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Peter Hobbs (I) (1918–2011)

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American character actor with stage experience. On Broadway in 'Joan of Lorraine' (1946-1947) and 'The Teahouse of the August Moon' (1953-1956). Saw action in Europe during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Had an extensive career in films and television, often playing judges, doctors, officers and other authority figures.

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1992 True Colors (TV series)
Haywood
Affirmative Reaction (1992) … Haywood
 
1991 Princesses (TV series)
Reverend Hudson
Pilot (1991) … Reverend Hudson
 
1990 Without Her Consent (TV movie)
 
1990 The Famous Teddy Z (TV series)
Engineer Bob (1990)
 
1989 Empty Nest (TV series)
Dr. Garrison
Man of the Year (1989) … Dr. Garrison
 
1988 Amen (TV series)
Judge
Court of Love (1988) … Judge
 
1988 L.A. Law (TV series)
Steven Henderson
Chariots of Meyer (1988) … Steven Henderson
 
1988 The Town Bully (TV movie)
 
1988 Day by Day (TV series)
Joe Snyder
How Now, Dow Jones (1988) … Joe Snyder
 
1988 Who's the Boss? (TV series)
Mr. Mackey
The Matriculator (1988) … Mr. Mackey
 
1987 In the Mood
The Judge
 
1987 The Bronx Zoo (TV series)
Victor Gianelli
Changes (1987) … Victor Gianelli
 
1987 Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder (TV mini-series)
 
1986 The Paper Chase (TV series)
Mistaken Identity (1986)
 
1986 A Winner Never Quits (TV movie)
McGregor
 
1986 The Colbys (TV series)
Judge Harmond
The Honeymoon (1986) … Judge Harmond
 
1986 Child's Cry (TV movie)
Judge Dietrich
 
1986 The Twilight Zone (TV series)
Bennett Gershe (segment "To See the Invisible Man")
The Elevator/To See the Invisible Man/Tooth and Consequences (1986) … Bennett Gershe (segment "To See the Invisible Man")
 
1986 Newhart (TV series)
Doc Wylie
Stephanie Nightingale (1986) … Doc Wylie
 
1986 Hunter (TV series)
Dr. Spender
Burned (1986) … Dr. Spender
 
1985 Family Ties (TV series)
Professor Jenkins
My Tutor (1985) … Professor Jenkins
 
1985 Hollywood Beat (TV series)
Doctor
Baby Blues (1985) … Doctor
 
1979-1985 Diff'rent Strokes (TV series)
Mr. Robinson / Sid Franklin
Arnold's Job (1985) … Sid Franklin
The Girls School (1979) … Mr. Robinson
 
1985 Promises to Keep (TV movie)
Doctor
 
1985 Crazy Like a Fox (TV series)
Premium for Murder (1985)
 
1984 The Next One
Barnaby
 
1984 Riptide (TV series)
Arthur Truman
Diamonds Are for Never (1984) … Arthur Truman
 
1981-1984 Knots Landing (TV series)
Ed Marcus / Judge Harley Simpson
Second Chances (1984) … Ed Marcus
Secrets Cry Aloud (1983) … Ed Marcus
Moving In (1981) … Judge Harley Simpson
 
1984 Nickel Mountain
Dr. Costard
 
1983 The Facts of Life (TV series)
Mr. Stevens
The Chain Letter (1983) … Mr. Stevens
 
1983 Remington Steele (TV series)
Sam Fischer
Love Among the Steele (1983) … Sam Fischer
 
1983 The Dukes of Hazzard (TV series)
Emerson Craig
A Baby for the Dukes (1983) … Emerson Craig
 
1983 Special Bulletin (TV movie)
Jonathan E. Herman
 
1983 Dynasty (TV series)
Justice of the Peace
Fathers and Sons (1983) … Justice of the Peace
 
1983 Kentucky Woman (TV movie)
Doc James Bartholomew
 
1983 St. Elsewhere (TV series)
Mr. Ullman
Hearts (1983) … Mr. Ullman
 
1982-1983 Hart to Hart (TV series)
Ben Alden / Sam Owens
Emily by Hart (1983) … Ben Alden
Hart, Line, and Sinker (1982) … Sam Owens
 
