Distinguished U.S. actor and longtime civil rights campaigner Robert Bushnell Ryan was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Mable Arbutus (Bushnell), a secretary, and Timothy Aloysius Ryan, whose wealthy family owned a real estate firm. Before starting a career as an actor, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1958. Known for his portrayals of hardened cops and ruthless villains, Ryan performed for over three decades. Robert Culps birth sign is Leo and he had a ruling planet of Sun. As a child growing up in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Ernie Hudson wrote short stories, poems and songs, always thinking that his words might one day come to life on stage. He lives to serve his country, follows football and baseball religiously, enjoys fly-fishing on the weekends, and takes great satisfaction in stopping the bad guys. After a hitch in the Marine Corps, Murphy attended the University of Arizona, Tucson, and then went to U.C.L.A. - Los Angeles, Kalifornia, 2010. mrcius 24.) During negotiations with creator and executive producer Gerry Anderson, Culp expressed himself to be not only an asset as an actor, but also as a director and producer for the proposed series. He selected the relatively minor College of the Pacific in Stockton, California primarily because of its active theater department. Name. When Walt was looking for an actor to play the part of Hugh O'Brian had the term "beefcake" written about him during his nascent film years in the early 1950s, but he chose to avoid the obvious typecast as he set up his career.O'Brian was born Hugh Charles Krampe on April 19, 1925, in Rochester, New York, to Ohio-born parents Edith Lillian (Marks) and Best recalled as the eldest son and first member of the "Bonanza" Cartwright clan to permanently leave the Ponderosa in the hopes of greener acting pastures, dark, deep-voiced and durably handsome Pernell Roberts' native roots lay in Georgia. Culp also wrote scripts for other television series, including Trackdown, a two-part episode from The Rifleman, and Cain's Hundred. In 1973, Culp had a lead role in the sci-fi series Space: 1999. Culp followed "I Spy" with his most prestigious film role, in "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice." The work of first-time director Paul Mazursky, who also co-wrote the screenplay, lampooned the lifestyles of the sexual revolution of the 1960s. As he grew up in Appalachia, his health was poor; he was bedridden for a year and doctors predicted he would limp for the rest of his life. Citations are generated automatically from bibliographic data as After two years in the United States Army Air Force, he studied Brooklyn-born Buddy Hackett was known mainly as a nightclub comic, especially in Las Vegas, where he first performed in 1952 and wound up being one of the biggest headliners in that city's history. Culp came to national attention early in his career as the star of the 19571959 CBS Western television series Trackdown, in which he played Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman, based in the town of Porter, Texas. Despite the Great Depression, Hollywood and popular film production flourished. The nicknames, "The Prince of Pandemonium", "The Master of Mayhem" and "King of Camp and Confetti", are but a few valid applications that were thrust upon zany comedian Rip Taylor, whose flamboyant blend of burlesque and self-deprecating humor entertained audiences for over four decades. While he remained a sturdy and standard presence in such mini-movies as Houston, We've Got a Problem (1974), Spectre (1977) and Calendar Girl Murders (1984), his better TV-movie roles were in A Cold Night's Death (1973), Outrage (1973), A Cry for Help (1975) and as "Lyle Pettyjohn" in the acclaimed mini-series sequel Roots: The Next Generations (1979).Bob returned to series TV as stern FBI Special Agent "Bill Maxwell", whose job was to work with handsome William Katt, who starred as an ersatz The Greatest American Hero (1981). Tall, slim and exceedingly good-looking American leading man Robert Culp, a former cartoonist in his teen years, appeared off-Broadway in the 1950s before settling into polished, clean-cut film leads and "other man" supports a decade later. For appearing in Per qualche dollaro in pi (1965), Lee received $17,000 (about $137,000 in the present day). The pair traveled the world in the service of the U.S. government. American actor and producer Harvey Keitel was born on May 13, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York City, to Miriam (Klein) and Harry Keitel. First Lieutenant, Army Air Forces/Corps, World War, 1939-1945 - China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater. His amazing appeal endures, more than 2 years after his death. In the album version, the narrator is Mark Avery. Comedian, actor and United States Marine Corps Reserve Lieutenant Colonel Robert Allen Riggle, Jr. was born April 21, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Sandra (Shrout) and Robert Allen Riggle, who worked in insurance. 