Robert Emhardt was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “3:10 to Yuma,” “The Group,” and “Underworld U.S.A.” He had a notable career in film, television, and theater that spanned several decades.
Personal and Family Life
Robert Christian Emhardt was born on July 24, 1914, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His father, C.J. Emhardt, was a prominent lawyer, judge, and former mayor of the city. Robert trained as an actor at Butler University and later studied in London, where he met his first wife, actress Silvia Sideli. The couple had four children together before his passing in 1994.
Career Highlights
Emhardt made his Broadway debut in 1942 with “The Pirate” and received acclaim for his performance in “Life with Mother,” winning a Critics’ Circle Award. He went on to appear in several significant films, including “The Iron Mistress” and “The Stone Killer.” Emhardt was also very active in television, appearing in numerous series such as “Perry Mason” and “Gunsmoke,” and he played a recurring character in the soap opera “Another World.”
Death and Legacy
Robert Emhardt passed away on December 26, 1994, due to heart failure in Ojai, California. He is remembered for the distinct characters he portrayed and his contributions to theater and television. Despite often playing villains, those who knew him described him as a cultured and generous person.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| It’s Alive | 1974-04-26 | The Executive |
| Underworld U.S.A. | 1961-02-22 | Earl Connors |
| 3:10 to Yuma | 1957-08-07 | Mr. Butterfield |
| Die Sister, Die! | 1978-12-01 | Father |
| Scorpio | 1973-04-11 | Man in Hotel |
| Kid Galahad | 1962-11-29 | Maynard |
| The Seniors | 1978-06-30 | The Bishop |
| Rascal | 1969-06-11 | Constable |
| The Iron Mistress | 1952-11-19 | Gen. Cuny |
| The Intruder | 1962-05-14 | Verne Shipman |
| Wake Me When It’s Over | 1960-06-10 | Joab Matinson |
| Fraternity Row | 1977-06-03 | Brother Abernathy |
| Hostile Guns | 1967-07-01 | R. C. Crawford |
| Aunt Mary | 1979-12-05 | Berwick |
| The Badlanders | 1958-09-03 | Sample |
| Noon Wine | 1966-11-23 | Burleigh |
| No Time for Sergeants | 1955-03-15 | Major |
| Demon, Demon | 1975-11-11 | Irving |
| The Story of Noah | 1978-11-19 | Girga |
| Tragedy in a Temporary Town | 1956-02-19 | Matt Fisher |
| Forced Vengeance | 1982-07-30 | Carl Gerlich |
| Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love | 1974-05-01 | |
| Mooncussers | 1962-12-02 | Mr. Wick |
| The Chopped Liver Brothers | 1977-05-06 | Duffy |
| The Big Knife | 1955-10-25 | Bit Part |
| Lock, Stock and Barrel | 1971-09-24 | |
| The Boy Who Stole the Elephant | 1970-09-20 | Cy Brown |
| Night Games | 1974-03-16 | Judge Ambrose |
| Lawman | 1971-03-11 | Hersham |
| The Man Who Had Influence | 1950-05-29 | Joe Phelps |
| The Group | 1966-03-04 | Mr. Andrews |
| It Happened One Christmas | 1977-12-11 | Judge |
| Pleasure Cove | 1979-01-03 | Fat Man at Bar |
| Institute for Revenge | 1979-01-22 | Senator |
| Change of Habit | 1969-11-10 | The Banker |
| The Lie | 1973-04-24 | Busybody |
| Operation Heartbeat | 1969-04-17 | Judge |
| Alex & the Gypsy | 1976-10-03 | Judge Ehrlinger |
| The Stone Killer | 1973-08-08 | Fussy Man |
| The Dagmar Story | 1951-07-03 | Pa Lewis |
| All the King’s Men | 1958-05-14 | |
