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Bob Crane

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Also known as Robert Edward Crane

American actor, drummer, radio host, and disc jockey (1928–1978)

Person · Open Library

Works
3

Top works

  • Sometimes it's O.K. to be afraid!
  • It's O.K. to be different!

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Film & TV

Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

Bob Crane (July 13, 1928 – June 29, 1978) as an American actor, drummer, radio personality, and disc jockey best known for starring as Colonel Robert Hogan in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes from 1965 to 1971. Born Robert Edward Crane in Waterbury, Connecticut, he began drumming at age 11 and started his career in radio in Hornell, New York, before hosting a top-rated morning show in Los Angeles.…

Known for

  • The Last Laugh — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)2016
  • Murder in Scottsdale — Self2003
  • Death In Hollywood1990
  • The Love Boat — Edward Anderson1977
  • The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries1977
  • Gus — Pepper1976
  • Quincy, M.E. — Dr. Jamison1976
  • Spencer's Pilots1976
  • Gibbsville — Lawyer1976
  • Mitzi & 100 Guys — Self1975

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Bob Crane (1928-1978) was best known for his role as Colonel Hogan on the hit CBS-TV series "Hogan's Heroes". However, he was also an accomplished drummer. While Hogan's Heroes was running, he recorded and released an album of theme songs of popular TV comedies of the day, such as "Get Smart!" and "F Troop". <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Bob+Crane">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Edward
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Waterbury
Place of death
Scottsdale
Occupation
film actor
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Military branch
United States Army
Official website
www.bobcrane.com
Image
Colonel Hogan Bob Crane Hogan's Heroes.jpg
Number of children
5
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Commons category
Bob Crane
date of birth
1928-07-13
date of death
1978-06-29
manner of death
homicide
cause of death
blunt trauma
start of work period
1950-00-00
writing language
English language
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