Robert Culp
American actor, writer, director
Born
August 16th, 1930
95 years ago
Died
March 24th, 2010
15 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, writer, and director, gained prominence through various television roles. Played the character Kelly Robinson in the classic television series I Spy from 1965 to 1968, making history as one of the first series featuring a Black partner and a white protagonist. Appeared in numerous films and television shows, including The Greatest American Hero and the 1985 film The Last Resort. Culp also had a prolific career in writing, penning several episodes of television series. Throughout the career, delivered memorable performances that spanned several decades, becoming a familiar face on screen.
Portrayed Kelly Robinson in I Spy
Appeared in The Greatest American Hero
Directed and wrote several TV episodes
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