Robert Sorrells
| Robert Sorrells | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1930 |
| Occupation | Former actor |
| Years active | 1959–1990 |
| Criminal penalty | 32 years to life |
| Criminal status | In prison |
| Conviction(s) | Murder, attempted murder |
Robert Sorrells (born June 29, 1930)[1] is a former film and television character actor, who is serving an indeterminate life sentence for the crimes of murder and attempted murder.
Acting career
As an actor, Sorrells is probably best known for his role as the baseball pitching robot Casey in the Twilight Zone episode "The Mighty Casey". He was also known for his appearances in Westerns such as Gunsmoke, Rawhide and Bonanza. He later appeared in films such as Fletch and Bound for Glory.[2][3]
Convicted
In 2005, Sorrells was sentenced to 32 years to life in the California Department of Corrections for the 2004 murder of Arthur DeLong and the attempted murder of Edward Sanchez in a bar in Simi Valley.[4]
References
- ↑ "Robert Sorrells: Veteran Actor Sentenced For Murder". tabloidcolumn.com. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ↑ "Not Very Famous...but should be: Robert Sorrells". notveryfamous.blogspot.co.nz. 2012-07-20. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ↑ "Actor Robert Sorrells charged in shooting". AP via USA Today. 2004-07-27. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ↑ "Local man, 75, sentenced to life in prison". Simi Valley Acorn. 2005-07-22. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
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