Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Stack memorial. He also provided the voice of the character Ultra Magnus in The Transformers: The Movie (1986). Wikimedia import URL. The roughly 5,300-square-foot residence, a one-storey ranch that some agents describe as "Hawaiian modern" style, sits on a lot of nearly one acre in the much-sought-after East Gate area. The official synopsis for the second volume teases: In six new episodes, Unsolved Mysteries explores more unexplained disappearances, tragic events, and bizarre occurrences. At the time of his passing Stack was survived by his wife, who he married in 1956, and their two children, Elizabeth and Charles. Stack and his wife, Rosemarie, wed in 1956 and had two children, Elizabeth and Charles, both of Los Angeles. 1951 Robert has particularly fond memories for Bullfighter and the Lady (1951), a movie produced by his friend, John Wayne, which meant 12 weeks filming in sunny Mexico. And there was also the television movie, The Scarface Mob (1959).There were some funny behind-the-scenes anecdotes, such as this one: there is no scene which stood out more as the most potentially evil, and risky in terms of audience acceptance, as the "bacio di morte" ("kiss of death"), the Sicilian gesture whenever a Capo (Neville Brand) kissed a Mafia soldier (Frank DeKova) to send him out as an executioner. Stack admitted he was terrified going into this role, but he credited Lombard, whom he had known personally for several years, with giving him many tips on acting and with being his mentor. Robert Taylor (born Spangler Arlington Brugh; August 5, 1911 - June 8, 1969) was an American film and television actor and singer who was one of the most popular leading men of cinema.. Taylor began his career in films in 1934 when he signed with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.He won his first leading role the following year in Magnificent Obsession.His popularity increased during the late 1930s and . Michael B. Jordan, known for his roles in "Creed" and "Black Panther," arrives at a ceremony honoring him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Los Angeles. Stack admitted he was terrified going into this role, but he credited Lombard, whom he had known personally for several years, with giving him many tips on acting and with being his mentor. Try again later. [8][9] He was a Republican. [6], By the time he was 20, Stack had achieved minor fame as a sportsman. Charles Robert Stack - Biographical Summaries of Notable People - MyHeritage Charles Robert Stack In Biographical Summaries of Notable People Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Charles Robert Stack Save this record and choose the information you want to add to your family tree Save record Mr. Montgomery was the father of Inducted into the National Skeet Shooting Association Hall of Fame (1971). His last credited role as an actor was in 2002, when he voiced Reynolds Penland on King of the Hill. Sam Fuller cast him in the lead of House of Bamboo (1955), shot in Japan for 20th Century Fox. Robert Stack: Rock Hudson's Bodybuilder Buddy. She said that she found him slumped over in their home; the couple lived in Los Angeles, California together. Failed to remove flower. He played Lieutenant Andrei Sobinski in To Be or Not to Be (1942) while his 1941 (1979) co-star, Tim Matheson, played him in the remake of To Be or Not to Be (1983). The former perennial bachelor found out he liked being married and being a father. Times (1941). which starred John Wayne, in 1953. Manners, Dorothy. Stack was back in "A" pictures when he appeared opposite John Wayne in The High and the Mighty (1954), playing the pilot of an airliner who comes apart under stress after the airliner encounters engine trouble. In 1952, he made movie history (much like Al Jolson had done in 1927, being in the first "talkie") -- he starred in Bwana Devil (1952), the first 3-D movie. Rex Kramer in Airplane! He played Lieutenant Andrei Sobinski in To Be or Not to Be (1942) while his 1941 (1979) co-star, Tim Matheson, played him in the remake of To Be or Not to Be (1983). Robert Stack, January 13, Robert Stack born as Charles Langford Modini Stack was an American actor, television host, and sportsman, Born on January 13, 1919, he is best known for his role in ABC TV series The Untouchables from 1959 to 1963. . By the time he was 20, Stack had achieved minor fame as a sportsman. Robert Stack has 13 books on Goodreads with 85 ratings. He later said this was the first time he liked himself on screen.[19]. Sam Fuller cast him in the lead of House of Bamboo (1955), shot in Japan for 20th Century Fox. The Bullfighter and the Lady. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, Bel Air, Los Angeles County, California, USA. "[12], Stack's first film, which teamed him with Deanna Durbin, was First Love (1939), produced by Pasternak. When he visited the set of Universal Studios in Universal City, California at age 20, producer Joe Pasternak offered him an opportunity to enter the film business. Robert Stack (Robert Langford Modini Stack) was born on 13 January, 1919 in Los Angeles, California, USA, is an Actor, Producer, Soundtrack. Well, I come from a military family. Open Media Database person ID. In 1971, he was inducted into the National Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". When he collaborated with Mark Evans on his autobiography, Straight Shooting, he included a picture of himself and his mother that he captioned "Me and my best girl". 0 references. And there was also the television movie, The Scarface Mob (1959).There were some funny behind-the-scenes anecdotes, such as this one: there is no scene which stood out more as the most potentially evil, and risky in terms of audience acceptance, as the "bacio di morte" ("kiss of death"), the Sicilian gesture whenever a Capo (Neville Brand) kissed a Mafia soldier (Frank DeKova) to send him out as an executioner. Somebody once said, You really think youre Eliot Ness. His brother, James Langford Stack Jr. , stayed in the United States with their father. This article was published more than 19 years ago. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Stack served as the show's host during its entire original series run. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The Untouchables), has agreed to sell her home in Bel Air, Calif., local agents familiar with the property say. Paying homage to the late host, a silhouette of Stack can be seen towards the end of the opening credits. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007. [10], The Piikani Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which was known as the Peigan Nation before the 1990s, honored him by inducting him into their chieftainship in 1953 (July 2, 1953, Newspaper) as Chief Crow Flag. Stack played another pilot, the son of a rich man who marries Lauren Bacall, who in turn falls for his best friend, played by Rock Hudson. First published. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Bob was born on May 31, 1943 to George & Evelyn Stack in Elmhurst, IL. He then made a Western, Men of Texas (1942). 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Robert became a local legend; when some Mexicans asked him what he did in the War, Robert said: "I taught machine gun. " In October 1940, he escorted Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer actress. He delivered breakout performances in his signature role as T-man (Treasury agent) Eliot Ness on The Untouchables (1959) which, after the pilot, ran for four seasons (118 episodes). In the wake of Stacks death, both children were with their mother at their parents Los Angeles home. Verify and try again. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. It is believed their musical talent comes from Robert's maternal grandparents who were both opera stars. Stack was then given a role in Written on the Wind (1956), directed by Douglas Sirk and produced by Albert Zugsmith. At the university, he also distinguished himself in sport, winning several competitions before he turned 20. Perhaps viewers hold vital clues that will help solve these mysteries. Miller, Ron. The movie was a massive success and Stack was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; Dorothy Malone, who played Stack's sister, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress. This gave startling effects to the story, which was based on real-life lion attacks in Africa.Stack attended the premiere, and recalled people's reactions to the 3-D lion scenes: "People in the audience jumped out of their seats, some even fainted." Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. We have set your language to Mrs. Stack said the children were with her at the Stack home. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. List of the best Robert Stack movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Robert went on to do television series, such as The Name of the Game (1968) alternating lead with Gene Barry and Anthony Franciosa, then later Most Wanted (1976), and he pleasantly surprised everyone with his flair for comedies in movies like 1941 (1979) and Airplane! 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"TV is Way of Life All Work and No Play for Robert Stack". Known for his deep voice and commanding presence, he appeared in over forty feature films. In 1996, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. We dont try to come down on one point of view and try to create as balanced a story as we can.. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Failed to delete memorial. 