Robert Blake, ‘Baretta’ And ‘In Cold Blood’ Actor, Dead At 89
etcanada.comRobert Blake — the actor best known for his roles on “Baretta” and in the film “In Cold Blood”, as well as for being tried and acquitted of his wife’s murder in a high-profile case — has died.
He was 89. Blake’s niece, Noreen Austin, confirmed the news in a public obituary, sharing that Blake died from heart disease in Los Angeles on Thursday, surrounded by his family.
Blake’s career began in childhood when he started acting in MGM’s “Our Gang” short films, a.k.a “The Little Rascals”. Blake managed to maintain his career through his teens, and after getting drafted into the Army, Blake returned to acting in his mid-20s. READ MORE: Tom Jackson, 'Queer Eye' Season 1 Fan Favorite, Dead at 63 After Cancer Battle He was one of the first child stars to gain fame and take on serious roles as an adult actor, and his career spanned over 60 years.
He is perhaps best known for his starring role in the popular cop drama “Baretta”, in which he starred as Detective Tony Baretta for 82 episodes of the primetime police procedural.
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