NEW: Robert Blake, who is known for his roles in 'Baretta' and 'In Cold Blood,' has died, his niece says. He was 89.
Blake got his start in acting as a child. According to his rep, Blake grabbed the attention of studio casting directors when he was 5 years old. He first appeared in the 1939 film"Bridal Suite," then in the short film series"Our Gang," which led to more than 200 film roles.
But it was his role as police detective Tony Baretta in the television series"Baretta," that he is best known for. Police considered several potential suspects, but zeroed in on Blake and 11 months later, arrested him. Blake was charged with one count of murder with a special circumstance of lying in wait and two counts of solicitation of murder in connection with Bakley's death. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was held for months behind bars before he was finally granted bail as he awaited trial.
On March 16, 2005, the jury acquitted Blake of murder and one count of solicitation to commit murder. They were deadlocked 11-1 on a second solicitation count, which the judge then dismissed."Barbara Walters, God bless you darling. I'd have never gotten out of the joint without you. God bless you Barbara, wherever you are," Blake said.Eight months after his criminal trial, Blake faced legal proceedings in the wrongful death civil suit from Bakley's children.
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