Rudy Solari was an American actor who is best known for Star Trek, The Bionic Woman, and Toma. Born on December 21, 1934, in Modesto, California, he made a significant impact in the entertainment industry before passing away on April 23, 1991.
Personal and Family Life
Rudy Solari was born to Swiss parents, Amabile “Mabel” Chiminelli and Rodolfo Solari, who had roots in Ticino, Switzerland. He had two marriages: first to Shirley Ann Mough, with whom he had three children, and then to Patricia J Helwig until his death. He also had a son, Dru Solari, who portrayed his son in a TV episode.
Death and Legacy
Rudy Solari passed away on April 23, 1991, in Indio, California, due to cancer. He left a legacy in the arts, notably by revamping the Canon Theater into a live theater venue, which was later renamed “The Rudy Solari.” His influence can still be felt in the acting community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Boss’ Son | 1978-10-02 | Joseph Rose |
| Judgment at Nuremberg | 1961-12-18 | Interpreter in Courtroom (uncredited) |
| Kings of the Sun | 1963-12-18 | Pitz |
| Cop on the Beat | 1975-05-06 | Valera |
| Who Was That Lady? | 1960-04-08 | FBI Man at Empire State Building (uncredited) |
| Star Trek | 1966-09-08 | Salish |
| Garrison’s Gorillas | 1967-09-06 | |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Lurie |
| Redigo | 1963-09-24 | Frank Martinez |
| The Wackiest Ship in the Army | 1965-09-19 | Sherman Nagurski |
| The Incredible Hulk | 1977-11-04 | Dr. Byron Stewart |
| Baretta | 1975-01-17 | Frank Grace |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Joey |
| The Outer Limits | 1963-09-16 | Griffin |
| The Outer Limits | 1963-09-16 | Captain Buckley |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Zageb |
| Mission: Impossible | 1966-09-17 | Col. Moya |