Bob Crane

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Characters played by Bob Crane

Robert Hogan — Hogan's Heroes (1965)

U.S. Army Air Forces Colonel leading a staff of expert POWs. Receives orders to assist escaping prisoners, cooperate with Allied forces, and harass the enemy. Secretly uses the camp for espionage, sabotage, and tunnel operations. Devises elaborate schemes and cover-ups to maintain commandant Klink's perfect record, thereby avoiding German military interference.

Charlie McCready — Superdad (1973)

Father who struggles with the generation gap, attempts to control his daughter's future by faking a college scholarship letter, and eventually learns to accept her choices after a fistfight and realizing his son-in-law's devotion.

Peter White (uncredited) — Return to Peyton Place (1961)

Local townsman involved in community gatherings and social interactions.

Bill Mason — The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz (1968)

Bill Mason is a black-market operator who hides Paula Schultz in the home of his old Army buddy, Herbert Sweeney. He is willing to hand Paula over to either side for a price, prompting her to return to East Germany with Klaus. Bill later realizes he loves her and disguises himself as a female athlete to try to get her back.

Career Overview

Bob Crane has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work is anchored in the Peyton Place Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Hogan's Heroes, Superdad, Murder in Scottsdale. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
28
Birth Date
1928-07-13
Birth Place
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA

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