Quick Facts
Born:
1920-05-04
Birthplace:
Portland, Oregon, USA
Credits:
17 Total Roles
Bob Johnson
Acting
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Biography
Robert Cleveland Johnson was an American actor who played supporting roles on series television and in films. Johnson is probably best known as the "voice behind the scenes", who gave the recorded mission briefings on the Mission: Impossible television series. In spite of never being credited for any of his work on Mission: Impossible, Johnson was the only performer to be involved in all seven seasons of the original series, and the two seasons of the 1988 revival. He also reprised the role for a 1968 episode of the sitcom Here's Lucy. His voice was also heard in episodes of The Outer Limits and Star Trek: The Original Series.
Known For
Star Trek
First Talosian (voice) (uncredited)
Star Trek
Starbase 6 commander (voice)
Star Trek
Ground Control (voice) (uncredited)
Mission: Impossible
Man on Tape (voice)
Mission: Impossible
Voice on Disc
The Outer Limits
The Senator (voice)
The Outer Limits
Project Adonis Intercom Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
The Americanization of Emily
Documentary Narration (voice) (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Mission: Impossible TV | Voice on Disc |
| 1969 | Mission: Impossible - The Bunker MOVIE | Person on Tape (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1967 | Judd for the Defense TV | Self |
| 1966 | Star Trek: The Menagerie MOVIE | First Talosian / Transporter Chief Pitcairn (archive footage) (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Mission: Impossible - Old Man Out MOVIE | Person on Tape (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Mission: Impossible TV | Man on Tape (voice) |
| 1966 | Star Trek TV | First Talosian (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Star Trek TV | Starbase 6 commander (voice) |
| 1966 | Star Trek TV | Ground Control (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1966 | Bad Girls for the Boys MOVIE | Self |