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[11]:393, During Kung Fu's original run, Carradine made cameo appearances in Scorsese's Mean Streets (1973) (alongside his brother Robert Carradine) and Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye. [112][113][114] Thai police suggested the death might have been from accidental suffocation due to auto-erotic asphyxiation, since there was no suicide note and he was found with a rope tied to both his neck and his genitals. In November 2015, Carradine filed for divorce from Mani after 25 years of marriage. His father left California to avoid court action in the alimony settlement. "[74] Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper each had Kill Bill Vol. In the second case, Carradine pleaded no contest. like: size of the image, or any other consideration you [69] Carradine played a pilot in Cloud Dancer (1980) and was the villain in High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane (1980). 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He is the brother of Christopher and Keith Carradine, paternal half-brother of Bruce and the late David Carradine, and maternal half-brother of Michael Bowen. [citation needed], Shortly after being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1960, Carradine proposed to Donna Lee Becht (born September 26, 1937),[89] whom he had met when they were students at Oakland High School; they married on Christmas Day that year. [41][42], For three seasons, Carradine starred as the half-Chinese/half-White-American Shaolin monk Kwai Chang Caine in the ABC hit TV series Kung Fu (19721975). '"[95], In the late 1950s, while living in San Francisco, Carradine was arrested for assaulting a police officer. During the custody battle, the children spent three months in a home for abused children as wards of the court. A member of Cecil B. DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, he was one of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood history. The film, directed by Paul Bartel and produced by Roger Corman, became a cult classic for New World Pictures. He is also the uncle (via his older brother Keith) of actress Martha Plimpton. [9] He was a half-brother of Bruce, Keith, Christopher, and Robert Carradine, and an uncle of Ever Carradine and Martha Plimpton, most of whom are also actors. His early television roles were in western comedies like Bonanza and his late brother David’s Kung Fu. A member of the Carradine family, he made his first appearances on television Western series such as Bonanza and his brother David's TV series, Kung Fu. The Best Black Actresses Under 25 In 2023. [35] Carradine played the title role opposite Jill Ireland. The film was based on a story by its director Joseph Ruben and journalist Robert J. Rosenthal. . "David Carradine Charged With Attempted Burglary in Rampage". How tall is Robert Carradine : 5 ft 11 in (1.82 m) Spouse : Edie Mani ( m. 1990; div. He was born in Hollywood and educated at San Francisco State College, where he studied music theory and composition. Carradine's first film role was in the 1972 film The Cowboys, which starred John Wayne and Roscoe Lee Browne. Almost like a foreshadowing, there are several peculiar and eerie references in the film that coincidentally relate to the circumstances of Carradine's untimely passing, which include auto-erotic asphyxiation. Ken Tucker, writing for Entertainment Weekly, said the film was "impeccable" and "goofy fun all the way". The marriage dissolved in 1968, whereupon Carradine left New York and headed back to California to continue his television and film careers. [88] He wrote and performed several songs for American Reel (2003) and wrote the score for You and Me. Carradine's father had made a name for himself in Hollywood for his performances in films by John Ford and Cecil B. DeMille, among many others. He did another comedy Homo Erectus (2007) and was in Blizhniy Boy: The Ultimate Fighter (2007) and Hell Ride (2008), He starred in the 2008 TV movie, Kung Fu Killer, in which he played a Chinese martial arts master very similar to his Kung Fu series "Caine" personahis character in this movie named "White Crane", and mostly referred to or addressed as "Crane", frequently pronounced in a manner that minimized the R sound. He was last seen alive on June 3, but his assistant and other film staffers could not reach Carradine when they were going to have dinner and decided to leave without him. During this time he collected unemployment insurance and sold baby pictures. Amongst the four Carradine brothers who became actors was