Robert Blake Biography: Death, Height, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Children, Movies

Robert Blake was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He began as a child star in the 1930s and evolved into a respected adult actor.

He gained prominence for his role as Perry Smith in the 1967 film In Cold Blood, which showcased his depth and versatility as an actor.

Blake also starred in the 1970s television series Baretta, where he portrayed a street-wise detective.

Profile

• Full name: Michael James Gubitosi
• Date of birth: September 18, 1933
• Age: 91 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Nutley, New Jersey, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: N/A
• Parents: Giacomo (James) Gubitosi (father), Elizabeth Cafone (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Sondra Kerr (married in 1961; divorced in 1983), Bonny Lee Bakley (married in 2000; murdered in 2001), Pamela Hudak (married in 2017; divorced in 2019)
• Children: Noah Blake, Delinah Blake, Rose Lenore Sophia Blake
• Relationship status: Deceased
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Italian-American
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Robert Blake is now at the age of 91. He was born on September 18, 1933, in Nutley, New Jersey, to Giacomo (James) Gubitosi and Elizabeth Cafone.

His parents were entertainers who moved to Los Angeles in 1938, where Blake began his acting career as a child, performing in the “Our Gang” series.

He attended public schools in Los Angeles but did not pursue higher education, focusing instead on his acting career.

Blake’s early life was marked by significant hardships, including reported physical and sexual abuse by his parents, leading him to run away from home at the age of 14.

Personal Life

Blake married actress Sondra Kerr in 1961, and they had two children together before divorcing in 1983.

In 2000, Blake married Bonny Lee Bakley, who was tragically murdered in 2001. Blake was charged with her murder but was acquitted in 2005.

In 2017, he married Pamela Hudak, but they divorced in 2019. Blake had three children: Noah Blake, Delinah Blake, and Rose Lenore Sophia Blake, the latter being the daughter of Bonny Lee Bakley.

Career

Blake’s acting career began in the 1930s as a child actor in the “Our Gang” series.

He later appeared in various films and television shows, including “In Cold Blood” (1967), where he portrayed Perry Smith, and the television series “Baretta” (1975–1978), where he played a street-wise detective.

Blake continued to act in films and television until 1997, with his final role being in “Lost Highway.”

Awards

Blake received critical acclaim for his performances, including:

• Emmy Award for his role in “Baretta.”
• Golden Globe Award for his role in “Baretta.”.
• Golden Globe Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.

Net Worth

Robert Blake’s net worth at the time of his death was $2 million.

Death

Robert Blake passed away on March 9, 2023, at 89.

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Filmography

• “In Cold Blood” (1967)
• “Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here” (1969)
• “Electra Glide in Blue” (1973)
• “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (1965)
• “Lost Highway” (1997)