Robert Kent, a seasoned professional prizefighter, embarked on a cinematic journey after honing his craft on the esteemed stage. His acting career was primarily composed of starring roles in lower-budget, yet still notable, "B" pictures. It is likely that his most prominent film appearance was in the 1954 production, "The Country Girl", where he was listed eighth in the credits.
Personal Details
BornDec 3, 1908 Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Spouse
Beverly Dee Eklund
( Dec 31, 1969 to May 4, 1955 )Astrid Allwyn
( Jan 9, 1937 to Dec 7, 1940 )
Biography
Career
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1954

The Country Girl as Paul Unger
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1953

Rebel City as Capt. Ramsey
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1950

Radar Secret Service as Henchman Benson
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Federal Agent at Large as Harry Monahan
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1949

Wild Weed as Lt. Mason
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The Phantom Creeps as Capt. Bob West
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1948

The Counterfeiters as Tony Richards
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1947

Dragnet as Police Lt. Ricco
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Shoot to Kill as 'Dixie' Logan aka Judge Joel Conroy (as Douglas Blackley)
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Big Town After Dark as Jake Sebastian
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Jungle Flight as Andy Melton
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1946

The Phantom Rider as Dr. Jim Sterling
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Joe Palooka, Champ as Ronnie Brewster
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Blonde Alibi as Detective (Uncredited)
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1945

Who's Guilty? as Bob Stewart
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1944

Hot Rhythm as Herman Strohbach
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1943

Find the Blackmailer as Mark Harper
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Yanks Ahoy as Lt. Reeves
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Northern Pursuit as Soldier (uncredited)
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1942

Stagecoach Express as Griff Williams
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Stand by for Action as Hank Nels (uncredited)
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1941

Blonde Comet as Jim Flynn
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Sunset in Wyoming as Larry Drew
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Twilight on the Trail as Henchman Drake
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Niagara Falls as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
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1940

One Million B.C. as Mountain Guide
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1939

East Side of Heaven as Cyrus Barrett Jr.
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The Phantom Creeps as Capt. Bob West
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Almost a Gentleman as Robert Mabrey
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Convict's Code as Dave Tyler
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The Secret of Dr. Kildare as Charles Herron
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Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever as Ensign Copley
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A Chump at Oxford as Minor Role (uncredited)
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1938

Wanted by the Police as Policeman Mike O'Leary
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Mr. Moto Takes a Chance as Marty Weston
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Gang Bullets as John Carter
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The Gladiator as Tom Dixon
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1937

Born Reckless as Lee Martin
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Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo as Gordon Chase
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Angel's Holiday as Nick Moore
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1936

Reunion as Tony Luke
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Dimples as Allen Drew
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The Country Beyond as Cpl. Robert King
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1935

Car 99 as Trooper Blatzky
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Two for Tonight as College Boy
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College Scandal as Dan Courtridge