Bob Dorian
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By any commercial measure, Bob Dorian is a major actor who has spent years at the top of cast lists. 'The Curse of the Jade Scorpion' is the other title with comparable reach. If there is a home genre here, it is comedy. Film and television both figure in the career, rather than one alone. The title that comes up first is 'Evil Dead' — Professor Knowby.
Bob Dorian
5 Movies
2 Series
By any commercial measure, Bob Dorian is a major actor who has spent years at the top of cast lists. 'The Curse of the Jade Scorpion' is the other title with comparable reach. If there is a home genre here, it is comedy. Film and television both figure in the career, rather than one alone. The title that comes up first is 'Evil Dead' — Professor Knowby.
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Evil Dead
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Evil Dead
Professor Knowby (voice)
2013
Film
The Last Confederate: The Story of Robert Adams
Governor James H. Adams
2005
Film
Hollywood Ending
Galaxie Executive
2002
Film
The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
Mike
2001
Film
Ed
Joe Hollenback · 1 episode
2000–
TV
Remember WENN
Mr. Medwick · 4 episodes
1996–
TV
The Evil Dead
Person on Recorder (voice) (uncredited)
1983
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bob Dorian still alive?
Bob Dorian passed away on June 15, 2019 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Bob Dorian?
Bob Dorian is best known for roles in Evil Dead, The Evil Dead, The Curse of the Jade Scorpion.
How many movies has Bob Dorian been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1983), Bob Dorian has appeared in 5 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Bob Dorian's first movie?
The career of Bob Dorian began with The Evil Dead (1983).
What is Bob Dorian's most recent movie or series?
Bob Dorian's most recent release is Evil Dead, which premiered on April 5, 2013.
What TV shows has Bob Dorian appeared in?
On television, Bob Dorian has appeared in Ed, Remember WENN.
Bob Dorian
1934-04-19 · Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Bob Dorian (April 19, 1934 - June 15, 2019) was an American television personality and actor. He was best known as the primary host of American Movie Classics (AMC) beginning in 1984, where he would introduce films and entertain viewers with classical Hollywood anecdotes, history, and trivia.