Dale Robinette
- Known For
- Camera
- Born
- January 24, 1943
- Active Years
- 1969–2023 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 62 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Dale Robinette (Camera).
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Name: Dale Robinette (also known as Dale Rabinet).
Birthday: January 24, 1943.
Age: 83 years old (as of 2026).
Gender: Male.
Nationality/Identity: American actor.
Professions: Still photographer, actor, playwright, Guest Film Lecturer, and works in the Camera and Electrical Department.
Known For/Credits:
Camera/Still Photographer: La La Land, Donnie Darko, Barbie, The Help, Nocturnal Animals, Wonder.
Camera and Electrical Department: Donnie Darko.
TV/Movie appearances: The Billion Dollar... (1979).
Total Credits: 62 (TMDB).
Dale Robinette is an American actor and still photographer born on January 24, 1943. He is also recognized as a playwright and Guest Film Lecturer. His professional work includes roles in the camera and electrical department, specifically on the film Donnie Darko. As a still photographer, his credits include La La Land, Barbie, The Help, Nocturnal Animals, and Wonder. Robinette also appeared in the 1979 production The Billion Dollar. He is sometimes known by the alias Dale Rabinet. According to The Movie Database, he has 62 known credits. As of 2026, he is 83 years old.
"Dale Robinette is an American actor and still photographer born on January 24, 1943. He is also recognized as a playwright and Guest Film Lecturer. His professional work includes roles in the camera and electrical department, specifically on the film Donnie Darko. As a still photographer, his credits include La La Land, Barbie, The Help, Nocturnal Animals, and Wonder. Robinette also appeared in the 1979
Career overview
Topic: Career overview of Dale Robinette (Camera).
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Source Material: Provided snippets from TMDB, IMDb, notreCinema, TVmaze, and agemdb.
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Name: Dale Robinette.
Aliases: Dale Rabinet [4].
Birthdate: January 24, 1943 [1, 4, 6].
Gender: Male [1].
Occupations: Still photographer, actor, playwright, guest film lecturer [2], camera and electrical department [2], camera [1].
Known for/Credits:
Camera/Still Photographer: La La Land, Donnie Darko, Barbie, The Help, Nocturnal Animals, Wonder [3].
Camera and Electrical Department: Donnie Darko [2].
Actor: Donnie Darko (implied by "known as"), The Billion Dollar [4].
Total Known Credits: 62 [1].
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Dale Robinette is an American actor, still photographer, playwright, and guest film lecturer. Born on January 24, 1943, he has been credited with 62 known credits. His professional work spans various departments, including roles in the camera and electrical departments.
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As a still photographer, Robinette's work includes involvement in films such as La La Land, Barbie, The Help, Nocturnal Animals, and Wonder. He is also credited for his work on Donnie Darko, where he served in the camera and electrical department. His acting credits include an appearance in the 1979 production The Billion Dollar.
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Dale Robinette is an American actor, still photographer, playwright, and guest film lecturer. Born on January 24, 1943, he has 62 known credits. His professional contributions include work within the camera and electrical departments.
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Robinette is recognized for his work as a still photographer on several film productions, including La La Land, Barbie, The Help, Nocturnal Animals, and Wonder. He is also associated with the film Donnie Darko, where he worked in the camera and electrical department. In addition to his work behind the camera, he has appeared as an actor, with credits including the 1979 production The Billion Dollar.
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"Dale Robinette is an American actor, still photographer, playwright, and guest film lecturer. Born on January 24, 1943, he has 62 known credits. His professional contributions include work within the camera and electrical departments.
Robinette is recognized for his work as a still photographer on several film productions, including La La Land, Barbie, The Help, Nocturnal Animals, and Wonder. He is also associated with the film Donnie Darko, where he worked in the camera and electrical department. In addition to his work behind the camera, he has appeared as an actor, with credits including the 1979 production The Billion Dollar."
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"Known For: Camera" [1].
