Rockne Tarkington

Rockne Tarkington

Deceased · Born: Jul 15, 1931 · Died: Apr 5, 2015

Personal Details

BornJul 15, 1931 Junction City, Kansas, USA
Spouse
  • Iva Anita Poree

    ( Jul 7, 1982 to Dec 6, 2025 )
  • Joan Blackman

    ( Jul 1, 1968 to Oct 1, 1970 )
Parents
  • Willie Tarkington

Biography

Rockne Tarkington, a talented actor, was brought into this world on a sweltering summer day, July 15, 1931, in the charming town of Junction City, Kansas, USA. His remarkable acting career spanned numerous decades, with notable appearances in films such as "The Ice Pirates" (1984),"Black Samson" (1974),and "Wyatt Earp" (1994).

Throughout his life, Rockne was blessed with two loving wives, Iva Anita Poree and Joan Blackman, who stood by his side through the ups and downs of his professional journey.

Tragically, Rockne's life came to an end on April 5, 2015, in the United States, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a profound impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

1994
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp as Stable Hand
1991
1988
1984
1983
1982
Quell and Co.
Quell and Co. as Enterprise Jackson
Movie Madness
Movie Madness as Black Cop ("Municipalians")
Roughnecks
Roughnecks as Lenny Booker
1976
The Zebra Force
The Zebra Force as Earl Lovington
1974
1973
1972
Melinda
Melinda as Tank
Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob as Deputy Williams
1967
Tarzan
Tarzan as Rao
Major Dundee
Major Dundee as Jefferson (uncredited)
1963
Soldier in the Rain
Soldier in the Rain as William Booth