Bob Harris
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 8, 1923
- Active Years
- 1960–1986 (27 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Bob Harris (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No inventions. No markdown. No headings. No preamble. No JSON. No quotes. Plain prose only.
Sources provided:
[1] TMDB page for Bob Harris: Known for acting, 30 credits, Male, Birthday November 8, 1923. Also known as Robert L. Harris, Bobby Harris, Robert Harris, Robert W. Harris.
[2] Variety article about Peter Scolari: Mentions Peter Scolari played Michael Harris on "Newhart". (Note: This source is about Peter Scolari, but mentions a character named Michael Harris. I must be careful not to conflate Bob Harris with Michael Harris or Peter Scolari unless the text explicitly links them as the same person. The prompt asks for a profile of "Bob Harris (Acting)". Source [1] is about a person named Bob Harris. Source [2] is about Peter Scolari playing Michael Harris. There is no direct link in the text saying Bob Harris is Michael Harris or that Bob Harris is Peter Scolari. I must treat them as separate entities based on the text provided.)
Name: Bob Harris.
Also known as: Robert L. Harris, Bobby Harris, Robert Harris, Robert W. Harris.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: November 8, 1923.
Profession: Actor (Known for acting).
Credits: 30 known credits.
Draft 1: Bob Harris is an actor with 30 known credits. He was born on November 8, 1923. He is also known by several other names, including Robert L. Harris, Bobby Harris, Robert Harris, and Robert W. Harris. (36 words) - Too short.
Refining based on constraints: I need to reach 90-130 words. However, the provided sources for "Bob Harris" are very sparse. Source [1] provides very little info. Source [2] is about Peter Scolari and a character named Michael Harris. I cannot use Source [2] to describe
Career overview
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Bob Harris (Acting).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints: Use only verifiable facts from provided sources. No invention, no guessing. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only.
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Source [1]: Bob Harris (The Movie Database).
Known for: Acting.
Known credits: 30.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: November 8, 1923.
Also known as: Robert L. Harris, Bobby Harris, Robert Harris, Robert W. Harris, R.
Source [2]: Peter Scolari obituary.
Mentions "Michael Harris on 'Newhart'".
Mentions "Bob Newhart's beloved CBS comedy".
Crucial Check: Does Source [2] refer to Bob Harris? No. It refers to Peter Scolari playing a character named Michael Harris. It does not state that Bob Harris is an actor or that he played Michael Harris. It mentions "Michael Harris on 'Newhart'".
Wait, let me re-read Source [2] carefully. "supporting actor Emmys for his role as Michael Harris on 'Newhart,' Bob Newhart's beloved CBS comedy..." This refers to Peter Scolari's role.
Does Source [1] and [2] link to a single "Bob Harris" acting career?
Source [1] is about a person named Bob Harris. He has 30 known credits in acting. He was born on November 8, 1923.
Source [2] is about Peter Scolari. It mentions a character name "Michael Harris". It does not provide information about the career of a person named Bob Harris.
Source [1] provides:
Name: Bob Harris.
Aliases: Robert L. Harris, Bobby Harris, Robert Harris, Robert W. Harris, R.
Profession: Acting.
Credit count: 30.
Birthday: November 8, 1923.
Source [2] provides:
Information about Peter Scolari.
Information about the character Michael Harris on the show Newhart.
Problem: There is no information in the sources that connects Bob Harris to the character Michael Harris or the show Newhart. Source [2] is about Peter Scolari.
Problem: The prompt asks for a career overview of "Bob Harris (Acting)".
If I only use Source [1], I have very little to write about.
If I try to link Bob Harris to Newhart, I am violating the "verifiable facts that are explicitly supported" rule because Source [2] says Peter Scolari played Michael Harris.
Bob Harris is an actor with 30 known credits.
He is also known by several names, including Robert L. Harris, Bobby Harris, Robert Harris, Robert W. Harris, and R.
He was born on November 8, 1923.
The prompt asks for 180-260 words.
The available facts for "Bob Harris" are extremely sparse: 30 credits, birthday, aliases.
I cannot invent details.
If I cannot reach the word count using only the facts provided, I must be careful. However, the instructions say "Write a 180-260 word career overview".
Let's look at Source [2] again. Is there any mention of Bob Harris? No. It mentions "Michael Harris".
Is there any way to interpret Source [
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
34 titles- Short Circuit (1986) Stunts
- 52 Pick-Up (1986) Stunts
- The Goonies (1985) Stunts
- Commando (1985) Stunts
- Blue Thunder (1984) Stunt Coordinator
- Blue Thunder (1984) Stunts
- The Sword and the Sorcerer (1982) Stunts
- Nightside (1980) as Deacon
- The Cat from Outer Space (1978) Stunts
- Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) as Driver
- The Gumball Rally (1976) Stunts
- Truck Turner (1974) as Snow
- Magnum Force (1973) Stunts
- The Student Teachers (1973) as Dinwiddie
- I Escaped from Devil's Island (1973) as The Barber
- Delphi Bureau (1972) as Marty
- What's Up, Doc? (1972) Stunts
- Black Girl (1972) as Ernie
- Hit Man (1972) as Shag Merriweather
- Dirty Harry (1971) as Man in Truck (uncredited)
- Dirty Harry (1971) Stunts
- Evel Knievel (1971) as Policeman #2
- True Grit (1969) Stunts
- Speedway (1968) as Lloyd Meadows
- Comanche Crossing (1968) Stunts
- Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Stunts
- Sam (1967)
- Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965)
- Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965) Stunts
- McLintock! (1963) Stunts
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Dealer
- Two Rode Together (1961) Stunts
- The Alamo (1960) as Bowie's Man (uncredited)
- The Alamo (1960) Stunts
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Harris best known for?
Bob Harris is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Short Circuit (1986), 52 Pick-Up (1986), The Goonies (1985), Commando (1985).
When and where was Bob Harris born?
Bob Harris was born on November 8, 1923.
How many credits does Bob Harris have?
Bob Harris has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 1986.
What is Bob Harris's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Bob Harris (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No inventions. No markdown. No headings. No preamble. No JSON. No quotes. Plain prose only. Sources provided: [1] TMDB page for Bob Harris: Known for acting, 30 credits, Male, Birthday November 8, 1...
Bob Harris by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Dirty Harry (1971) as Man in Truck (uncredited) — aged about 47
- The Alamo (1960) as Bowie's Man (uncredited) — aged about 36
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Dealer — aged about 38
- Truck Turner (1974) as Snow — aged about 50
- Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977) as Driver — aged about 53
- Speedway (1968) as Lloyd Meadows — aged about 44
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