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Robert Karnes

Actor

Robert Karnes

Born June 19, 1917Died December 4, 197962 films

Robert Karnes was an American actor known for his work in film, stage, and television from 1946 to 1979. He appeared in numerous popular TV shows like "Gunsmoke" and "The Twilight Zone," and films including "From Here to Eternity" and "Miracle on 34th Street."

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The Best Years of Our Lives posterFirst watchThe Best Years of Our Lives19467.7as Technical Sergeant (uncredited)It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived.View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Miracle on 34th Street poster7.4Miracle on 34th Street1947From Here to Eternity poster7.3From Here to Eternity1953Tora! Tora! Tora! poster7.2Tora! Tora! Tora!1970It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World poster7.0It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World1963Nightmare Alley poster7.2Nightmare Alley1947All the King's Men poster7.0All the King's Men1949Kiss of Death poster7.1Kiss of Death1947Call Northside 777 poster6.7Call Northside 7771948

Filmography

62 films as actor
  1. 1980BogieChess Player
  2. 1979The Last Ride of the Dalton GangPoker Player
  3. 1978The Clone MasterTrankus
  4. 1976Return to Earth
  5. 1976Gable and LombardGable's Director
  6. 1975Man on the OutsideSergeant
  7. 1974A Case of RapeJudge
  8. 1974Indict and ConvictLt. Daniels
  9. 1973Executive ActionMan at Rifle Range
  10. 1973Money to BurnTeam Leader
  11. 1973HitchedSheriff
  12. 1972ScarecrowMinister Dodge
  13. 1971The Failing of RaymondCity Editor
  14. 1971The HarnessEdgar Chappel
  15. 1971The Priest KillerHugh O'Flynn
  16. 1970Tora! Tora! Tora!Maj. John H. Dillon (uncredited)
  17. 1969The Over the Hill GangSheriff
  18. 1968The Helicopter SpiesShip's Captain
  19. 1966One Spy Too ManyCol. Hawks
  20. 1964Apache RiflesGeorge, the Sheriff
  21. 1963It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldOfficer Sammy (uncredited)
  22. 1961Bachelor FlatPolice Officer
  23. 1961Fear No MoreJoe Brady
  24. 1961Five Guns to TombstoneMatt Wade
  25. 1961The CrimebustersJohn Herlie
  26. 1961Anatomy of an AccidentWoody
  27. 1960Escape to SonoitaPatrolman
  28. 1960Too Soon to Love
  29. 1958Hi Grandma!
  30. 1957Half Human: The Story of the Abominable SnowmanProf. Alan Templeton
  31. 1956Stagecoach To FuryTalbot
  32. 1955The Silver StarWard Blythe (as Bob Karnes)
  33. 1954Riders to the StarsWalter Gordon
  34. 1953Project Moon BaseSam
  35. 1953From Here to EternitySgt. Turp Thornhill (uncredited)
  36. 1953Vice SquadLou (uncredited)
  37. 1952Storm Over TibetRadio Operator
  38. 1952The Red Ball ExpressEngineer Captain (uncredited)
  39. 1952RodeoCharles Olenick
  40. 1951Utah Wagon TrainHenchman Jack Scully
  41. 1951He Ran All the WayPolice Lieutenant
  42. 1951According to Mrs. HoyleHarry "Chip" Rogan
  43. 1951Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison
  44. 1950Three HusbandsKenneth Whittaker
  45. 1950Kiss Tomorrow GoodbyeDetective Tom Gray
  46. 1950Hills of OklahomaBrock Stevens
  47. 1950Colt .45Henchman (uncredited)
  48. 1949All the King's MenLegislator (uncredited)
  49. 1949TrappedAgent Fred Foreman
  50. 1948When My Baby Smiles at MeAttendant
  51. 1948Cry of the CityIntern
  52. 1948Road HouseMike
  53. 1948The Street with No NameDavid Jannings (Uncredited)
  54. 1948Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!Stretch Dominy
  55. 1948Call Northside 777Pete (uncredited)
  56. 1947Captain from CastileManuel Perez (uncredited)
  57. 1947Daisy Kenyon
  58. 1947Nightmare AlleyJoe / Bellhop (uncredited)
  59. 1947Kiss of DeathTommy's Henchman (uncredited)
  60. 1947Miracle on 34th StreetBellevue Intern #2 (uncredited)
  61. 1946The Best Years of Our LivesTechnical Sergeant (uncredited)
  62. 1946The Bamboo BlondeNightclub Patron (uncredited)