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Robert Martin Culp (August 16, 1930 – March 24, 2010) was an American actor, screenwriter, voice actor and director, widely known for his work in television. Culp earned an international reputation for his role as Kelly Robinson on I Spy (1965–1968), the espionage series in which he and co-star Bill Cosby played a pair of secret agents. Prior to that, he starred in the CBS/Four Star western series, Trackdown as Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman from 1957-1959.
The 1980s brought him back to television. He starred as FBI Agent Bill Maxwell on The Greatest American Hero and also had a recurring role as Warren Whelan on Everybody Loves Raymond. In all, Culp gave hundreds of performances in a career spanning more than 50 years.
Culp was born on August 16, 1930 in Oakland, California, to Crozier Cordell Culp, an attorney, and his wife, Bethel Martin (née Collins) Culp. He graduated from Berkeley High School, where he was a pole vaulter and took second place at the 1947 CIF California State Meet.
The name Robert is a Germanic given name, from Proto-Germanic *χrōþi- "fame" and *berχta- "bright". Compare Old Dutch Robrecht and Old High German Hrodebert (a compound of hruod "fame, glory" and berht "bright"). It is also in use as a surname.
After becoming widely used in Continental Europe it entered England in its Old French form Robert, where an Old English cognate form (Hrēodbēorht, Hrodberht, Hrēodbēorð, Hrœdbœrð, Hrœdberð) had existed before the Norman Conquest. The feminine version is Roberta. The Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form is Roberto.
Similar to the name, Richard, "Robert" is also a common name in many Germanic languages, including English, German, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Icelandic. It can be used as a French, Hungarian, Finnish, and Estonian name as well.
Robert, and also the name Joseph, were in the top 10 most given boys' names in the US for 47 years, from 1925 to 1972.
In Italy during the Second World War, the form of the name, Roberto, briefly acquired a new meaning derived from, and referring to the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis.
I Spy may refer to:
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. (born July 12, 1937) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and author. Cosby's start in stand-up comedy began at the hungry i in San Francisco, and was followed by his landing a starring role in the 1960s television show I Spy. During the show's first two seasons, he was also a regular on the children's television series The Electric Company.
Using the Fat Albert character developed during his stand-up routines, Cosby created, produced, and hosted the animated comedy television series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, a show that ran from 1972 to 1985, centering on a group of young friends growing up in an urban area. Throughout the 1970s, Cosby starred in a number of films, occasionally returning to film later in his career. After attending Temple University in the 1960s, he received his bachelor's degree there in 1971. In 1973 he received a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and in 1976 he earned his Doctor of Education degree, also from UMass. His dissertation discussed the use of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids as a teaching tool in elementary schools.
See the full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/robert-culp Robert Culp was interviewed for 3 hours for the Archive of American Television in 2007. In this excerpt, he talks about the show for which he is most associated, "I Spy", and his co-star, comedian/actor Bill Cosby. For more on this and over 600 interviews, visit our TVLegends channel or http://emmytvlegends.org
One of Columbo's most memorable actors, paired against Falk three times in the original series run. He's the greatest detective of all time, and he finally has his own official channel! Follow us for the clips and compilations of the most iconic murders and moments from the classic series. Just one more thing... Don't forget to subscribe: http://bit.ly/2ys4y8R and watch the full episodes: http://bit.ly/2fkytv2
Tour of Robert and Candace Culp's home, first broadcast on October 20, 2002. Hosted by Donna Hanover
79-year-old Robert Culp, the actor in "I Spy" and screenwriter, died outside his Hollywood home after suffering a head injury from a fall. Culp was http://www.sodahead.com/entertainment/robert-culp-dies-how-will-you-remember-him/question-930603/ discovered by a jogger and pronounced dead at Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles.
Robert Culp decides to wage war against a gang of teenage punks besieging an affluent California community. Based on a true incident.
Presented here for historical purposes only. Story of a young woman's murder and the people who become involved with it.
Robert Culp and Harlan Ellison discuss their episodes (Demon with a Glass Hand, Soldier) more with William Shatner still in his Kirk tunic from filming "Star Trek VI". (Part 3 of 4) ------------------------------------------------------ Film credits: "The Outer Limits" is jointly owned by the estate of Leslie Stevens, Villa Di Stefano, and MGM Studios. These clips are presented utilizing Fair Use policy for the purpose of comparison and/or education.
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Kelly Robinson and Alexander Scott travel to Hong Kong. Their assignment: Persuade an American Olympic star athlete who defected to Red China to return to the United States.
