Rockne Tarkington
Biography
Rockne Tarkington was an American actor who worked on stage, in films and on television. Born in Junction City, Kansas, he began in the theater before moving into television, where he guested on series including The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Ben Casey, Mission: Impossible and Bewitched, and was the first black actor to receive credit on The Andy Griffith Show. He had recurring roles on Tarzan and starred as Elihu Morgan on the Banana Splits Adventure Hour segment Danger Island, and later played Too Mean Malone on Matt Houston. His film credits included the title role in Black Samson and parts in Soldier in the Rain (1963), Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion (1965), Beware! The Blob (1972), Zebra Force (1976) and The Ice Pirates (1984). He was initially cast as Williams in Enter the Dragon but was replaced by Jim Kelly before filming started.
83years old at death
- Born Junction City
- Died
- Star sign: CancerThe sign runs June 21 to July 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 31 years1963 to 1994
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A first
Tarkington holds the distinction of being the first black actor to receive credit for appearing on The Andy Griffith Show.
A role that slipped away
For the role of Williams in Enter the Dragon (1973), Tarkington was picked first, but Jim Kelly took his place shortly before filming started.
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Worked with
Rockne Tarkington shares two films with Alan Caillou, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Stewart RaffillDirector, 1 film, 1984
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