Robert Wilcox

Robert Wilcox

Deceased · Born: May 10, 1910 · Died: Jun 11, 1955

Personal Details

BornMay 10, 1910 Rochester, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Diana Barrymore

    ( Oct 17, 1950 to Jun 11, 1955 )
  • Florence Rice

    ( Mar 30, 1939 to Aug 1, 1940 )

Biography

Robert Wilcox, a distinguished American film actor, left an indelible mark on the cinematic world during the 1930s and 1940s. His life began on May 19, 1910, in Rochester, New York, a city that would play a significant role in shaping his future.

As a young man, Wilcox's passion for acting led him to pursue a career in the performing arts. This journey of self-discovery commenced in 1936, when he was discovered by industry professionals while performing in a summer-stock production of The Petrified Forest.

Notable individual Wilcox's personal life was marked by two significant unions. The first of these matrimonial bonds was forged in 1937, when he exchanged vows with the lovely Florence Rice. This marriage remained in place for a number of years before being dissolved, and Wilcox subsequently entered into a second union in 1950 with the enchanting Diana Barrymore.

Wilcox's acting career is most notably associated with his iconic performances as Bob Wayne and his dual identity, The Copperhead, in the 1940 cinematic serial production, Mysterious Doctor Satan, a groundbreaking work that showcased his remarkable range as a thespian.

Wilcox's life was tragically abbreviated, coming to an abrupt and untimely end on June 11, 1955, when he succumbed to the devastating effects of a heart attack, a sudden and unexpected event that shocked and saddened those who knew him, at the all-too-young age of 45, a loss that would leave a lasting impact on those who loved him.

A solemn and poignant chapter in the life of the individual came to a close, as he was respectfully interred at Riverside Cemetery, a serene and peaceful final resting place nestled in the heart of Rochester, New York. To this day, his eternal slumber remains undisturbed, a testament to the enduring legacy he left behind.

A comprehensive rewording of the original Wikipedia article on Robert Wilcox, carefully crafted to ensure its intellectual property rights are respected, is presented below, adhering to the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC-BY-SA) license.

Career

{"id":174894,"title":"The Vigilantes Return","year":"1947","character":"Clay Curtwright","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-vigilantes-return","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174894.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174894.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
The Vigilantes Return
The Vigilantes Return as Clay Curtwright
{"id":69941,"title":"The Unknown","year":"1946","character":"Richard Arnold","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-unknown-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69941.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
The Unknown
The Unknown as Richard Arnold
{"id":201328,"title":"Wild Beauty","year":"1946","character":"Gordon Madison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-beauty-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201328.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201328.jpg"},"released":1}
Wild Beauty
Wild Beauty as Gordon Madison
{"id":71965,"title":"The Lone Wolf Strikes","year":"1940","character":"Ralph Bolton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lone-wolf-strikes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71965.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71965.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
{"id":71821,"title":"Island of Doomed Men","year":"1940","character":"Mark Sheldon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/island-of-doomed-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71821.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71821.jpg"},"released":1}
Island of Doomed Men
Island of Doomed Men as Mark Sheldon
{"id":71980,"title":"Dreaming Out Loud","year":"1940","character":"Dr. Kenneth Barnes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dreaming-out-loud","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71980.jpg"},"released":1}
Dreaming Out Loud
Dreaming Out Loud as Dr. Kenneth Barnes
{"id":72000,"title":"Mysterious Doctor Satan","year":"1940","character":"Bob Wayne \/ Copperhead","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mysterious-doctor-satan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72000.jpg"},"released":1}
Mysterious Doctor Satan
Mysterious Doctor Satan as Bob Wayne / Copperhead
{"id":72204,"title":"Blondie Takes a Vacation","year":"1939","character":"John Larkin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blondie-takes-a-vacation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72204.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72204.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
{"id":96763,"title":"Undercover Doctor","year":"1939","character":"Tom Logan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/undercover-doctor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96763.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96763.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72187,"title":"The Man They Could Not Hang","year":"1939","character":"'Scoop' Foley","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-they-could-not-hang","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72187.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72187.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72222,"title":"Buried Alive","year":"1939","character":"Johnny Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/buried-alive-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72222.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72222.jpg"},"released":1}
Buried Alive
Buried Alive as Johnny Martin
{"id":83159,"title":"The Kid from Texas","year":"1939","character":"'Duke' Hastings","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kid-from-texas-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83159.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83159.jpg"},"released":1}
The Kid from Texas
The Kid from Texas as 'Duke' Hastings
{"id":72858,"title":"Young Fugitives","year":"1938","character":"Ray Riggins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/young-fugitives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72858.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72858.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Young Fugitives
Young Fugitives as Ray Riggins
{"id":72666,"title":"Little Tough Guy","year":"1938","character":"Paul Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-tough-guy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72666.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72666.jpg"},"released":1}
Little Tough Guy
Little Tough Guy as Paul Wilson
{"id":72690,"title":"City Girl","year":"1938","character":"Donald Sanford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/city-girl-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72690.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72690.jpg"},"released":1}
City Girl
City Girl as Donald Sanford
{"id":73089,"title":"Armored Car","year":"1937","character":"Larry Wills","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/armored-car","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73089.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73089.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Armored Car
Armored Car as Larry Wills
{"id":103837639,"title":"The Famous Teddy Z","year":"1989","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-famous-teddy-z","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837639.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837639.jpg"},"released":1}
1989