Career
He was one of the top radio announcers in Knoxville, Tennessee for 25 years. During his tenure at radio station WIVK, he had the highest-rated midday radio show in the United States for over 16 years. As an actor, he has appeared in many films and hundreds of commercials.
He wrote several episodes of the popular television show Lizzie McGuire.
In 2004, he played "Slammin" Sammy" in the film Friday Night Lights. Bob and Knoxville radio legend Editor Brantly currently host the Editor and Bob Show on WCYQ radio in Knoxville.
He is the father of actor Jake Thomas.
