Bob Crane
Biography
Bob Crane was an American actor known for his work in television. He began his acting career in the early 1960s with guest roles on shows such as The Twilight Zone, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The Donna Reed Show. He played Dr. Dave Kelsey on The Donna Reed Show for 62 episodes. Crane's most notable role was as Colonel Robert Hogan in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes, which he played from 1965 to 1971. He earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy for this role. Crane also appeared in a television series called The Bob Crane Show in 1975.
Career overview
Bob Crane began his acting career in the early 1960s with guest roles on various television shows. He appeared in episodes of The Twilight Zone, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The Donna Reed Show, where he played Dr. Dave Kelsey for 62 episodes. This marked the beginning of his transition from a radio personality to an actor.
Crane's breakthrough role came when he was cast as Colonel Robert Hogan in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes, which aired from 1965 to 1971. He earned two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in this show.
In addition to his work on Hogan's Heroes, Crane also appeared in a television show called The Bob Crane Show in 1975. The show is a sitcom that follows the life of a man who leaves his job as an insurance salesman to pursue a career in medicine. This show is one of the few instances where Crane is not playing a comedic role, but rather a character in a more dramatic situation.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
45 titles- The Last Laugh (2016) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Murder in Scottsdale (2003) as Self
- Death In Hollywood (1990)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Edward Anderson
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Dr. Jamison
- Spencer's Pilots (1976)
- Gibbsville (1976) as Lawyer
- Gus (1976) as Pepper
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Jerry Crabtree
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975) as Self
- The Bob Crane Show (1975) as Bob Wilcox
- Police Woman (1974) as Larry Brooks
- Superdad (1973) as Charlie McCready
- The Delphi Bureau: The Merchant of Death Assignment (1972) as Charlie Taggert
- Patriotism (1972) as Self
- The Pet Set (1971) as Self
- Night Gallery (1970) as Ellis Travers
- Love, American Style (1969) as Howard
- Love, American Style (1969)
- The Barbara McNair Show (1969) as Self
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1969) as Mortimer Brewster
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Bob Carter
- The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz (1968) as Bill Mason
- Hollywood Squares (1966) as Self
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Robert Hogan
- Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show (1965) as Self/Col. Hogan
- The New Interns (1964) as Drunken Prankster at Baby Shower (uncredited)
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Bob Crane
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Charlie Lessing
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Harry Rogers
- Return to Peyton Place (1961) as Peter White (uncredited)
- Man-Trap (1961) as Ralph Turner
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Disc Jockey (uncredited)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958)
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Dr. Dave Kelsey
- General Electric Theater (1953)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Harry
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Col. Hogan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Crane best known for?
Bob Crane is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Death In Hollywood (1990), The Love Boat (1977), The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977), Quincy, M.E. (1976).
When and where was Bob Crane born?
Bob Crane was born on July 13, 1928 in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. They passed away on June 29, 1978.
How many credits does Bob Crane have?
Bob Crane has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2016.
What is Bob Crane's background in cinema and television?
Bob Crane was an American actor known for his work in television. He began his acting career in the early 1960s with guest roles on shows such as The Twilight Zone, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The Donna Reed Show. He played Dr. Dave Kelsey on The Donna Reed Show for 62 episodes. Crane's most notable role was as Colonel...