Character Actor Peter Hobbs 1918-2011 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-11-2011, 06:24 PM

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Hobbs, Peter January 19, 1918 - January 2, 2011
After a brief illness, Peter passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Monica surrounded by family. Born in Etretat, France, to Dr. Austin L. Hobbs and Mabel Foote Hobbs, Peter was raised in New York City, attended Solebury School in PA, and graduated in Drama from Bard College. In World War II he served in Europe as a Sergeant in Combat Engineering and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. Peter was especially proud of his role in safeguarding the lives of the men in his platoon. Peter enjoyed a 50-year career as an actor in theater, TV, and film. He played on Broadway (notably, "Teahouse of the August Moon" and "Billy Budd"); on TV (from his role as Peter Ames in "Secret Storm" from 1954 to 1962, to "Perry Mason", "The Dick Van Dyke Show,"The Andy Griffith Show, "Bonanza,""All in the Family, "The Odd Couple," "Streets of San Francisco," "Happy Days," "Barney Miller," "Lou Grant," "M*A*S*H," "Knots Landing," "L.A. Law," and dozens more); and in film ("Sleeper," "The Man with Two Brains," "9 to 5," "Any Which Way You Can," "Andromeda Strain," "In the Mood," and "The Lady in Red"). Peter was a devoted husband and loving father, a good and generous friend and neighbor, an amiable, passionate and good- humored man who loved life, all kinds of people, progressive politics, reading, acting, spirited conversation, laughter, and a cocktail or two now and then. He was a vibrant man who, whether you knew him on the screen or in life, put a smile on your face and joy in your heart. "Point of order!" as he liked to say: You gave them a good show, Peter! Peter is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carolyn Adams Hobbs; three daughters, Anna Hobbs of Barcelona, Jennifer McVeigh of Prospect, Maine, and Nancy Hobbs of New York City; two stepsons, Mark and Adam Richards of Santa Monica; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Marvo301 · 01-11-2011, 08:02 PM

Peter Hobbs

CommonTater · 01-11-2011, 11:01 PM

RIP Mr. Hobbs

catlover79 · 01-12-2011, 12:00 PM

Brian Damage · 01-18-2011, 01:09 AM

Character actor Peter Hobbs, who straddled stage and screen, died Jan. 2 in Santa Monica following a short illness. He was 92.

In his 50-year showbiz career Hobbs played Captain McLean in the original Rialto version of "Teahouse of the August Moon" from 1953-56. He also was featured in "Billy Budd," "Joan of Lorraine" as well "The Life of Reilly" and "The Russian People."

After graduating from Bard College the French native fought during World War II and was in the Battle of the Bulge as a combat engineer.

Frequently portraying authority figures like doctors, lawyers and judges on TV he played Peter Ames in "Secret Storm" from 1954 to 1962 and had recurring roles on "The FBI," "The Odd Couple," "Barnaby Jones," "Barney Miller," "Knots Landing" and "Lou Grant." He guested on "Perry Mason," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Andy Griffith Show," "Bonanza,""All in the Family," "Happy Days," "Barney Miller," "Lou Grant," "MASH," "True Colors."

On the feature film side he appeared in "Sleeper," "The Man With Two Brains," "9 to 5," "Any Which Way You Can," "Andromeda Strain," "In the Mood," and "The Lady in Red."

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Carolyn; three daughters; two stepsons; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118030335?refCatId=14

Marvo301 · 01-18-2011, 01:40 AM

Peter Hobbs

catlover79 · 01-18-2011, 03:36 AM

Here he is as patriarch Peter Ames on the long-defunct soap, The Secret Storm, with co-stars Jada Rowland and Haila Stoddard.

01-11-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Character Actor Peter Hobbs 1918-2011 Link Hobbs, Peter January 19, 1918 - January 2, 2011 After a brief illness, Peter passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Monica surrounded by family. Born in Etretat, France, to Dr. Austin L. Hobbs and Mabel Foote Hobbs, Peter was raised in New York City, attended Solebury School in PA, and graduated in Drama from Bard College. In World War II he served in Europe as a Sergeant in Combat Engineering and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. Peter was especially proud of his role in safeguarding the lives of the men in his platoon. Peter enjoyed a 50-year career as an actor in theater, TV, and film. He played on Broadway (notably, "Teahouse of the August Moon" and "Billy Budd"); on TV (from his role as Peter Ames in "Secret Storm" from 1954 to 1962, to "Perry Mason", "The Dick Van Dyke Show,"The Andy Griffith Show, "Bonanza,""All in the Family, "The Odd Couple," "Streets of San Francisco," "Happy Days," "Barney Miller," "Lou Grant," "MAS*H," "Knots Landing," "L.A. Law," and dozens more); and in film ("Sleeper," "The Man with Two Brains," "9 to 5," "Any Which Way You Can," "Andromeda Strain," "In the Mood," and "The Lady in Red"). Peter was a devoted husband and loving father, a good and generous friend and neighbor, an amiable, passionate and good- humored man who loved life, all kinds of people, progressive politics, reading, acting, spirited conversation, laughter, and a cocktail or two now and then. He was a vibrant man who, whether you knew him on the screen or in life, put a smile on your face and joy in your heart. "Point of order!" as he liked to say: You gave them a good show, Peter! Peter is survived by his wife of 28 years, Carolyn Adams Hobbs; three daughters, Anna Hobbs of Barcelona, Jennifer McVeigh of Prospect, Maine, and Nancy Hobbs of New York City; two stepsons, Mark and Adam Richards of Santa Monica; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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01-11-2011, 08:02 PM	#2
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01-18-2011, 01:09 AM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Character Actor Peter Hobbs (Phillip Brower) From 'Barney Miller' Has Passed Away Character actor Peter Hobbs, who straddled stage and screen, died Jan. 2 in Santa Monica following a short illness. He was 92. In his 50-year showbiz career Hobbs played Captain McLean in the original Rialto version of "Teahouse of the August Moon" from 1953-56. He also was featured in "Billy Budd," "Joan of Lorraine" as well "The Life of Reilly" and "The Russian People." After graduating from Bard College the French native fought during World War II and was in the Battle of the Bulge as a combat engineer. Frequently portraying authority figures like doctors, lawyers and judges on TV he played Peter Ames in "Secret Storm" from 1954 to 1962 and had recurring roles on "The FBI," "The Odd Couple," "Barnaby Jones," "Barney Miller," "Knots Landing" and "Lou Grant." He guested on "Perry Mason," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Andy Griffith Show," "Bonanza,""All in the Family," "Happy Days," "Barney Miller," "Lou Grant," "MASH," "True Colors." On the feature film side he appeared in "Sleeper," "The Man With Two Brains," "9 to 5," "Any Which Way You Can," "Andromeda Strain," "In the Mood," and "The Lady in Red." Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Carolyn; three daughters; two stepsons; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118030335?refCatId=14
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01-18-2011, 01:40 AM	#6
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01-18-2011, 03:36 AM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Here he is as patriarch Peter Ames on the long-defunct soap, The Secret Storm, with co-stars Jada Rowland and Haila Stoddard. Attached Images