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Bob Johnson

1920 – 1993

American actor and voice actor

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Lived 1920 – 1993 (aged 73). Bob Johnson was an American voice actor, actor, television actor and film actor.

Robert Cleveland Johnson (May 4, 1920 – December 31, 1993) was an American actor and voice actor who played supporting roles on series television and in films from the late 1950s until a few years before his death. Johnson is probably best known as the "voice behind the scenes," who gave Special Agents Dan Briggs and Jim Phelps their recorded mission briefings on both incarnations of the Mission: Impossible television series. The "Voice" was never identified by name, title, or position and was only heard in recordings, but nevertheless became one of the most iconic features of the show. He was the "voice on disc" for the 1980s revival of the series as well.

Prior to his work on Mission: Impossible, Johnson frequently provided the voices of numerous alien creatures on The Outer Limits. He was uncredited for all, except for his work as the alien "Senator" in the episode "Fun And Games".

Bob Johnson was born in Portland, Oregon, and he died at the age of 73 in Molokai, Hawaii on December 31, 1993.

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Also known as
Robert Cleveland Johnson, Robert C. Johnson, Robert Johnson

People in Bob Johnson's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bob Johnson?

American actor and voice actor (1920-1993)

When was Bob Johnson born?

Bob Johnson was born on 4 May 1920 in Portland.

When did Bob Johnson die?

Bob Johnson died on 31 December 1993 in Molokaʻi.

What was Bob Johnson's occupation?

Bob Johnson was a voice actor, actor, television actor and film actor.

What nationality was Bob Johnson?

Bob Johnson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Johnson

· Wikidata: Q888015

· DBpedia: Bob Johnson (actor)

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