Robert Ridgely
Robert Ridgely (born December 24, 1931 in Teaneck , New Jersey , † February 8, 1997 in Toluca Lake , California ) was an American actor and voice actor .
Life
Ridgely began his career as a nightclub entertainer in Manhattan , appearing in an off-Broadway production of The Threepenny Opera . He began his film and television career in the 1960s with guest appearances on television series such as Bronco , Surfside 6, and Underwater Adventures . In 1962 he received the role of Lt. Frank Kimbro in the ABC World War II series The Gallant Men , which was discontinued after the first season. Beginning in the 1970s, he was increasingly seen on the big screen, including in some Mel Brooks films such as The Wilde Wild West , Mel Brooks' heights and Robin Hood - heroes in tights . He also appeared in Jonathan Demmes Melvin and Howard and Philadelphia .
In addition, Ridgely acted as a voice actor and spoke for numerous cartoon series . Among other things, he was the US voice of Tarzan in the Filmation production Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle and Flash Gordon in the filmation adaptation of the same name. His other speaking roles include General Ross in The Incredible Hulk , Jolly Jumper in Lucky Luke and Mr. Kelp in The Snorkels . He also spoke various supporting characters in The Smurfs , DuckTales - News from Duckburg and Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles .
He had his last appearances in Boogie Nights and Fire Down Below in 1997, in the same year he died at the age of 65 years of complications from cancer . Ridgely was married and had no children.
Filmography (selection)
Movie
- 1974: The Wild Wild West (Blazing Saddles)
- 1977: Mel Brooks' high anxiety
- 1980: Melvin and Howard (Melvin and Howard)
- 1987: Beverly Hills Cop II
- 1991: Life Stinks (Life Stinks)
- 1993: Philadelphia
- 1993: Robin Hood : Men in Tights
- 1996: Last Exit Reno (Sydney / Hard Eight)
- 1996: That Thing You Do!
- 1996: Four love you (Multiplicity)
- 1997: Boogie Nights
- 1997: Fire Down Below
watch TV
- 1960: Bronco
- 1960: Surfside 6
- 1961: Underwater Adventures (Sea Hunt)
- 1961: Lawman
- 1962: Hawaiian Eye
- 1968: Mini-Max or The Incredible Adventures of the Maxwell Smart (Get Smart)
- 1976: The two with the turn (Switch)
- 1987: Hunter
- 1989: Harry's Miraculous Night Court
synchronization
- 1974: Fenn - Hong Kong Phooey (Hong Kong Phooey)
- 1976–1979: Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle
- 1979-1982: Flash Gordon
- 1982-1988: The Smurfs (The Smurfs)
- 1983: Alvin and the Chipmunks (Alvin and the Chipmunks)
- 1984: Lucky Luke
- 1984–1985: The Snorkels (Snorks)
- 1987: DuckTales - News from Duckburg (DuckTales)
- 1991–1993: Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- 1993: Bonkers, the cunning lynx of Hollywood (Bonkers)
- 1996: Dexter's Laboratory (Dexter's Laboratory)
Web links
- Robert Ridgely in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Robert Ridgely in the All Movie Guide (English)
- Obituary of The New York Times (English)
- Obituary of the Los Angeles Times (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Obituary in Variety (English)
- ↑ Film reference (English)
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Ridgely, Robert |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American actor and voice actor |
DATE OF BIRTH | December 24, 1931 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Teaneck , New Jersey , United States |
DATE OF DEATH | February 8, 1997 |
Place of death | Toluca Lake , California , United States |