Robert Stack
Robert Stack was an American actor known for his commanding presence and distinctive voice. He gained fame for his roles in classic films such as 'Written on the Wind' and the television series 'Unsolved Mysteries.' Stack's career spanned several decades, with a reputation for playing... Read More
Known for
Airplane! (1980)
The persons and events in this film are fictitious - fortunately! A masterpiece of off-the-wall comedy, Airplane! features Robert Hays as an ex-fighter pilot...
Beavis and Butt-head Do America (1996)
Slacker duo Beavis and Butt-Head wake to discover their TV has been stolen. Their search for a new one takes them on a clueless...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
Unsolved Mysteries: Behind the LegacySitting down with co-creators Terry Dunn Meurer and John Cosgrove, along with long-time actors, producers, and directors of the show,... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2021 |
Jacques Tati, tombé de la luneThe crazy rise and fall of Jacques Tati, comedy genius, actor, director and athlete of laughter. Or how the inventor... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in HollywoodA history of anti-Asian racism and yellowface in Hollywood after the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack. |
(archive footage) | |
| 2018 |
These Dead SoulsAn audiovisual essay on Douglas Sirk's film The Tarnished Angels (1957). Analyzes a central scene 40 minutes into the narrative,... |
(archive footage) | |
| 2008 |
Acting for Douglas SirkThe stars and director of 'Written on the Wind' and 'The Tarnished Angels' talk about director Douglas Sirk's techniques. Archival... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2004 |
Unsolved Mysteries Volume 1: UFOsFirst Look Studios released six theme-based DVD sets of "Unsolved Mysteries" in Region 1 in 2004/2005. The sets were re-released... |
Host | |
| 2002 |
Butt-Ugly MartiansThe Butt-Ugly Martians are forced to invade planets for the evil Emperor Bog. When they are sent to Earth they... |
Stoat Muldoon (voice) | |
| 2001 |
Lana Turner... a Daughter's MemoirA rare behind the scenes look at the tragedies and bitter disappointments that plagued one of MGM's most popular leading... |
Self | |
| 2001 |
Killer BudAfter losing another job, two idiots embark on an adventure of mythic proportion: to acquire "Feed Bags," the discontinued entire-meal-in-a-bag,... |
The Gooch | |
| 2001 |
Recess: School's OutThe school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. But boredom quickly sets in when... |
Superintendent (voice) | |
| 1999 |
Lords of the Mafia with Robert StackHosted and produced by Robert Stack, this critically-acclaimed PBS series chronicles the historical rise of international organized crime and its... |
Self - Narrator | |
| 1999 |
MumfordWhen a would-be psychologist, curiously named Dr. Mumford, comes to the idyllic town of the same name and offers his... |
Himself | |
| 1999 |
Sealed with a KissBennett, who's engaged to his boss's daughter, just lost a major client for his company. When a letter meant for... |
Sumner Ethridge | |
| 1999 |
Hercules: Zero to HeroAfter defeating Hades for good, Hercules marries Meg and revisits his teenage years. In particular, it shows an adolescent Hercules's... |
Narrator (voice) (archive sound) | |
| 1999 |
The Y2K CrisisPanic over the year 2000 problem will only increase as we get closer to the turn of the millennium; adding... |
Host | |
| 1998 |
HerculesFollow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of... |
Bob (voice) | |
| 1998 |
BASEketballTwo losers from Milwaukee, Coop and Remer, invent a new game combining basketball with the rules of baseball. When the... |
Robert Stack | |
| 1997 |
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the LineBorn Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17... |
Self | |
| 1997 |
The Angry BeaversDaggett and Norbert Beaver are two young beaver brothers who have left their home to become bachelors in the forest... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1997 |
King of the HillSet in Texas, this animated series follows the life of propane salesman Hank Hill, who lives with his overly confident... |
Reynolds Penland (voice) (uncredited) | |
| 1996 |
Beavis and Butt-Head Do AmericaSlacker duo Beavis and Butt-Head wake to discover their TV has been stolen. Their search for a new one takes... |
Agent Flemming (voice) | |
| 1996 |
Suddenly SusanSusan Keane is a glamorous San Francisco magazine writer beginning to adjust to being single, who learns to be independent-minded,... |
Robert Stack | |
| 1996 |
