Robert Hays

Actor Robert Hays began his career in theatre, performing in plays like Richard III and The Glass Menagerie at the famous Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. After spending several years in the theatre, he moved to Hollywood to pursue his career in film and television. He first appeared on television in series such as "Marcus Welby, M.D.," "Wonder Woman," "Laverne & Shirley" and "Angie." He made his feature-film debut in the landmark comedy "AIRPLANE!" (1980), starring as Ted Striker, the traumatized former pilot who must land the plane when the flight crew gets struck by food poisoning. He later reprised his role as Ted Striker in "Airplane II: The Sequel" (1982). 

After the massive success of "AIRPLANE!," Hays went on to star in many feature films including "Take This Job and Shove It" (1981), "Trenchcoat" (1983), Stephen King’s "Cat’s Eye" (1985), "Fifty/Fifty" (1992), "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" (1993), "Homeward Bound 2: Lost in San Francisco" (1996), Robert Altman’s "Dr. T and the Women" (2000) and "Alex in Wonder" (2001), which he also produced.    He starred in over 20 made-for-TV movies like NBC’s "Mister Roberts" (1984), CBS’ "Murder by the Book" (1987) and Lifetime’s "The Abduction" (1996). He also had a surprise appearance in "Sharknado II". Hays also had numerous guest appearances on various television shows including "Touched by an Angel," "Promised Land" and "That ‘70s Show," and he starred in the series "Starman," "FM," "Cutters" and "Kelly Kelly."