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Acting
Bobby Short
Bobby Short is best known for Frasier, 7th Heaven, The Love Boat and Roots: The Next Generations. Bobby Short was born on September 15, 1924. Bobby Short died on March 21, 2005 at the age of 80.
- Born
- September 15, 1924
- Place of birth
- Danville, Illinois, USA
- Died
- March 21, 2005 (80 years old)
Biography
Robert Waltrip Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005) was an American cabaret singer and pianist who interpreted songs by popular composers from the first half of the 20th century such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Richard A. Whiting, Vernon Duke, Noël Coward and George and Ira Gershwin.
Known for
Filmography
- 19967th HeavenBobby Short
- 1993FrasierWarren (voice)
- 1986American MastersSelf
- 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsBobby Short (pianist)
- 1977The Love Boat
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Bobby Short been in?
Bobby Short is best known for Frasier, 7th Heaven, The Love Boat and Roots: The Next Generations.
When was Bobby Short born?
Bobby Short was born on September 15, 1924. (Danville, Illinois, USA)
How old is Bobby Short?
Bobby Short died on March 21, 2005 at the age of 80.
Updated: November 4, 2026 ·