Bob Kortman

Bob Kortman

Deceased · Born: Dec 24, 1887 · Died: Mar 13, 1967

Personal Details

BornDec 24, 1887 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Gonda Durand

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Nellie Vignonette Varain

    ( Nov 9, 1915 to Dec 11, 2025 )
  • ?

Biography

Bob Kortman, a renowned actor and assistant director, brought his talents to the big screen in a multitude of films throughout his illustrious career. Born on December 24, 1887, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Kortman's early life laid the foundation for his future success.

He gained recognition for his performances in films such as Arabian Love, released in 1922, Feud of the West, which premiered in 1936, and The Last of the Mohicans, which hit theaters in 1932. These roles showcased his impressive range as an actor and his ability to adapt to diverse characters.

Kortman's personal life was marked by two marriages. He was first married to Gonda Durand, and later to Nellie Vignonette Varain. Though details of his relationships are scarce, it is evident that Kortman's love life was a significant aspect of his life.

Sadly, Kortman's life came to a close on March 13, 1967, in Long Beach, California, USA. His legacy, however, lives on through the numerous films he worked on, and the impact he had on the entertainment industry.

Career

1951
Best of the Badmen
Best of the Badmen as Henchman (uncredited)
The Mating Season
The Mating Season as Janitor (uncredited)
Ace in the Hole
Ace in the Hole as Digger (uncredited)
1950
Copper Canyon
Copper Canyon as Bill Newton
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow as Minor Role (uncredited)
1949
Sorrowful Jones
Sorrowful Jones as Horse Player (uncredited)
1948
Hazard
Hazard as Bartender (uncredited)
Whispering Smith
Whispering Smith as Gabby Barton
1947
California
California as Pioneer (uncredited)
1946
1945
Stagecoach Outlaws
Stagecoach Outlaws as Matt Brawley
Along Came Jones
Along Came Jones as Wagon Driver (uncredited)
1944
The Pinto Bandit
The Pinto Bandit as Draw Dudley
Guns of the Law
Guns of the Law as Joe Hyslop
Call of the Rockies
Call of the Rockies as Henchman Watson
Outlaws of Santa Fe
Outlaws of Santa Fe as Henchman Ed
1943
Black Hills Express
Black Hills Express as Dutch, henchman on wanted poster
The Avenging Rider
The Avenging Rider as Henchman Harris
California Joe
California Joe as Henchman
Bullets and Saddles
Bullets and Saddles as Henchman (archive footage)
Border Patrol
Border Patrol as Mine Guard
Riders of the Rio Grande
Riders of the Rio Grande as Zeke - Henchman
1942
Thundering Hoofs
Thundering Hoofs as Henchman (uncredited)
1941
Fugitive Valley
Fugitive Valley as Red Langdon
Wide Open Town
Wide Open Town as Henchman Blackie
Lady from Louisiana
Lady from Louisiana as Lottery Thug
Twilight on the Trail
Twilight on the Trail as Dialogue Guard at Hideout
Stick to Your Guns
Stick to Your Guns as Henchman Concho
1940
Adventures of Red Ryder
Adventures of Red Ryder as One-Eye Chapin
Law and Order
Law and Order as Henchman Pete
When the Daltons Rode
When the Daltons Rode as Rigby Henchman
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
The Green Hornet Strikes Again! as Gang Farmhouse Owner
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet as George Scanlon - Ballot Stuffer (uncredited)
Stagecoach War
Stagecoach War as Outlaw at Campfire
Hidden Gold
Hidden Gold as Hideout Henchman
Brigham Young
Brigham Young as Agitator
1939
The Oregon Trail
The Oregon Trail as Bartender
Hotel Imperial
Hotel Imperial as Austrian Sergeant (uncredited)
The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid as Juror #9 (uncredited)
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Gentleman at Golden Spike Ceremony (uncredited)
Beau Geste
Beau Geste as Maharaja's Agent (uncredited)
1938
The Renegade Ranger
The Renegade Ranger as Henchman Idaho
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You as Man (uncredited)
1937
Sandflow
Sandflow as Quayle
Wild West Days
Wild West Days as Trigger Benton
Ranger Courage
Ranger Courage as Henchman Toady
Black Aces
Black Aces as Wolf Whalen
Zorro Rides Again
Zorro Rides Again as Trellinger
1936
The Lonely Trail
The Lonely Trail as Captain Hays
Ghost-Town Gold
Ghost-Town Gold as Henchman Monk
Winds of the Wasteland
Winds of the Wasteland as Henchman Cherokee Joe
Feud of the West
Feud of the West as 'Hawk' Decker
Private Number
Private Number as Policeman in Raid (Uncredited)
Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island
Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island as Gang Yacht Capt. Wilson
Song of the Saddle
Song of the Saddle as Henchman (uncredited)
1935
Swifty
Swifty as Clam Givens
Wild Mustang
Wild Mustang as Utah Evans
The Arizonian
The Arizonian as Henchman-Deputy Red Fern
1934
Smoking Guns
Smoking Guns as Henchman Biff
Mystery Mountain
Mystery Mountain as Rattler Henchman Hank
Sixteen Fathoms Deep
Sixteen Fathoms Deep as Cimos - Second Henchman
1933
Rainbow Ranch
Rainbow Ranch as Marvin Black
Phantom Thunderbolt
Phantom Thunderbolt as 'One-Shot' Mallory
The Trail Drive
The Trail Drive as Henchman Blake
On Your Guard
On Your Guard as Chuck Gaspar
Before Midnight
Before Midnight as Plainclothesman
The Whispering Shadow
The Whispering Shadow as Jasper Slade - The Convict
1932
Gold
Gold as Henchman Without Mustache
Come on, Tarzan
Come on, Tarzan as Henchman Spike
Island of Lost Souls
Island of Lost Souls as Mr. Hogan (uncredited)
1931
24 Hours
24 Hours as Dave the Slapper
The Lightning Warrior
The Lightning Warrior as Wells - Henchman
Cimarron
Cimarron as Killer (uncredited)
1930
Bear Shooters
Bear Shooters as Bootlegger #1
The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code as Red, the Convict Barber (uncredited)
1929
Weary River
Weary River as Prison Guard (uncredited)
1927
Sunrise
Sunrise as Villager (uncredited)
1926
The Devil Horse
The Devil Horse as Prowling Wolf (as Robert Kortman)
1923
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Hook-Hand (uncredited)
1921
The Whistle
The Whistle as Scardon