Robert Hays

Robert Hays
Hays in 2013
Born (1947-07-24) July 24, 1947
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Other names Robert Bart Hays
Occupation Actor, producer, director
Years active 1975–present
Spouse(s) Cherie Currie (1990–1997; divorced)
Children Jake Hays[1]

Robert Hays (born July 24, 1947) is an American actor,[2] best known for his roles in film as pilot Ted Striker in Airplane! (also known as Flying High)[3] and its sequel, and for his role as Robert Seaver in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993).[2] In television, he starred as the title character in 22 episodes of the science fiction series Starman (1986–1987)[4] and as the voice of Tony Stark on Iron Man (1994).

Life and career

Hays was born in Bethesda, Maryland. Before relocating to Hollywood, where he found quick success, Hays lived in San Diego, and picked up acting roles in San Diego's local theater scene. He worked in several productions at the famous Old Globe Theatre, including the role of Petruchio in a touring production of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

In 1977, Hays played the role of a military corporal in an episode of the television series Wonder Woman. Hays starred in several short-lived television series, including the 1978 production The Young Pioneers on ABC; the 1979 series Angie; Starman, and FM. He played the role of "Bud", the man thought to be Hyde's dad, in several episodes of That '70s Show. Hays directed and produced for films and television.

He has performed in many television movies and has done voice work such as the title character on the Marvel Comics adaptation of Iron Man. In 2013, Hays appeared in a slapstick-laden TV spot promoting tourism in Wisconsin, which also reunited him with Airplane! co-director David Zucker.[5]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1980Airplane!Ted StrikerAlternative title: Flying High!
1981Take This Job and Shove ItFrank Macklin
1982Airplane II: The SequelTed StrikerAlternative title: Flying High II: The Sequel
1983TrenchcoatTerry Leonard
1983UtilitiesBob Hunt
1983TouchedDaniel
1984ScandalousFrank Swedlin
1985Cat's EyeJohnny NorrisAlternative title: Stephen King's Cat's Eye
1989Honeymoon AcademySean McdonaldAlternative title: For Better or For Worse
1992Fifty/FiftySam French
1993Homeward Bound: The Incredible JourneyBob Seaver
1993PartnersGrave Squad LawyerShort film
1994Raw JusticeMitch McCullumAlternative titles: Good Cop, Bad Cop and Strip Girl
1994No Dessert, Dad, till You Mow the LawnKen Cochran
1995Cyber BanditsMorgan
1996Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoBob Seaver
1999An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night MonsterReed DaleyVoice role
2000Dr. T & the WomenHarlan
2001Sex and a GirlDanAlternative title: Alex in Wonder
2004The Nutcracker and the Mouse KingSqueak (English version)Voice role
2005FreezerburnMichael Reed the Talent
2007Universal RemoteDr. Anderson
2007Nicky's Birthday CameraBob
2008Superhero MovieBlaine Riker
2013Paranormal MovieDirector
2016Boonville RedemptionPastor Reign