the "Kung Fu" legend David Carradine and his look-alike brother Robert Carradine. I feel both great honour and regret that True Legend is one of David Carradine's last works. Carradine called the assistant an hour later but was told the group was across town and he would have to make his own arrangements that evening. The band performed primarily in small venues and at charity benefits. Not sure how that happened. The first line from the Sonny Boy theme, "Paint", which he wrote while filming Americana in 1973, is engraved on his headstone. He also has a maternal half-brother, Michael Bowen, and two paternal half-brothers, David and Bruce Bowen, all of whom are actors. Please fill out the form below and we will follow up with you shortly with pricing information and to complete your purchase. It also cast him in Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965). "[5] Carradine said that he and Bergman had plans to collaborate further, but Bergman's affection for him waned when he passionately protested a scene that included the butchering of a horse. The entire Carradine family (Bruce Carradine, David Carradine, Chris Carradine, John Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine) circa 1974 1978 Ulvis Alberts. The Milwaukee Journal. "Actor Goes Free Pending Hearing on Old Charge". Carradine, the burglar who killed Spider-Man 's Uncle Ben. "Portrait of a genius: 'Gauguin the Savage' paints a vivid picture". He has been married to Carolyn Carradine since April 22, 1979. The ensemble cast included three other brother/actor groupings: Stacy and James Keach; Dennis and Randy Quaid,[13] and Christopher and Nicholas Guest. Actor David Carradine with his daughter Calista and brother Robert Carradine, attending the premiere of the movie 'Bound for Glory', at the Beverly. [115][disputed discuss] Thai authorities conducted the first autopsy on Carradine shortly after his death, and stated on June 8 that it would take a month to determine how he died, although a Thai police colonel told Reuters that the likely cause was asphyxiation. Her feature film debut was in Rollover (1981); she subsequently rose to prominence in the Richard Donner film The Goonies (1985). At the time of Carradine's parents' marriage, his mother already had a son by her first husband, whom John adopted. This list includes the names of each famous person in the Carradine family, along with information like where each person was born. [86] His musical talents were often integrated into his screen performances. Robert was primarily raised by his fathers third wife, Doris Rich, and for a long while, believed her to be his mother. She is recognized on Broadway for her roles in The Coast of Utopia (20062007), Shining City (20062007), Top Girls (20072008), and Pal Joey (20082009). [11] Carradine pleaded no contest to the mischief charge and was given probation. Miglior attore non protagonista (Best Supporting Actor), per, 2008: Honoree Bronze plaque on the Walk of Western Stars, 2010: Mencin especial del jurado (Special Mention by the Jury) , This page was last edited on 15 April 2023, at 11:37. [11][20], Eventually, David Carradine returned to California, where he graduated from Oakland High School. In the ensuing years, Carradine was cast in a wide range of roles. Last Goodbye (2004), Max Havoc: Curse of the Dragon (2004), Brothers in Arms (2005), Miracle at Sage Creek (2005), Final Move (2006), Saints Row (2006) and The Last Sect (2006). He has two older brothers, Christopher and Keith; two paternal half-brothers from Johns marriage to Ardanelle Abigail McCool, Bruce (adopted) and David; a maternal half-brother from Sonias marriage to Beat painter Michael Bowen, also named Michael Bowen; and two stepbrothers from Johns marriage to Doris Rich, Dale and Michael (adopted). He is the direct descendant of Dutch diamond and pearl merchant Kiliaen van Rensselaer, who was one of the founders of the Dutch East India Company. Keith Ian Carradine (born August 8, 1949) is an American actor, singer and songwriter who has had success on stage, film and television. (Known as Dennis Carradine, a.k.a. Robert also played with other Hollywood offspring in the 1977 film "Joyride", where he starred with Desi Arnaz, Jr., Melanie Griffith and Anne Lockhart (daughter of June Lockhart) in a film about young Californians driving up to Washington and Alaska to seek their fortunes. 