Clark Gable: Tall, Dark, and HandsomeA snyposis of the legendary actor's career, narrated by Liam Neeson. |
Self | |
| 1993 |
Diagnosis: MurderDr. Mark Sloan is a good-natured, offbeat physician who is called upon to solve murders. |
Peter McReynolds | |
| 1992 |
Vicki!Singer-actress Vicki Lawrence hosted this talk and entertainment show. |
Self | |
| 1991 |
The Return of Eliot NessDetective Eliot Ness comes back to town to fight corruption and avenge a former partner's murder with the help of... |
Eliot Ness | |
| 1991 |
Unsolved Mysteries: UFOS"Unsolved Mysteries" has featured several UFO segments, including investigations of the Rendlesham Forest incident, Allagash Abductions, Roswell, Area 51, and... |
Unknown character | |
| 1991 |
The Real Story of Baa Baa Black SheepWith the help of the Master Wolf, Baa Baa makes a daring breakout from the Muttonville State Pen. In order... |
Lt. Littleboy (voice) | |
| 1990 |
Unsolved Mysteries: GhostsShowcases true stories of paranormal experiences, presented in a documentary format by host Robert Stack. These episodes delve into unexplained... |
Unknown character | |
| 1990 |
The Fanelli BoysThe Fanelli Boys is an American sitcom that aired on NBC as part of its 1990-91 prime time schedule. The... |
Robert Stack (uncredited) | |
| 1990 |
The Fanelli BoysThe Fanelli Boys is an American sitcom that aired on NBC as part of its 1990-91 prime time schedule. The... |
Kyle Hadley | |
| 1990 |
BlossomBlossom Russo is a highly intelligent and spunky teenager. The youngest of three, she lives with her divorced musician father,... |
Robert Stack | |
| 1990 |
Joe Versus the VolcanoHypochondriac Joe Banks finds out he has six months to live, quits his dead end job, musters the courage to... |
Dr. Ellison | |
| 1988 |
Unsolved MysteriesCombines four to five segments of dramatic re-enactments, interviews and updates of real human and paranormal mysteries. An audience interactive... |
Host | |
| 1988 |
Dangerous CurvesA college graduate is offered a deal of a lifetime - deliver a Porsche for a client and join the... |
Louis Faciano | |
| 1988 |
Caddyshack IIWhen a crass new-money tycoon's membership application is turned down at a snooty country club, he retaliates by buying the... |
Chandler Young | |
| 1988 |
Plain ClothesTo prove his brother's innocence, undercover officer Nick enrolls in high school again, dealing with crushes, bullies, humiliations, popularity swings,... |
Mr. Gardner | |
| 1987 |
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister SpiritJordan White, a publisher friend of Perry, is called to a hotel where a guest, famous horror writer David Hall,... |
Jordan White | |
| 1987 |
Happy 100th Birthday, HollywoodA TV special on the 100th anniversary of the birth of film. |
Self | |
| 1986 |
The Transformers: The MovieThe Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time,... |
Ultra Magnus (voice) | |
| 1986 |
Big TroubleLeonard Hoffman is an insurance salesman struggling to make ends meet. The fact that he has triplet sons who all... |
Winslow | |
| 1985 |
Midas ValleySet in Silicon Valley, California, follows the lives of a group of people involved in the competitive world of computer... |
Drew Hammond | |
| 1985 |
Hollywood WivesHollywood Wives is an American television miniseries based on Jackie Collins' 1983 novel of the same name and produced by... |
George Lancaster | |
| 1985 |
My Kingdom For...When Robert and Rosemarie Stack (Robert starred in Boetticher's "The Bullfighter and the Lady") visit Mary and Budd Boetticher to... |
Unknown character | |
| 1984 |
Murder, She WroteAn unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases. |
Chester Harrison | |
| 1984 |
BrothersTwo conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual... |
Unknown character | |
| 1984 |
George WashingtonThis 1984 miniseries chronicles the life of George Washington, the 1st President of the United States, from age 11 to... |
General Stark | |
| 1983 |
Uncommon ValorA group of Vietnam War veterans re-unite to rescue one of their own left behind and taken prisoner by the... |
MacGregor | |
| 1982 |
Barry Norman in Celebrity CityHollywood is still the home of the American Dream - the place where fame and fortune can be achieved overnight.... |
Self | |
| 1982 |
HotelHotel is an American prime time drama series which aired on ABC from September 21, 1983 to May 5, 1988... |
Charles Vandoor | |
| 1982 |
HotelHotel is an American prime time drama series which aired on ABC from September 21, 1983 to May 5, 1988... |
Lewis Blackwood | |
| 1981 |
Falcon CrestFalcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December... |
