Bobby Clark (born Robert Edward Clark, December 4, 1931 – January 15, 2021) was an American theater, television, and film actor. Clark was best known for his role as Officer Dan Stark in the television series Hill Street Blues (1981–1987).
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Clark began acting in the 1930s and 1940s, appearing in the plays The Glass Menagerie and Death of a Salesman. He made his film debut in the 1956 film The Solid Gold Cadillac.
In the 1960s, Clark appeared in television series such as The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Andy Griffith Show, and The Twilight Zone. He also appeared in the films The Boston Strangler (1968) and They Might Be Giants (1971).
In the 1970s, Clark had a recurring role as a doctor in the television series M*A*S*H. He also appeared in the films Serpico (1973) and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974).
In the 1980s, Clark had a recurring role as Officer Dan Stark in the television series Hill Street Blues. He also appeared in the films The Blues Brothers (1980) and Cocoon (1985).
In the 1990s, Clark appeared in the films The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and The Birdcage (1996). He also had a recurring role in the television series ER (1995–1997).
Throughout his career, Clark appeared in numerous television series and films. His last film was the 2007 comedy Get Smart.
Clark was married twice, first to actress Anne Gwynne (1957–1970) and then to actress Diane Ladd (1971–1982). He had three children from his first marriage.
Clark died on January 15, 2021, at the age of 89. He will be remembered as a beloved actor with an impressive career that spanned nearly seven decades.
