Rockne Tarkington

Rockne Tarkington

Deceased · Born: Jul 15, 1931 · Died: Apr 5, 2015

Personal Details

BornJul 15, 1931 Junction City, Kansas, USA
Spouse
  • Iva Anita Poree

    ( Jul 7, 1982 to May 27, 2025 )
  • Joan Blackman

    ( Jul 1, 1968 to Oct 1, 1970 )
Parents
  • Willie Tarkington

Biography

Rockne Tarkington, a talented actor, was brought into this world on a sweltering summer day, July 15, 1931, in the charming town of Junction City, Kansas, USA. His remarkable acting career spanned numerous decades, with notable appearances in films such as "The Ice Pirates" (1984),"Black Samson" (1974),and "Wyatt Earp" (1994).

Throughout his life, Rockne was blessed with two loving wives, Iva Anita Poree and Joan Blackman, who stood by his side through the ups and downs of his professional journey.

Tragically, Rockne's life came to an end on April 5, 2015, in the United States, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a profound impact on the world of entertainment.

Career

{"id":57585,"title":"The Desperate Trail","year":"1995","character":"Packo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-desperate-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57585.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":4744,"title":"Wyatt Earp","year":"1994","character":"Stable Hand","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wyatt-earp","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/630im1iuj6m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/630im1iuj6m0.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp as Stable Hand
{"id":159493,"title":"Fists of Steel","year":"1991","character":"Rijar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fists-of-steel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159493.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159493.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":60816,"title":"Under the Gun","year":"1988","character":"Leon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/under-the-gun-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60816.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60816.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
{"id":7736,"title":"Death Before Dishonor","year":"1987","character":"Jihad","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/death-before-dishonor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_7736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_7736.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":161388,"title":"Uphill All the Way","year":"1986","character":"Leon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/uphill-all-the-way","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161388.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161388.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":806,"title":"MacGyver","year":1986,"character":"Jules","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/macgyver-1985","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/64tsjdv5ggd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/64tsjdv5ggd0.jpg"},"released":1}
MacGyver
MacGyver as Jules
{"id":22406,"title":"The Ice Pirates","year":"1984","character":"Patch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ice-pirates","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55gsijckju50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/55gsijckju50.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":162357,"title":"Women of San Quentin","year":"1983","character":"Big William","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/women-of-san-quentin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162357.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162357.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
{"id":162609,"title":"Quell and Co.","year":"1982","character":"Enterprise Jackson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quell-and-co","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162609.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162609.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Quell and Co.
Quell and Co. as Enterprise Jackson
{"id":9335,"title":"Movie Madness","year":"1982","character":"Black Cop (\"Municipalians\")","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/movie-madness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9335.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9335.jpg"},"released":1}
Movie Madness
Movie Madness as Black Cop ("Municipalians")
{"id":80741,"title":"The Intruder Within","year":"1981","character":"Mark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-intruder-within","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80741.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80741.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":80804,"title":"The Baltimore Bullet","year":"1980","character":"Gunner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-baltimore-bullet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80804.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80804.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":200817,"title":"Roughnecks","year":"1980","character":"Lenny Booker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roughnecks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200817.jpg"},"released":1}
Roughnecks
Roughnecks as Lenny Booker
{"id":163380,"title":"The Ordeal of Patty Hearst","year":"1979","character":"Death Row","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ordeal-of-patty-hearst","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163380.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163380.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":81013,"title":"Disaster on the Coastliner","year":"1979","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disaster-on-the-coastliner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81013.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81013.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":163658,"title":"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry","year":"1978","character":"Morrison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/roll-of-thunder-hear-my-cry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163658.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163658.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":164108,"title":"The Great Gundown","year":"1977","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-gundown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164108.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164108.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
{"id":81441,"title":"The Zebra Force","year":"1976","character":"Earl Lovington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-zebra-force","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81441.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81441.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
The Zebra Force
The Zebra Force as Earl Lovington
{"id":86366,"title":"Black Samson","year":"1974","character":"Samson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-samson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86366.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86366.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":81635,"title":"Black Starlet","year":"1974","character":"Ben","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-starlet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81635.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81635.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86585,"title":"The No Mercy Man","year":"1973","character":"Prophet","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-no-mercy-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86585.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86585.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":86802,"title":"Melinda","year":"1972","character":"Tank","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/melinda","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86802.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86802.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Melinda
Melinda as Tank
{"id":28578,"title":"Beware! The Blob","year":"1972","character":"Deputy Williams","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beware-the-blob","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_28578.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_28578.jpg"},"released":1}
Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob as Deputy Williams
{"id":10353,"title":"Tarzan","year":1967,"character":"Rao","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tarzan-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10353.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Tarzan
Tarzan as Rao
{"id":110608,"title":"Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion","year":"1965","character":"Juma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clarence-the-cross-eyed-lion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_110608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_110608.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
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{"id":12609,"title":"Major Dundee","year":"1965","character":"Jefferson (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/major-dundee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6au4pird3i20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6au4pird3i20.jpg"},"released":1}
Major Dundee
Major Dundee as Jefferson (uncredited)
{"id":21414,"title":"Soldier in the Rain","year":"1963","character":"William Booth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/soldier-in-the-rain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21414.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21414.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Soldier in the Rain
Soldier in the Rain as William Booth