Bobby Van

Biography

Bobby Van was a versatile performer known for his career on Broadway, in film musicals, and television from the 1950s to the 1970s. His notable roles include Danny in "Doomsday Machine" (1976), Harry Lovett in "Lost Horizon" (1973), and Ludwig Schlemmer in "Small Town Girl" (1953). A game show host and panelist, Van drew on his musical background as a trumpeter to succeed in various entertainment endeavors.