Robert Stack
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