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Bob James(II)

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Bob James was born on 25 December 1939 in Marshall, Missouri, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for The Big Hit (1998), Double Jeopardy (1999) and Cop Out (2010). He has been married to Judy Heric since September 1963. They have one child.
BornDecember 25, 1939
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 19 nominations total

    Known for

    The Big Hit (1998)
    The Big Hit
    6.1
    • Soundtrack
    • 1998
    Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd in Double Jeopardy (1999)
    Double Jeopardy
    6.5
    • Soundtrack
    • 1999
    Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan in Cop Out (2010)
    Cop Out
    5.5
    • Soundtrack
    • 2010
    Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis in The King of Comedy (1982)
    The King of Comedy
    7.8
    • Soundtrack
    • 1982

    Credits

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    Composer



    • The Vine Complete Compilation by William Vu (2020)
      The Vine Complete Compilation by William Vu
      • Composer (uncredited)
      • 2020
    • Fourplay: Chant (Live)
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Great Performances (1971)
      Great Performances
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • An Enemy of the People
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Jeff Conaway, Tony Danza, Andy Kaufman, and Judd Hirsch in Taxi (1978)
      Taxi
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Composer
      • 1978–1983

    Music Department



    • Neon Nights (2014)
      Neon Nights
      Podcast Series
      • perfomer: Angela
      • 2015
    • Timothy Hutton in Daniel (1983)
      Daniel
      6.6
      • composer: additional music
      • 1983
    • Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner, Jeff Conaway, Tony Danza, Andy Kaufman, and Judd Hirsch in Taxi (1978)
      Taxi
      7.7
      TV Series
      • composer: song "Angela"
      • music by
      • 1978–1982
    • Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross, and Nipsey Russell in The Wiz (1978)
      The Wiz
      5.6
      • musician: keyboards (uncredited)
      • 1978
    • Serpico (1973)
      Serpico
      7.7
      • conductor
      • music arranger
      • 1973

    Actor



    • Fourplay Feat. Patti Austin & Peabo Bryson: The Closer I Get to You
      Music Video
      • Bob James
      • 1995
    • Fourplay Feat. Chaka Khan & Nathan East: Between the Sheets
      Music Video
      • Bob James
      • 1993
    • Fourplay: Chant (Live)
      Music Video
      • Bob James (as Fourplay)
      • 1993
    • Fourplay Feat. El DeBarge: After the Dance
      Music Video
      • Bob James
      • 1991

    Personal details

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    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative name
      • Fourplay
    • Born
      • December 25, 1939
      • Marshall, Missouri, USA
    • Spouse
      • Judy HericSeptember 1963 - present (1 child)
    • Other works
      Active on Broadway in the following productions:

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      85 years old
    • When was Bob James born?
      December 25, 1939
    • Where was Bob James born?
      Marshall, Missouri, USA
    • What is Bob James known for?
      The King of Comedy, The Big Hit, Double Jeopardy, and Cop Out
    • Is Bob James married?
      Yes, to Judy Heric since September 1963

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