Acting

Bob Harks

Born September 20, 1927 · Wichita, Kansas, USA

Died December 8, 2010 · aged 83

No biography available.

Known For

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.

Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

Diamonds Are Forever · 1971

Diamonds Are Forever

★ 6.41971

MovieActionThriller

Diamonds are stolen only to be sold again in the international market. James Bond infiltrates a smuggling mission to find out who's guilty. The mission takes him to Las Vegas where Bond meets his archenemy Blofeld.

A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.

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University Dean

A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

Priest (uncredited)

Townsman (uncredited)

Policeman (uncredited)

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)

Diamonds Are Forever · 1971

Diamonds Are Forever

★ 6.41971

MovieActionThriller

Customs Inspector (uncredited)

A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.

Pedestrian (uncredited)

Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.

Priest

The Way We Were · 1973

The Way We Were

★ 7.01973

MovieDramaRomance

Opposites attract when, during their college days, Katie Morosky, a politically active Jew, meets Hubbell Gardiner, a feckless WASP. Years later, in the wake of World War II, they meet once again and, despite their obvious differences, attempt to make their love for each other work.

Bus Boy (uncredited)

A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.

Priest (uncredited)

Brewster's Millions · 1985

Brewster's Millions

★ 6.61985

MovieComedy

Monty Brewster, an aging minor-league baseball player, stands to inherit $300 million if he can successfully spend $30 million in 30 days without anything to show for it, and without telling anyone what he's up to... A task that's a lot harder than it sounds!

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Escape from the Planet of the Apes · 1971

Escape from the Planet of the Apes

★ 6.41971

MovieActionScience Fiction

The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft. Intrigued by their intelligence, humans use them for research - until the apes attempt to escape.

Aide (uncredited)

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas · 1982

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

★ 6.21982

MovieComedy

When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.

Audience Member (uncredited)

Westworld · 1973

Westworld

★ 6.81973

MovieAdventureScience Fiction

Delos is a futuristic amusement park that features themed worlds populated by human-like androids. After two patrons have a run-in with a menacing gunslinger in West World, the androids at Delos all begin to malfunction, causing havoc throughout the park.

Stand In

In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing. Under threat of harm to their families the astronauts play their part in the deception on a staged set in a deserted military base. But once the real ship returns to Earth and burns up on re-entry, the astronauts become liabilities. Now, with the help of a crusading reporter, they must battle a sinister conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden.

Reporter (uncredited)

Various interconnected people struggle to survive when an earthquake of unimaginable magnitude hits Los Angeles, California.

Man Fleeing Movie Theatre (uncredited)

Against All Odds · 1984

Against All Odds

★ 5.71984

MovieCrimeDrama

Terry Brogan, a cynical former football star, is hired to find Jessie Wyler, the runaway mistress of ruthless LA nightclub owner Jake Wise. But trouble brews when he tracks down and falls in love with the beautiful Jessie on a Mexican island—and Jake dispatches his henchman to bring the lovers back.

Waiter (uncredited)

The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. He promises pardons to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from The Player to mislead the detective.

Casino Patron (uncredited)

The Boston Strangler · 1968

The Boston Strangler

★ 6.61968

MovieDramaCrime

Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.

Suspect (uncredited)

Spider-Man · 1977

Spider-Man

★ 6.31977

MovieScience FictionAction

When an extortionist threatens to force a multi-suicide unless a huge ransom is paid, only Peter Parker can stop him with his new powers as Spider-Man.

Session Guest (uncredited)

Postcards from the Edge · 1990

Postcards from the Edge

★ 6.61990

MovieComedyDrama

A substance-addicted actress tries to look on the bright side even as she's forced to move back in with her mother to avoid unemployment.

Party Guest (uncredited)

Johnny Got His Gun · 1971

Johnny Got His Gun

★ 7.51971

MovieWarDrama

A young American soldier, rendered in pseudocoma from an artillery shell from WWI, recalls his life leading up to that point.

Waiter (uncredited)

The Man with Two Brains · 1983

The Man with Two Brains

★ 6.21983

MovieComedyScience Fiction

A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain.

Lecture Guest (uncredited)

The Bad News Bears · 1976

The Bad News Bears

★ 6.91976

MovieFamilyComedy

An aging, down-on-his-luck ex-minor leaguer coaches a team of misfits in an ultra-competitive California little league.

Spectator at Ball Game (uncredited)

Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.

Policeman (uncredited)

Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.

Waiter (uncredited)

When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.

Reporter (uncredited)

The Mary Tyler Moore Show · 1970

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

★ 7.71970

SeriesComedy

30-year-old single Mary Richards moves to Minneapolis to start a new life after a romantic break-up. There she reacquaints with Phyllis who rents her a room, and meets her upstairs neighbor and new best friend Rhoda. Mary unexpectedly lands a job as associate producer at the TV station WJM, where she works alongside her bristly boss, Lou; the comical newswriter, Murray; and the newscast's often-incompetent anchor, Ted.

Party Guest (uncredited)

Mannix · 1967

Mannix

★ 6.81967

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

Mannix is an American television detective series that ran from 1967 through 1975 on CBS. Created by Richard Levinson and William Link and developed by executive producer Bruce Geller, the title character, Joe Mannix, is a private investigator. He is played by Mike Connors. Mannix was the last series produced by Desilu Productions.