1982 Gloria (TV series)
Clark V. Uhley, Sr
 
1982 Hill Street Blues (TV series)
Dr. Lehman
Stan the Man (1982) … Dr. Lehman
 
1982 Dallas (TV series)
Judge Karns
Jock's Will (1982) … Judge Karns
 
1982 Nine to Five (TV series)
Mr. O'Malley
Herassment (1982) … Mr. O'Malley
 
1982 Beyond Witch Mountain (TV movie)
Dr. Peter Morton
 
1982 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Dr. Peter Morton
Beyond Witch Mountain (1982) … Dr. Peter Morton
 
1982 Private Benjamin (TV series)
Cunningham
 
1982 Prime Suspect (TV movie)
Farmer
 
1982 Marian Rose White (TV movie)
Dr. Smith
 
1982 Washington Mistress (TV movie)
Mr. Parker
 
1978-1981 M*A*S*H (TV series)
Col. Drake / Gen. Waldo Kent
Snappier Judgment (1981) … Col. Drake
Potter's Retirement (1978) … Gen. Waldo Kent
 
1981 One Day at a Time (TV series)
 
1981 Pen 'n' Inc. (TV movie)
T.W. Winson
 
1977-1981 Lou Grant (TV series)
George Driscoll
Depression (1981) … George Driscoll
Marathon (1979) … George Driscoll
Spies (1978) … George Driscoll
Cophouse (1977) … George Driscoll
 
1981 The Incredible Hulk (TV series)
Dr. Hart
The Harder They Fall (1981) … Dr. Hart
 
1980-1981 Little House on the Prairie (TV series)
Atty. Arthur Davis
 
1981 The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (TV series)
Bomber Dreyfuss
Airsick - 1981 (1981) … Bomber Dreyfuss
 
1981 Secrets of Midland Heights (TV series)
Henry Johnson
Facing Facts (1981) … Henry Johnson
 
1980 Nine to Five
Doctor at St. Ambrose Hospital
 
1980 Any Which Way You Can
Motel Clerk
 
1977-1980 Barney Miller (TV series)
Phillip Brower / Charlie Prevette / Phil Brauer / …
Agent Orange (1980) … Phil Brauer
Dietrich's Arrest: Part 1 (1980) … Roy McManus
The Sighting (1978) … Phillip Brower
 
1980 The White Shadow (TV series)
Dr. McCabe
Reunion: Part 2 (1980) … Dr. McCabe
Reunion: Part 1 (1980) … Dr. McCabe
 
1980 Beulah Land (TV mini-series)
Governor
 
1980 Scout's Honor (TV movie)
U.S. President
 
1980 Act of Love (TV movie)
Judge Traviera
 
1980 Belle Starr (TV movie)
Jenkins
 
1980 Dan August: Murder, My Friend (TV movie)
Mayor
 
1980 The Yeagers (TV series)
Chief
Only the Strong Survive (1980) … Chief
 
1979 The Rockford Files (TV series)
Walter Winterwood
The Big Cheese (1979) … Walter Winterwood
 
1979 Mrs. Columbo (TV series)
Falling Star (1979)
 
1979 The Two Worlds of Jennie Logan (TV movie)
Old John
 
1979 The Lady in Red
Pops Geissler
 
1979 Ike: The War Years (TV mini-series)
Admiral
 
1979/I Elvis (TV movie)
Jim Denny
 
1977-1979 Quincy M.E. (TV series)
Dr. Benton / Dr. Peterson
A Question of Death (1979) … Dr. Peterson
A Question of Time (1977) … Dr. Benton
 
1979 Salvage 1 (TV series)
Veternarian
Harry's Doll (1979) … Veternarian
 
1978 Rhoda (TV series)
Mr. Parsons
Rhoda Cheats (1978) … Mr. Parsons
 
1975-1978 Kojak (TV series)
Becker / Cortazzo
Justice for All (1978) … Becker
Over the Water (1975) … Cortazzo
 
