Bobby Van

Bobby Van
Van in 1975
Born
Robert Jack Stein

(1928-12-06)December 6, 1928
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1980(1980-07-31) (aged 51)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeMount Sinai Memorial Park
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • dancer
  • game show host
Years active1949–1980
Spouses
Diane Garrett
(m. 1952; div. 1962)
(m. 1968)
Children2

Robert Jack Stein (December 6, 1928 – July 31, 1980), known by his legalized stage name Bobby Van, was an actor and dancer, best known for his career on Broadway, in film musicals and television from the 1950s through the 1970s. He was also a game show host and panelist.