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Bob Delegall
Born (1945-07-24)July 24, 1945
Died March 21, 2006(2006-03-21) (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.

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

Film
Year Title Role Notes
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 Ordeal of Patty Hearst, TheThe Ordeal of Patty Hearst Jackson Made-for-TV film
1988 Honor Bound Bates Theatrical film
1988 Presidio, TheThe 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

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1972 Bonanza Willie Moon 1 episode
1973 Police Story June Bug 1 episode
1974/1975 Six Million Dollar Man, TheThe 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 White Shadow, TheThe 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 Jeffersons, TheThe 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 Twilight Zone, TheThe 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 Good Life, TheThe Good Life Charles Stowe 1 episode
1995 Sister, Sister Officer Reed 1 episode
1995 Drew Carey Show, TheThe Drew Carey Show Dr. Singer 1 episode
1996 Sparks Mr. Crawford 1 episode
2003 Agency, TheThe Agency Sylvester Demby 1 episode
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