Bobby Troup
Bobby Troup | |
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Troup as Dr. Joe Early on 1970s television show, Emergency! (with wife Julie London, in the role of nurse Dixie McCall) | |
| Born | Robert William Troup Jr. October 18, 1918 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1999 (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Wharton School |
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| Years active | 1941–1995 |
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| Children | 5, including Ronne |
Robert William Troup Jr. (October 18, 1918 – February 7, 1999) was an American actor, jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the composer of the rhythm and blues standard "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66" and for portraying the role of Dr. Joe Early in the television program Emergency! co-starring with his wife Julie London, in the 1970s.