Robert Kent

Robert Kent

Deceased · Born: Dec 3, 1908 · Died: May 4, 1955

Known For

The Phantom CreepsThe Phantom Creeps
The Country GirlThe Country Girl
DimplesDimples
Mr. Moto Takes a ChanceMr. Moto Takes a Chance

Personal Details

BornDec 3, 1908 Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Spouse

  • Beverly Dee Eklund

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 4, 1955 )

  • Astrid Allwyn

    ( Jan 9, 1937 to Dec 7, 1940 )

Biography

Robert Kent, a seasoned professional prizefighter, embarked on a cinematic journey after honing his craft on the esteemed stage. His acting career was primarily composed of starring roles in lower-budget, yet still notable, "B" pictures. It is likely that his most prominent film appearance was in the 1954 production, "The Country Girl", where he was listed eighth in the credits.

Career

1954
The Country Girl
The Country Girl as Paul Unger
1953
Rebel City
Rebel City as Capt. Ramsey
1950
Radar Secret Service
Radar Secret Service as Henchman Benson
Federal Agent at Large
Federal Agent at Large as Harry Monahan
1949
Wild Weed
Wild Weed as Lt. Mason
The Phantom Creeps
The Phantom Creeps as Capt. Bob West
1948
The Counterfeiters
The Counterfeiters as Tony Richards
1947
Dragnet
Dragnet as Police Lt. Ricco
Shoot to Kill
Shoot to Kill as 'Dixie' Logan aka Judge Joel Conroy (as Douglas Blackley)
Big Town After Dark
Big Town After Dark as Jake Sebastian
Jungle Flight
Jungle Flight as Andy Melton
1946
The Phantom Rider
The Phantom Rider as Dr. Jim Sterling
Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Palooka, Champ as Ronnie Brewster
Blonde Alibi
Blonde Alibi as Detective (Uncredited)
1945
Who's Guilty?
Who's Guilty? as Bob Stewart
1944
Hot Rhythm
Hot Rhythm as Herman Strohbach
1943
Find the Blackmailer
Find the Blackmailer as Mark Harper
Northern Pursuit
Northern Pursuit as Soldier (uncredited)
Yanks Ahoy
Yanks Ahoy as Lt. Reeves
1942
Stagecoach Express
Stagecoach Express as Griff Williams
Stand by for Action
Stand by for Action as Hank Nels (uncredited)
1941
Blonde Comet
Blonde Comet as Jim Flynn
Sunset in Wyoming
Sunset in Wyoming as Larry Drew
Twilight on the Trail
Twilight on the Trail as Henchman Drake
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1940
One Million B.C.
One Million B.C. as Mountain Guide
1939
East Side of Heaven
East Side of Heaven as Cyrus Barrett Jr.
The Phantom Creeps
The Phantom Creeps as Capt. Bob West
Almost a Gentleman
Almost a Gentleman as Robert Mabrey
Convict's Code
Convict's Code as Dave Tyler
The Secret of Dr. Kildare
The Secret of Dr. Kildare as Charles Herron
Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever
Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever as Ensign Copley
A Chump at Oxford
A Chump at Oxford as Minor Role (uncredited)
1938
Wanted by the Police
Wanted by the Police as Policeman Mike O'Leary
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance
Mr. Moto Takes a Chance as Marty Weston
Gang Bullets
Gang Bullets as John Carter
The Gladiator
The Gladiator as Tom Dixon
1937
Born Reckless
Born Reckless as Lee Martin
Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo
Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo as Gordon Chase
That I May Live
That I May Live
Angel's Holiday
Angel's Holiday as Nick Moore
1936
Reunion
Reunion as Tony Luke
Dimples
Dimples as Allen Drew
The Country Beyond
The Country Beyond as Cpl. Robert King
1935
Car 99
Car 99 as Trooper Blatzky
Two for Tonight
Two for Tonight as College Boy
College Scandal
College Scandal as Dan Courtridge