1970), Nancy Ashe (m. 1957 div. As the perpetrator Culp projected an inherent likeability that made his . Actor, scriptwriter and director, Culp was widely known for his work in television. He had been in the service for 15 years. Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Robert Culp, the actor who rose to fame as secret agent Kelly Robinson on the groundbreaking 1960s TV series "I Spy" and later played Ray Romano's father-in-law on "Everybody Loves Raymond," has died. Tags: Gold Star Veteran: Korea Source: Charlotte ObserverDecember 17, 21 and 22, 1952 Have something to add to the story? The Veterans History Project (VHP) at the Library of Congress collects, preserves and makes accessible the firsthand recollections of U.S. military veterans who served from World War I through more recent conflicts and peacekeeping missions, so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service. - National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) - Rafferty, Alex, - This GPS information is ONLY available at BillionGraves. He eventually returned to Broadway with "Diary of a Scoundrel" starring Blanche Yurka and Roddy McDowall in 1956 and with a strong role in "A Clearing in the Woods" (alongside Kim Stanley) a year later. "I found General [Robert E.] Lee quite well to the right, in an open field, . At 12 years old, she was the tallest girl in her school at 5'9".She earned the title of "Wittiest Girl" in her school, and her Wilford Brimley was born on September 27, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. AMC orders drama pilots from 'Breaking Bad,' 'Nikita' producers, Halle Berry battles ex again over daughter, Fine art from an iPhone? In the 1980s, he returned to a starring role in prime-time U.S. television as an FBI agent on The Greatest American Hero, and reunited briefly with Cosby on an episode of The Cosby Show.. He was born Robert Martin Culp on August 16, 1930, in Oakland California. Also in 1971, he portrayed an unemployed actor, the husband of ambitious Angie Dickinson, in the TV movie See the Man Run. served three years. In 1987, he reunited with Cosby on The Cosby Show, playing Dr. Cliff Huxtable's old friend Scott Kelly. Robert Culp was a Leo and was born in the Silent Generation. He earned widespread attention in the series that based many of its stories from actual Texas Ranger files, and the show itself received the official approval not only of the Rangers themselves but by the State of Texas. First appeared at age 3 in film Pied Piper Malone (1924) with his father. He started getting noticed when he played Marines - 10th Marine regiment. George Harris Kennedy, Jr. was born on February 18, 1925 in New York City, to Helen (Kieselbach), a ballet dancer, and George Harris Kennedy, an orchestra leader and musician. Following Broadway and television experience, he made a strong film debut in The Strange One (1957). Retired in 2013 as a Lt. Robert Clark Culp Collection. He died on October 26, 1999 in Navy - served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ranger. Culp is ex-IRA bomber and cutthroat criminal Lester McInally (complete with Irish brogue) operating in the Australian outback when he goes up against private investigator Harry Wingate (Sam Elliot) who is attempting to retrieve a priceless opal from him. Before this, he starred in the CBS/Four Star . DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp. That year, the actor also made a guest appearance in NBCs Western series Tate. Joined the Marines and Marines - served during World War II as a Radio-Gunner in Dauntless dive-bombers. Military Details: T-Sgt. He registered for military service in 1942. Robert Culp was born in the Year of the Horse. When Robert C Culp was born on 1 October 1920, in Nebraska, United States, his father, Carroll C Culp, was 22 and his mother, Lela E Grace, was 23. Pending. Robert Martin Culp is part of the Silent Generation, which followed after the G.I. . In this, secret agent Maxwell Smart played by Don Adams in effect assumes Culp's Kelly Robinson character, as he pretends to be an international table-tennis champion. Distinguished U.S. actor and longtime civil rights campaigner Robert Bushnell Ryan was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Mable Arbutus (Bushnell), a secretary, and Timothy Aloysius Ryan, whose wealthy family owned a real estate firm. (Page 3) Robert Culp