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Peter Hobbs(1918-2011)

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Peter Hobbs was born on 18 January 1918 in Etretat, France. He was an actor, known for The Man with Two Brains (1983), The Andromeda Strain (1971) and Sleeper (1973). He was married to Carolyn Adams, Patience Cleveland, Parker McCormick and Ruth Margaret Davis. He died on 2 January 2011 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
BornJanuary 18, 1918
DiedJanuary 2, 2011(92)
BornJanuary 18, 1918
DiedJanuary 2, 2011(92)
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    • 3 wins total

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Known for

Steve Martin in The Man with Two Brains (1983)
The Man with Two Brains
6.4
  • Dr. Brandon
  • 1983
James Olson and Robert Soto in The Andromeda Strain (1971)
The Andromeda Strain
7.2
  • General Sparks
  • 1971
Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in Sleeper (1973)
Sleeper
7.1
  • Dr. Dean
  • 1973
Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, and Lily Tomlin in 9 to 5 (1980)
9 to 5
6.9
  • Doctor
  • 1980

Credits

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Actor

  • Claude Brooks, Frankie Faison, Stephanie Faracy, Adam Jeffries, Nancy Walker, and Brigid Brannagh in True Colors (1990)
    True Colors
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Spencer Haywood
    • 1992
  • Fran Drescher, Julie Hagerty, and Twiggy in Princesses (1991)
    Princesses
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Reverend Hudson
    • 1991
  • Without Her Consent (1990)
    Without Her Consent
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Pete Raymond
    • 1990
  • The Famous Teddy Z (1989)
    The Famous Teddy Z
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Engineer Bob
    • 1990
  • Dinah Manoff, Kristy McNichol, David Leisure, Richard Mulligan, and Park Overall in Empty Nest (1988)
    Empty Nest
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Dr. Garrison
    • 1989
  • Sherman Hemsley in Amen (1986)
    Amen
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Judge
    • 1988
  • Season Hubley and Tom Wopat in Blue Skies (1988)
    Blue Skies
    7.1
    TV Series
    • George Ordway
    • 1988
  • John Candy, Dabney Coleman, and Bobcat Goldthwait in Hot to Trot (1988)
    Hot to Trot
    4.5
    • Veterinarian
    • 1988
  • L.A. Law (1986)
    L.A. Law
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Steven Henderson
    • 1988
  • The Town Bully (1988)
    The Town Bully
    6.8
    TV Movie
    • Judge
    • 1988
  • Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Linda Kelsey, and Doug Sheehan in Day by Day (1988)
    Day by Day
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Joe Snyder
    • 1988
  • Alyssa Milano, Tony Danza, Katherine Helmond, Danny Pintauro, and Judith Light in Who's the Boss? (1984)
    Who's the Boss?
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Mr. Mackey
    • 1988
  • In the Mood (1987)
    In the Mood
    6.1
    • The Judge
    • 1987
  • The Bronx Zoo (1987)
    The Bronx Zoo
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Victor Gianelli
    • 1987
  • Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder (1987)
    Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder
    7.2
    TV Mini Series
    • 1987

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Sleeper
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Sleeper

Personal details

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  • Born
    • January 18, 1918
    • Etretat, France
  • Died
    • January 2, 2011
    • Santa Monica, California, USA(brief illness)
  • Spouses
      Carolyn Adams1982 - January 2, 2011 (his death)
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared (as "Bertrand de Poulengy" and "the Electrician") in the original production of Maxwell Anderson's play-within-a-play about Joan of Arc, "Joan of Lorraine".

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    American character actor with stage experience. On Broadway in 'Joan of Lorraine' (1946-1947) and 'The Teahouse of the August Moon' (1953-1956). Saw action in Europe during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Had an extensive career in films and television, often playing judges, doctors, officers and other authority figures.
  • Trademarks
      Often played Army officers, Doctors and business CEO types.

FAQ

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  • When did Peter Hobbs die?
    January 2, 2011
  • How did Peter Hobbs die?
    Brief illness
  • How old was Peter Hobbs when he died?
    92 years old
  • Where did Peter Hobbs die?
    Santa Monica, California, USA
  • When was Peter Hobbs born?
    January 18, 1918

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