Robert Anthony Yuro, a native New Yorker, was a talented American supporting actor known for his deep voice and chiseled features, which often led to typecasting as tough guys and colorful character villains in 1960s and 70s television.
Born in the United States, Yuro attended school in Brooklyn before joining the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an air traffic controller during the Korean War. After his military service, he pursued an acting career, performing in off-Broadway productions on the New York stage.
Yuro relocated to Los Angeles in the early 1960s, where he found steady employment playing heavies in television westerns, science fiction, and cop shows. Some of his notable roles include appearances in "Death Valley Days," "The Fugitive," "Laredo," "The Invaders," "The High Chaparral," "The F.B.I.," and "Kolchak: The Night Stalker."
In addition to his acting career, Yuro and his business partner, Herb Evans, opened two restaurants, Alice's Restaurant, which was inspired by Arlo Guthrie's iconic 1967 protest song, and a second location on the pier at Malibu, which was popular among celebrities and surfers. However, both restaurants eventually closed due to disputes with the Department of Parks and Recreation over unpaid rent.
Yuro's acting career came to an end in 1984, and he passed away in November 2020 at the age of 88 in Los Angeles.