1977 Fish (TV series)
Drunk
Fish Behind Bars: Part 2 (1977) … Drunk
 
1975-1977 Happy Days (TV series)
Doctor / Mr. Dugan
The Book of Records (1977) … Mr. Dugan
Fearless Fonzarelli: Part 2 (1975) … Doctor
 
1977 Wizards
General (voice)
 
1972-1976 The Streets of San Francisco (TV series)
Dr. Marvin Borrman / Karl Krafts
Judgment Day (1976) … Karl Krafts
The Bullet (1972) … Dr. Marvin Borrman
 
1975-1976 Ellery Queen (TV series)
Dr. Steiner / Medical Examiner, Dr. Steiner
The Adventure of the Judas Tree (1976) … Medical Examiner, Dr. Steiner
The Adventure of Veronica's Veils (1975) … Dr. Steiner
 
1976 Joe Forrester (TV series)
An Act of Violence (1976)
 
1974-1975 Barnaby Jones (TV series)
Elliott Plowman / Walter Morgan
Portrait of Evil (1975) … Walter Morgan
Odd Man Loses (1974) … Elliott Plowman
 
1975 Starsky and Hutch (TV series)
Coroner
Pariah (1975) … Coroner
 
1975 Mary Tyler Moore (TV series)
Bartender
Murray in Love (1975) … Bartender
 
1975 Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (TV movie)
Judge Davidson
 
1972-1975 The Odd Couple (TV series)
Emcee / Lawyer / Nathaniel Talbot / …
The Rent Strike (1975) … Lawyer
The Bigger They Are (1974) … Emcee
The Odd Candidate (1974) … Simpson
Oscar's Promotion (1972) … Nathaniel Talbot
 
1974 Lincoln (TV series)
Congressman
 
1974 Death Sentence (TV movie)
Judge
 
1973 Sleeper
Dr. Dean
 
1973 Heavy Traffic (voice)
 
1973 The Delphi Bureau (TV series)
Ewbank
The Day of Justice Project (1973) … Ewbank
 
1970-1973 The Doris Day Show (TV series)
Mr. Donovan / Mr. Roberts
Meant for Each Other (1973) … Mr. Roberts
Cousin Charlie (1970) … Mr. Donovan
 
1973 Bridget Loves Bernie (TV series)
Henderson
To Teach or Not to Teach (1973) … Henderson
 
1972 Mod Squad (TV series)
Dr. Kerr
Crime Club (1972) … Dr. Kerr
 
1972 All in the Family (TV series)
Judge Francis J. Polanski
Flashback - Mike and Gloria's Wedding: Part 2 (1972) … Judge Francis J. Polanski
 
1966-1972 The F.B.I. (TV series)
Butler / Giles Barton / SAC Manning / …
The Franklin Papers (1972) … Butler
The Widow (1968) … SRA Anthony Harper
The Mechanized Accomplice (1968) … SRA Andrew Rea
Overload (1967) … SAC Manning
Flight Plan (1967) … SRA Wilson
 
1972 Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole (TV movie)
Pathologist
 
1972 Call Her Mom (TV movie)
Trustee #2
 
1972 The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (TV series)
Uncle Charles
Lisa, I Hardly Knew You (1972) … Uncle Charles
 
1972 Bonanza (TV series)
Judge Henry Hill
 
1971 Star Spangled Girl
Man in car
 
1970-1971 Marcus Welby, M.D. (TV series)
Dr. Lerner / Mr. Craddock
Don't Phase Me Out (1971) … Dr. Lerner
The Daredevil Gesture (1970) … Mr. Craddock
 
