Robert Joseph Wilke (May 18, 1914 – March 28, 1989) was an American film and television actor noted primarily for his roles as villains, mostly in Westerns.

Robert J. Wilke. Actor: The Magnificent Seven. Prolific American character actor of primarily villainous roles. The son of German parents, Cincinnati feed-store manager August Wilke and his wife Rose, Robert Joseph Wilke grew up in Cincinnati. He worked as a lifeguard at a Miami, Florida, hotel, where he made contacts in the film business.

Prolific American character actor of primarily villainous roles. The son of German parents, Cincinnati feed-store manager August Wilke and his wife Rose, Robert Joseph Wilke grew up in Cincinnati. He worked as a lifeguard at a Miami, Florida, hotel, …

Oct 17, 2023 · Robert Wilke was a prolific American character actor who appeared in hundreds of films and television shows, mostly as a villain in westerns. He was known for his roles in High Noon, The Magnificent Seven, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and Days of Heaven. But how did he die and what were his final days like? Here is what we know.

Robert Leon Wilkie Jr. (born August 2, 1962) [1] is an American lawyer and government official who served as the 10th United States secretary of veterans affairs from 2018 to 2021, during the Trump administration.

Jul 22, 2022 · One of my favorite Western heavies of all was Robert J Wilke (1914 – 1989). As henchman he ranks right up there with greats like Leo Gordon, Jack Elam, Lee Van Cleef and Bruce Dern (to name but a few of the baddest).

May 18, 2014 · Robert J. Wilke’s name may not ring a bell, but chances are good you’ve enjoyed watching him get arrested, beaten up or worse. For 45 years Wilke, who would have turned 100 today, was...

Apr 1, 1989 · Robert J. Wilke, the mean, shifty-eyed villain in scores of films, including a memorable performance as one of four gunslingers seeking vengeance against Gary Cooper in “High Noon,”...

Prolific American character actor of primarily villainous roles. The son of German parents, Cincinnati feed-store manager August Wilke and his wife Rose, Robert Joseph Wilke grew up in Cincinnati. He worked as a lifeguard at a Miami, Florida, hotel, …

Sep 24, 2024 · Robert J. Wilke (May 18, 1914 March 28, 1989) was an American film and television actor noted primarily for his roles as villains, mostly in Westerns. Prior to his film and television career, Wilke was a star left halfback for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish.