Robert Ginty is a legend in the world of action and exploitation cinema.
He began his career as a touring musician playing drums for the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. Eventually he transitioned to acting, beginning his career with more dramatic fare. He was a favorite of Hal Ashby and appears in several of his films. He is perhaps best known for his role in Paperchase, in which he appears with his friend and mentor John Houseman. He eventually moved to directing, working in film, television and theatre.
Robert died of cancer on September 21, 2009 in Los Angeles.
Clips in this video taken from:
EXTERMINATOR
EXTERMINATOR 2
WHITE FIRE
WARRIOR OF THE LOST WORLD
THE GOLD RAIDERS
THE ALCHEMIST
MISSION KILL
LADY DRAGON
Music taken from Exterminator 2, composed by David Spear. Uploaded by user 4ffr3, used with his permission.
RIP
Robert Ginty
November 14, 1948 - September 21, 2009
Robert Ginty.........one year since you died today 9/21/2010.............I miss you every day.
missksa12 1 year ago
R.I.P. now and forever
pv4444 2 years ago
Great!
One of my all time favorite actors.
R.I.P.
captn 2 years ago
great job love it R.I.P. ROBERT
4ffr3 2 years ago