- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRobert Castle Schoen
- Bob Shane was born on February 1, 1934 in Hilo, Hawaii, USA. He was an actor, known for M Squad (1957), Playhouse 90 (1956) and Convoy (1965). He was married to Barbara (Bobbie) Lynn Childress and Louise Glancy Brandon. He died on January 26, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
- SpousesBarbara (Bobbie) Lynn Childress(November 25, 2000 - January 26, 2020) (his death)Louise Glancy Brandon(March 15, 1959 - ?) (divorced, 5 children)
- ParentsArthur Castle SchoenMargaret Schaufelberger
- RelativesEdward Castle Schoen(Sibling)
- Last surviving member of the Kingston Trio.
- His mother was from Salt Lake City, and his father was a Hawaiian of German descent.Shane was in his own words "a fourth-generation islander.".
- Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation/ The Kingston Trio, inductees (2000).
- In March 2004, a month after his 70th birthday, Shane suffered a debilitating heart attack that forced him into retirement from touring and performing after 47 years.
- Shane discovered a natural affinity for entertaining and at night pursued a solo career in Hawaii, including engagements at some of Waikiki's major hotels. Shane's act consisted of an eclectic mix of songs from Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Harry Belafonte, and Broadway shows.
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