as Lucky Rawlins * Dub Taylor as Cannonball * Bob Wills as Bob * Th ...

'' (1944) - Barkley (uncredited) * ''

Cyclone Prairie Rangers ''Cyclone Prairie Rangers'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Benjamin H. Kline and written by Elizabeth Beecher. The film stars Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Constance Worth, Jimmie Davis and Jimmy Wakely. The film was released on N ...

'' (1944) - Emil 'Sierra' Weber aka Ed Wayne (uncredited) (final film role)

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