Robert Clarke

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Characters played by Robert Clarke

Wullf Yularen — Star Wars (1977)

Admiral and chief of staff to Tarkin

Jay Collinshaw — Wanderer of the Wasteland (1945)

Jeanie's reckless brother and Jim Collinshaw's nephew, Jay owns a horse bearing the crescent J brand and challenges Adam when Adam confronts him. After Adam shoots him in the wrist in self-defense, Jay steals a thousand dollars from his uncle and gambles it away. His admission of the theft helps Jeanie argue for Adam's release.

Lund — Alienator (1990)

Lund is a delegate general from Gamma 12 who unexpectedly visits the prison to observe the executions and offer suggestions. He examines Kol's unusual genetic scan and participates in the opening discussion about the execution system, linking the prison procedure to the wider interstellar authority.

Dr. Gilbert McKenna — The Hideous Sun Demon (1958)

A research scientist exposed to radioactive material, Gilbert develops a sunlight-triggered transformation into a reptilian creature. He struggles with isolation, violence, guilt, and fear while seeking help from Ann, Buckell, and Hoffman, ultimately dying after fleeing the police and being shot atop a gas tank.

Dick Cutler — The Astounding She-Monster (1957)

Dick Cutler is a geologist whose cabin becomes the refuge of Margaret Chaffee and the gangsters holding her captive. After witnessing the extraterrestrial arrival, he investigates the deaths, identifies the effects as radium poisoning, and creates an acid solution that destroys The She-Monster. He later realizes she was a peaceful emissary acting in self-defense.

Fred Palmer — Street Bandits (1951)

Fred is a young lawyer who opens an office with Tom Reagan and represents guilty clients, including Monk Walter. After Walter returns to the street and commits violent crimes, Fred's choices contribute to a break with Tom. Fred marries Mildred, later changes his ways out of guilt, and is shot by Walter, but recovers in the hospital.

Craig Randall — The Incredible Petrified World (1959)

Craig Randall is one of the two men assigned to Prof. Millard Wyman's deep-sea expedition. He survives the diving bell's separation from its cable, leaves the bell with the other crew members, explores the cavern, and ultimately escapes with them toward the surface.

Fred — The Christmas Carol (1949)

Fred is Scrooge’s nephew and invites him to celebrate Christmas. Scrooge rejects the invitation, but after awakening on Christmas morning and changing his ways, he visits Fred to share goodwill. The summary gives no further details about Fred’s actions or circumstances.

Fred (Police Analyst) (uncredited) — Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947)

Police analyst reviewing case files.

Perc Saunders, Assistant Director — The Falcon in Hollywood (1944)

Film production assistant director managing set operations.

Harry Willis — Riders of the Range (1950)

Dusty's brother and co-owner of the Willis ranch, Harry owes Burrows $3,000 from gambling and secretly colludes with him over the cattle herd. He keeps Kansas and Chito away while Ringo attempts the theft, then confesses his involvement. Dusty agrees to pay his debt, though Harry later distrusts Kansas over the money.

Jack Green — Pistol Harvest (1951)

One of the two cattle thieves hired by Elias Norton to ambush Tim and Chito, Jack is captured after Moran's murder but denies killing him. He escapes with Andy, is wounded in a gunfight, and is later subdued by Tim and Chito. Jack admits his connection to Norton and is reunited with Felice, who recognizes him as her brother Johnny.

Career Overview

Robert Clarke has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Dick Tracy Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Frankenstein Island, The Hideous Sun Demon, The Astounding She-Monster. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
92
Birth Date
1920-06-01
Birth Place
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7342955), public domain (CC0).