Actor
R.J. Adams
Born September 20, 1942 in St. Catharines, Ontario, CanadaDied January 26, 20156 films
R.J. Adams was a prolific Canadian-American actor, renowned acting coach and prominent radio personality under the name Bob Shannon. He is perhaps most widely recognized for founding The Actors Workshop in Southern California, where he trained numerous film and television stars.
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First watchRocky IV19857.1as Sports AnnouncerRocky Balboa holds the world heavyweight championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union.View filmEssential films
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6 films as actor- 2013Mr. Hockey: The Gordie Howe StoryHarold Ballard
- 2000Falling ThroughEmbassy Agent
- 1985Rocky IVSports Announcer
- 1985Kojak: The Belarus File
- 1985The ExecutionInvestigative Reporter
- 1977Looking for Mr. GoodbarMan in Bar (uncredited)