Bob Harks
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Bob Harks is a screen veteran of the old school known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 'Forrest Gump' is the title most people reach for first, with University Dean at the center of it. 'Flashdance' is close behind in visibility. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1968. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.
Bob Harks
75 Movies
51 Series
Bob Harks is a screen veteran of the old school known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 'Forrest Gump' is the title most people reach for first, with University Dean at the center of it. 'Flashdance' is close behind in visibility. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1968. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.
Movies
Plays University Dean
Forrest Gump
1994
Plays Priest
Flashdance
1983
Plays Detective
St. Ives
1976
Plays Wounded Detective
Hustle
1975
Plays Policeman
The Sting II
1983
Plays Bum
Hot to Trot
1988
Plays Priest
Sibling Rivalry
1990
Plays Buffalo Hunter
Bless the Beasts & Children
1971
Plays Orderly
The Terminal Man
1974
Plays Plane Passenger
A Time For Love
1973
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Alien Nation: Millennium
Full Filmography
I Love Trouble
Pedestrian (uncredited)
1994
Film
Forrest Gump
University Dean
1994
Film
Sibling Rivalry
Priest
1990
Film
Alien Nation
Detective (uncredited) · 1 episode
1989–
TV
Hot to Trot
Bum
1988
Film
Lethal Weapon
Priest (uncredited)
1987
Film
Starman
Pedestrian (uncredited) · 1 episode
1986–
TV
Running Scared
Pedestrian (uncredited)
1986
Film
Brewster's Millions
Bar Patron (uncredited)
1985
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bob Harks still alive?
Bob Harks passed away on December 8, 2010 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Bob Harks?
Bob Harks is best known for roles in Forrest Gump, Gremlins, Lethal Weapon.
How many movies has Bob Harks been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1968), Bob Harks has appeared in 75 movies and 49 TV shows.
What was Bob Harks's first movie?
The career of Bob Harks began with The Boston Strangler (1968).
What is Bob Harks's most recent movie or series?
Bob Harks's most recent release is Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy, which premiered on July 29, 1997.
What TV shows has Bob Harks appeared in?
On television, Bob Harks has appeared in Columbo, The Incredible Hulk, Mission: Impossible, Who's the Boss?.
Bob Harks
1927-09-20 · Wichita, Kansas, USA
Bob Harks is a screen veteran of the old school known to audiences from a long list of titles rather than from one. 'Forrest Gump' is the title most people reach for first, with University Dean at the center of it. 'Flashdance' is close behind in visibility. The trail of credits goes back as far as 1968. Casting directors have gone to him for drama more than for anything else. The career has been split between cinema and television rather than settled in either.