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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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in Etretat, France

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(age 92) in Santa Monica, California, USA
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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 Hot to Trot
Veterinarian
 
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 The Man with Two Brains
Dr. Brandon
 
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
– F-F-Father's Day (1982) … 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
– Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Secretary (1982) … 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
– Are You Sure Mike Wallace Started Like This? (1982) … 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)
– Dinner at Seven: Part 2 (1981)
 
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
– Blind Justice (1981) … Atty. Arthur Davis
– To See the Light: Part 1 (1980) … 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
– Wojo's Girl: Part 1 (1979) … Phillip Brower
– Wojo's Girl: Part 2 (1979) … Phillip Brower
– The Sighting (1978) … Phillip Brower
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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 Loving Couples
Frank
 
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
– The Unwilling Warrior (1974) … Congressman
 
1974 Death Sentence (TV movie)
Judge
 
1974 The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat (voice)
 
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
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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
– The Lonely Man (1972) … 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
– Gomer, the Would-Be Hero (1966) … Chaplain
– Daughter of the Sarge (1965) … 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
– Jack Setters of Nashville Tennessean Newspaper (1953) … 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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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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