Bob Hastings
Biography
Robert Francis “Bob” Hastings was born on April 18, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Charles and Hazel Hastings, Sr.; his father worked as a salesman. He began his entertainment career in radio, appearing on NBC’s “Coast‑to‑Coast on a Bus.” During World War II he served in the United States Army Air Corps as a navigator on B‑29 aircraft. After the war he portrayed Archie Andrews in an NBC Red Network series based on the Archie comic books. Hastings became a prolific character actor in radio, film, television and animation, providing voices for cartoons and appearing in series such as The Twilight Zone, The Phil Silvers Show and Batman. He is best remembered for playing the sycophantic Lt. Elroy Carpenter on McHale’s Navy. The Movie Database records 121 credited roles for him. He died on June 30, 2014 at the age of 89.
Career overview
Robert Francis “Bob” Hastings was born on April 18, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Charles and Hazel Hastings. He entered the entertainment field through radio, beginning with the NBC program “Coast‑to‑Coast on a Bus.” After serving as a navigator on B‑29 aircraft in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, he returned to broadcasting and portrayed Archie Andrews in an NBC radio series based on the Archie comic books.
Hastings built a long career as a character actor across radio, film, television and animation. He accumulated more than one hundred credited performances, with the TMDB database listing 121 acting credits. He is most widely remembered for playing the sycophantic Lt. Elroy Carpenter on the television comedy McHale’s Navy. In addition to that role, his work included appearances on such series as The Twilight Zone, The Phil Silvers Show and the 1960s television adaptation of Batman. He also provided voice work for animated cartoons. Hastings continued to act in a variety of supporting roles until his death on June 30, 2014 at the age of 89.
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139 titles- Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003) as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins (2002) as Commissioner Gordon (voice) (archive footage)
- Static Shock (2000) as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- Gotham Girls (2000) as Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
- Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998) as Commissioner Jim Gordon (voice)
- The New Batman Adventures (1997) as Commissioner James Gordon
- The New Batman Adventures (1997) as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997) as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- Superman: The Animated Series (1996) as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) as Commissioner Gordon (voice)
- Shadow Force (1992) as Mayor Talbert
- Major Dad (1989)
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Eddie Bender
- Snowballing (1984) as Carol Tolson
- Remington Steele (1982) as Morty
- Falcon Crest (1981) as New Globe Editor
- The Greatest American Hero (1981) as Sportscaster
- The Munsters' Revenge (1981) as Cousin Phantom of the Opera
- Thornwell (1981) as Sanborn
- Flo (1980)
- Swan Song (1980) as Mitch
- Father Figure (1980) as Doctor
- Delta House (1979)
- California Fever (1979)
- The Billion Dollar Threat (1979) as Desk Clerk
- Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979) as Harold Pruitt
- Challenge of the Super Friends (1978)
- Harper Valley P.T.A. (1978) as Skeeter
- The Crash of Flight 401 (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Customer
- Three's Company (1977) as John Callan
- Lou Grant (1977) as Theo Monaghan
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
- Undercover Elephant (1977) as Loudmouse
- Spider-Man (1977) as Monahan
- Szysznyk (1977)
- Just a Little Inconvenience (1977) as Harry
- Alice (1976)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976) as Ned Wallace
- Clue Club (1976) as D.D.
- No Deposit, No Return (1976) as Peter
- The Million Dollar Rip-Off (1976) as Sgt. Frank Jarrett
- Switch (1975) as Jack Gaines
- Wonder Woman (1975) as George
- Conspiracy of Terror (1975) as Mr. Kojova
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Hank Gidley
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Paul Tanner
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Hallem
- The Manhunter (1974) as Auto Salesman (uncredited)
- Devlin (1974)
- Airport 1975 (1974) as Freeman's Friend at Airport (uncredited)
- Trapped (1974) as The Bartender
- Terror on the 40th Floor (1974) as Sam Lewis
- Barnaby Jones (1973) as Bartender Al
- Police Story (1973)
- Jeannie (1973)
- Charley and the Angel (1973) as News Reporter
- The All-American Boy (1973) as Ariel Van Daumee
- Maurie (1973) as Second Announcer
- The Waltons (1972)
- Emergency! (1972) as Man (In Robe)
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Harry Harrington
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Henry Glopp (voice)
- The Poseidon Adventure (1972) as M. C.