2023 Getty Images. Hollywood Hotline. Carradine was increasingly becoming a support actor in films: Largo Winch: The Heir (2001), G.O.D. "Lizzie McGuire" Has Become a Hot Disney Brand. In 2000 he co-starred with Caroline Rhea in Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire. You are about to submit a licensing request for this image: 2166_0004 West, Richard; "Woman Sues, Says T.V. He worked in Disneys comedy film Max Keeble's Big Move (2001) as Donald Keeble. [80] On the small screen, Carradine appeared in a guest spot on the television series Mental that was broadcast just days after his death. Actors American Men. He reprised his role as Sam McGuire in The Lizzie McGuire Movie in 2003. "[citation needed], Carradine co-produced a full-length documentary about luthier Stuart Mossman, which has been identified as the actor's last film appearance. [citation needed], On December 26, 2004, Carradine married the widowed Annie Bierman[89] (ne Anne Kirstie Fraser, December 21, 1960) at the seaside Malibu home of his friend Michael Madsen. In 1989, he met Edith or Edie Mani whom he married in 1990. He played father Sam McGuire on Lizzie McGuire from 2001 to 2004. Later, he returned to the role of Slim Honeycutt in the TV adaptation of The Cowboys (1974). Police said he had been dead for at least 12 hours and found no sign of struggle. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. John eventually won, gaining the custody of his children. This was one of several Roger Corman productions in which he appeared. He co-starred with Caroline Rhea and Matthew O'Leary in the comedy horror Mom's Got a Date with a Vampire (2000). He was featured in a Lipton Tea commercial, which first aired during the broadcast of Super Bowl XXVIII. Most of these roles were cameos or small parts in independent, direct-to-DVD productions. Other theatre productions in which she has performed include The Playboy of the Western World, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Glass Menagerie. [2] His maternal great-grandfather was biochemist Max Henius, and his maternal great-grandmother was the sister of historian Johan Ludvig Heiberg. The script became Circle of Iron (1978), and in the film, Carradine played the four roles originally intended for Lee. He broke into a neighbor's home, smashing a window and cutting his arm,[11] and accosted two young women, allegedly assaulting one while asking her if she was a witch. Primarily of Irish descent, [10] he was a great-grandson of Methodist evangelical author Beverly Carradine and a grandnephew of artist Will Foster. [82], Carradine knew nothing of the practice of kung fu at the time he was cast in the role of Kwai Chang Caine; instead, he relied on his experience as a dancer for the part. However he predominantly worked as the star of straight to video action films: Future Zone (1990), a sequel to Future Force, Fatal Secret (1990), Midnight Fear (1991), Project Eliminator (1991) (which he helped produce), Deadly Surveillance (1991), and Brotherhood of the Gun (1991). After Carradine's discharge, the family lived in New York while Carradine established his acting career, appearing on Broadway in The Deputy[85] and Royal Hunt of the Sun. In his brother David Carradine's renowned TV show 'Kung Fu,' he also played Sonny Jim, the mute friend of Serenity Johnson, played by John Carradine (1972). There were bars on the windows, and we were only allowed to see our parents through glass doors. He has two older brothers, Christopher and Keith; two paternal half-brothers from John's marriage to Ardanelle Abigail McCool, Bruce (adopted) and David; a . He is an actor and producer, known for Revenge of the Nerds (1984), Escape from L.A. (1996) and The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003). He would play the protagonist in several other films before being cast in The Revenge of the Nerds in 1984. While he was still in high school, he, his paternal half-brother late David Carradine, and two others formed a musical quartet that entertained crowds at small clubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Farr, William; "Carradine: Bergman's Choice". His last scene on screen ended in the following dialog: "Well, old friend, see you in the next lifetime." "No fraternity picked him, convincing Carradine that he was indeed right for the part of the nerd that nobody wanted to claim as their own. I didn't know how to get out of that, so I did [the second series of Kung Fu]". Of the five children, only . Keith Carradine was born in San Mateo, California, the United States of America, on August 8, 1949, to actress Sonia Sorel and actor John Carradine. He also did camera work for David's cult classic Vietnam War-inspired Americana which was not released until 1983. [85] In 1970, Carradine played one half of a flower-power