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1975The Rockford FilesDarren WeeksEpisode: "The Deep Blue Sleep"
1975Marcus Welby, M.D.Officer Gilpin / Officer HansonRecurring role (3 episodes)
1976The Streets of San FranciscoLesterEpisode: "Judgment Day"
1976CannonMichael NarakEpisode: "Bloodlines"
1976Young PioneersDan GrayTV movie
1976Laverne & ShirleyTomEpisode: "Dating Slump"
1976The Blue KnightOfficer WellsRecurring role (4 episodes)
1976Spencer's PilotsJackEpisode: "The Hitchhiker"
1976Most WantedBruce CollinsEpisode: "The Heisman Killer"
1976Young Pioneers' ChristmasDan GrayTV movie
1977Wonder WomanCorporal Jim AmesEpisode: "Wonder Woman in Hollywood"
1977Delta County, U.S.A.BoTV movie
1978The Love BoatSam BradleyEpisode: "Family Reunion"
1978The Initiation of SarahScott RaffertyTV movie
1978The Young PioneersDan GrayTV miniseries
1978Almost HeavenDave LelandTV movie
1978Will Rogers: Champion of the PeopleWill RogersTV special
1979The Fall Of The House Of UsherJonathan CresswellTV movie
1979–80AngieBrad BensonMain cast (36 episodes)
1979Battle of the Network Stars VIIHimself (ABC Team)TV special
1980Battle of the Network Stars VIIIHimself (ABC Team)TV special
1980The Girl, the Gold Watch & EverythingKirby WinterTV movie
1981Saturday Night LiveHimself (Host)Episode: "Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul/Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns"
1981California Gold RushBret Harte (Narrator)TV movie
1982The Day the Bubble BurstGregory WinslowTV movie
1984Mister RobertsLieutenant Douglas RobertsTV movie
1986–87StarmanPaul ForresterMain cast (22 episodes)
1987Murder by the BookD.H. Mercer / Biff DeeganTV movie
1989–90FMTed CostasMain cast (13 episodes)
1990Running Against TimeDavid RhodesTV movie
1992The Larry Sanders ShowHimselfEpisode: "What Have You Done For Me Lately?"
1992Hot ChocolateEric FerrierTV movie
1993CuttersJoe PolachekMain cast (5 episodes)
1993Sex, Shock and Censorship in the '90sMartin DayTV special
1994–96Iron ManTony Stark / Iron ManVoice role (26 episodes)
1995Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee NightmareChad IngramTV movie
1995VanishedJohn TaylorTV film
1996Guys Like UsMike HansonEpisode: "Pilot"
1996The AbductionPaul OlavskyTV movie
1996Unabomber: The True StoryDavid KaczynskiTV movie
1996The Incredible HulkTony Stark / Iron ManVoice role; Episode: "Helping Hands, Iron Fist"
1996Touched by an AngelScott WaldenEpisode: "Groundrush"
1996–97Spider-ManTony Stark / Iron ManVoice role (6 episodes)
1996Christmas Every DayHenry JacksonTV movie
1997SupermanEdward Lytener / LuminusVoice role (2 episodes)
1997Promised LandMark GerhartEpisode: "Mr. Muscles"
1997I'll Be Home for ChristmasMichael GreiserTV movie
1998Kelly KellyDoug KellyMain cast (7 episodes)
199830 Years to LifeVincent DawsonTV movie
1999The Outer LimitsDr. Peter HalsteadEpisode: "Donor"
2000Deadly AppearancesAndy BoychukTV movie
2000That '70s ShowBud HydeRecurring role (2 episodes)
2001BetteRoyRecurring role (2 episodes)
2001The RetrieversTom LowryTV movie
2002Spin CityLos Angeles Mayor Stone TaylorEpisode: "A Tale of Four Cities"
2002The Santa TrapBill EmersonTV movie
2003Robbery Homicide DivisionEddieEpisode: "Hellbound Train"
2012Shooting GalleryHimselfEpisode: "Survival Trail"
2014Sharknado 2: The Second OneCaptain Bob WilsonTV movie

Producer and director

YearTitleCreditNotes
1986StarmanDirectorEpisode: "The Test"
1998Kelly KellyCo-producer
2001Sex and a GirlProducer
2007Nicky's Birthday Camera Producer

References

  1. ↑ Cherie Currie rocks with biopic, Dailynews.com, March 19, 2010; retrieved December 22, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "Robert Hays-biography". The New York Times.
  3. ↑ Maslin, Janet (July 2, 1980). "Airplane (1980) AIRPLANE!". The New York Times. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Hays ready to assume role of 'Starman' for television". Park City Daily News. Bowling Green, KY. Associated Press. August 15, 1986. p. TV4. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  5. ↑ Davis, Stacy Vogel (March 18, 2013). "Zucker, Hays poke fun at summer in Wisconsin in latest tourism ad". Milwaukee Business Journal. Retrieved October 9, 2017.
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