"Still photographer, actor, playwright and Guest Film Lecturer" [2].
"Camera and Electrical Department: Donnie Darko" [2].
"Still Photographer and Actor" [3].
"La La Land, Donnie Darko, Barbie, The Help, Nocturnal Animals, Wonder" [3].
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Full Filmography
62 titles- Barbie (2023) Still Photographer
- One Night in Miami... (2020) Still Photographer
- Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020) Still Photographer
- Stargirl (2020) Still Photographer
- Wonder (2017) Still Photographer
- La La Land (2016) Still Photographer
- Nocturnal Animals (2016) Still Photographer
- Draft Day (2014) Still Photographer
- Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) Still Photographer
- Movie 43 (2013) Still Photographer
- Lovelace (2013) Still Photographer
- Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012) Still Photographer
- No Strings Attached (2011) Still Photographer
- The Help (2011) Still Photographer
- Unthinkable (2010) Still Photographer
- Up in the Air (2009) Still Photographer
- Crossing Over (2009) Still Photographer
- The Box (2009) Still Photographer
- Spread (2009) Still Photographer
- Ben 10: Race Against Time (2008) Still Photographer
- Towelhead (2008) Still Photographer
- Red (2008) Still Photographer
- Paranormal Activity (2007) Still Photographer
- Captivity (2007) Still Photographer
- Thank You for Smoking (2005) Still Photographer
- Venom (2005) Still Photographer
- Taking Lives (2004) Still Photographer
- Sleepover (2004) Still Photographer
- Undertow (2004) Still Photographer
- Grind (2003) Still Photographer
- The Good Girl (2002) Still Photographer
- Zig Zag (2002) Still Photographer
- Donnie Darko (2001) Still Photographer
- The Base (1999) Still Photographer
- Devil in the Flesh (1998) Still Photographer
- Wishmaster (1997) Still Photographer
- The Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997) Still Photographer
- Just Write (1997) Still Photographer
- The Dentist (1996) Still Photographer
- Return of the Living Dead III (1993) Still Photographer
- Rich Girl (1991) Still Photographer
- Far Out Man (1990) Still Photographer
- Shadowzone (1990) Still Photographer
- Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) as Sham Cop
- Misfits of Science (1985) as Brick Tyler
- Airwolf (1984) as Cole
- She's in the Army Now (1981) as Sgt. Barnes
- The Jazz Singer (1980) as Tommy
- The Last Song (1980) as Mike Newman
- Gorp (1980) as Irvington
- The Billion Dollar Threat (1979) as Robert Sands
- Crisis in Sun Valley (1978) as Sheriff Bill Stedman
- The Beasts Are on the Streets (1978) as Kevin Johnson
- The Fantastic Journey (1977) as Kedryn
- Dog and Cat (1977) as Nicholas Evans
- Dog and Cat (1977) as Nicholas Evans
- The Deadly Triangle (1977) as Bill Stedman
- Barney Miller (1975) as Matt Hagan
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as J.D. Turquet 'Turkey'
- The Rockford Files (1974) as David Jones
- Kojak (1973) as Barry
- Hawaii Five-O (1969) as Trikonis / Harner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dale Robinette best known for?
Dale Robinette is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Barbie (2023), One Night in Miami... (2020), Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020), Stargirl (2020).
When and where was Dale Robinette born?
Dale Robinette was born on January 24, 1943.
How many credits does Dale Robinette have?
Dale Robinette has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1969 to 2023.
What is Dale Robinette's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Dale Robinette (Camera). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain prose only. Neutral, encyclopedic tone. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Dale Robinette (also known as Dale Rabinet). Birthday: J...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Airwolf (1984) as Cole — aged about 41
- The Rockford Files (1974) as David Jones — aged about 31
- Barney Miller (1975) as Matt Hagan — aged about 32
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as J.D. Turquet 'Turkey' — aged about 32
- Kojak (1973) as Barry — aged about 30
- Hawaii Five-O (1969) as Trikonis / Harner — aged about 26
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