beatnik duo in the season 4 Ironside episode, "The Quincunx", performing the songs "I Stepped on a Flower", "Lonesome Stranger", and "Sorrow of the Singing Tree". Grow your brand authentically by sharing brand content with the internets creators. After their break-up, he raised her on his own. A member of the Carradine family, he made his first appearances on television western series such as Bonanza and his late brother David's TV series, Kung Fu. Best Supporting Actor, for, 2005: Winner Action on Film International Film Festival, Lifetime Achievement Award - First annual recipient, 2005: Nominee Albo doro, Italian Online Movie Awards (IOMA). Also in 1983, he starred in the music video for The Motels hit song "Suddenly Last Summer" as lead singer Martha Davis' love interest. He also played Sonny Jim, the mute companion of Serenity Johnson, portrayed by John Carradine, in his brother David Carradines legendary TV show Kung Fu (1972). He sang and played the piano, the guitar, and the flute, among other instruments. (2001), Warden of Red Rock (2001), The Donor (2001), Out of the Wilderness (2001), The Defectors (2001), Wheatfield with Crows (2002) and The Outsider (2002). Carradine's first television appearance was in 1971, on the classic Western series Bonanza. February 3, 1972, p. 8. He, along with Christopher and Keith, was put in a home for abused children as wards of the court during the proceedings. "Everybody that I know is at least 10 or 20 years younger than I am. Carradine starred in Natural Selection (1999), Full Blast (1999), Zoo (1999), The Puzzle in the Air (1999), Dangerous Curves (2000) (starring Robert), Down 'n Dirty, Nightfall (2000), and By Dawn's Early Light (2000). Anderson, George, "Old Soldier, A Killer Whale". [2] Ottawa Citizen. During his visit, the abbot, Shi Yngxn, said that he recognized Carradine's important contribution to the promotion of the Shaolin Monastery and kung fu culture, to which Carradine replied, "I am happy to serve. [43]:19 Also, the bad publicity that the 1974 peyote-related incident attracted on him affected the ratings in a way that Radames Pera described as sabotage,[53] and that Carradine himself acknowledged had been detrimental to them. [44] In addition to Keye Luke and Philip Ahn, who held leading roles in the cast as Caine's Shaolin masters, Robert Ito, James Hong, Benson Fong, Richard Loo, and Victor Sen Yung frequently appeared in the series. [90] In one of his final interviews, Carradine stated that at 71, he was still "in excellent shape", attributing it to a good diet and having a youthful circle of friends. Primarily of Irish descent,[10] he was a great-grandson of Methodist evangelical author Beverly Carradine[11]:5 and a grandnephew of artist Will Foster. Actor: Kill Bill: Vol. He is also known for portraying the fathers of Lizzie McGuire and Max Keeble in his more recent projects. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. "[84], In addition to his acting career, Carradine was a musician. A prolific "B" movie actor,[1] David Carradine appeared in more than 100 feature films in a career spanning more than six decades. [5] Their daughter, Kansas, was born in 1978. "Wavelength" Delightful. [33] He was also named as one of Theatre World's Promising Personalities from Broadway and Off Broadway. Carradine's first film role was in the 1972 film The Cowboys, which starred John Wayne and Roscoe Lee Browne. A prolific "B" movie actor, David Carradine appeared in more. http://popdose.com/the-popdose-interview-robert-carradine/, http://nerdreactor.com/2015/03/12/revenge-of-the-nerds-robert-carradine-car-accident/. In 1979, he was alongside Melissa Sue Anderson in Survival of Dana. While in the Army, he faced court-martial on more than one occasion for shoplifting. These posthumous credits were from a variety of genres including action, documentaries, drama, horror, martial arts, science fiction, and westerns. After a series of small roles in both films and TV shows, he starred as the male lead Johnnie in the romantic-comedy The Pom Pom Girls. