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Bob Delegall
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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July 24, 1945
Died | March 21, 2006 Venice, California, U.S.
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(aged 60)
Other names | Robert W. Delegall |
Occupation | Actor, television director, television producer |
Years active | 1972–2005 |
Spouse(s) | Fran Saperstein (2 children) |
Robert W. "Bob" Delegall (July 24, 1945 – March 21, 2006) was an American actor, television director, and producer. He was known for his roles in many popular TV shows. These included Adam-12, Good Times, and The Six Million Dollar Man.
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Bob Delegall's Life and Career
Bob Delegall was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Besides acting in films and on television, he also performed in many plays. These plays were in Philadelphia and on Broadway theater in New York City. Some of his notable stage roles were in The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel.
Delegall was also a respected acting coach. He helped actors like Gregory Hines, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and Tyra Banks.
After acting for many years, Delegall started a new path in 1997. He began directing and producing television shows. He worked as a director and producer for the CBS sitcom The Gregory Hines Show. Later, in 1998, he directed episodes of the Showtime drama Linc's. He returned to acting in 2003 after taking a break for seven years.
His Passing
Bob Delegall passed away on March 21, 2006. He died in Venice, California, after a long illness. He was 60 years old. He is survived by his wife, Fran Saperstein, and their two children, Jewel and Eric.
Film and TV Roles
Bob Delegall appeared in many films and television shows throughout his career. Here are some of his roles:
Film Roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1974 | Hangup | Jennings | Theatrical film |
1976 | Sparkle | Mr. Daniels | Theatrical film |
1978 | Dr. Strange | Intern | Made-for-TV film |
1978 | Betrayal | Man in Bar | Made-for-TV film |
1979 | The Ordeal of Patty Hearst | Jackson | Made-for-TV film |
1988 | Honor Bound | Bates | Theatrical film |
1988 | The Presidio | Squad Room Lieutenant | Theatrical film |
1991 | Total Exposure | Detective Collins | Independent film |
1991 | Pizza Man | Mayor Bradley | Theatrical film |
1994 | Saints and Sinners | Captain Reineke | Independent film |
1994 | Secret Games 3 | Louis | Independent film |
1996 | Back to Back | Sergeant Donahue | Made-for-TV film |
2004 | Murder Without Conviction | Det. Abe Lorenz | Made-for-TV film |
2006 | Jane Doe: Til Death Do Us Part | Warden | Made-for-TV film |
Television Appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1972 | Bonanza | Willie Moon | 1 episode |
1973 | Police Story | June Bug | 1 episode |
1974/1975 | The Six Million Dollar Man | 1st Technician/Tom Dempster | 2 episodes |
1975 | Marcus Welby, M.D. | Dr. Tom Haddon | 2 episodes |
1975 | McMillan & Wife | Reporter | 1 episode |
1975 | Caribe | Chuck | 1 episode |
1975 | Adam-12 | Officer Marks | 1 episode |
1975 | Starsky and Hutch | Gregg Morton | 1 episode |
1976 | Gemini Man | Steward | 1 episode |
1977 | Good Times | Dr. Blake | 1 episode |
1978 | Project UFO | Captain Harlan | 1 episode |
1979 | Time Express | Doctor | 1 episode |
1979/1980 | The White Shadow | Pinico Coach/Officer Robinson | 2 episodes |
1980 | Benson | Priest | 1 episode |
1980/1982 | Quincy, M.E. | Ray Stone/Coach Drake | 2 episodes |
1981 | The Jeffersons | Dr. Ed Foster | 1 episode |
1982 | House Calls | Flowers | 1 episode |
1983/1985 | Hill Street Blues | IAD Munson/Mr. Jethroe | 2 episodes |
1985 | Knight Rider | Lt. Rayford | 1 episode |
1986 | Making a Living | Pennington | 1 episode |
1986 | The Twilight Zone | Sales manager | 1 episode |
1986 | On Wings of Eagles | Ron Davis | TV miniseries |
1987 | Hunter | Lt. Weber | 1 episode |
1987 | Matlock | Dr. Lewis Weeks | 1 episode |
1989 | Valerie's Family | Dr. Murphy | 1 episode |
1991 | Family Matters | George Randolph | 1 episode |
1992 | Knots Landing | Hugh O'Neill | 1 episode |
1994 | The Good Life | Charles Stowe | 1 episode |
1995 | Sister, Sister | Officer Reed | 1 episode |
1995 | The Drew Carey Show | Dr. Singer | 1 episode |
1996 | Sparks | Mr. Crawford | 1 episode |
2003 | The Agency | Sylvester Demby | 1 episode |