2493. Robert Stack, film and television actor who starred in The Untouchables and more recently hosted series Unsolved Mysteries, dies at age 84; photo (M) . He was survived by his son, Charles Robert and daughter Elizabeth Wood Stack. He was 84. if he wanted to hear truly talented singers, he should go to Universal (1966), The Peking Medallion (1967), Action Man (1967), and later for Story of a Woman (1970). The property, which was never on the market, is in escrow for a little more than $7-million (U.S.). Screen actress Rosemarie Stack (also known as Rosemarie Bowe), the widow of actor Robert Stack (special agent Eliot Ness in the late 1950s-1960s television series (1966), The Peking Medallion (1967), Action Man (1967), and later for Story of a Woman (1970). Mr. Montgomery grew up in New York state not too far from the Norfolk, Conn., area, so that part of the country appealed to him, family members say. Stack won critical acclaim for his next role, The Mortal Storm (1940) starring Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart, and directed by Frank Borzage at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Robert Stack was born on January 13, 1919, in Los Angeles, CA. known in Hollywood for their long and happy marriage. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. That superstar was Deanna Durbin (acquired from MGM), and Robert made his screen debut as her lover in First Love (1939). "Robert is a very capable and hard-working software engineer with excellent attention to detail and a strong drive to learn. Stack and his wife wed in 1956 and had two children, Elizabeth and Charles, both of . After two more movies, he was teamed with Durbin again, in Nice Girl? 683/000030593. He later said this was the first time he liked himself on screen.[19]. 43 people named Robert Stack found in Cleveland-Akron, Columbus and 5 other cities. Bowe was the last of three children. a satire of the 1970s genre of "disaster movies," and in There is a problem with your email/password. After Stack's death in 2003, the original series ran for another seven years before coming to an end in 2010. A great chef is an artist that I truly respect. Somebody once said, You really think youre Eliot Ness. No, I dont think Im Ness, but I sure as hell know Im not Al Capone.. (1976) and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979). Add to your scrapbook. [16], During World War II, Stack served as an officer in the United States Navy. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Robert Stack's kids are all grown now, and his oldest child, daughter Elizabeth Stack, 63, has followed in her famous parents' footsteps with a career in acting. Photo of Robert Stack from the television program "The Name of the Game" circa Autumn 1970 | Photo: Wikimedia Commons. He also provided the voice of the character Ultra Magnus in The Transformers: The Movie (1986). In a 1998 interview with Conan O'Brien, original series host Robert Stack was asked about the outcome of some of the episodes, including if any had gotten solved based on tips provided by fans of the series.Stack shared a story about two criminals who happened to catch the episode their crime was featured in. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Bernstein, Adam. [citation needed]. Countless '90s kids lost thousands of hours of sleep thanks to this televised beacon of justice, freedom, and frightening. His work on The Untouchables won him an Emmy award in 1960. However, Stack quickly dropped the bachelor tag after he was introduced to actress Rosemarie Bowe by their mutual agent. Robert Stack will celebrate 105th birthday on a Saturday 13th of January 2024. He made a film in France, Second Wind (1978). He starred in more than 40 films; his early television career included appearances on live programs like, "Lux Video Theatre", "Ford Theatre", and "Producers Showcase" during the early 1950s. For the 1956 film, "Written on the Wind," he received an Academy Award nomination fot Universal movies while under contract to 20th-Century Fox. When he visited the set of Universal Studios in Universal City, California at age 20, producer Joe Pasternak offered him an opportunity to enter the film business. His performance was well received and Stack became a comic actor, appearing in Airplane! Sutton Stracke is the proud mom to three teenagers: two sons, Philip and James, and a daughter, Porter.The Stracke family is now on vacation together in South Carolina's Low Country, and it's . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He began hosting Unsolved Mysteries in 1987. At the time, his publicist Jerry Pam said he was receiving outpatient treatment, adding Hes fine., He received radiation to treat the tumor, and had overcome the cancer prior to his death. He had a bout with a tumor but that was gone. (1980), Big Trouble (1986), Plain Clothes (1988), Caddyshack II (1988), Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996), and BASEketball (1998). "TV is Way of Life All Work and No Play for Robert Stack". Robert Stack, who hosted the original "Unsolved Mysteries" series, died in May 2003 at the age of 83. ? 