- Gidget Makes the Wrong Connection (1972) as Bull/Captain Shad (voice)
- A Very Missing Person (1972) as Malloy
- All in the Family (1971) as Tommy Kelsey
- The Partners (1971)
- How to Frame a Figg (1971) as Chris Groat
- The Marriage of a Young Stockbroker (1971) as 2nd Baseball Fan
- Ellery Queen: Don't Look Behind You (1971) as Hal Hunter
- The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove (1971) as Deputy Tom Martin
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Happy Greshler
- The Boatniks (1970) as Chief Walsh
- Love, American Style (1969) as Larry
- Love, American Style (1969) as Mark
- Room 222 (1969)
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Dr. Pardan
- The Love God? (1969) as Shrader
- Any Second Now (1969) as Gary
- Adam-12 (1968) as Charles Beuhler
- Adam-12 (1968) as Bartender
- Adam-12 (1968) as Beuhler
- Adam-12 (1968) as Ed Mason
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Martin Phillips
- The Bamboo Saucer (1968) as Jack Garson
- Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady? (1968) as Lyle Chatterton
- Ironside (1967)
- Ironside (1967) as George Norene
- Ironside (1967) as Paul Carlton
- The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure (1967) as (voice)
- Batman (1966) as Major Beasley
- The New Adventures of Superman (1966)
- The Adventures of Superboy (1966)
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Igor Piotkin
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Homer
- Green Acres (1965) as State Trooper Jack Webster
- Green Acres (1965) as Lieutenant Bennett
- Green Acres (1965) as Telephone Man
- Green Acres (1965) as Sheriff (uncredited)
- Green Acres (1965) as Sheriff
- McHale's Navy Joins the Air Force (1965) as Lt. Elroy Carpenter
- The Munsters (1964) as The Raven (voice) (uncredited)
- McHale's Navy (1964) as Lt. Elroy Carpenter
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Bill Tuttle
- McHale's Navy (1962)
- McHale's Navy (1962) as Lt. Elroy Carpenter
- Moon Pilot (1962) as Motorist (uncredited)
- Mister Ed (1961)
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Americans (1961)
- Car 54, Where Are You? (1961) as Officer Sanders
- My Three Sons (1960)
- The Tall Man (1960) as J.S. Chase
- Pete and Gladys (1960)
- Peter Loves Mary (1960) as Sergeant Moore
- Peter Loves Mary (1960) as Cliff Goodwin
- The Tom Ewell Show (1960)
- The Great Impostor (1960) as State Department Official (uncredited)
- The Twilight Zone (1959)
- Dennis the Menace (1959)
- Dennis the Menace (1959) as Motorcycle Officer
- Dennis the Menace (1959) as Coach Gilmore
- Dennis the Menace (1959) as Policeman #2 (uncredited)
- Keep in Step (1959) as Hotel Doorman
- The Donna Reed Show (1958) as Dr. Hank Landers
- Kitty Foyle (1958) as Ed Foyle
- The Real McCoys (1957)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bill Craig
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Whip
- The Phil Silvers Show (1955) as USAF M /Sgt Mack
- No Time for Sergeants (1955) as Colonel
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Deputy Tom Martin
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Feeney
- Atom Squad (1953) as Dave Fielding
- Toyland Casino (1938) as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Bob Hastings best known for?
Bob Hastings is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003), Hellboy (2004), Gotham Girls (2000), Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero (1998).
When and where was Bob Hastings born?
Bob Hastings was born on April 18, 1925 in Brooklyn - New York - USA. They passed away on June 30, 2014.
How many credits does Bob Hastings have?
Bob Hastings has accumulated over 139 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1938 to 2003.
What is Bob Hastings's background in cinema and television?
Robert Francis “Bob” Hastings was born on April 18, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Charles and Hazel Hastings, Sr.; his father worked as a salesman. He began his entertainment career in radio, appearing on NBC’s “Coast‑to‑Coast on a Bus.” During World War II he served in the United States Army Air Corps as a na...