Bob, a native of Albany, New York, studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts for several years before working as a private student with Arthur Storch. After participating in a series of off-Broadway productions and summer stock performances, he made his Broadway debut in a Max Frisch play titled "Andorra," which starred Horst Buchholz. In addition to being featured in the play, Bob served as an understudy for Mr. Buchholz and later took on the role in "Camera Three" in New York, marking his first television appearance.
In 1965, Bob moved to Hollywood to pursue a film career. He quickly found work in television, steadily gaining recognition as an actor. Shortly after, he secured his first film role in "Pendulum," which starred George Peppard and Jean Seberg. This role opened the door to more television appearances and another film opportunity, where he portrayed the humorous yet poignant character "Nick" in Columbia's "Getting Straight," alongside Elliott Gould.
Not one to waste time, Bob became interested in Scientology, believing it has positively influenced his work. He soon appeared in several films, including "The Todd Killings," a National General release; "Shoot Out," featuring Gregory Peck for Universal; and "Dealing, or the Berkeley to Boston 40 Lost Brick Bag Blues," with Barbara Hershey Seagull. Concurrently, he achieved significant success in television, landing roles in many top series, including "The Rookies," "Medical Center," "Ironside," "Assignment: Vienna," and "The FBI."
During his spare time, Bob directs a comedy improvisation group called "The Key Out Players," which has performed on Channel 52 and the Merv Griffin Show over the past year. The group also tours colleges. A versatile performer, Bob is fortunate to rarely play the same role twice. While he has portrayed several antagonists on television, he prefers comedy roles and excels at creating diverse characterizations. In addition to acting, Bob enjoys painting, appreciates good music, teaches acting, and continually studies the philosophies of Scientology, which he considers the foundation of life.
On a more personal note, Bob describes himself as a great dreamer: "I don't like when someone tries to puncture one of my dreams," he said. "Especially a dream that can lead to a positive outcome. I firmly believe that dreams can become reality; if you make them tangible, you can rely on them, and you shouldn't let anyone undermine them."
(Adapted from an article by Jess L Hoaglin)
