Actor Bob Hover dies at 79
Former boxer played Dr. Russ Matthews on 'Another World'
By VARIETY STAFF
Actor Bob Hover, who appeared on shows including "Another World," died
February 15 in Warren, Rhode Island He was 79.
A boxer in the Marine Corps, he modeled and was a champion body builder
before turning to acting. Hover appeared in many films, television
shows, soap operas and commercials during his long career. He was best
known for his portrayal of Dr. Russ Matthews on "Another World" in the
1970s.
He later taught acting at John Robert Powers for many years.
He is survived by his two sons, a daughter and five grandsons.
Donations may be made in his name to Home & Hospice Care of Rhode
Island athhcri.org.
HOVER, Bob (Robert Hover)
Born: 1934, U.S.A.
Died: February 15, 2013, Warren, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
Bob Hover’s westerns – actor:
Cheyenne (TV) – 1956, 1957 (Jamie Dawson, Whitey, Bill/Pierce Paxton)