- Robert Hays
Infobox actor
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birthname =
birthdate = birth date and age|1947|7|24
birthplace = Bethesda,Maryland , U.S.
othername = Robert B. Hays
occupation =Actor , Producer, Director
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spouse =Cherie Currie (1990-1997; 1 child, a son)
awards =Robert Hays (born
July 24 ,1947 ) is an American actor. He is well known for his role in the 1980 movie "Airplane! " and in the 1982 sequel "" as Ted Striker.Biography
Early life
Hays was born in
Bethesda, Maryland , to a father who was acolonel in theUnited States Marine Corps . Hays attendedGrossmont Community College inEl Cajon, California . There is a plaque in front of the Tech Lab mentioning him as a successful alumnus.Career
He has starred in several short-lived
television series , including the 1979 series "Angie", "Starman" which he played the title character, and "FM". He played the role of 'Bud', the man thought to be Hyde's dad, in several episodes of "That '70s Show ". Hays has also directed and produced for films and television.He has also performed in many television movies and has done voice work such as the title character on the Marvel Comic adaptation of "Iron Man".
Personal life
Hays was married to actress
Cherie Currie , with whom he has a son, but they have since divorced.Filmography
Television programs & TV movies
*"Angie" (TV series) (1979–1980)
*"The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything " (TV) (1980)
*"Starman" (TV series) (1986)
*"Iron Man" (TV series) (1994)
*"" (TV) (1996)
*"Outer Limits " (TV series) (1999)Films
*"
Airplane! " (1980)
*"Take This Job and Shove It" (1981)
*"" (1982)
*"Trenchcoat" (1983)
*"Touched" (1983)
*"Scandalous" (1984)
*"Cat's Eye" (1985)
*"Honeymoon Academy " (1990)
*"" (1993)
*"No Dessert, Dad, Till You Mow the Lawn" (1994)
*"" (1996)
*"Dr. T & the Women " (2000)
*"The Santa Trap " (2002)
*"Freezerburn" (2005)Produced & directed
*"Starman" (TV series) (1986) (Director)
*"Kelly Kelly" (TV series) (1998) (co-producer)External links
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