was born in Oakland. Soon after this, he played Frank Melo in the educational series Mr. [14] A memorial service was held at Grauman's Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles on April 10, 2010. He enjoyed working on his computer, fishing, hunting and camping. "I Spy," which aired from 1965 to 1968, was a television milestone in more ways than one. Lauren E. Culp, et al. [2] Culp earned an international reputation for his role as Kelly Robinson on I Spy (19651968), the espionage television series in which co-star Bill Cosby and he played secret agents. Found by a hiker, Culp was transported to a nearby hospital where he died from the head injuries he sustained in the fall. John P. Snodgrass (AFC 2001/001/xxxx), Veterans History Project Collection, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. He was previously married to Rosie. John P. Snodgrass (AFC 2001/001/xxxx), Computer file (CF01), Veterans History Project Collection, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. Hooper, Orville Dean - Mary Beth Ricks - Eytinge, Margo - Timberland Regional Library. If the interviewee is deceased, their next-of-kin may grant written permission. He plays a villain in this one. [12], On March 24, 2010, Culp, at age 79, died after a fall while on a walk near Runyon Canyon Park. [ edite no Wikidata] Robert Martin Culp ( Oakland, 16 de agosto de 1930 Los Angeles, 24 de maro de 2010) foi um ator e roteirista estadunidense. Robert Eugene Culp, age 74, of Science Hill, KY, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. During long periods of illness, Glenn was New York-born James Gregory gave up a career as a stockbroker for one as an actor, and began on the Broadway stage. In the 196162 season, he guest-starred on ABC's crime drama Target: The Corruptors! The series, which also starred Bill Cosby as Robinson's partner (and, as their covers, trainer to Culp's globe-trotting tennis player), was the first to feature an African-American in a lead role; Cosby won three Emmys for his work. He had given hundreds of performances in his career spanning over 50 years. served aboard a heavy cruiser, the USS Northampton when it was sunk off Guadalcanal. Our technology can help you find the gravesite and other family members buried nearby. Until then, he plans to enhance the passion for travel he developed when he became involved in UGA's international education program by traveling to China with friends. It is also known as being the most generous and noble of signs. Culp earned an international reputation for his role as Kelly Robinson on I Spy (1965-1968), the espionage television series in which co-star Bill Cosby and he played secret agents. . 711 Robert Culp Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE Collections Project #ShowUs Creative Insights Custom Content EDITORIAL VIDEO BBC Motion Gallery NBC News Archives MUSIC BLOG BROWSE PRICING BOARDS CART SIGN IN Editorial Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO All Sports Army - Stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. The pilot for Trackdown was "Badge of Honor", a 1956 episode of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre, in which Culp starred as Gilman. The son of attorney Crozie Culp and his wife, Bethel Collins, who was employed at a Berkeley chemical company, he offset his only-child loneliness by playacting in local theater productions. The role was tailor-made for the suave, Ivy-League-looking actor. She was their only child. Robert Culp, right, and Bill Cosby starred as partners in the '60s TV show "I Spy." Later in his career, he also appeared in "The Pelican Brief" (1993). He was previously married to Beverly Berry and Lynne Brimley. It appears that the individual (Culp) had fallen down and struck his head. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards (two went to supporting actors Gould and Cannon). Culp played four different Columbo killers over four seasons. Climb to GOP nomination Born in Everett in 1961, Culp grew up in Jefferson County in the Chimacum area but moved with his parents to Republic after his father, who had worked for the State Patrol. At the age of eight, his mother died, and his father, an executive at Buick, raised him. His paternal grandparents were Swedish, and his father was a United States Air Force general who pushed his son to a military career. After Trackdown ended in 1959 after two seasons, Culp continued to work in television, including a guest-starring role as Stewart Douglas in the 1960 episode "So Dim the Light" of CBS's anthology series The DuPont Show with June Allyson. On August 9, 1947 he married Genevieve Grimm Culp, who preceded him in death on March 17, 2012. Daughter Rachel, an outr clothing designer for rock stars, was born in 1964.In later years, Culp could be seen occasionally as Ray Romano's father-in-law on the hugely popular Everybody Loves Raymond (1996). Bill is a simple all-American boy grown up into a stubborn old man. In 1986, he had a primary role as General Woods in the comedy Combat Academy. Culp was 79. Robert Culp. About this time, Culp was cast on the NBC anthology series, The Barbara Stanwyck Show and in the NBC Civil War drama, The Americans. 