Bobby Troup
American actor and musician (1918–1999) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert William Troup Jr. (October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the composer of the rhythm and blues standard "Route 66" and for the role of Dr. Joe Early with his wife Julie London in the television program Emergency! in the 1970s.[1]
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Troup as Dr. Joe Early on 1970s television show, Emergency! (with wife Julie London, in the role of nurse Dixie McCall) | |
Born | Robert William Troup Jr. (1918-10-18)October 18, 1918 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | February 7, 1999(1999-02-07) (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Wharton School |
Occupation(s) | Musician, actor |
Years active | 1941–1995 |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 5, including Ronne |
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