1971 Mannix (TV series)
Packer
Days Beyond Recall (1971) … Packer
 
1971 The Steagle
Dr. Payne
 
1971 The Andromeda Strain
General Sparks
 
1971 Dan August (TV series)
Mayor
Bullet for a Hero (1971) … Mayor
 
1970 But I Don't Want to Get Married! (TV movie)
Max
 
1969 Bright Promise (TV series)
Albert Porter (1969)
 
1969 Daddy's Gone A-Hunting
Cathy's Doctor (uncredited)
 
1969 Lassie (TV series)
Ted Worth
To Catch a Crow (1969) … Ted Worth
 
1969 It Takes a Thief (TV series)
Mr. Cook
The Naked Billionaire (1969) … Mr. Cook
 
1968-1969 Days of Our Lives (TV series)
Dr. Lawrence Andrews
 
1968 Judd for the Defense (TV series)
Bernard ellis
The Sound of the Plastic Axe (1968) … Bernard ellis
 
1967-1968 The Andy Griffith Show (TV series)
Mr. Lockridge / Mr. Tracy
Helen's Past (1968) … Mr. Lockridge
Big Brother (1967) … Mr. Tracy
 
1967-1968 The Big Valley (TV series)
Cliff Hyatt / Marshal Steve Macklin
Days of Wrath (1968) … Cliff Hyatt
Night of the Executioner (1967) … Marshal Steve Macklin
 
1967 Good Morning, World (TV series)
Dr. Zinnato
The Man Who Came to Din Din (1967) … Dr. Zinnato
 
1967 The Invaders (TV series)
Colonel
Summit Meeting: Part I (1967) … Colonel
 
1967 Thirty-Minute Theatre (TV series)
Freddie Spears
The Isle Is Full of Noises (1967) … Freddie Spears
 
1967 Run for Your Life (TV series)
Henry Gower
East of the Equator (1967) … Henry Gower
 
1965-1966 Gomer Pyle: USMC (TV series)
Chaplain
 
1964-1965 The Dick Van Dyke Show (TV series)
Bill Sampson / Captain Lebost / Dr. Gormsley
Go Tell the Birds and the Bees (1965) … Dr. Gormsley
Stretch Petrie vs. Kid Schenk (1964) … Bill Sampson
Honeymoons Are for the Lucky (1964) … Captain Lebost
 
1964-1965 Perry Mason (TV series)
Gregory Pelham / James Hyatt
The Case of the Cheating Chancellor (1965) … James Hyatt
The Case of the Careless Kidnapper (1964) … Gregory Pelham
 
1965 Profiles in Courage (TV series)
George W. Norris (1965)
 
1965 Mister Ed (TV series)
Major Wade
Ed the Sentry (1965) … Major Wade
 
1965 The Donna Reed Show (TV series)
Frank Robbins
The Gift Shop (1965) … Frank Robbins
 
1964 The Bill Dana Show (TV series)
Dr. Carson
Tonsils for Two (1964) … Dr. Carson
 
1964 Good Neighbor Sam
Phil Reisner
 
1964 The New Interns
Dr. Duane
 
1964 The Killers
Instructor
 
1964 The Farmer's Daughter (TV series)
Senator Mason
The Morley Report (1964) … Senator Mason
 
1963 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV series)
Teacher
The Candidate (1963) … Teacher
 
1954 The Secret Storm (TV series)
Peter Ames #1 (1954-1962) (original cast)
 
1953 The Big Story (TV series)
Jack Setters
 
1953 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Letter from Cairo (1953)
 
1953 Suspense (TV series)
Cooper
The Kiss-Off (1953) … Cooper
 
1952 The Web (TV series)
Rx Death (1952)
The Brass Ring (1952)
 
1952 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
John Claggart
Billy Budd (1952) … John Claggart
 
1951 Out There (TV series)
The Man (1951)
 
1950 The Magnavox Theatre (TV series)
The Fog (1950)
 
1949 Lost Boundaries
Eddie Clark (uncredited)
 

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Played the dual role of "Bertrand de Poulengy' and "the Electrician" in the original production of Maxwell Anderson's play-within-a-play about "Joan of Arc", "Joan of Lorraine".
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Trivia:

American character actor with stage experience. On Broadway in 'Joan of Lorraine' (1946-1947) and 'The Teahouse of the August Moon' (1953-1956). Saw action in Europe during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Had an extensive career in films and television, often playing judges, doctors, officers and other authority figures. See more »

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