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- Birth nameRobert Anthony Karnes
- Robert Karnes was born on June 19, 1917 in Watsonville, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Rocky King, Detective (1950), Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! (1948) and Police Story (1973). He was married to Doris Karnes. He died on December 4, 1979 in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseDoris Karnes(June 1, 1941 - December 4, 1979) (his death, 1 child)
- ChildrenAmanda Karnes
- ParentsWilliam Ernest KarnesGeneva Hill
- RelativesMolly McClure(Sibling)
- Stalwart character actor, often in westerns and with a penchant for playing law enforcers and military types.
- He appeared in four Best Picture Academy Award winners, the first two of which were in consecutive years: The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Gentleman's Agreement (1947), All the King's Men (1949) and From Here to Eternity (1953).
- Brother of Mary Ella Karnes (McClure).
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