Dobies, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Delaware Valley College and attended Eastern College for hospital administration, recently starred in the independent film Followers. His television credits include guest-starring roles on such shows as Everybody Loves Raymond, Just Shoot Me, Home Improvement, Any Day Now and Melrose Place. He also co-starred in the CBS made-for-television movie, In My Sister's Shadow, with Janet Leigh and Nancy McKeon.
Dobies appeared with the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater in a production of What It Is. His other theater credits The Wager, K2, Hooters, My Thing of Love and Dylan.
An avid athlete, Dobies competes in triathlons and enjoys scuba diving. He and his wife, actress Linda Hill, are the proud parents of two-year-old Francesca and Olivia Christine (b. 4/17/00). Dobies, who plays the blues harp, was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. His birthday is April 3.
July 1, 2003 to June 15, 2005 [recurring]
March 3, 2000 to August 17, 2001
Everybody Loves Raymond
Nick, Episode 4.8
November 15, 1999
Melrose Place
Episode 7.22, "Fist Full of Secrets"
January 25, 1999
Just Shoot Me
Prince Charming, Episode 3.3, "The Mask"
October 27, 1998
Home Improvement
Episode, "Any Day Now"
In My Sister's Shadow
Mark
1997
Followers
Independent film
1999
What It Is
Puerto Rican Traveling Theater
The Wager
KZ
Hooters
My Thing of Love
Dylan
DATE OF BIRTH: Feb 03, 1959
HAIR: Blond
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree from Delaware Valley College; studied hospital administration at Eastern College
SPOUSE: Actress Linda Hill
CHILDREN: Daughters Francesca Alexandra (11/25/97) and Olivia Christine (04/17/00), son Robert Mark (02/08/04).
TALENTS: Plays the blues harp
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