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He married Lola Louise Coleman on 11 January 1943, in Hillsborough, Florida, United States. He was a member of D.A.V. Robert Culp, Star in 'I Spy,' Dies at 79 Give this article By William Grimes March 24, 2010 Robert Culp, who teamed with Bill Cosby as a secret agent in the hit 1960s television series "I. Top 3 Results for Robert Culp in OH. He began his acting career there, performing in a theatrical Army. Robert Culps mothers name is unknown at this time and his fathers name is under review. Robert Culp was born in 1930s. Select this result to view Robert P Culp's phone number, address, and more. He took second place in a track meet for pole vaulting while in high school. John P. Snodgrass (AFC 2001/001/xxxx), Photographs (PH01), photographer unknown, Veterans History Project Collection, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. Culp made the transition to motion picture actor with mixed success. Later in life, Culp became active in local civic causes, joining in a lawsuit to stop construction of an elephant exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo and accusing officials there of mistreating animals. He died on August 1, 2020 in St. George, Utah, USA. Eytinge, Margo - Hoffman, Wallace R. - Carole Watson - Carnahan, Patricia - Timberland Regional Library. In 1998, the actor acted as Warren Whelan in the immensely popular drama series Everybody Loves Raymond appearing as the father of Debra Barone. He describes some of the roles he had in a variety of the popular TV genres of the day Western, detective, medical, sci-fi including his memorable parts on the classic sci-fi anthology The Outer Limits. Culp played Simon, Blanche's beau, in the episode "Like the Beep Beep Beep of My Tom Tom" when Blanche needs a pacemaker on The Golden Girls. He studied at Berkeley High School and later attended University of the Pacific but did not graduate. Originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Kulp attended college in Florida, then headed for Hollywood to work in publicity for the movies, not star in them. Culp also married a fifth time to Candace Faulkner and, by her, had daughter Samantha Culp in 1982. First Lieutenant, Army Air Forces/Corps, World War, 1939-1945 - Fort Sheridan, Illinois; Iowa; Santa Ana Air Base, California; Stockton, California; Twentynine Palms, California; Dyersburg, Tennessee; Las Vegas, Nevada; Lincoln, Nebraska; Manchester, New Clark, John Alden - Stevens, Shirley - Benner, Merlene - Daughters of the American Revolution, Michigan, Schaefer, William H. - Popowitch, Joe - Indian Prairie Public Library - Thomas, Martin. In I Spy Returns (1994), a nostalgic television movie, Culp and Cosby reprised their roles as Robinson and Scott for the first time since 1968. Served during World War II as a combat engineer, and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze star. [2] Culp earned an international reputation for his role as Kelly Robinson on I Spy (1965-1968), the espionage television series in which co-star Bill Cosby and he played secret agents. . He was a trained musician, playing several instruments, and in high school became interested in theatre. He was previously married to Deborah Hawkins, Donna "Bambi" Roberts, Kathryn Roberts and Mary Sanino. But he was most often seen on television, appearing in dozens of series episodes and TV movies over his 50-year career, starting with scores of episodes of Westerns and Golden Age dramas in the '50s and early '60s. 5x3 card. [citation needed]. After this, he featured in another western series titled Bonanza. Griego, Joseph M. - Courtnage, Lee - Oasis of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Name * Email * Phone Details * Radio was the main source of entertainment, information, and political propaganda, and jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music, became immensely popular. He is from USA. Below the table, you can find all the information about his birthday. Culp then went on to act on the big screen, appearing in the 1963 movies PT 109, The Raiders and Sunday in New York. People who are born with the Sun as the ruling planet are courageous, self-expressive and bold. [Personal Narrative] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.63223/. 