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- Born: September 4, 1939
- Birthplace: New York, New York
- Died: January 18, 2009
- Played The Robot on the CBS television show Lost in Space
- Did not provide the voice of the robot on the show
- Also appeared in several films with Jerry Lewis
- Had several acting roles in other hit television shows, including McHale's Navy, The Time Tunnel and The Red Skelton Show
- Worked as a stuntman on several television shows in the 1950s and 1960s
- Lost his home in a California wildfire in November 2008WashingtonPost.com: Lost in Space actor Bob May dies at 69 in Calif.
- May was survived by his wife, Judith May, his son Martin May, daughter Deborah May and numerous grandchildren
- Funeral services for May were pending as of January 19, 2009
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Actor Bob May, who played The Robot on the popular 1960s television show Lost in Space, died on Sunday, January 18, 2009. Reports said the 69-year-old May passed away of congestive heart failure at a hospital in Lancaster, California.WashingtonPost.com: Lost in Space actor Bob May dies at 69 in Calif.
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"He always said he got the job because he fit in the robot suit. It was one of those wonderful Hollywood stories. He just happened to be on the studio lot when someone saw him and sent him to see Irwin Allen about the part. Allen said, 'If you can fit in the suit, you've got the job."—June LockhartWashingtonPost.com: Lost in Space actor Bob May dies at 69 in Calif.-
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Bob May Questions
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What episode of SpongeBob SquarePants featured Pantera as a musical guest, where can I find It? 2 AnswersThe SpongeBob episode featuring Pantera is called "Pre-Hibernation Week" (Season 2, Episode 13).Here's a YouTube video I found (not whole episode, poor quality)... read more -
What is your favorite Bob Dylan cover song? 13 AnswersLol, it is a Tie between "Just Like a Woman" (Richie Havens, Mixed Bag, 1967) or "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" (Guns N' Roses, Use Your Illusion II, 1991) and ... read more -
Interpreting Bob Dylans Precious Angel 4 AnswersThe singer in this song is Solomon and he is singing this to the Queen of Sheba. We learn only a little about her from the Bible, but it is what happens to th... read more
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I might start using "bob's your uncle!" more often. I may even combine it with a cheery wink too.
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@Supermercado88 Actually I didnt see her.That may be because she sits under the gallery I was in:I had a primo view of Bob Brown's bald spot
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I love Sir Bob. No news there. Do you think he remembers me fondly? I think Angels may be about me. #Arias
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Are we sure this #spill is legit? Thinking it may just be an elaborate staging of Turnbull and Bob Ellis' long lost Jack Lang musical.
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Video: Blowin’ In the Wind - Bob Dylan From “Folk Songs & More Folk Songs” - WBC - TV, May 1963 Off the DVD... http://tumblr.com/x2d49kvey
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