Robert Blake Apr 2026

: His last major role was the eerie "Mystery Man" in David Lynch's 1997 film Lost Highway . The Bonny Lee Bakley Trial

Blake was one of the few child actors to successfully transition into a mature adult performer. Robert Blake

: Billed as Mickey Gubitosi and later Bobby Blake, he appeared in 40 Our Gang (Little Rascals) shorts between 1939 and 1944. He also played "Little Beaver" in 23 Red Ryder westerns. : His last major role was the eerie

: Blake is perhaps best known for his role as Detective Tony Baretta in the series Baretta (1975–1978), which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award. He also played "Little Beaver" in 23 Red Ryder westerns

: He gained critical acclaim for his "stunning" portrayal of real-life killer Perry Smith in the 1967 film In Cold Blood .

Robert Blake (born Michael James Gubitosi; 1933–2023) was an American actor whose nearly 80-year career spanned from childhood stardom in the shorts to an Emmy-winning television career, ultimately ending in one of Hollywood's most notorious murder trials. Career Overview