'Gee, that sounds keen,' I told him. He wouldnt have lived through a bypass.. In 1996, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him.[28]. identified with the part, that he found it hard to find other work after Stack starred in a new drama series, rotating the lead with Tony Franciosa and Gene Barry in the lavish The Name of the Game (19681971). Robert took drama courses at USC. Manners, Dorothy. Robert and Rosemarie wed two years later and had two children: Elizabeth Stack and Charles Stack. His maternal grandfather, opera singer Charles Wood, studied voice in Italy and performed there under the name "Carlo Modini." His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. singing. Robert Stack's most popular book is Papa Hemingway. In a more serious vein he appeared in the action movie Uncommon Valor (1983), the television miniseries George Washington (1984) and Hollywood Wives (1985), and appeared in several episodes of the primetime soap opera Falcon Crest in 1986. Robert George Stack of Oceanside, CA went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 15th, 2021 at age 77. in 1951 as well as in the first commercial 3D movie Robert Stack (born Charles Langford Modini Stack, January 13, 1919 - May 14, 2003) was an American actor, sportsman, and television host. He hit a real pipe, the axe ricocheted off the metal, and cut through his Achilles tendon. It's not what you are in Hollywood - it's what people think you are. His wife is Rosemarie Stack (23 January1956 - 14 May2003)( his death)( 2 children). Robert Stack (1919 - 2003) stars as Special Agent Eliot Ness in the television series "The Untouchables," circa 1960 | Photo: Getty Images. According to Stack, the crooks had just seen their episode air, connecting them to a . You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He was an iconic host for so many years. Failed to remove flower. English Although he gives her this pseudonym, he drops over a half dozen bits of information about her. 2225. At the time of his passing Stack was survived by his wife, who he married in 1956, and their two children, Elizabeth and Charles. READ NEXT: Sharna Burgess Was Being Considered for The Bachelorette Australia Pre-COVID. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Robert Stack. In October 1940, he escorted Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer actress Laraine Day to her 20th birthday party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. He had a bout with a tumor but that was gone. He spent his early childhood in Adria and Rome, becoming fluent in French and Italian at an early age, and did not learn English until returning to Los Angeles when he was seven. His brother, James Langford Stack Jr., stayed in the United States with their father. Powered by. At the same time, there was something dangerous about [him]. The couple bought the estate on 196 rolling acres near Norfolk in 1972 for about $368,000, according to tax records, and used it as their primary residence. the 1988 comedy In 1971, he sued CBS for $25 million for appearing in the documentary The Selling of the Pentagon. Please reset your password. He has been a steadying hand for the Chadron State softball program since he was hired in the fall of 2007, prior to the 2008 season. Showing Editorial results for robert stack. Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Stack was ten. They had two children, Elizabeth Wood Stack and Charles Robert Stack . what happens if we use expired dettol private owned homes for rent near me He originally studied for the priesthood at St. Fidelis Seminary in Butler, Pennsylvania. Parsons, Louella. There were wild times, and lots of tequila. In 1962, Stack received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.[11]. The couple wed two years later and had two children: Elizabeth Stack and Charles Stack. . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Stack (7444285)? The actor Robert Stack, who has died of heart failure aged 84, was best known for his role as real-life 1930s Chicago gang-buster and prohibition agent Eliot Ness in the TV series The. His deep voice and good looks attracted the attention of producers in Hollywood. Rosemarie Stack and Robert Stack were married for 47 years. List of the best Robert Stack movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. He was awarded a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars in Palm Springs, California on December 6, 1996. [25], Stack played a pilot in the TV movie Murder on Flight 502 (1975) and was the lead in the series Most Wanted (1976), playing a tough, incorruptible police captain commanding an elite squad of special investigators, also evoking the Ness role. He underwent radiation therapy for prostate cancer in October 2002 and died of heart failure on May 14, 2003. