People named Robert Crane

Actor. He is best remembered for his role as Colonel Robert E. Hogan in the CBS television sitcom World War II series "Hogan's Heroes" that aired from September 1965 until July 1971. Born Robert Edward Crane, he grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, and began playing the drums, joining the Stamford High School marching and jazz bands and the orchestra. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Connecticut Army National Guard for two years. In 1950, he began his broadcasting career at WLEA in Hornell, New York, and, from there, he moved to WBIS in Bristol, Connecticut, and then to WICC in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In 1956, he was hired by the CBS radio network to host the morning show at its west coast flagship KNX in Los Angeles, California, filling the broadcast with sly wit, drumming, and such guests as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Bob Hope. His show quickly topped the morning ratings with adult listeners in the Los Angeles area. By then, he had ambitions to become an actor. He began guest-hosting for Johnny Carson on the ABC daytime television game show "Who Do You Trust?" and made appearances on "The Twilight Zone" (uncredited), "Channing," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "General Electric Theater." After comedian/screenwriter Carl Reiner appeared on his radio show, he persuaded him to book a guest appearance on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," where he was noticed by Donna Reed, who suggested him for the role of neighbor 'Dr. Dave Kelsey' in her ABC television sitcom "The Donna Reed Show" from 1963 through 1965. In 1965, he was offered the starring role in a television comedy pilot about a World War II German POW camp called "Hogan's Heroes," and it became a hit and finished in the Top Ten in its first year on the air. The series lasted six seasons, and Crane was twice nominated for an Emmy Award. He also appeared in television's "The Lucy Show" and "The Red Skelton Show" during this time. In 1968, he and several "Hogan's Heroes" costars appeared in a feature film called "The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz." In 1969, he starred with Abby Dalton in "Cactus Flower." When "Hogan's Heroes" was cancelled in 1971, he appeared in two Walt Disney films, "Superdad" (1973), in the title role, and "Gus" (1976), in a featured role. In 1973, he purchased the rights to "Beginner's Luck," a play that he starred in and directed. The production toured for five years, predominantly at dinner theaters around the country, and he became a fixture in that venue. During breaks, he guest starred in a number of television shows, including "Tenafly," "Police Woman," "Gibbsville," "Ellery Queen," "Quincy, M.E.," and "The Love Boat." In 1975, he returned to television with his own series, "The Bob Crane Show," that was canceled by NBC after three months. In June 1978, he was appearing in "Beginner's Luck" at the Windmill Dinner Theater in Scottsdale, Arizona. When he failed to show up for a lunch meeting, he was discovered beaten to death in his apartment. His friend, John Henry Carpenter, with whom he was involved in filming sexual encounters with women, was suspected of the murder based on forensic evidence found in his rented car, but due to insufficient evidence, Carpenter was not immediately charged. In 1990, the case was re-opened and after new evidence came to light, Carpenter was arrested in June, 1992, and charged with Crane's murder. At the conclusion of the trial in 1994, Carpenter was found not guilty and continued to maintain his innocence until his death in 1998. His murder remains one of Hollywood's greatest unsolved mysteries. He was married twice; first to his high school sweetheart Anne Terzian (1949 to 1970) and then to actress Sigrid Valdis who played the role of Hilda on "Hogan's Heroes" (1970 to 1978). In 2002, his life was the subject of the film "Auto Focus," starring Greg Kinnear as Crane.

Robert J Crane of Southold, Suffolk County, NY was born on October 31, 1918, and died at age 63 years old in October 1982.

Robert Charles Crane of Valley Center, San Diego County, CA was born on March 29, 1919, and died at age 86 years old on March 8, 2006. Robert Crane was buried at Riverside National Cemetery Section 63D Site 740 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.

Robert E Crane of Richmond, Contra Costa County, California was born on September 3, 1917, and died at age 61 years old in January 1979.

Robert C Crane of Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon was born on February 13, 1914, and died at age 70 years old on October 23, 1984. Robert Crane was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section V Site 1533 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland.

