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Robert L. Ripley(1893-1949)

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  • Writer
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Robert L. Ripley
Robert L. Ripley was born on 25 December 1893 in Santa Rosa, California, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Star Tonight (1955), The Season's Greetings (1931) and Believe It or Not (Second Series) #2 (1931). He was married to Beatrice Roberts. He died on 27 May 1949 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornDecember 25, 1893
DiedMay 27, 1949(55)
BornDecember 25, 1893
DiedMay 27, 1949(55)
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Known for

Star Tonight (1955)
Star Tonight
7.0
TV Series
  • Writer
The Season's Greetings
Short
  • Robert Ripley
  • 1931
Robert L. Ripley in Believe It or Not (Second Series) #1 (1931)
Believe It or Not (Second Series) #2
6.0
Short
  • Self
  • 1931
Robert L. Ripley in Believe It or Not #11 (1931)
Believe It or Not #1
5.7
Short
  • Self(as Ripley)
  • 1930

Credits

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Actor

  • Believe It or Not (1949)
    Believe It or Not
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Host (March-May 1949)
    • 1949–1950
  • The Season's Greetings
    Short
    • Robert Ripley
    • 1931

Writer

  • Star Tonight (1955)
    Star Tonight
    7.0
    TV Series
    • stories
    • 1956

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Official Site Ripley's Believe It Or Not
  • Alternative names
    • Bob Ripley
  • Born
    • December 25, 1893
    • Santa Rosa, California, USA
  • Died
    • May 27, 1949
    • New York City, New York, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Beatrice RobertsOctober 31, 1919 - 1926 (divorced)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    His favorite vacation spot was Hell, Norway, and delighted in sending both friends and foes alike "a postcard from Hell".
  • Nickname
    • Rip

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