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Robert Stack Biography
Birth Name:Charles Langford Modini Stack
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was inducted into the National Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame in 1971
- Studied drama by taking courses at the University of Southern California and Bridgewater State College
- Often takes on the role of assertive, straight-talking characters
- Widely recognized for his deep, gruff voice that he showcases on the narration of various projects
- Moving to Europe with his mother when he was one, he could not speak English until he returned to the U․S․ at the age of six
- Serves as a gunner in the U․S․ Navy during World War II
Awards
- 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (May): winner
- 1957Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
- 1957Golden Laurel-Top Male Supporting Performance: winner
- 1960Golden Laurel-Top Action Performance: nominated
- 1960Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead or Support): winner
- 1961Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead): nominated
- 1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Informational Series: nominated