Hood (uncredited)

Mission: Impossible · 1966

Mission: Impossible

★ 7.61966

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

Mission: Impossible is an American television series that was created and initially produced by Bruce Geller. It chronicles the missions of a team of secret government agents known as the Impossible Missions Force. In the first season, the team is led by Dan Briggs, played by Steven Hill; Jim Phelps, played by Peter Graves, takes charge for the remaining seasons. A hallmark of the series shows Briggs or Phelps receiving his instructions on a recording that then self-destructs, followed by the theme music composed by Lalo Schifrin. The series aired on the CBS network from September 1966 to March 1973, then returned to television for two seasons on ABC, from 1988 to 1990, retaining only Graves in the cast. It later inspired a popular series of theatrical motion pictures starring Tom Cruise, beginning in 1996.

Policeman (uncredited)

Hill Street Blues · 1981

Hill Street Blues

★ 7.61981

SeriesDramaCrime

A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.

Ceremony Guest (uncredited)

The Waltons live their life in a rural Virginia community during the Great Depression and World War II.

Church Member (uncredited)

The Rockford Files · 1974

The Rockford Files

★ 7.61974

SeriesCrimeDrama

Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.

Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Charlie's Angels · 1976

Charlie's Angels

★ 6.71976

SeriesAction & Adventure

Beautiful, intelligent, and ultra-sophisticated, Charlie's Angels are everything a man could dream of... and way more than they could ever handle! Receiving their orders via speaker phone from their never seen boss, Charlie, the Angels employ their incomparable sleuthing and combat skills, as well as their lethal feminine charm, to crack even the most seemingly insurmountable of cases.

Roller Derby Spectator (uncredited)

Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.

Detective (uncredited)

Emergency! · 1972

Emergency!

★ 8.01972

SeriesAction & AdventureDrama

The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.

Workman (uncredited)

St. Elsewhere is an American medical drama television series that originally ran on NBC from October 26, 1982 to May 25, 1988. The series starred Ed Flanders, Norman Lloyd and William Daniels as teaching doctors at a lightly-regarded Boston hospital who gave interns a promising future in making critical medical and life decisions.

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Green Acres is an American sitcom starring Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as a couple who move from New York City to a rural country farm. Produced by Filmways as a sister show to Petticoat Junction, the series was first broadcast on CBS, from September 15, 1965 to April 27, 1971. Receiving solid ratings during its six-year run, Green Acres was cancelled in 1971 as part of the "rural purge" by CBS. The sitcom has been in syndication and is available in DVD and VHS releases. In 1997, the two-part episode "A Star Named Arnold is Born" was ranked #59 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Highway to Heaven · 1984

Highway to Heaven

★ 7.41984

SeriesFamilyDrama

A probationary angel is sent back to Earth to team up with an ex-cop and help people.

Policeman (uncredited)

Cannon · 1971

Cannon

★ 6.71971

SeriesDramaAction & Adventure

Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.

Murder Victim (uncredited)

The Incredible Hulk · 1977

The Incredible Hulk

★ 7.21977

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyAction & Adventure

During an experiment gone bad, radiation turns a scientist into a raging green behemoth whenever he becomes agitated. Unable to control his transformations, David Banner searches for a cure as he crosses the country, fugitive-style, with a dogged tabloid reporter on his trail.

Workman (uncredited)

Barnaby Jones is a television detective series starring Buddy Ebsen and Lee Meriwether as father- and daughter-in-law who run a private detective firm in Los Angeles. The show ran on CBS from January 28, 1973 to April 3, 1980, beginning as a midseason replacement. William Conrad guest starred as Frank Cannon of Cannon on the first episode of Barnaby Jones, "Requiem for a Son" and the two series had a two-part crossover episode in 1975, "The Deadly Conspiracy".

Sheriff (uncredited)

Hart to Hart · 1979

Hart to Hart

★ 6.91979

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

Wealthy couple Jonathan and Jennifer Hart, a self-made millionaire and his journalist wife, moonlight as amateur detectives.

Doctor Entering Hospital (uncredited)

Starsky & Hutch · 1975

Starsky & Hutch

★ 7.31975

SeriesAction & AdventureDrama

Streetwise Detective David Starsky partners up with a more intellectual partner, Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson, to protect citizens and patrol the streets of Bay City.

Guest (uncredited)

Who's the Boss? · 1984

Who's the Boss?

★ 7.41984

SeriesComedy

A former professional baseball player, along with his preteen daughter, moves into New York advertising executive Angela Bower's house to be both a housekeeper and a father figure to her young son. Tony 's laid-back personality contrasts with Angela's type-A behavior.

Bob Harks

Gunsmoke · 1955

Gunsmoke

★ 6.71955

SeriesWesternAction & Adventure

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television.

Townsman (uncredited)

Night Gallery · 1970

Night Gallery

★ 7.81970

SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyMystery

Rod Serling narrates an anthology of fantasy, horror and sci-fi stories from a set resembling a macabre museum. A chilling work of art serves as the connective link between the stories.

Cadet (uncredited)

Police Woman · 1974

Police Woman

★ 6.41974

SeriesAction & AdventureCrime

Sergeant “Pepper"” Anderson, an undercover cop for the Criminal Conspiracy Unit of the Los Angeles Police Department, poses undercover from mob girl to prostitute.

Policeman (uncredited)