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Robert Emmett(1921-2000)

  • Writer
  • Actor
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Robert Emmett was born on 28 September 1921 in Monterey, California, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for That Was the Week That Was (1963), Matinee Theatre (1955) and ABC Stage 67 (1966). He was married to Kim Hunter. He died on 8 April 2000 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornSeptember 28, 1921
DiedApril 8, 2000(78)
BornSeptember 28, 1921
DiedApril 8, 2000(78)
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  • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 2 nominations total

Known for

Steve Allen, 1965 - Copyright 1968, 2000 MPTV.NET - photo credit: Gabi Rona
That Was the Week That Was
8.3
TV Series
  • Writer
Matinee Theatre (1955)
Matinee Theatre
6.8
TV Series
  • Writer
ABC Stage 67 (1966)
ABC Stage 67
7.3
TV Series
  • Writer
Kraft Mystery Theatre (1947)
Kraft Mystery Theatre
7.8
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer

  • An Evening with Julie Andrews and Harry Belafonte
    8.2
    TV Special
    • script
    • 1969
  • Barbra Streisand in The Belle of 14th Street (1967)
    The Belle of 14th Street
    6.8
    TV Special
    • Writer
    • 1967
  • ABC Stage 67 (1966)
    ABC Stage 67
    7.3
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1966
  • Jack Jones on the Move
    TV Special
    • written by
    • 1966
  • Color Me Barbra (1966)
    Color Me Barbra
    8.2
    TV Special
    • special dialogue
    • 1966
  • The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood (1965)
    The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • script written by
    • 1965
  • Steve Allen, 1965 - Copyright 1968, 2000 MPTV.NET - photo credit: Gabi Rona
    That Was the Week That Was
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1964
  • John Fraser, Louis Hayward, and Susan Oliver in The Picture of Dorian Gray (1961)
    Golden Showcase
    6.8
    TV Series
    • adaptation
    • 1962
  • Nie hab ich nie gesagt
    8.9
    TV Movie
    • play
    • 1962
  • Art Carney in Art Carney Special (1959)
    Art Carney Special
    6.9
    TV Series
    • adapted for television by
    • 1960
  • Kraft Mystery Theatre (1947)
    The United States Steel Hour
    8.0
    TV Series
    • written by
    • adaptation
    • writer (as Robert McMenamin)
    • 1954–1957
  • Matinee Theatre (1955)
    Matinee Theatre
    6.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1957
  • Kraft Mystery Theatre (1947)
    Kraft Mystery Theatre
    7.8
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1955
  • William Shatner and Basil Rathbone in Encounter (1952)
    Encounter
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1955
  • Kraft Television Theatre (1953)
    Kraft Television Theatre
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 1955

Actor

  • The Evil Touch (1973)
    The Evil Touch
    6.9
    TV Series
    • 1973

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Robert McMenamin
  • Born
    • September 28, 1921
    • Monterey, California, USA
  • Died
    • April 8, 2000
    • New York City, New York, USA(acute appendicitis)
  • Spouse
    • Kim HunterDecember 20, 1951 - April 8, 2000 (his death, 1 child)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Started his career as an actor before he moved into writing and producing. Appeared on Broadway in the plays "Mid-Summer" (1953) and "Madam, Will You Walk" (1953/54) before moving to the west coast. Occasionally returned to acting on stage with his wife, Kim Hunter.

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