Robert Culp stars in this TV movie as a failed actor who accidentally intercepts a phoned-in ransom demand for a kidnapped teenage girl. Deciding to cash in on this happenstance, Culp and his wife (Angie Dickinson) work out an extortion scheme based on the actor's skill with vocal impersonation. He calls the kidnap victim's father, pretending to be the kidnapper and making monetary demands; then he redials the kidnappers and pretends to be the distraught father, awaiting further instructions. In this way he hopes to intercept the ransom money and leave everyone else hanging. Culp's conscience gets the better of him--with fatal results.
From the I Spy episode "Turkish Delight," Kelly (Culp) is trying to rescue Scotty (Bill Cosby) - only to be told that he's coming in at the wrong time. This episode originally aired February 9th, 1966. For more on this and other Culp films and shows follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheConsummateCulp and check out http://theconsummateculp.com/
Kelly creates a diversion so his mentor Russ Conley and Scotty can switch a component for a weapons system, that is locked in a safe in a business, that is a front for criminal enterprises. Features a wild, crazy fight scene where Robert Culp does some neat acrobatic, stunt work. Originally aired September 22, 1965 Starring Robert Culp and Bill Cosby Produced and written by David Friedman and Mort Fine David Friedman also guest stars as Russ. Irene Tsu, Lee Kolima and Robin Lee also appear in this clip. Directed by Leo Penn Executive Producer Sheldon Leonard Music by Earle Hagen
Directed by Harry Falk Written by Larry Brody Cast (in alphabetical order) Jack Andreozzi as A Looter,Jason Bernard as Dale Wrightson,Taurean Blacque as Oscar,Timothy J. Borquez as Looter,John Brandon as George Carmody,Georg Stanford Brown as Charles Neville, Raymond Burr as Mayor,Grand L. Bush as Herbert Lee, Laura Campbell as Joyce Hedison,David Cassidy as David Greeley,Migdia Chinea (as Migdia Varela),Robert Culp as Frank McGuire,Clifton Davis as Arnold Clements,George DiCenzo as Cliff Barrankos,Bobby F. Ellerbee as Rollie,Matthew Faison as Dwight Nance,Daniel Faraldo as Camera Store Looter, Chip Fields as Yvonne Clements,Jonathan Frakes as Richard Hawkins,Gary Frank as Ron Farrell,Christina Hart as Woman in Elevator,Donald Hotton as George Martinson,Robert Lee Jarvis as Police Off...
....he was the West Coast Distributor! Introductory scene for FBI Agent Bill Maxwell from the pilot episode of The Greatest American Hero. Originally aired March 18, 1981. At a desert diner, LA smartmouth and fashion maven Tony Villicana (Michael Pare) gets into it with a guy "dressed like Archie Bunker going to church." Only our three-piece suited friend doesn't carry a cross and bible in his pocket... For more on this and other Robert Culp film and tv appearances, check out http://theconsummateculp.com/ !
Culp talks about horror & sci fi films and his favorite director.
I do NOT OWN this. I am uploading to share. William Sebastian (Robert Culp) is a former criminologist who now studies the occult to explain the problem of human evil.
Robert Culp decides to wage war against a gang of teenage punks besieging an affluent California community. Based on a true incident.
Presented here for historical purposes only. Story of a young woman's murder and the people who become involved with it.
Kelly Robinson and Alexander Scott travel to Hong Kong. Their assignment: Persuade an American Olympic star athlete who defected to Red China to return to the United States.
Directed by Harry Falk Written by Larry Brody Cast (in alphabetical order) Jack Andreozzi as A Looter,Jason Bernard as Dale Wrightson,Taurean Blacque as Oscar,Timothy J. Borquez as Looter,John Brandon as George Carmody,Georg Stanford Brown as Charles Neville, Raymond Burr as Mayor,Grand L. Bush as Herbert Lee, Laura Campbell as Joyce Hedison,David Cassidy as David Greeley,Migdia Chinea (as Migdia Varela),Robert Culp as Frank McGuire,Clifton Davis as Arnold Clements,George DiCenzo as Cliff Barrankos,Bobby F. Ellerbee as Rollie,Matthew Faison as Dwight Nance,Daniel Faraldo as Camera Store Looter, Chip Fields as Yvonne Clements,Jonathan Frakes as Richard Hawkins,Gary Frank as Ron Farrell,Christina Hart as Woman in Elevator,Donald Hotton as George Martinson,Robert Lee Jarvis as Police Off...
I do NOT OWN this. I am uploading to share. William Sebastian (Robert Culp) is a former criminologist who now studies the occult to explain the problem of human evil.
