Robert Karnes

Life and career Karnes was born in Kentucky. He served in World War II, during which he toured the Pacific with the Maurice Evans Troupe's production of Hamlet. He began his screen career in 1946, appearing in the film The Bamboo Blonde in the uncredited role of a nightclub patron. His film career stalled when he was blacklisted because of his earlier political associations.

In 1953 Karnes played a lead role in the stage play John Loves Mary in San Francisco, California, leaving the cast to appear in the film From Here to Eternity. - Sergeant Vernon The Virginian (1970) (Season 9 Episode 13: "Hannah") – Hendricks Glass Houses (1972) Executive Action (1973) - Man at Rifle Range M*A*S*H (1975-1977) (2 episodes) (Season 4 Episode 1: "Welcome to Korea") (1975) - Colonel (Season 6 Episode 3: "Last Laugh") (1977) - General Fred Fox Gable and Lombard (1976) - Gable's Director The Domino Principle (1977) - Lefty (uncredited) Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977) - Bailey Associate Charlie's Angels (1979) (Season 3 Episode 21: "Rosemary, for Remembrance") - Gordon Sanders Benson (1979) (Season 1 Episode 13: "One Strike, You're Out") - Mr. Keller