Robert Machray (actor)
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May 4, 1945
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| Born | Robert Machray Ward May 4, 1945 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2025 (aged 79) North Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Stage and television actor |
| Years active | 1977–2011 |
| Spouse | Luigi Camperchioli |
Robert Machray Ward (May 4, 1945 – January 12, 2025) was an American stage and television actor.[1] He was perhaps best known for playing the recurring role of fire marshal Dobbins in the American sitcom television series Cheers.
Machray was born in San Diego, California.[2][3] His stage career included numerous major roles at Shakespeare festivals, and major roles with companies such as the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, Hartford Stage and Playwrights Horizons, among others.[4]
Machray began his film and television career in 1977, appearing in the television film Panic in Echo Park.[4] He then appeared in the sitcom television series Operation Petticoat.[4]
Machray guest-starred in television programs including Cheers, Roseanne, Life Goes On, The Drew Carey Show, Suddenly Susan, Profiler and Three's Company.[2][4] He also appeared in two films: Cutting Class (as Mr. Conklin) and The Master of Disguise.[2] In 1983, he was cast in a summer stage production of My Fair Lady.[4] He retired in 2011, last appearing in the satirical television mockumentary sitcom Parks and Recreation.[5]
