Robert Hays
Hays at GalaxyCon Richmond in 2019
Born
Robert Blakely Hays

(1947-07-24) July 24, 1947
Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
Years active1975–present
Spouse
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(m. 1990; div. 1997)​
Children1

Robert Hays (born July 24, 1947) is an American actor, known for a variety of television and film roles since the 1970s. He came to prominence around 1980, co-starring in the two-season domestic sitcom Angie, and playing the central role of pilot Ted Striker in the hit spoof film Airplane! and its sequel. Other film roles include the lead role in the comedy Take This Job and Shove It (1981), and Bob Seaver, one of the main human characters in Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993).[1] On television, he starred in the science fiction series Starman (1986–1987)[2] and the short-lived workplace sitcom FM (1989–1990), played the voice of Tony Stark on Iron Man (1994), and had a guest role as Bud Hyde on That '70s Show (2000).[3]

Career

In 1977, Hays played a military corporal in an episode of the television series Wonder Woman. He starred in several short-lived television series, including the 1978 production The Young Pioneers on ABC; the 1979–1980 series Angie; Starman, and FM.

He was cast as Ted Striker, the washed up pilot who needs to save the day in Airplane! (1980), a spoof of disaster films such as the Airport series, and returned for Airplane II: The Sequel. In 1981, he hosted the sketch comedy television series Saturday Night Live. He played a man thought to be Hyde's dad in several episodes of That '70s Show.

He has performed in many television films and done voice work, such as the title character in 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.[4]

Personal life

Hays married musician and singer Cherie Currie on May 12, 1990.[5] The couple have a son, Jake.[5] Hays and Currie divorced in 1997 after seven years of marriage.[5]

Filmography

Film

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[6]
2000Dr. T & the WomenHarlan
2001Sex and a GirlDanAlternative title: Alex in Wonder
2001The RetrieversTom Lowry
2004The Nutcracker and the Mouse KingSqueakVoice, English dub[6]
2005FreezerburnMichael Reed the Talent
2007Universal RemoteDr. Anderson
2007Nicky's Birthday CameraBob
2008Superhero MovieBlaine Riker
2013Paranormal MovieDirector
2016Miracle in the ValleyPastor Reign


Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1975The Rockford FilesDarren WeeksEpisode: "The Deep Blue Sleep"
1975Marcus Welby, M.D.Officer Gilpin / Officer Hanson3 episodes
1976The Streets of San FranciscoLesterEpisode: "Judgment Day"
1976CannonMichael NarakEpisode: "Bloodlines"
1976Young PioneersDan GrayTelevision film
1976Laverne & ShirleyTomEpisode: "Dating Slump"
1976The Blue KnightOfficer Wells4 episodes
1976Spencer's PilotsJackEpisode: "The Hitchhiker"
1976Most WantedBruce CollinsEpisode: "The Heisman Killer"
1976Young Pioneers' ChristmasDan GrayTelevision film
1977Wonder WomanCorporal Jim AmesEpisode: "Wonder Woman in Hollywood"
1977Delta County, U.S.A.BoTelevision film
1978The Love BoatSam BradleyEpisode: "Family Reunion"
1978The Initiation of SarahScott RaffertyTelevision film
1978The Young PioneersDan GrayMiniseries
1978Almost HeavenDave LelandTelevision film
1978Will Rogers: Champion of the PeopleWill RogersTV special
1979The Fall of the House of UsherJonathan CresswellTelevision film
1979–80AngieBrad Benson36 episodes
1979Battle of the Network Stars VIIHimselfTV special
1980Battle of the Network Stars VIIIHimselfTV special
1980The Girl, the Gold Watch & EverythingKirby WinterTelevision film
1981Saturday Night LiveHimself / HostEpisode: "Robert Hays/14 Karat Soul/Joe 'King' Carrasco & The Crowns"
1981California Gold RushBret Harte / NarratorTelevision film
1982The Day the Bubble BurstGregory WinslowTelevision film
1984Mister RobertsLieutenant Douglas RobertsTelevision film
1986–87StarmanPaul Forrester22 episodes
1987Murder by the BookD.H. Mercer / Biff DeeganTelevision film
1989–90FMTed Costas13 episodes
1990Running Against TimeDavid RhodesTelevision film
1992The Larry Sanders ShowHimselfEpisode: "The Garden Weasel"
1992Hot ChocolateEric FerrierTelevision film
1993CuttersJoe Polachek5 episodes
1993Sex, Shock and Censorship in the '90sMartin DayTV special
1994–96Iron ManTony Stark / Iron ManVoice, 26 episodes[6]
1995Deadly Invasion: The Killer Bee NightmareChad IngramTelevision film
1995VanishedJohn TaylorTelevision film
1996Guys Like UsMike HansonEpisode: "Pilot"
1996The AbductionPaul OlavskyTelevision film
1996Unabomber: The True StoryDavid KaczynskiTelevision film
1996The Incredible HulkTony Stark / Iron ManVoice, episode: "Helping Hands, Iron Fist"[6]
1996Touched by an AngelScott WaldenEpisode: "Groundrush"
1996–97Spider-ManTony Stark / Iron ManVoice, 6 episodes[6]
1996Christmas Every DayHenry JacksonTelevision film
1997Superman: The Animated SeriesEdward Lytener / LuminusVoice, 2 episodes[6]
1997Promised LandMark GerhartEpisode: "Mr. Muscles"
1997I'll Be Home for ChristmasMichael GreiserTelevision film
1998Kelly KellyDoug Kelly7 episodes
199830 Years to LifeVincent DawsonTelevision film
1999The Outer LimitsDr. Peter HalsteadEpisode: "Donor"
2000Deadly AppearancesAndy BoychukTelevision film
2000That '70s ShowBud Hyde2 episodes
2001BetteRoy2 episodes
2001The RetrieversTom LowryTelevision film
2002Spin CityLos Angeles Mayor Stone TaylorEpisode: "A Tale of Four Cities"
2002The Santa TrapBill EmersonTelevision film
2003Robbery Homicide DivisionEddieEpisode: "Hellbound Train"
2012Shooting GalleryHimselfEpisode: "Survival Trail"
2014Sharknado 2: The Second OneCaptain Bob WilsonTelevision film
2020Smartphone TheatreJonathan 'Johnny' CooperEpisode: "Holy Water"

Production credits

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

References

  1. ↑ Hal Erickson (2014). "Robert Hays-biography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on December 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Hays ready to assume role of 'Starman' for television". The Daily News. Bowling Green, KY. Associated Press. August 15, 1986. p. TV4. Retrieved March 24, 2010.
  3. ↑ Rabin, Nathan (October 4, 2011). "Robert Hays". The A.V. Club. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. 1 2 3 Strauss, Bob (March 19, 2010). "Cherie Currie rocks with biopic". Los Angeles Daily News.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Robert Hays (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved November 12, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
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