1. (1964) (which included Harry Guardino and the very fetching British import Shirley Eaton), Culp wasn't able to make a serious dent in the medium.TV remained his best arena and gave him more lucrative offers, professionally. In 1960, he appeared in two more episodes of Zane Grey Theatre, playing different roles in "Morning Incident" and "Calico Bait". He also starred in the two-part Disney family-styled program "Sammy the Way Out Seal" (1962), which was subsequently released as a feature in Europe. For all three years of the series, he was also nominated for an acting Emmy (Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series category), but lost each time to Cosby. He graduated and then went to the University of Wyoming and studied pre-med and then transferred to Cal State University Northridge in Southern California. DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp. But Culp could be hard on himself, he said -- material he channeled into Kelly Robinson. also served on the USS Nashville, during the invasion of the Philippines, surviving a kamikaze hit that caused 223 casualties. Wounded in action in the Pacific theater. That same year, he appeared in yet another Western, Gunsmoke. Born in Chicago, Skye is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. I found some classic episodes of Columbo online at some site in Dutch or some Scandanavian language. In order for VHP materials to be duplicated, we must receive written permission from the interviewee for you to obtain a copy of the recording unless the proposed use is limited to personal use, research, or other uses permissible by copyright law. . Tall, suave and sophisticated Cesar Romero actually had two claims to fame in Hollywood. It was one of Culp's many appearances in TV Westerns. On the morning of March 24, 2010, he went for a walk and was found lying unconscious on the sidewalk by a jogger after a while. Updated: October 8, 2011 . [ 1] Foi mais conhecido por protagonizar as sries de TV Os Destemidos[ 2] e Super-Heri Americano (como Bill Maxwell). Mr Culp owns over 8,518 units of Culp stock worth over $1,235,596 and over the last 5 years he sold CULP stock worth over $51,000. It was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. Lauren E. Culp, Robert Clark Culp, Timberland Regional Library, Jim Culp, and Margo Eytinge. Date of Birth: Aug 16, 1930 - Mar 24, 2010 (79 years old) Place of Birth: Oakland. Joseph Frank Keaton was born on October 4, 1895 in Piqua, Kansas, to Joe Keaton and Myra Keaton. Many famous actors went to war, and most are familiar with the service of men like Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, and Henry Fonda. The 1930s were called the Great Depression (1929-1939). Dale Dye was born Oct. 8, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Cemetery Name Rosedale Cemetery Cemetery Address Hillard Dr Ross Township,Allegheny,Pennsylvania United States Five grandchildren also survive. He says when he isn't working, he Actress | John P. Snodgrass (AFC 2001/001/xxxx), Video recording (MV01), Veterans History Project Collection, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. In 1945, he Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman was born on August 17, 1936 in Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, Roberts County, South Dakota, USA. Causa da morte. A year later, he again reteamed with Cosby in the TV-movie I Spy Returns (1994).Culp became very active in the 1960s Civil Rights movement and later became a prominent face in local civic causes, joining in a lawsuit to cease construction of an elephant exhibit at the Los Angeles Zoo and accusing officials there of mistreatment. He grew up on the road with his parents while they toured in plays. Kulp's father was a traveling salesman, and her mother was a school teacher and later a . Robert Martin Culp (August 16, 1930 - March 24, 2010) was an American actor widely known for his work in television. Find Robert Culp's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Chinese Zodiac: Robert Culp was born in the Year of the Tiger. Army Air Forces/Corps, World War, 1939-1945 - England. 1963 Duminic la New York (Sunday in New York), regia Peter Tewksbury; 1996 Spionul Dandana (Spy Hard), regia Rick Friedberg However, the show failed to find mass appeal and was cancelled after just one Nancy Kulp wore many hats: Publicity person, actress, linguist, would-be politician, and teacher. He died on April 12, 2017 in Manhattan, New York City, Zulay Henao was born on May 29, 1979 in Medellin, Colombia. Robert Culp lately had been working on writing screenplays, Elkins said. His father was of Irish ancestry, and his mother was of English and . 