Skip to main content
Robert Tessier
★ Acting

Robert Tessier

1934 – 1990 · Lowell, Massachusetts, USA · Active 1967–2013

Robert Tessier, born in 1934, carved a niche for himself in the world of cult cinema with his imposing presence and memorable performances. He appeared in The Born Losers (1967) as a menacing figure, showcasing his talent for embodying heavy characters. Tessier also starred in Private Duty Nurses (1971) and The Velvet Vampire (1971), both of which highlight the era's unique blend of exploitation and genre filmmaking. His roles in these films contribute to the gritty, visceral atmosphere that defines the cult cinema landscape.

▶ Watch on SassyFlix 11 films available
Private Duty Nurses

Private Duty Nurses

1971 ★ 4.3
as Super Bouncer

A trio of beautiful private-duty nurses that practice more than the medical arts must confront underground drug traffickers, racism and murder in their local hospital.

Watch Now
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB

Filmography

52 credits
2010s 1 credit
2013
Die schlechtesten Filme aller Zeiten as Koro (archive footage)
TV ★ 7.8
1990s 1 credit
1990
Movie ★ 3.1
1980s 19 credits
1989
Future Force as Becker
Movie ★ 3.7
1989
Nightwish as Stanley
Movie ★ 4.7
1989
Movie ★ 5.0
1989
One Man Force as Wilson
Movie ★ 4.6
1987
Movie ★ 5.8
1986
TV ★ 7.9
1985
Avenging Angel as Tattoo Artist
Movie ★ 5.2
1984
Movie ★ 4.7
1984
The Fix as Spook
Movie ★ 10.0
1984
The Master as Steamhammer
TV ★ 5.3
1983
The A-Team as Scully
TV ★ 7.5
1983
TV ★ 7.3
1983
The A-Team as Mute
TV ★ 7.5
1982
Movie ★ 4.5
1982
Movie ★ 5.5
1982
Silver Spoons as Jack Emish
TV ★ 6.3
1981
Movie ★ 6.2
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1980
Magnum, P.I. as Murderer
TV ★ 7.3
1970s 26 credits
1979
Steel as Cherokee
Movie ★ 5.6
1979
The Villain as Mashing Finger
Movie ★ 5.7
1979
Movie ★ 5.5
1979
TV ★ 7.0
1979
Hart to Hart as Mover #1
TV ★ 6.9
1978
Movie ★ 4.2
1978
Hooper as Amtrac
Movie ★ 6.3
1978
TV ★ 7.0
1977
The Deep as Kevin
Movie ★ 6.1
1977
Movie ★ 6.4
1977
Movie ★ 6.5
1977
TV ★ 6.9
1977
TV ★ 7.2
1975
Hard Times as Jim Henry
Movie ★ 6.8
1975
Breakheart Pass as Levi Calhoun
Movie ★ 6.6
1975
Movie ★ 5.2
1975
TV ★ 7.3
1974
Movie ★ 6.8
1974
Little House on the Prairie as Chief Jack Lame Horse
TV ★ 7.9
1972
Kung Fu as Aztec Warrior
TV ★ 7.7
1971
Movie ★ 4.6
1971
Movie ★ 7.7
1971
Cannon as Brawler
Movie ★ 5.0
1971
Movie ★ 4.3
1971
Private Duty Nurses as Super Bouncer
Movie ★ 4.6
1970
Cry Blood Apache as Two Card Charlie
Movie ★ 2.6
1960s 4 credits
1969
The Babysitter as Laurence Mackey
Movie ★ 4.9
1969
Movie ★ 1.8
1967
Movie ★ 5.3
1967
Movie ★ 6.1
Crew Credits
1970s 1 credit
1975
Movie ★ 6.6