Age, Biography and Wiki
Adam Roarke (Richard Jordan Gerler) was born on 8 August, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an actor,director. Discover Adam Roarke's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard Jordan Gerler |
| Occupation |
actor,director |
| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
8 August, 1937 |
| Birthday |
8 August |
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Date of death |
27 April, 1996 |
| Died Place |
Euless, Texas, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 59 years old group.
Adam Roarke Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Adam Roarke height not available right now. We will update Adam Roarke's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Adam Roarke's Wife?
His wife is Carla DeLane Roarke (21 December 1989 - 27 April 1996) ( his death) ( 1 child), Leona J. Beacham (1961 - 1976) ( divorced)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Carla DeLane Roarke (21 December 1989 - 27 April 1996) ( his death) ( 1 child), Leona J. Beacham (1961 - 1976) ( divorced) |
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Adam Roarke Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Adam Roarke worth at the age of 59 years old? Adam Roarke’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Adam Roarke's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
The former Richard Jordan Gerler was born on August 8, 1937, and destined to become some type of entertainer as his dad was a vaudeville comic and his mom a chorus girl. His parents met while performing in a Ziegfeld Follies show. He grew up rough and rebellious and was a former gang member surviving on the streets of New York. He eventually straightened up by enlisting in the Army.
Burly Brooklyn-born tough guy Adam Roarke made an infamous name for himself in 1960s biker flicks, usually donning a black leather jacket and a mean, mean scowl, typically the head of a bunch of hell-raisers. Nine of his more than 30 films would be in motorcycle movies, sometimes at odds with young rebel Jack Nicholson before his 'Easy Rider' fame.
Following his military duty, he studied acting at the Beverly Hills Playhouse and eventually earned a Universal contract to boot, making his film debut (billed as Jordan Gerler) in the crimer 13 West Street (1962).
Some of his early work includes a bit part in the film Ensign Pulver (1964) and parts on the TV shows Combat! (1962) and The Virginian (1962).
In addition, he appeared on horseback in John Wayne's western El Dorado (1966), and co-starred with Anthony Perkins in Play It As It Lays (1972), Peter Fonda in Dirty Mary Crazy Larry (1974), and Peter O'Toole in The Stunt Man (1980). Parts grew scarce in the early 80s and Adam decided to focus his attentions on teaching.
His cult films include Hells Angels on Wheels (1967) with Nicholson, The Savage Seven (1968), Psych-Out (1968) again with Nicholson, Hell's Belles (1969) and Platinum Pussycat (1968).
Adam played tough on TV in many of the "hip" 60's and 70's shows at the time such as Mod Squad (1968), the first pilot episode of Star Trek: The Original Series (1966) and The Man from U. N. C. L. E.
In 1982 he opened the Film Actor's Lab in Dallas, Texas and settled there. One of his prized students would be Lou Diamond Phillips of "La Bamba" fame.
During this time he also acted in and co-directed the low-budget vengeance thriller Trespasses (1987) with Loren Bivens and co-written by former protégé Phillips.
Adam's last film was a featured role in the low-budget film Sioux City (1994) directed by and starring Phillips. Adam, 58, died suddenly of a heart attack in his sleep in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Euless, Texas.