Robert Herman Crane of Brookings, Curry County, Oregon was born on August 6, 1915, and died at age 63 years old on February 27, 1979. Robert Crane was buried at Eagle Point National Cemetery Section 10 Row B Site 42 2763 Riley Road, in Eagle Point.

Robert S Crane of Moore, Fergus County, Montana was born on June 22, 1917, and died at age 62 years old in May 1980.

Robert M Crane of Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri was born on April 13, 1915, and died at age 69 years old in April 1984.

Robert G Crane of Littleton, Jefferson County, CO was born on January 14, 1921, and died at age 71 years old on February 27, 1992. Robert Crane was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery Section 1 Site 121 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver.

Robert E Crane of Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma was born on October 5, 1902, and died at age 75 years old in September 1978.

Robert S Crane of Alexandria, Douglas County, MN was born on March 15, 1933, and died at age 60 years old on April 2, 1993. Robert Crane was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery Section Y Site 312 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.

Robert L Crane of Gainesville, Hall County, Georgia was born on September 6, 1921, and died at age 55 years old in December 1976.

Robert Crane of Augusta, Richmond County, GA was born on July 11, 1922, and died at age 65 years old on March 31, 1988.

Robert Dean Crane of West Lebanon, Warren County, Indiana was born on June 8, 1923, and died at age 85 years old on November 21, 2008.

Robert Lee Crane of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida was born on March 5, 1934, and died at age 74 years old on July 6, 2008. Robert Crane was buried at South Florida National Cemetery Section 35 Site 1026 6501 S. State Road 7, in Lake Worth.

Robert A Crane of Dublin, Franklin County, OH was born on January 16, 1910, and died at age 84 years old on November 24, 1994.

Robert L Crane of Cottageville, Colleton County, South Carolina was born on January 3, 1944, and died at age 65 years old on May 23, 2009. Robert Crane was buried at Beaufort National Cemetery Section C1 Site 194 1601 Boundary Street, in Beaufort.

Robert J Crane of Erie, Erie County, PA was born on October 26, 1917, and died at age 66 years old in April 1984.

Robert E Crane of Moorestown, Burlington County, NJ was born on July 21, 1917, and died at age 57 years old in December 1974.

Robert S Crane of Wayne, Passaic County, NJ was born on September 7, 1923, and died at age 82 years old on January 5, 2006.

Robert J Crane of San Diego, San Diego County, CA was born on April 14, 1937, and died at age 57 years old on May 26, 1994. Robert Crane was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery Section CBD Row 3 Site 249 P.o. Box 6237, in San Diego.

Robert G Crane of Hardin County, TX was born circa 1971. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert G. Crane.

Robert R Crane of Collin County, TX was born circa 1960. He married Felicia J. (Harris) Crane on September 7, 1985 in Collin County, TX and they later separated on November 10, 2006. He married Theresa L. (Walter) Crane on September 10, 2010 in Collin County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert R. Crane.

Robert L Crane was born on May 20, 1924, and died at age 21 years old on August 8, 1945. Robert Crane was buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery Section Y Site 383 Bailey Avenue, in Chattanooga, Tn. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert L Crane.

Robert D Crane Sr of Mashpee, Barnstable County, MA was born on December 12, 1937, and died at age 66 years old on November 26, 2004. Robert Crane was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section D Row 1 Site C31 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.

Robert D Crane of Aurora, Arapahoe County, CO was born on July 30, 1916, and died at age 88 years old on December 1, 2004. Robert Crane was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery Section 26B Site 238 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver.

Robert E Crane of Wilmington, New Castle County, DE was born on October 15, 1924, and died at age 81 years old on February 28, 2006. Robert Crane was buried at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery Section L Row R Site 16 2465 Chesapeake Road, in Bear.

Robert O Crane of Lubbock County, TX was born circa 1976. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert O. Crane.

Robert Crane of Harris County, TX was born circa 1935. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Crane.