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Bob Lanier(1948-2022)

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Bob Lanier was born on 10 September 1948 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Blink (1994), The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) and The Apprentice (2004). He was married to Shirley and Rose. He died on 10 May 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
BornSeptember 10, 1948
DiedMay 10, 2022(73)
BornSeptember 10, 1948
DiedMay 10, 2022(73)
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Known for

Madeleine Stowe in Blink (1994)
Blink
6.2
  • Basketball Announcer
  • 1994
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
5.4
  • Basketball Player (Detroit)
  • 1979
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jon Lovitz in The Apprentice (2004)
The Apprentice
4.3
TV Series
  • Self
Oscar Robertson and Dave Cowens in 1972 NBA All-Star Game (1972)
1972 NBA All-Star Game
7.2
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1972

Credits

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Actor

  • Madeleine Stowe in Blink (1994)
    Blink
    6.2
    • Basketball Announcer
    • 1994
  • The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)
    The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
    5.4
    • Basketball Player (Detroit)
    • 1979

Personal details

  • Height
    • 6′ 11″ (2.11 m)
  • Born
    • September 10, 1948
    • Buffalo, New York, USA
  • Died
    • May 10, 2022
    • Phoenix, Arizona, USA(short illness)
  • Spouses
      ShirleyApril 24, 1971 - 1981 (divorced, 4 children)
  • Other works
    Print ads for Miller Brewing Co.'s Miller Lite along with fellow NBA star Dave Cowens (1986).
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Professional basketball player.
  • Nickname
    • The Dobber

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