Hill 256 Kirby faces court martial after running from machine gun Guests: Robert Culp, Curt Conway, Conlan Carter, Liam Sullivan, W.Zuckert,... Episode Guide Courtesy: http://www.jodavidsmeyer.com/combat/episodes/episode_guide.html Series Premise: Combat! is an American television program that originally aired on ABC from 1962 until 1967. (The exclamation point in Combat! was a stylized bayonet). The show covered the grim lives of a squad of American soldiers fighting the Germans in France during World War II. (The episode "A Day In June" shows D-Day as a flashback, hence the action occurs during and after June 1944). The program starred Rick Jason as platoon leader Second Lieutenant Gil Hanley and Vic Morrow as Sergeant "Chip" Saunders. The series was unusual in that Jason and Morro...
8.34 [--] Robert Montgomery presents: LONGING FOR TO GO 06-May-1957 Director: Frank Telford Writer: Martha Wilkerson Robert Culp . Sam Bullock
THAT'S ACTION! - David A. Prior's 1991 self-celebratory doc with Robert Culp hosting action scenes from Action International Pictures films. Since this film is rare even on the VHS market and it''s unlikely it will ever get any sort of DVD/Blu release I wanted to share the A.I.P. magic with others. No rights given or implied.
A clip from the 1976 film Sky Riders Robert Culp plays Jonas Bracken, whose life seems perfect until his wife Ellen (Susannah York) and their children are . Robert Culp plays Bracken, whose life seems perfect until his wife Ellen and their children are kidnapped by terrorists one day. After failed attempts to capture .
A Texas cowboy is rescued at sea by a 12-year-old boy. While he waits to return home, he decides to help out his rescuer's family.
Directed by Harry Falk Written by Larry Brody Cast (in alphabetical order) Jack Andreozzi as A Looter,Jason Bernard as Dale Wrightson,Taurean Blacque as . Directed by Harry Falk Written by Larry Brody Cast (in alphabetical order) Jack Andreozzi as A Looter,Jason Bernard as Dale Wrightson,Taurean Blacque as .
Robert Culp (I-Spy) hosts this bizarre documentary from 1969, which ostensibly is designed to deprogram white people from their cultural bias against blacks, but by the end, completely flips to demonstrate the need for black pride and a Nationalistic culture. Imagine walking into a social studies class back in the day and being show this. It has to be seen to believed. Featuring a young Michael Richards (Seinfeld) as a racist bully. From the Internet Archive. Feel free to leave your comments below. Like and Subscribe.
July 2, 2002 Directed by Brenton Spencer Written by Diane Frolov (co-creator), Maryanne Melloan Woods (writer), Andrew Schneider(co-creator) and William Lucas Walker(creator) Starring: Chris Isaak as Himself, Robert Culp as Himself, Christopher Attadia as Sean, Ben Baxter asTyler, Luciana Carro as Tanya, Kristin Dattilo as Yola, Kenney Dale Johnson as Himself,Darren Moore as Bert, Anne Openshaw as Gretchen, Jed Rees as Anson Drubner , Donnelly Rhodes asFletcher Furnell, Rowland Salley as Himself ,Greg Winter as Cody Kurtzman and Hershel Yatovitz as Himself I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)
From; Gunsmoke, Hung High, November 14, 1964 Written by John Meston, Directed by Mark Rydell, Guest Cast: Robert Culp, Harold J. Stone, Ed Asner,
Tom Sandee believes that Tate is a fugitive from justice and goes after him. [JK] 1.03 [--] Tate: THE BOUNTY HUNTER 22Jun60 David McLean as Tate Robert Culp, Louise Fletcher (as Roberta McConnell) Robert Redford, Robert Warwick Episode Guide Courtesy: http://ctva.biz/US/Western/Tate.htm Tate Tate is an American Western television series starring David McLean that aired on NBC from June 8 until September 14, 1960. It was created by Harry Julian Fink, who wrote most of the scripts, and produced by Perry Como's Roncom Video Films, Inc., as a summer replacement for The Perry Como Show. Richard Whorf guest starred once on the series and directed the majority of the episodes. Ida Lupino directed one segment. David McLean starred as Tate, who lost the use of his left arm during the Amer...
[38] Johnny Ringo: CAVE IN (final episode of "Johnny Ringo") 30-Jun-1960 Directed by NOT KNOWN Don Durant, Johnny Ringo Robert Culp, Clay Horn, Ralph Moody, Cobb, Lane Bradford, Kincaid, Hank Post, Synopsis: Clay Horn, a former sheriff, forces old man Cobb to sell his mine in order to dupe Ringo into coming after him. Ringo learns Horn wants him as a riding partner in crime. Series Premise: A gunfighter turns Sheriff of a lawless Arizona town. Episode and Series Information: http://ctva.biz/US/Western/JohnnyRingo.htm
Robert Culp plays Bracken, whose life seems perfect until his wife Ellen and their children are kidnapped by terrorists one day. After failed attempts to capture them back by the police, Ellen's ex husband enters the fray and plans his own rescue attempt. James Coburn plays McCabe, Ellen's ex-husband who hires a crew of professional hang gliders to help him rescue her and the kids from the terrorist's mountain top lair.
