Bob Crane. Robert Edward "Bob" Crane (July 13, 1928 – June 29, 1978) was an American actor and disc jockey.
Crane began his career as a disc jockey in New York and Connecticut before moving to Los Angeles where he hosted the number-one rated morning show. In the early 1960s, he moved into acting. Crane is best known for his performance as Colonel Robert E. Hogan in the CBS sitcom Hogan's Heroes. Bob Crane (I) Auto Focus (2002)