Robert Ridgely was a well-known American actor who was born on December 24, 1931. He was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States of America. Robert Ridgely initiated his acting journey in the year 1960 when he was just 29 years old. But unfortunately, this amazing star died at the age of 65 in the year 1997 in Toluca Lake, California, United States.

He was active in acting till his death. He had some other names too like Bob Ridgely. He was an actor who was famous for his great acting skills and talents. He was a versatile artist. There is still a lot more to know about this amazing star, hence we have gathered a bunch of interesting facts that you may find fascinating about him. 

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Robert Ridgely

1. Besides Being An Actor

As we mentioned before, Robert Ridgely is a very good actor, but besides being an actor, he is a very good voiceover artist as well. He is known on the screen for both his acting as well as his voice work. ^[1]

2. Talk Show Host

He served his life not only for acting and voice-over work but also he served as a talk show host with Woody Woodbury. He has also appeared in many commercials as well. 

3. Best Known For

There is no doubt that Robert Ridgely was a great actor of his time. He didn’t only work in films but also worked in tv series. He is best known for his starring in Surfside 6 (1960), Sea Hunt (1958), and Maverick (1957). ^[2] 

4. First Film Debut

Robert Ridgely made his first film debut when he was portrayed as Carl Rush in the feature film FBI Code 98 (1963).

5. Relationship Status

Robert Ridgely got happily married to a lady name Patricia Ridgely. They both loved each other so much and lived a successful married life till his death. 

6. His Death

Robert Ridgely was the golden gem of that time who unfortunately died due to cancer on February 8, 1997, at his Toluca Lake, California, home.

7. Won Several Awards

As we mentioned before that he was one of the best actors of his time and due to his great acting he also won the Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cast. 

8. Popular Films

He has done a great job in many films and movies that got so much popular and hit due to his amazing acting. Some of them include Blazing Saddles (1974), High Anxiety (1977), Life Stinks (1991), and Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993).