Robert Stack was an American actor born on January 13, 1919. He gained fame for his roles in films such as The Untouchables, for which he won an Emmy Award, and Airplane!. Stack often portrayed tough, no-nonsense characters, but he also demonstrated his versatility in comedic roles. His distinctive voice and imposing presence made him a recognizable figure on screen. Stack continued to work in film and television until his retirement in the late 1990s, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and versatile actor.

"Also the pictures themselves give a visual to the audience tuning in, that makes them a very important part of law enforcement, or pulling families together."



"It's a word called symbiotic, you send the messages and it comes back in return. Together, it's a wonderful thing, it's why television is so great and film can never reach."



"Yes, and many times it's frustrating, because I'm simply part of the show, and I'm not in the creative end of it, who goes out with detectives and tries to find these things out."



"We did a show called The Orphan Train, during the depression, when families didn't have enough money to support their children, they'd put them on the train and hope someone would pick them up who had enough money to support their children."



"I learned early on, having known the most handsome, successful, Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, Robert Taylor, don't ever spend too much time looking in the mirror."



"I grew up years ago doing something that unfortunately doesn't hardly exist any more, a medium called Radio."



"Our profession is very much like going to a cocktail party, you check out the guest list."

