Robert Machray | |
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| Born | Robert Machray Ward May 4, 1945 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2025 (aged 79) North Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Stage and television actor |
| Years active | 1977–2011 |
| Spouse | Luigi Camperchioli |
Robert Machray Ward (May 4, 1945 – January 12, 2025) was an American stage and television actor.[1] He was perhaps best known for playing the recurring role of fire marshal Dobbins in the American sitcom television series Cheers.
Life and career
editMachray was born in San Diego, California.[2][3] His stage career included numerous major roles at Shakespeare festivals, and major roles with companies such as the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, Hartford Stage and Playwrights Horizons, among others.[4]
Machray began his film and television career in 1977, appearing in the television film Panic in Echo Park.[4] He then appeared in the sitcom television series Operation Petticoat.[4]
Machray guest-starred in television programs including Cheers, Roseanne, Life Goes On, The Drew Carey Show, Suddenly Susan, Profiler and Three's Company.[2][4] He also appeared in two films: Cutting Class (as Mr. Conklin) and The Master of Disguise.[2] In 1983, he was cast in a summer stage production of My Fair Lady.[4] He retired in 2011, last appearing in the satirical television mockumentary sitcom Parks and Recreation.[5]
Personal life and death
editMachray lived in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, with his husband Luigi Camperchioli.[6]
Machray died of complications from dementia and two strokes at his home on January 12, 2025, at the age of 79.[7][6]
References
edit- ^ Herman, Jan (August 20, 1993). "The Utah Fest Shakespearience". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. 100. Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Robert Machray". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "Robert Machray". AllMovie. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "Machray joins Theaterfest". The Lompoc Record. Lompoc, California. May 22, 1983. p. 8. Retrieved April 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Evans, Greg (January 14, 2025). "Robert Machray Dies: Character Actor Who Played Fire Marshal Dobbins On 'Cheers' Was 79". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Barnes, Mike (January 14, 2025). "Robert Machray, Veteran Stage Actor and Fire Marshal Dobbins on 'Cheers,' Dies at 79". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "Robert Machray Ward". Neptune Society. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
External links
edit- Robert Machray at IMDb
- Robert Machray at the TCM Movie Database (archived)
- Rotten Tomatoes profile