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. "Actor Robert Stack; Movie and TV Star". Movie Walker Press person ID. Weve updated the security on the site. Unfortunately, this did not sit well with 20th-Century Fox, which had him under contract, and had lent him to Universal for this picture. For the next 10 years, Robert did Westerns, war movies and romantic comedies. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His elder brother and only sibling was James Langford Stack (1916-2006). He also provided the voice of the character Ultra Magnus in The Transformers: The Movie (1986). . Robert Stack in Texas. "Straight Shooting" -- whether skeet shooting, or portraying Eliot Ness -- Robert Stack always told it like it was, and shot straight. So, how much is Robert Stack worth at the age of 84 years old? Robert Stack. Trivia prince, and when producer Joe Pasternak saw Stack standing around the set, Stack resumed his career after the war with roles in such films as Fighter Squadron (1948) at Warner Bros. with Edmond O'Brien, playing a pilot; A Date with Judy (1948) at MGM, with Wallace Beery and Elizabeth Taylor. He later attended the University of Southern California, where he studied singing. There were some unfortunate anecdotes: Joseph Wiseman was a fine actor, but trained to work on the New York stage with props; he was not accustomed to real Hollywood sets. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [10], The Piikani Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which was known as the Peigan Nation before the 1990s, honored him by inducting him into their chieftainship in 1953 (July 2, 1953, Newspaper) as Chief Crow Flag. The Herald Tribune reported that Stack compared his responsibility as the host on Unsolved Mysteries to his The Untouchables role; in a 1998 interview, he said, I think theres a definite carry-over from Eliot Ness. There were some unfortunate anecdotes: Joseph Wiseman was a fine actor, but trained to work on the New York stage with props; he was not accustomed to real Hollywood sets. Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Clark Gable was a family friend. She said, He was feeling so good. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Learn more about managing a memorial . Robert Stack, better known by her family name Robert Stack, was a popular American actor (1919-2003). Dr. Robert Stack. They had two children, a son, Charles, and a daughter, Elizabeth. Discover Robert Stack's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. He portrayed the no-nonsense G-man Ness again in The Return of Eliot Ness (1991). Robert spoke fluent Italian and French, but had to learn English when they returned to Los Angeles. his beloved wife, Rosemary who he greatly missed for the last four years. Try again later. He continued making similar low-budget action fare: Conquest of Cochise (1953) for Sam Katzman; Sabre Jet (1953), playing another pilot, this time in the Korean War; The Iron Glove (1954), a swashbuckler where Stack played Charles Wogan, for Katzman. (1941) Eagle Squadron (1941) Badlands of Dakota (1941) To Be or Not to Be (1942) Men of Texas (film) (1942) Date with Judy (1948) Miss Tatlock's Millions (1948) Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. I got the part. READ NEXT: Sharna Burgess Was Being Considered for The Bachelorette Australia Pre-COVID. Please try again later. Despite a large budget and an appearance by Bette Davis, it was not a success. His brother and he won the International Outboard Motor Championships, in Venice, Italy, and at age 16, he became a member of the All-American Skeet Team. Was an unidentified woman found dead in Oslo, Norway, part of a secret intelligence operation? Inducted into the California Skeet Shooting Association Hall of Fame (1981) (inaugural class). He died of a heart attack at age 84 in Beverly Hills, California. Stack is also known for portraying the character Eliot Ness in the hugely popular television series "The Untouchables" from 1959 to 1963. He received the 1960 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series for his riveting performance. In 1971, he sued CBS for $25 million for appearing in the documentary The Selling of the Pentagon, saying that the company had misrepresented his position regarding the Vietnam War. He did not learn to speak English until he was six years old. Initially, Stack didn't want the part; at The former perennial bachelor found out he liked being married and being a father. "Untouchable? Learn more about merges. In 1952, he made movie history (much like Al Jolson had done in 1927, being in the first "talkie") -- he starred in Bwana Devil (1952), the first 3-D movie. To use this feature, use a newer browser.

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