Bob Hastings in 1982. Photo Credit: ABC |
Soap opera fans remember Hastings best for his role as Capt. Burt Ramsey on ABC's General Hospital from 1979-1986. He also appeared in The Edge of Night and Kitty Foyle.
Hastings other popular television roles included Captain Binghamton's yes-man Lieutenant Elroy Carpenter on McHale's Navy and Tommy Kelsey on All in the Family.
Hastings has also done much voice work, including roles in The Munsters, The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure cartoons in the 1960s and, in recent years, the voice of Commissioner Gordon on the animated Batman: The Animated Series cartoons.
Hastings was the older brother of As the World Turns star Don Hastings (Bob Hughes).
Sad, but quite a career. I liked Burt up until he became Mr. Big!
ReplyDeleteRIP. Very saddened to hear this - my thoughts are with his family.
ReplyDeleteRest In Peace Dear Bob Hastings!
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