
Robert Karnes
Acting
Biography
Robert Karnes was an American actor known for his work in film, stage, and television from 1946 to 1979. He appeared in numerous popular TV shows like "Gunsmoke" and "The Twilight Zone," and films including "From Here to Eternity" and "Miracle on 34th Street."
Born: June 19, 1917
Known For

The Twilight Zone
An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.

Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.

Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.

M*A*S*H
The 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital is stuck in the middle of the Korean war. With little help from the circumstances they find themselves in, they are forced to make their own fun. Fond of practical jokes and revenge, the doctors, nurses, administrators, and soldiers often find ways of making wartime life bearable.

Emergency!
The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.

Night Gallery
Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the connective link between the stories.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
A continuation of the anthology series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”, hosted by the master of suspense and featuring thrillers and mysteries.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Chess Player
as Poker Player
as Trankus
as Sheriff King
as Burnside
as Gordon Sanders
as Gable's Director
as Sergeant
as Capt. Hulette
as Judge
as Fire Captain
as Lt. Daniels
as Man at Rifle Range
as Team Leader
as Sheriff
as Sgt. Alvarsson
as Parkes
as Parkes (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Colonel
as City Editor
as Edgar Chappel
as Drunk
as Grover
as Sergeant Vernon
as Hugh O'Flynn
as Barnes
as Maj. John H. Dillon (uncredited)
as Sheriff
as Dick Nelson
as Max
as Ship's Captain
as Walter Drake
as Booking Sergeant
as Dr. Owen Siebert
as Col. Hawks
as Padre
as Father Estaban
as Father Andre
as Priest
as George, the Sheriff
as Colonel Hawks
as Captain (uncredited)
as Officer Sammy (uncredited)
as Sheriff Ralls
as Chief Chuck Abbott
as The Police Sergeant
as Sergeant
as Sargent
as Sheriff of Concho
as Hobey Kendall
as Jeffers
as Police Officer
as Joe Brady
as Fred Clinton
as Monte
as Harry Buford
as John Hurlie
as Matt Wade
as John Herlie
as Woody
as Jack
as Walter Krohl
as Robbins
as Max Fields
as Sheriff
as Landry
as Marshal
as Det. Purvis
as Deputy D.A. Chamberlin
as Deputy D.A. Victor Chamberlin
as Harry Conklin
as Joe Peavey
as Prof. Alan Templeton
as Talbot
as Rider
as Rand Akins
as Ed Mungo
as Patrolman
as Police Sgt. Henderson
as Mr. Simon
as The Sergeant
as Roberts
as Jep Hunter
as Bert
as Ben
as Fallon
as Sterret
as Driver
as Ross
as Charlie
as Mr. Lauter
as George Chandler
as Ward Blythe (as Bob Karnes)
as Walter Gordon
as Sam
as Sgt. Turp Thornhill (uncredited)
as Lou (uncredited)
as Jones
as Brandon
as Pilot
as Radio Operator
as Engineer Captain (uncredited)
as Charles Olenick
as Henchman Jack Scully
as Police Lieutenant
as Harry "Chip" Rogan
as Kenneth Whittaker
as Detective Tom Gray
as Brock Stevens
as Henchman (uncredited)
as Legislator (uncredited)
as Agent Fred Foreman
as Attendant
as Intern
as Mike
as David Jannings (Uncredited)
as Stretch Dominy
as Pete (uncredited)
as Manuel Perez (uncredited)
as Joe / Bellhop (uncredited)
as Tommy's Henchman (uncredited)
as Second Bellevue Intern (uncredited)
as Technical Sergeant (uncredited)