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'''Robert Weston (Bob) Smith''' (January 30, 1939 – July 1, 1995), popularly known as '''Wolfman Jack''', was an American [[w:disc jockey|disc jockey]] and actor.
'''Robert Weston (Bob) Smith''' (January 30, 1939 – July 1, 1995), popularly known as '''[[Wolfman Jack]]''', was an American [[w:disc jockey|disc jockey]] and actor.


"The Wolfman" was a popular host or guest star of many TV shows and movies of the 1970s, often portraying himself in these roles. Many viewers may remember him as a host for ''The Midnight Special'', a TV concert series.
"The Wolfman" was a popular host or guest star of many TV shows and movies of the 1970s, often portraying himself in these roles. Many viewers may remember him as a host for ''The Midnight Special'', a TV concert series.


Wolfman Jack was a guest star in the ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' episode "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I|The Night the Cylons Landed]]". He is the only actor in any ''Battlestar Galactica'' series to portray himself. He was dressed in a Henry VIII costume.
Wolfman Jack was a guest star in the ''[[Galactica 1980]]'' episode "[[The Night the Cylons Landed, Part I|The Night the Cylons Landed]]". He is the only actor in any ''Battlestar Galactica'' series to portray himself. He was dressed in a [[w:Henry VIII|Henry VIII]] costume.


Robert Smith died of a heart attack on July 1, 1995, in the arms of his wife, Lou Lamb Smith.
Robert Smith died of a heart attack on July 1, 1995, in the arms of his wife, Lou Lamb Smith.

Revision as of 03:59, 7 January 2008

Robert Smith
Robert Smith
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Portrays: Wolfman Jack
Date of Birth: January 30, 1939
Date of Death: July 1, 1995
Age at Death: 56
Nationality: USA USA
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Robert Weston (Bob) Smith (January 30, 1939 – July 1, 1995), popularly known as Wolfman Jack, was an American disc jockey and actor.

"The Wolfman" was a popular host or guest star of many TV shows and movies of the 1970s, often portraying himself in these roles. Many viewers may remember him as a host for The Midnight Special, a TV concert series.

Wolfman Jack was a guest star in the Galactica 1980 episode "The Night the Cylons Landed". He is the only actor in any Battlestar Galactica series to portray himself. He was dressed in a Henry VIII costume.

Robert Smith died of a heart attack on July 1, 1995, in the arms of his wife, Lou Lamb Smith.