Adam Roarke
Adam Roarke was a Brooklyn-born tough guy who became famous for his roles in 1960s biker flicks.
Director | Movie Actor
August 8, 1937
April 27, 1996
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Adam Roarke was a renowned American actor and film director, recognized for his tough-guy persona in biker flicks. He gained prominence for his role as Turk in the 1967 movie “Hells Angels on Wheels” and appeared in other notable films such as “Bloody Mama” (1970), “Electra Glide in Blue” (1973), and “Dirty Little Billy” (1972). In 1968, Roarke directed “The Savage Seven,” further solidifying his reputation in the biker film genre. Besides his work in the film industry, Roarke owned and operated a successful Los Angeles restaurant called “Adam’s Ribs” during the 1970s.