The film follows two detectives Al Hickey and Frank Boggs who are hired to track down the girlfriend of an attorney. They uncover suddenly the girl who has gone missing involves a Pittsburgh bank robbery. What happen ?
See the full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/robert-culp Robert Culp was interviewed for 3 hours for the Archive of American Television in 2007. In this excerpt, he talks about the show for which he is most associated, "I Spy", and his co-star, comedian/actor Bill Cosby. For more on this and over 600 interviews, visit our TVLegends channel or http://emmytvlegends.org
Tour of Robert and Candace Culp's home, first broadcast on October 20, 2002. Hosted by Donna Hanover
Culp talks about horror & sci fi films and his favorite director.
For the complete interview with Robert Culp, visit http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/robert-culp
Robert Culp discusses the state of television and shows like "I Spy" with Bill Cosby (#. 1 in 1965 and dropping out by 1968) and where TV is going - Bill Tush does the interview
1966 news interview with Sheldon Leonard, Bill Cosby, and Robert Culp, on location shooting the classic TV series "I Spy" on Paradise Road, Las Vegas.
See the full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/robert-culp Robert Culp was interviewed for 3 hours for the Archive of American Television in 2007. In this excerpt, he talks about the creation of the show for which he is most associated, "I Spy", and how his co-star, comedian/actor Bill Cosby was cast. For more on this and over 600 interviews, visit our TVLegends channel or http://emmytvlegends.org
Another clip presented in memory of the Late Robert Culp. Mr Culp was the Mystery Guest for this episode of "What's My Line?" And if the outfits look familliar, that's because this is the MG segment from the episode I posted a few months ago with the Magnavox Oddessy Doing a quick check on imdb, the tv movie Soupy mentions is called "See the Man Run"
Robert Culp on how Bill Cosby-- his co-star on "I Spy"-- broke television's color barrier. Never before had an African-American man and white man been portrayed as friends and equals. Robert Culp (and Bill Cosby) talk more about this significant chapter in television history in the upcoming season of PBS's "Pioneers of Television" Culp passed away March 24, 2010.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Hickman William Friedkin In Person! at the Aero Theatre January 22 for THE FRENCH CONNECTION / TO LIVE & DIE IN L.A. and again on the 23rd for SORCERER / THE EXORCIST!
79-year-old Robert Culp, the actor in "I Spy" and screenwriter, died outside his Hollywood home after suffering a head injury from a fall. Culp was http://www.sodahead.com/entertainment/robert-culp-dies-how-will-you-remember-him/question-930603/ discovered by a jogger and pronounced dead at Queen of Angels hospital in Los Angeles.
Writer/Producer Stephen J. Cannell talks about casting Robert Culp in "The Greatest American Hero." Join us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/TheConsummateCulp
I just uploaded this because I always thought it was sweet and showed the friendship and compassion between Kelly and Scotty so well. October 8. 1967 - Scotty tries to cheer up Kelly, while Kelly is recovering in the hospital after being tortured by enemy agents.
03/14/2010 - New written interview with Hal Robbins! http://www.hlfallout.net/page/halflife/interview-hal-robins Harry S. Robins and Merle Dandridge on G4TV shortly after the game was released.
Sorry to hear the news of Robert Culp passing. I grew up watching him as Bill Maxwell in "Greatest American Hero" on FX and Kelly Robinson in "I Spy" on Nick@Nite. It's also interesting to see him in full 70s hipster/swinger mode on GSN reruns of "Tattletales". Here he is in an unbilled cameo in an episode of "Get Smart" that parodied "I Spy" called "Die, Spy". R.I.P. Mr Maxwell.
See the full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/robert-culp Robert Culp was interviewed for over 3 hours for the Archive of American Television in 2007. In this excerpt, he talks about the show for which he is most associated, "I Spy", and his character, Kelly Robinson. For more on this and over 600 other interviews, visit our TVLegends channel or http://emmytvlegends.org
Part of the promotional material for the 1964 film RHINO! this recorded interview of Robert Culp could be played on local radio stations either in its original format, or the local announcer could record themselves asking the questions and then playing Culp’s responses. Culp talks about making the movie and the animals worked with and the efforts at the time to save various animals from extinction, including the lion, the elephant, the leopard and, the star of the film, the rhino. Despite more than 50 years since the film was made, the efforts to save animals such as the rhino from extinction are just as critical today. Find out more about Robert Culp at our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheConsummateCulp and our website http://theconsummateculp.com/
Music: Jackie DeShannon - "What the World Needs Now Is Love" (Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice - Soundtrack) feel free to comment and let me know your opinion