Robert Quarry
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 3, 1925 in Santa Rosa, California, USA
- Died
- February 20, 2009
- Active Years
- 1943–2015 (73 Years)
- Total Credits
- 76 credits in database
Biography
Robert Walter Quarry was an American actor born on November 3, 1925, and known for several prominent horror film roles. His mother was named Mable and his father, Paul Quarry, was a doctor. His film credits include Count Yorga, Vampire from 1970, its 1971 sequel The Return of Count Yorga, and Dr. Phibes Rises Again from 1972. In Dr. Phibes Rises Again, he played the alchemist Dr. Biederbeck, who was pitted against Vincent Price's character in a race to find the mythical elixir of eternal life. Robert Quarry passed away on February 20, 2009, at the age of 83.
Career overview
Robert Walter Quarry was an American actor born on November 3, 1925. He became known for several prominent horror film roles throughout his acting career. His film credits include Count Yorga, Vampire in 1970 and its sequel The Return of Count Yorga in 1971. He also appeared in the 1972 film Dr. Phibes Rises Again, in which he played the alchemist Dr. Biederbeck, pitted against Vincent Price's character Phibes in a race to find the mythical elixir of eternal life.
Quarry passed away on February 20, 2009, at the age of 83. Throughout his career, he accumulated numerous acting credits in film and television, establishing a recognizable presence in the horror genre through his notable performances.
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Full Filmography
76 titles- Monster Madness: The Counter Culture To Blockbusters (2015) as (archive footage)
- The Many Faces of Dracula (2000) as Count Yorga (archive footage)
- Fugitive Mind (1999) as Mark Putnam
- Invisible Mom II (1999) as Randolph St.John
- The Capitol Conspiracy (1998) as Agent Betts
- Mom's Outta Sight (1998) as Robert Secord
- Dear Santa (1998) as Mr. Ambrose
- The Shooter (1997) as Examiner
- Rapid Assault (1997) as Military Officer
- Hybrid (1997) as Dr. Farrell (as Robert Connell)
- Fugitive Rage (1996) as Judge
- Vampires: Thirst for the Truth (1996) as Self
- Cyberzone (1995) as Chew'Bah
- Inner Sanctum II (1994) as Steve Warren
- Mind Twister (1994) as Bob
- Angel Eyes (1993) as Murray
- Evil Toons (1992) as Demon (voice) (uncredited)
- Evil Spirits (1991) as Doctor
- Teenage Exorcist (1991) as Father McFerrin
- Shock Cinema: Volume Two (1991) as Self
- Alienator (1990) as Doc Burnside
- Mob Boss (1990) as Dr. Jones
- Spirits (1990) as Dr. Richard Wicks
- Haunting Fear (1990) as Visconti
- Sexbomb (1989) as King Faraday
- Beverly Hills Vamp (1989) as Father Ferraro
- L.A. Bounty (1989) as Jimmy
- Warlords (1989) as Dr. Mathers
- The Phantom Empire (1987) as Prof. Strock
- Moon in Scorpio (1987) as Dr. Khorda
- Cyclone (1987) as Knowles
- Commando Squad (1987) as Milo
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Commander Corliss
- The Millionaire (1978) as Michael Anthony
- Rollercoaster (1977) as Mayor
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Joe Zakarian
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Lee Russo
- The Midnight Man (1974) as Dr. Prichette
- Madhouse (1974) as Oliver Quayle
- Sugar Hill (1974) as Morgan
- Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) as Darius Biederbeck
- Deathmaster (1972) as Khorda
- Deathmaster (1972) Associate Producer
- Cannon (1971)
- The Return of Count Yorga (1971) as Count Yorga
- Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) as Scientist (uncredited)
- Count Yorga, Vampire (1970) as Count Yorga
- WUSA (1970) as Noonan
- A Clear and Present Danger (1970) as Hollis Kent
- Winning (1969) as Sam Jagin (uncredited)
- Ironside (1967)
- Agent for H.A.R.M. (1966) as Borg
- The Fugitive (1963) as Howard Pascoe
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Bob Detweiler
- Sea Hunt (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Shirley Temple's Storybook (1958) as Perriscale
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958) as Ralph Shields
- Perry Mason (1957) as Danny Talbert
- Perry Mason (1957) as Casey Banks
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Arnie Bullock
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Larry
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Charlie Wendell
- Official Detective (1957)
- The Thin Man (1957)
- Panic! (1957)
- A Kiss Before Dying (1956) as Dwight Powell
- Crime of Passion (1956) as Sam, Reporter
- The Millionaire (1955) as Myles (uncredited)
- The Millionaire (1955) as Andy Murray
- Navy Log (1955)
- House of Bamboo (1955) as Phil (uncredited)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Bushy
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Dr. Wheeler
- Shadow of a Doubt (1943) as Santa Rosa Teenager (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Robert Quarry best known for?
Robert Quarry is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fugitive Mind (1999), Invisible Mom II (1999), The Capitol Conspiracy (1998), The Shooter (1997).
When and where was Robert Quarry born?
Robert Quarry was born on November 3, 1925 in Santa Rosa, California, USA. They passed away on February 20, 2009.
How many credits does Robert Quarry have?
Robert Quarry has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 2015.
What is Robert Quarry's background in cinema and television?
Robert Walter Quarry was an American actor born on November 3, 1925, and known for several prominent horror film roles. His mother was named Mable and his father, Paul Quarry, was a doctor. His film credits include Count Yorga, Vampire from 1970, its 1971 sequel The Return of Count Yorga, and Dr. Phibes Rises Again fro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Bushy — aged about 25
- Perry Mason (1957) as Danny Talbert — aged about 31
- Perry Mason (1957) as Casey Banks — aged about 31
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Joe Zakarian — aged about 48
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Lee Russo — aged about 48
- The Thin Man (1957) — aged about 31
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