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born March 24, 1954 Add to list Awards 1 win & 2 nominations Photos 80 Known for Revenge of the Nerds 6.6 Lewis 1984 [citation needed], In 1989 he starred in the low-budget direct-to-video Swedish action movie The Mad Bunch directed by Mats Helge Olsson, making him one of three actors (including Heinz Hopf and Tor Isedal) who have starred in both an Ingmar Bergman movie and an Olsson movie. Search instead in. 1 & Vol. Longtime actor Keith Carradine is one of six siblings, all brothers, five of whom were born to the late Hollywood heavyweight John Carradine. He guest-starred in The Nightmare Room, Jackie Chan Adventures, Titus, and King of the Hill. He grew up along with his two brothers Christopher and Robert Carradine, both of whom are actors.Bruce and David Carradine are his paternal half-brothers while Michael Bowen is his maternal half-brother.. Keith Carradine Education. He attended Oakland Junior College (now Laney College) for a year before transferring to San Francisco State College, where he studied drama and music theory,[11][13] and wrote music for the drama department's annual revues while juggling menial jobs, a fledgling stage acting career, and his studies. [7] He and David belonged to a musical quartet that performed in small clubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco.[6]. He is the brother of Christopher and Keith Carradine, paternal half-brother of Bruce and David Carradine, and maternal half-brother of Michael Bowen. David Carradine was a member of the Carradine family of actors that began with his father, John Carradine. The Carradine family has held prominence in the world dating back many years, so it's no wonder that many people have a fascination with its members. He made an appearance as a killer in the Martin Scorsese film Mean Streets shooting to death the character played by his brother, David. Siblings: Bruce Carradine, Christopher Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Michael Bowen: We would stand there on either side of the glass door crying". He was born John Arthur Carradine in Hollywood, California, the son of Ardanelle "Abigail" (ne McCool, 1911-1989) and actor John Carradine. Keith Carradine Siblings | Brother. [22] He met fellow inductee Larry Cohen, who later cast him in Q, The Winged Serpent. Born In: Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, siblings: Bruce Carradine, Christopher Carradine, David Carradine, Keith Carradine, Michael Bowen, See the events in life of Robert Carradine in Chronological Order. On October 3, 2009, Celebrity Ghost Stories premiered on the Biography Channel with an interview of Carradine discussing his belief that his closet was haunted by his wife's deceased previous husband. He did a car chase film in Africa, Safari 3000 (1980). He is perhaps best known for his roles as Tom Frank in Robert Altman's Nashville, Wild Bill Hickok in the HBO series Deadwood and FBI agent Frank Lundy in Dexter. Endless Highway. [109], David Carradine arrived in Bangkok, Thailand on May 31, 2009, to shoot his latest film, titled Stretch. [14] Divorce finally came in 1944, when Carradine was seven. What ethnicity is David Carradine? [23] For the first half of the original series, David Chow provided technical assistance with kung fu, followed by Kam Yuen, who became Carradine's martial arts instructor. He starred in the low-budget action film Behind Enemy Lines (1986) and reprised his role as LaMotte in North and South, Book II, telecast in May 1986. The All-Time Greatest Martial Arts Actors, Celebrities You Didn't Know Use Stage Names, The Greatest Actresses Who Have Never Won an Oscar (for Acting), The Greatest Actors & Actresses in Entertainment History. Please fill out the form below and we will follow up with you shortly. [102], In 1980, while in South Africa filming Safari 3000 (also known as Rally), which co-starred Stockard Channing, Carradine was arrested for possession of marijuana. [57] Carradine got 10% of the profits and made significant money from it. He starred in TV movies like Jealousy (1984) and The Bad Seed (1985), and was still in demand as the star of cheaper action films such as The Warrior and the Sorceress (1984) and On the Line (1984). [81] It featured David, Keith, and Robert Carradine performing their music on Mossman guitars. He made one last film for Corman, Dinocroc vs. Supergator (2010) directed by Jim Wynorski. [24] In 1962, Donna gave birth to their daughter, Calista. But according to Dr. Martin Kafka, clinical associate professor of psychiatry at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass., all that has been reported on Carradine's body is consistent with auto-erotic asphyxia. July 30, 1984, p. 44. Several other television roles followed, including appearances on Wagon Train, East Side/West Side, Arrest and Trial, The Virginian, Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Born on March 24, 1954, in Hollywood, California, Robert Carradine is the youngest son of actor John Carradine and actress and artist Sonia Sorel. [28][29] When the play ended he was still under contract to Universal, and