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 Roles turned down by Robert Blake:

All That Jazz
Robert Blake was considered for the lead role.
Actor who got the part: Roy Scheider

Funny Lady
Barbra Streisand offered Blake the role of Billy Rose after a script read-through, but Blake was angry at being made to audition.
Actor who got the part: James Caan

The Godfather
Robert Blake was reportedly turned down for a role in The Godfather.

Midnight Cowboy
Robert Blake was the first choice to play Ratso Rizzo in Midnight Cowboy, but the part wasn't "sexy" enough for Blake so he turned it down.
Actor who got the part: Dustin Hoffman

The Wild Bunch
Passed on the role of Angel.
Actor who got the part: Jaime Sánchez




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