Bob Dermer
Birthday: Born in in
Deathday: Alive
Bob Dermer, an entertainment professional, embarked on his acting career at the age of 8, going professional at 14. He has showcased his talent across various locations, including Canada, London (at the Royal Court Theatre), Los Angeles (working for Hanna-Barbera), and Broadway in "42 Seconds From Broadway" alongside Henry Winkler. Dermer's prominent roles encompass lead roles in CBC TV series like "Hi Diddle Day," "Pencil Box," "Guess What?," "Mr. Dress-Up," and others. Additionally, he held lead roles in TVOntario series such as "Readalong," "Two Plus You," "Bookmice," and "Today's Special," among others. In animated series, Dermer has ongoing roles, including characters in "Evergreen Racoons" and the "Care Bears," showcasing his versatility and lasting impact in the entertainment industry.
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The Care Bears
Character: Grumpy Bear (voice)
The Care Bears live in a faraway place up in the clouds called Care-a-Lot. They travel around the world on Missions in Caring, whilst evil villains such as Professor Coldheart and Lord No Heart, try to thwart their plans....
The Raccoons
Character: Ralph Raccoon / Lady Baden-Baden (voice)
The Raccoons is a Canadian animated television series which was originally broadcast from 1985 to 1991 with three preceding television specials from its inception in 1980 and one direct to video special in 1984. The franchise was created by Kevin Gillis with the co-operation of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation....
Today's Special
Character: Sam Crenshaw
Today's Special was a Canadian children's television show produced by Clive VanderBurgh at TVOntario from 1981 to 1987. It also ran on Nickelodeon and the Faith and Values Channel/Odyssey as well as many PBS stations throughout the United States. It was set in a department store, based on the flagship location of the now defunct Simpson's in Toronto. Many sequences for it were shot at the Queen Street West and Yonge Street store after hours....
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The Care Bears Movie
Character: Grumpy Bear (voice)
The Care Bears team up with a troubled brother and sister who just moved to a new town to help a neglected young magician's apprentice whose evil spell book causes sinister things to happen....
Take Me Up to the Ball Game
Character: The Beaver (voice)
In this interplanetary baseball story, a group of friends are playing a sandlot game on Earth that is noticed by Irwin, an outer space promoter of baseball. The haphazard team consists of an eagle, a beaver, a bear, a kangaroo, and a mole. Irwin invites the Earth team to play against the Outer Space All-Stars, an awesome team that has never lost a game, of that matter, been scrored upon. Their secret: they are the biggest cheaters in the universe....
The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland
Character: Grumpy Bear (voice)
The cuddly Care Bears and their cousins star in this charming third feature-length film incorporating characters from Alice in Wonderland. A young girl named Alice and the Care Bears travel together into the whimsical land of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat. In this magical story about friendship and self-esteem, they try to thwart an evil wizard's attempt to become the King of Wonderland....
Care Bears Nutcracker Suite
Character: Grumpy Bear (voice)
An animated version, starring the Care Bears, of the fairy tale that inspired the famous ballet....
The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine
Character: voice
The special, a follow-up to the previous installment The Land Without Feelings (from 1983), sees the return of the ten original Bears and the rarely-seen Cloud Keeper, as well as the villain Professor Coldheart. In addition, the special introduces Baby Hugs, Baby Tugs, Grams Bear, and Professor Coldheart's sidekick, Frostbite....
The Raccoons and the Lost Star
Character: Ralph Raccoon (voice)
"The Raccoons and the Lost Star" is the last totally original Raccoons .... On a far-away planet, Cyril Sneer plots his takeover of earth....
The Raccoons on Ice
Character: Ralph Raccoon (voice)
The Raccoons on Ice is the second of four specials leading up to the television series The Raccoons. It initially aired on CBC and in syndication on December 20, 1981....
The Christmas Raccoons
Character: Ralph Raccoon (voice)
In this prelude to the television series 'The Raccoons', Bert, Melissa, and Ralph Raccoon have their home accidentally stolen when it is cut down to become a Christmas tree....
Today's Special: Live on Stage
Character: Sam Crenshaw (voice) (as Bob Derman)
In a special TV presentation of "Today's Special," Jodie, Muffy, and Sam prepare for a live theatre performance. However, Jeff faces a problem as his magic hat won't function outside the store, preventing him from joining them. Undeterred, he sneaks into the costume box bound for the theatre. Upon arrival, Muffy is late, prompting Jodie and Sam to begin the show without her. Meanwhile, Jeff, trapped in the box, finds himself turned into a mannequin without his magic working. With Waldo the Magni...
Tukiki and His Search for a Merry Christmas
Character: (voice)
Tukiki is a small Eskimo boy who sets out to discover the meaning of Christmas along with a magical character known as North Wind. He visits different places and learns about their customs of Christmas which brings about a turn of events when he arrives home....
Love
Character: ("The Black Cat in the Black Mouse Socks")
A unique anthology of six short vignettes on the subject of love, all of them written, directed and produced by women....
Butt It Out
Character: Puppeteer
Dr. Cooper, a puppet scientist, along with his crew, prove categorically that smoking is bad for you....
The Santa Clause
Character: Puppet Punch (voice)
On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself....
Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation
Character: Grumpy Bear (voice)
This animated adventure goes back in time to the Care Bears' first-ever Caring Mission, when True Heart Bear and Noble Heart Horse touch down on Earth to boost the spirits of some unhappy kids at summer camp. But the evil Dark Heart has other plans, and convinces one of the campers to help him capture the Care Bears. Will our lovable heroes' Care Stare be enough to vanquish the villain -- and convince his apprentice that good's the way to go?...