2. Eventually, he went on to attend Washington University and University of Washington School of Drama. Though he did not possess a Herculean acting talent by any stretch, handsome bodybuilder Steve Reeves certainly had an enviable Herculean physique, and made plenty good use of it in Europe during the late 1950s and early 1960s portraying some of filmdom's most famous bronzed gods. Powerful and highly respected American actor Jason Nelson Robards, Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Hope Maxine (Glanville) and stage and film star Jason Robards Sr. Culp appeared in the 1993 live action video game Voyeur as the game's villain, industrialist/politician Reed Hawke. Culp played the murderer in three Columbo episodes ("Death Lends a Hand" in 1971, "The Most Crucial Game" in 1972, "Double Exposure" in 1973) and also appeared in the 1990 episode "Columbo Goes to College" as the father of one of two young murderers. Before signing with director Stanley Donen to play Michael Caine's libidinous best friend in Blame It on Rio (1984), Joe Bologna netted rave reviews for his Sid Caesar send-up in the well-received comedy My Favorite Year (1982) with Peter O'Toole. Robert Culp Height and Physical Info Some people are indeed interested in the weight and height of celebrities, but there is a more important question to ask. Culp also wrote scripts for seven episodes of the show, which ran from 1965 to 1968 and featured Cosby as his partner, Alexander Scott. Whos the richest TV Actor in the world? (1962). The best result we found for your search is Robert P Culp age 50s in Toledo, OH in the Englewood neighborhood. Culp also directed this feature film, in which Cosby and he portray over-the-hill private eyes. He was 79. The son of attorney Crozie Culp and his wife, Bethel Collins, who was employed at a Berkeley chemical company, he offset his only-child loneliness by playacting in local theater productions. Nancy Jane Kulp (August 28, 1921 - February 3, 1991) was an American character actress best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on the popular CBS television series The Beverly Hillbillies. 608 records for Robert Culp. Culp died on the morning of March 24, 2010 after suffering a heart attack outside . a convenience, and may not be complete or accurate. He was the voice of the character Halcyon Renard in the Disney adventure cartoon Gargoyles. One of his better roles was as the detective out to get Capone in Al Capone ( Eugene Allen Hackman was born in San Bernardino, California, the son of Anna Lyda Elizabeth (Gray) and Eugene Ezra Hackman, who operated a newspaper printing press. The part instead went to Martin Landau.[9]. Robert Bushnell Ryan (November 11, 1909 - July 11, 1973) was an American actor who most often portrayed hardened cops and ruthless villains. This page is updated often with fresh details about Robert Culp. Kulp was born to Marjorie C. (ne Snyder) and Robert Tilden Kulp in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She is an actress and producer, known for Fighting (2009), Takers (2010) and Boy Wonder (2010). As young adults during the McCarthy Era, many members of this generation felt it was dangerous to speak out. 2007), Elayne Carroll (m. 1951 div. See more ideas about robert, actors, american actors. Robert Clark Culp Collection. "There are a lot of flaws in Kelly Robinson, much more than you see in the ordinary leading character on a TV show," he said. Although he appeared in approximately 100 movies or TV shows, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. never really intended to take up acting as a career. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/robert-culp-43809.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century American Film & Theater Personalities. Robert Culps most memorable character was of secret agent Kelly Robinson in NBCs hit series I Spy that ran from 1965 to 1968. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Robert Culp, the actor who rose to fame as secret agent Kelly Robinson on the groundbreaking 1960s TV series "I Spy" and later played Ray Romano's father-in-law on . "Those all come from inside. He had Swedish, English, Welsh, German, and Irish ancestry. In the ensuing years, he had guest spots in the TV series Hotel, The Golden Girls, Highway to Heaven, and The Cosby Show. Reed was already writing and singing music in high school, and was signed by Capitol Records to a three-year contract in 1955. His birthplace is Oakland, California. Robert Culp had one of . His last film, the family drama The Assignment (2010), was unreleased at the time of his death. His family moved to Santa Monica, California when he was eight years old.