Robert Cabal was an American actor who is best known for Around the World in 80 Days, Rawhide, and The Man Behind the Gun. Born Harold Christopher Ching on April 7, 1917, in Honolulu, Hawaii, he passed away on May 11, 2004, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Robert Cabal’s background is quite complex. His father, Clement Hiram McColgan, was of Chinese descent and likely originally had the surname “Ching.” His mother, Nina Medeiros, had mixed heritage, including Hawaiian roots. His parents divorced in 1938, with his mother citing cruel treatment as the reason.
Death and Legacy
Robert Cabal died on May 11, 2004, in Los Angeles, California. Despite his passing, he is remembered for his contributions to film and television, particularly in the mid-20th century, where he carved out a niche for himself in Hollywood.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hell’s Island | 1955-05-06 | Miguel |
| Mara Maru | 1952-04-23 | Manuelo |
| Forbidden Jungle | 1950-03-02 | Tawa |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 1956-10-17 | Elephant Driver-Guide |
| Escape to Burma | 1955-04-09 | Kumat |
| The Man Behind The Gun | 1953-01-31 | Joaquin Murietta |
| The Bribe | 1949-02-03 | Bellboy (uncredited) |
| Romance on the High Seas | 1948-06-25 | Rio Bellboy (uncredited) |
| The Women of Pitcairn Island | 1956-12-01 | Moani |
| Strange Lady in Town | 1955-04-12 | Young Vaquero (uncredited) |
| Ride the Pink Horse | 1947-10-08 | Muchaho (uncredited) |
| Border Incident | 1949-10-28 | Bracero (uncredited) |
| Rawhide | 1959-01-09 | Hey Soos |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Marua |
| Broken Arrow | 1956-09-25 | Tahzay |
| Studio 57 | 1954-09-21 |