Roland Saunders | |
| 1981 |
Strike ForceStrike Force is an American action-adventure/police procedural television series that aired on ABC during the 1981–1982 television season, and was... |
Captain Frank Murphy | |
| 1981 |
Entertainment TonightDaily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks... |
Self | |
| 1980 |
Airplane!An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning. |
Captain Rex Kramer | |
| 1980 |
Douglas Sirk: Über StarsDouglas speaks about some of the stars he has directed, like Asta Nielsen, Lili Dagover, Zarah Leander, George Sanders, Signe... |
Self | |
| 1979 |
1941In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing... |
Maj. Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell | |
| 1979 |
Undercover with the KKKThe true story of Gary Thomas Rowe, Jr., who worked undercover for the FBI to infiltrate a Ku Klux Klan... |
Host - Narrator | |
| 1979 |
The Muppets Go HollywoodKermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first... |
Self | |
| 1978 |
Second WindAn aging dentist looks for a little liveliness by abandoning his wife in favor of a younger woman. When he... |
François Davis | |
| 1977 |
The Love BoatPassengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their... |
Bret Garrett | |
| 1976 |
Most WantedMost Wanted is an American crime drama series shown on ABC |
Captain Linc Evers | |
| 1975 |
Murder on Flight 502On a flight to London, a note is found stating that there will be murders taking place on the airliner... |
Captain Larkin | |
| 1975 |
Adventures of the QueenA madman hijacks the luxury cruise liner, S.S. Queen, and threatens to blow it up unless a millionaire pays him... |
Capt. James Morgan | |
| 1975 |
Les Rendez-vous du dimancheA talk show presented by Michel Drucker |
Self | |
| 1974 |
Dinah!Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's... |
Self | |
| 1974 |
The Strange and Deadly OccurrenceA family moves into a new home in an isolated area, and soon realizes that someone--or something--doesn't want them there. |
Michael Rhodes | |
| 1973 |
The Dean Martin Celebrity RoastsThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts is a NBC television special show hosted by entertainer Dean Martin from 1974 to 1984.... |
Self | |
| 1973 |
Police StoryDetective Cheng is commissioned by Interpol to destroy the Empire of Chaiba, a worldwide criminal organization based in Southeast Asia.... |
Unknown character | |
| 1971 |
The Grand Opening of Walt Disney WorldA celebrity-filled look at the opening festivities for Walt Disney World in Florida. |
Self | |
| 1971 |
The Selling of the Pentagon"The Selling of the Pentagon" was an important documentary aired in primetime on CBS on 23 February 1971. The aim... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 1970 |
Story of a WomanKarin, a Swedish music student in Rome, falls in love with Bruno, a medical student. After learning he is married,... |
David Frasier | |
| 1968 |
The Name of the GameThe Name of the Game is an American television series starring Tony Franciosa, Gene Barry, and Robert Stack that ran... |
Dan Farrell | |
| 1968 |
LauraA police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he’s investigating. |
Mark McPherson | |
| 1967 |
The Danny Thomas HourThe Danny Thomas Hour is an American anthology television series that was broadcast on NBC during the 1967-68 television season. |
Angelo (Businessman) | |
| 1967 |
Action ManAn American talks a retired French crook into robbing a bank, but kidnappers demand the loot as ransom. |
Jim Beckley | |
| 1967 |
The Corrupt OnesFreelance photographer Cliff Wilder (Robert Stack) finds himself the target of various colorful villains in this quest for an ancient... |
Cliff Wilder | |
| 1966 |
Is Paris Burning?Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes... |
General Sibert | |
| 1965 |
Asylum for a SpyA spy wants to "come in from the cold" since his last assignment resulted in the death of two innocent... |
James Andrew Congers | |
| 1963 | James Andrew Congers | ||
| 1963 | Major Morgan | ||
| 1963 |
The CaretakersThis movie chronicles the trials of the mentally ill and their care-givers in an over-crowded ward of a hospital. |
Dr. Donovan MacLeod | |
| 1962 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from... |
Self | |
| 1962 |
The Lucy ShowThe Lucy Show is an American sitcom that aired on CBS from 1962–68. It was Lucille Ball's follow-up to I... |
Agent Briggs | |
| 1962 | Self | ||
| 1961 |
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in... |
Self - Co-Host | |
| 1961 |
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in... |
