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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Robert Armstrong (November 20, 1890 – April 20, 1973) was an American film actor best remembered for his role as Carl Denham in the 1933 version of King Kong by RKO Pictures. He uttered the famous exit quote, "'Twas beauty killed the beast," at the film's end. Months later, he starred as Carl Denham again in the sequel, Son of Kong, released the same year. In the late 1950s, Armstrong appeared as Sheriff Andy Anderson on Rod Cameron's syndicated western-themed television series, State Trooper. Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert Armstrong, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Robert Armstrong was an American actor during the Golden Age of Hollywood, best remembered for his portrayal of filmmaker Carl Denham in the original 1933 version of King Kong.
Beyond his defining role in King Kong, he is well-regarded for his performances in The Most Dangerous Game, Mighty Joe Young, and The Roaring Twenties.
He was recognized for his sharp, rapid-fire, and authoritative delivery, which allowed him to excel in roles ranging from fast-talking promoters to tough-minded investigators.