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Bob Hastings(1925-2014)

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Bob Hastings
Trailer for Batman: The Animated Series - Volume 3
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Batman: The Animated Series (1992–1995)
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Bob Hastings got his show business start in radio after WWII as the voice of "Archie Andrews" in the show of the same name (a spin-off of the Archie Comics series) on the Mutual Broadcasting System. The good-looking Hastings made the transition to television smoothly in 1949 in early galactic-action series like Captain Video and His Video Rangers (1949) and Atom Squad (1953). His first semi-recurring role was as either a sergeant or a lieutenant on You'll Never Get Rich (1955) (aka "Sgt. Bilko"). Overall, he appeared in eight episodes but interestingly always with a different character name though basically the same demeanor.

Most of his career has been spent in television, and he's notable for roles such as Captain Binghamton's yes-man "Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter" on McHale's Navy (1962), one of the two Tommy Kelsey's on All in the Family (1971), and "Captain Ramsey" on General Hospital (1963). Hastings has also done much voice work, including that of "The Raven" on The Munsters (1964), "Superboy" on the The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure (1967) cartoons in the 1960s and, in recent years, the voice of "Commissioner Gordon" on the animated Batman: The Animated Series (1992) cartoons.
BornApril 18, 1925
DiedJune 30, 2014(89)
BornApril 18, 1925
DiedJune 30, 2014(89)
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Bob Hastings, Carol Lynley, and Mark Tulin in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Bob Hastings, Carol Lynley, Stuart Perry, and Mark Tulin in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Bob Hastings in The Incredible Hulk (1977)
Bob Hastings in I Dream of Jeannie (1965)
"McHale's Navy" (back row, left to right) Edson Stroll, John Wright, Carl Ballantine, Gary Vinson (middle row, left to right) Billy Sands, Gavin MacLeod, Bob Hastings (front row, left to right) Joe Flynn, Yoshio Yoda, Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway
"McHale's Navy" Ernest Borgnine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn, Carl Ballantine
Ernest Borgnine, Carl Ballantine, Tim Conway, Joe Flynn, Bob Hastings, Billy Sands, Edson Stroll, Gary Vinson, John Wright, and Yoshio Yoda in McHale's Navy (1962)

Known for:

Ernest Borgnine, Gene Hackman, Leslie Nielsen, Red Buttons, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, Carol Lynley, Pamela Sue Martin, Arthur O'Connell, and Eric Shea in The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
The Poseidon Adventure
7.1
  • M. C.
  • 1972
Stacy Keach and Kevin Conroy in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
7.8
  • Commissioner Gordon(voice)
  • 1993
McHale's Navy (1962)
McHale's Navy
7.4
TV Series
  • Lt. Elroy Carpenter
  • Lt. Carpenter
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998)
Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
7.1
Video
  • Commissioner Gordon(voice)
  • 1998

Credits

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Actor

  • Mafia II (2010)
    Mafia II
    • Judge (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2010
  • Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003)
    Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman
    • Commissioner Gordon (voice)
    • Video
    • 2003
  • Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (2003)
    Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu
    • Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2003
  • Static Shock (2000)
    Static Shock
    • Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2003
  • Gotham Girls (2000)
    Gotham Girls
    • Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 2002
  • Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (2001)
    Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
    • Mayor (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2001
  • Batman: Vengeance (2001)
    Batman: Vengeance
    • Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
    • Video Game
    • 2001
  • Tara Strong, Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, and Mathew Valencia in The New Batman Adventures (1997)
    The New Batman Adventures
    • Commissioner James Gordon
    • Cultist
    • Robber #2 (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 1997–1999
  • Superman (1996)
    Superman
    • Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
    • TV Series
    • 1997–1998
  • Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998)
    Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero
    • Commissioner Gordon (voice)
    • Video
    • 1998
  • The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997)
    The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest
    • Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
    • TV Movie
    • 1997
  • The Adventures of Batman & Robin (1995)
    The Adventures of Batman & Robin
    • Commissioner Gordon (voice, uncredited)
    • Video Game
    • 1995
  • Batman: The Animated Series (1992)
    Batman: The Animated Series
    • Commissioner James Gordon
    • Commissioner Gordon
    • Gordon (voice) ...
    • TV Series
    • 1992–1994
  • Stacy Keach and Kevin Conroy in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)
    Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
    • Commissioner Gordon (voice)
    • 1993
  • Dirk Benedict and Lise Cutter in Shadow Force (1992)
    Shadow Force
    • Mayor Talbert
    • 1992

Soundtrack

  • Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers, Carroll O'Connor, and Jean Stapleton in All in the Family (1971)
    All in the Family
    • performer: "Rock-a-bye Baby"
    • performer: "Happy Birthday to You" (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1974–1976
  • Toyland Casino (1938)
    Toyland Casino
    • performer: "In the Gloaming" (as Bobby Hastings, uncredited)
    • Short
    • 1938

Videos4

Batman: The Animated Series: Volume 3
Trailer 0:50
Batman: The Animated Series: Volume 3
The Batman: Season 2
Trailer 1:10
The Batman: Season 2
The Batman: Season Three
Trailer 1:29
The Batman: Season Three
Batman: Animated Series
Trailer 1:10
Batman: Animated Series

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Arlene Golon
  • Height
    • 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
  • Born
    • April 18, 1925
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 30, 2014
    • Burbank, California, USA(prostate cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Joan Marie RiceJanuary 25, 1948 - June 30, 2014 (his death, 4 children)
  • Other works
    (1940s) Radio: Frequently appeared on the children's radio show "Coast to Coast on a Bus".

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    His son, Michael R. Hastings, was the Mayor of Burbank, CA.

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