
Hobbs was born in Étretat, France, to Dr. Austin L. Hobbs and Mabel Foote Hobbs. However, he was raised in New York City. Hobbs attended Solebury School in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and received his bachelor's degree from Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. He served in as sergeant in combat engineering during World War II and fought at the Battle of the Bulge.

Knots Landing
TV • 1979

Knots Landing
TV • 1979

Perry Mason
TV • 1957

Perry Mason
TV • 1957

Lassie
TV • 1954

The Andy Griffith Show
TV • 1960

The Andy Griffith Show
TV • 1960

M*A*S*H
TV • 1972

L.A. Law
TV • 1986

Dynasty
TV • 1981

Hunter
TV • 1984

Quincy, M.E.
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St. Elsewhere
TV • 1982

The Incredible Hulk
TV • 1977

Family Ties
TV • 1982

The Facts of Life
TV • 1979

Hill Street Blues
TV • 1981

The F.B.I.
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