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Bob Grant was an English actor, comedian and writer, best known for playing Jack Harper in On the Buses. He also appeared in films, musicals, radio and theatre, and suffered from mental health problems in his later years.
Bob Grant (1932-2003) was a British actor and writer, best known for his role of Jack Harper in On the Buses. He also appeared in stage, film and TV shows, and suffered from depression for many years.
- January 1, 1
- Hammersmith, London, England, UK
- January 1, 1
- Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England, UK
Nov 19, 2003 · The actor, who played Jack Harper in the 70s comedy, was discovered in a car at his home in Gloucestershire. He had been suffering from depression and had a long career in TV and theatre.
Bob Grant was a British actor who starred in On the Buses (1969) as Jack Harper, a cheeky bus conductor. He also appeared in films, musicals and pantomime, but struggled with depression and died by suicide in 2003.
- April 14, 1932
- November 8, 2003
Watch a video of Bob Grant, the actor who played Stan Butler in On the Buses, a classic British sitcom. Learn about his life, career and memories in this nostalgic tribute and interview.
- 19 min
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- Fox Mulder
Jun 16, 2024 · Bob Grant was a versatile and ambitious actor who starred in the 1970s sitcom On The Buses, but also suffered from typecasting and mental health issues. Learn about his life, career and tragic fate in this comprehensive article by Graham McCann.
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But on 8 November 2003, the body of actor Bob Grant was found in his car in Twyning, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Aged 71, he remained most famous for his role as the chirpy clippie Jack Harper in the ITV sitcom On the Buses. Tragically, it soon emerged Grant had taken his own life. Grant had suffered from bipolar disorder for years.