Self | |
| 1961 |
Alcatraz ExpressT-man Eliot Ness learns of a plan to free Al Capone from a train bound for Alcatraz. |
Eliot Ness | |
| 1960 |
The Gun of ZangaraEliot Ness and his team work to prevent the attempted assassination of President Elect FDR in Miami Beach in 1933. |
Eliot Ness | |
| 1960 |
The Last VoyageThe S. S. Claridon is scheduled for her five last voyages after thirty-eight years of service. After an explosion in... |
Cliff Henderson | |
| 1959 |
The UntouchablesSpecial Agent Eliot Ness and his elite team of incorruptible agents battle organized crime in 1930s Chicago. |
Eliot Ness | |
| 1959 |
John Paul JonesThe career of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, from his youth in Scotland through his service to Catherine... |
John Paul Jones | |
| 1959 |
The Scarface MobIn 1929 Chicago, Federal investigator Eliot Ness struggles in the fight against Al Capone. He decides to form a special... |
Eliot Ness | |
| 1958 |
Westinghouse Desilu PlayhouseWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse is an American television anthology series produced by Desilu Productions. The show ran on CBS television between... |
Eliot Ness | |
| 1958 |
The Gift of LoveFearing she will die, a physicist's wife hopes her husband will be consoled by the orphan she adopts. |
William 'Bill' Beck | |
| 1957 |
The Tarnished AngelsIn the 1930s, once-great World War I pilot Roger Shumann performs as a daredevil barnstorming pilot at aerial stunt shows... |
Roger Shumann | |
| 1956 |
Written on the WindMitch Wayne is a geologist working for the Hadleys, an oil-rich Texas family. While the patriarch, Jasper, works hard to... |
Kyle Hadley | |
| 1956 |
Great Day in the MorningAfter a card game, Southerner Owen Pentecost finds himself the owner of a Denver hotel. Involved with two women, he... |
Owen Pentecost | |
| 1955 |
Good Morning, Miss DoveMiss Dove is a prim New England school teacher who is treasured by her students in the small town of... |
Dr. Tommy Baker | |
| 1955 |
LauraA detective is assigned to a case of murder. During the investigation he finds himself taking a more than professional... |
Mark Macpherson | |
| 1955 |
The 20th Century Fox HourThe 20th Century Fox Hour is an American drama anthology series televised in the United States on CBS from 1955... |
Mark MacPherson | |
| 1955 |
House of BambooEddie Kenner is given a special assignment by the Army to get the inside story on Sandy Dawson, a former... |
Eddie Kenner | |
| 1954 |
The High and the MightyDan Roman is a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments he finds himself... |
John Sullivan | |
| 1954 |
The Iron GloveIrishman Charles Wogan wields his sword in the cause of James Stuart who seeks to replace George I on the... |
Captain Charles Wogan | |
| 1953 |
Sabre JetThe story of jet pilots flying over Korea by day, from their Itazuke Air Base in Japan, and of their... |
Col. Gil Manton | |
| 1953 |
Conquest of CochiseA cavalry officer tries to keep a lid on a volatile situation when Indian leader Cochise is being prodded into... |
Maj. Tom Burke | |
| 1953 |
War PaintAn Indian and his beautiful sister attempt to destroy a cavalry patrol trying to deliver a peace treaty to their... |
Lt. Billings | |
| 1953 |
The OscarsAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy... |
Self | |
| 1952 |
The Ford Television TheatreThis show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood... |
Ben Barton | |
| 1952 |
The Ford Television TheatreThis show started in New York City, with Broadway actors and actresses. It then moved to Hollywood, California, where Hollywood... |
Ralph Saunders | |
| 1952 |
Bwana DevilBritish railway workers in Kenya are becoming the favorite snack of two man-eating lions. Head engineer Bob Hayward becomes obsessed... |
Bob Hayward | |
| 1951 |
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies... |
Vic Flint | |
| 1951 |
The Red Skelton ShowThe Red Skelton Show is an American variety show that was a television staple for two decades, from 1951 to... |
Bo Bo McGoon | |
| 1951 |
My Outlaw BrotherDanny, a greenhorn from New York comes to the Mexican border in search for his older brother whom he has... |
Patrick O´Moore | |
| 1951 |
Bullfighter and the LadyAn American takes up bullfighting to impress the ladies but learns to respect the sport. |
John Regan | |
| 1950 |
Mr. MusicA golf-crazy songwriter tries to avoid the long, solitary hours of concentration needed to produce a hit musical. His producer... |
Jeff Blake | |
| 1950 |
