Dobson stated, concerning actors who are afraid of being typecast, "You should be so lucky." Affiliations Dobson, a former Army soldier (MP), served twice as chairman of the National Salute To Hospitalized Veterans. Having long assisted with the needs of hospitalized veterans, Dobson received the AMVETS (American Veterans) Silver Helmet Peace Award and the American Legion Award. Dobson, was a life member of AMVETS and also a charter member of AMVETS MOH Richard A. Pittman Post #1947 - Stockton, California. Personal life and death Dobson married his wife, Susan, in 1968. They had three children: Mariah, Patrick and Sean. He was the chairman of the United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County (UVCSJC). Dobson died after struggling with an autoimmune deficiency on September 6, 2020 in Stockton, California. UVCSJC reported his death the following day. He was 77. Filmography Films Television References Citations Sources External links 1943 births 2020 deaths Male actors from Los Angeles Male actors from New York City American male film actors American male television actors American people of Irish descent American male soap opera actors American male stage actors People from Jackson Heights, Queens Military personnel from New York City