resumed TV work. Showing Editorial results for carradine family. You can leave the message empty if you want. The presenters played an April Fool's Day prank on him by first unveiling a star bearing the name of his brother, Robert. [21] It was also one of a handful of acting collaborations he did with his father. Father of Caitlyn Carradine (born August 13 1982) and Henry Wolfe Carradine (born October 24 1990), as well as the stepfather of Richard Carradine (born January 19, 1970). [citation needed], By 2006, he had become the spokesperson for Yellowbook, a publisher of independent telephone directories in the United States. [8] He was also featured in a short-lived television series, of the same name, based on the movie. Directed by Jeff Kanew, the film marked a milestone in American cinematic history and was a perfect example of the popular culture of the 1980s. John Carradine with sons Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Bruce Carradine and Mike Carradine in 1979 David Carradine and daughter Calista Carradine seen at a special evening of La Cage Aux Folles on August 30, 1982 in Los Angele, California The shocking published photo shows Carradine with his hands tied in front of him, hanging from the support bar in a closet. [27], In May 1964, Carradine joined the cast of the Broadway play The Deputy by Rolf Hochhuth, replacing Jeremy Brett. Carradine's first film role was in the 1972 film The Cowboys, which starred John Wayne and Roscoe Lee Browne. [citation needed], Carradine returned to the director's chair with Americana (1981) (which was actually the completion of the earlier movie Around), which he also starred in, produced and edited. John Carradine (born February 5, 1906 November 27, 1988) was an American actor, best known for his roles in horror films, Westerns, and Shakespearean theatre. For the Kung Fu series, he made flutes out of bamboo that he had planted on the Warner Brothers lot. [79] His final released movie was the cult independent film, Night of the Templar (2013), directed by his friend Paul Sampson, in which Carradine wielded a sword (katana) for the final time on screen. The Getty Images design is a trademark of Getty Images. The 1993 horror comedy anthology television film Body Bags features Carradine as a serial killer. It featured several of his friends and family members in supporting roles. For more famous families, here are members of the Kardashian family and Manson family members. Throughout his life, Carradine was arrested and prosecuted for a variety of offenses, which often involved substance abuse. Bruce Lee's widow claimed he had come up with the idea of a wandering monk in the Old West, but Ed Spielman, the series' creator, insisted that the concept was his own idea from years before Lee became a star. Carradine, David. "[13] Carradine reprised the role of Skolnick in three sequels, taking over as executive producer in the latter two. [4], Carradine reprised his role as Caine in Kung Fu: The Movie (1986) for TV, which he also produced. "Because I did nineteen movies in eighteen months. [citation needed], In 1968, Carradine met actress Barbara Hershey while the two of them were working on Heaven with a Gun. Best Supporting Actor - Television, for, 2005: Nominee Golden Globe Awards. Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise, Still Life / The Little People of Killany Woods / The Misfortune Cookie, Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, "Lizzie "McGuire" Box Set Volume 1 DVD Review", Robert Carradine Producer Profile for The 1 Second Film, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Carradine&oldid=1151498319, "Marlee Matlin / Kim Carnes / Robert Carradine", Best Actor in a Theatrical or Dramatic Special, This page was last edited on 24 April 2023, at 12:53. [87] Carradine wrote and performed the theme songs for at least two movies that he starred in, Americana and Sonny Boy. [45] In an interview from 2005 Carradine disputed Bruce Lee's claim: "That's mythology. David Carradine took over hosting duties from his brother Keith on Wild West Tech on the History Channel, in 2005. "I know I have some kind of vision that most actors and directors don't have", he said, "so it becomes a duty to exercise that vision. He performed several of Woody Guthrie's songs for the movie, Bound for Glory. [15][16][17] After the couple had a series of court battles over child custody and alimony, which at one point landed John in jail,[16] David joined his father in New York City; by this time, his father had remarried.
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