Lux Video TheatreLux Video Theatre is an American anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1959. The series presented both comedy... |
First Man | |
| 1950 |
Lux Video TheatreLux Video Theatre is an American anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1959. The series presented both comedy... |
Self - Intermission Guest | |
| 1950 |
The Bob Hope ShowThe Bob Hope Show hosted by Bob Hope, debuted on April 9, 1950. During the 1952-1953 season, NBC rotated with... |
Self - Cameo | |
| 1950 |
Riviera DreamThis black & white novelty film features Egyptian actor Alex d'Arcy -- playing the part of a discharged American soldier... |
Unknown character | |
| 1949 |
Lights OutLights Out was an extremely popular American old-time radio program, an early example of a network series devoted mostly to... |
Unknown character | |
| 1948 |
Fighter SquadronDuring World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted. |
Capt. Stuart L. Hamilton | |
| 1948 |
Miss Tatlock's MillionsAfter the accidental death of an idiot heir, a stunt man is hired to impersonate him while the family gathers... |
Nickey Van Alen | |
| 1948 |
A Date with JudyBest friends Judy and Carol compete for the affection of an older man during their high school dance. As Carol... |
Stephen Andrews | |
| 1948 |
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948... |
Self | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self | |
| 1944 |
Golden Globe AwardsAn annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign, bestowed by the Hollywood Foreign Press... |
Self - Presenter | |
| 1943 |
Screen Snapshots (Series 23, No. 1): Hollywood in UniformActors are seen in their new roles as military men during WWII: Robert Stack displaying his remarkable skill as an... |
Himself | |
| 1942 |
Keeping FitTopical wartime short depicting the plight of civilians who must stay in shape in order to fight the good fight. |
Bob - Factory worker | |
| 1942 |
Men of TexasA Chicago reporter (Robert Stack) and photographer focus on a Confederate outlaw (Brod Crawford) in post-Civil War Texas. |
Barry Conovan | |
| 1942 |
Eagle SquadronAn American joins the British Royal Air Force just before Pearl Harbor is attacked, and falls in love with a... |
Chuck S. Brewer | |
| 1942 |
To Be or Not to BeDuring the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a... |
Lieut. Stanislav Sobinski | |
| 1941 |
Badlands of DakotaIn the Dakotas during the days of the Great Gold Boom, brothers Jim and Bob Holliday are bumping heads over... |
Jim Holliday | |
| 1941 |
Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1This edition of Screen Snapshots has more of a vaudeville flavor as opposed to Ralph Staub's usual candid-camera at home... |
Self | |
| 1941 |
Nice Girl?Jane is a nice girl and has had her eyes on a young man who seems more interested in his... |
Don Webb | |
| 1940 |
A Little Bit of HeavenA child from the New York tenements sings on a radio quiz show and is eventually hired to a big-bucks... |
Bob Terry | |
| 1940 |
The Mortal StormThe Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After... |
Otto Von Rohn | |
| 1939 |
First LoveIn this reworking of Cinderella, orphaned Connie Harding is sent to live with her rich aunt and uncle after graduating... |
Ted Drake |
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Robert Stack is best known for his roles in 'Unsolved Mysteries,' 'Written on the Wind,' and 'The Untouchables.' His portrayal of Elliot Ness in 'The Untouchables' earned him significant acclaim.
Robert Stack won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in 'The Name of the Game' in 1969. He received several nominations throughout his career.
Robert Stack made his film debut in 'First Love' in 1939. He was only 16 years old at the time, marking the beginning of a long and successful acting career.
Robert Stack often starred in action, drama, and crime films. He was known for his tough-guy roles and dramatic performances, particularly in film noir and television series.
Robert Stack's estimated net worth was around $10 million at the time of his passing in 2003, reflecting his successful career in film and television.
Robert Stack's acting style was characterized by a strong, authoritative presence and a distinctive voice. He often portrayed characters with complex emotions and moral dilemmas.
Robert Stack had three children: Charles Stack, Elizabeth Stack, and Rebecca Stack. He was a devoted father and family man throughout his life.
Robert Stack's most notable television role was as the host of 'Unsolved Mysteries.' His narration and on-screen presence became iconic, making the show a staple of 1990s television.