Bob Dole was an American actor who is best known for his appearances in Mr. & Mrs. Bridge, National Geographic Explorer, and Murphy Brown. He was born on July 22, 1923, in Russell, Kansas, USA, and passed away on December 5, 2021, in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Bob Dole was married twice. His first marriage was to Phyllis Eloise Holden in 1948, which ended in divorce in 1972. He later married Elizabeth Dole in 1975, and they remained together until his death in 2021. Dole was known for his distinctive style, often holding a pen in his right hand and referring to himself in the third person during speeches.
Death and Legacy
Bob Dole died on December 5, 2021, due to metastasized lung cancer. He was widely recognized for his contributions to American politics and media, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent figure in both arenas. His distinctive personality and public service have made a lasting impression on the nation.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Black: Taxed Beyond Belief | 2002-01-01 | Self |
| Buddy | 2005-08-11 | Himself |
| 1971 | 2014-04-18 | Self (archive footage) |
| Harvesting the High Plains | 2013-10-01 | Himself |
| Nixon: A Presidency Revealed | 2007-06-26 | Himself |
| Wordplay | 2006-06-26 | Self |
| Hubert H. Humphrey: The Art of the Possible | 2010-10-03 | Himself |
| Doolittle’s Raiders: A Final Toast | 2015-04-15 | Self |
| The View | 1997-08-11 | Self |
| The Daily Show | 1996-07-22 | Self |
| Fox News Sunday | 1996-04-28 | |
| Tanner ’88 | 1988-02-15 | Himself (uncredited) |
| Murphy Brown | 1988-11-14 | Self |
| Suddenly Susan | 1996-09-19 | Self (as Senator Bob Dole) |
| The Nineties | 2017-07-09 | Self (archive footage) |
| The American President | 2000-04-09 | Herbert Hoover |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975-10-11 | Self – Cameo (uncredited) |