Robert Blake

Birth Name:

Michael James Gubitosi

Birth Place:

Nutley, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Tried and acquitted for the 2001 murder of his second wife, Bonnie Lee Bakley
A victim of child abuse, he would spend many years as an actor during his youth before running away from home and joining the Army
Quote: "I was on the set when I was five-years-old with Spencer Tracy․ A lot of what I learned growing up in terms of artistry is very clean, tidy and organized․"
After a brief stint in the Army, he would return to Hollywood to pursue new roles as an adult, which would eventually include a starring role on the popular NBC 1970's series, "Baretta"
Began his career as a child actor at age eight, where he would gain widespread fame as a main character on "The Little Rascals" television series before transitioning to more adult roles later in his teens
Reportedly made $27,500 per week during the peak of "Baretta"

1968Gold Medal - Favorite Motion Picture:Nominated
1969NYFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
1974Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama:Nominated
1975Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
1976Golden Globe - Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Winner
1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1980Stinker Award - Worst On-Screen Couple:Nominated
1981Razzie Award - Worst Actor:Nominated
1983Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special:Nominated
1984Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
1993American Television Award - Best Actor in a Made for TV Movie:Nominated
1993Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Special:Nominated
1998Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
2005TV Land Award - Favorite "Casual Friday" Cop:Nominated

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