Bob Dawson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 13, 1955 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Died
- November 7, 2001
- Active Years
- 1992–2017 (26 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Bob Dawson (actor).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Name: Bob Dawson.
Birth: February 13, 1955, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Death: November 7, 2001 (age 46).
Professions: Canadian actor, radio broadcaster, director, DJ, radio show producer.
Radio Career: Worked at CJOR in Vancouver (late 1970s and 80s) in on-air and promotional positions. Worked weekend mornings at country music station CJJC Langley (1977-78). Known as the voice of Santa Claus on the Rafe Mair show on CKNW Vancouver.
Acting/Directing Credits: Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby, The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Wow Signal, The Invitation, Holiday Heart, The Operative, and Highlander: The Series.
Context: Known for recurring roles in science fiction television series produced in Hollywood North during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Bob Dawson was a Canadian actor, director, and radio broadcaster based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Born on February 13, 1955, he died on November 7, 2001. Dawson began his career as a DJ and radio show producer at CJOR Vancouver in the late 1970s. He also worked weekend mornings at the country music station CJJC Langley from 1977 to 1978. He was recognized as the voice of Santa Claus on the Rafe Mair show on CKNW Vancouver. As an actor, he was known for roles in science fiction television series produced in Hollywood North during the 1990s and early 2000s. His credits include The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Highlander: The Series,
Career overview
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Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Bob Dawson (Acting).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
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Name: Bob Dawson.
Birth: February 13, 1955.
Death: November 7, 2001 (age 46).
Origin: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Professions: Actor, Director, Canadian radio broadcaster.
Radio Career:
DJ and radio show producer at CJOR Vancouver in the late 1970s.
Worked weekend mornings at country music station CJJC Langley (1977-78).
Distinctive voice of Santa Claus on the Rafe Mair show on CKNW Vancouver.
Held various on-air and promotional positions at CJOR.
Acting Career:
Known for recurring roles in science fiction television series produced in Hollywood North during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Credits include: Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby, The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Wow Signal, The Invitation, Holiday Heart, The Operative, and Highlander: The Series.
Known Credits (TMDB): 16.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Radio Background.
Bob Dawson was a Canadian actor, director, and radio broadcaster based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Born on February 13, 1955, Dawson established himself in the local radio circuit during the late 1970s and 1980s. His early career included roles as a DJ and radio show producer at CJOR Vancouver. Between 1977 and 1978, he worked weekend mornings at the country music station CJJC Langley. He was also recognized as the voice of Santa Claus on the Rafe Mair show, which aired on CKNW Vancouver.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
As an actor, Dawson was known for recurring roles in science fiction television series produced in Hollywood North during the 1990s and early 2000s. His work includes appearances in The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, and Highlander: The Series. Other credits associated with his career are Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby, Wow Signal, The Invitation, Holiday Heart, and The Operative. Dawson is credited with 16 known credits and is recognized for his work as both an actor and a director. He died on November 7, 2001, at the age of 46.
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"Bob Dawson was a Canadian actor, director, and radio broadcaster based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Born on February 13, 1955, Dawson established himself in the local radio circuit during the late 1970s and 1980s. His early career included roles as a DJ and radio show producer at CJOR Vancouver. Between 1977 and 1978, he worked weekend mornings at the country music station CJJC Langley. He was also recognized as the voice of Santa Claus on the Rafe Mair show, which aired on CKNW Vancouver." (88 words)
"As an actor, Dawson was known for recurring roles in science fiction television series produced in Hollywood North during the 1990s and early 2000s. His work includes appearances in The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, and
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Wow Signal (2017) as Narrator
- Wow Signal (2017) Director
- The Invitation (2003) as Senior Partner
- The Operative (2001) as Basil
- Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (2000) as Detective Crefilo
- Holiday Heart (2000) as Farmer
- The Man Who Used to Be Me (2000) as Jack Hale
- Sole Survivor (2000) as Steven
- The New Addams Family (1998) as Santa
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Bynarr
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1997) as Officer Petrie
- Millennium (1996) as Helmut Gunsche
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Mr. Walker
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Sheriff Clay
- For a Few Lousy Dollars (1995) as Disalva (as Bobby Dawson)
- Viper (1994) as Colonel Taylor
- The X-Files (1993) as Phil Rich
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as O'Grady
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Dawson best known for?
Bob Dawson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Operative (2001), Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby (2000), Holiday Heart (2000), Panda! Go Panda! (1972).
When and where was Bob Dawson born?
Bob Dawson was born on February 13, 1955 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They passed away on November 7, 2001.
How many credits does Bob Dawson have?
Bob Dawson has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2017.
What is Bob Dawson's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Bob Dawson (actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Bob Dawson. Birth: February 13, 19...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Phil Rich — aged about 38
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Bynarr — aged about 42
- Millennium (1996) as Helmut Gunsche — aged about 41
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Mr. Walker — aged about 40
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Sheriff Clay — aged about 40
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as O'Grady — aged about 37
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