David Wesley Froman (December 31, 1938 – February 8, 2010) was an American actor, born in Miami, Oklahoma. His parents were Guy and Gertrude (Helm) Froman. He taught for many years at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO), where he was professor of speech and theater."Obituaries: David Froman"
''Miami News Record'' (Miami, OK). February 10, 2010. Accessed June 12, 2018. He was best known for his recurring role as Lieutenant Bob Brooks on the popular television series '' Matlock''.

Career

Froman graduated from NEO in 1961, and immediately began teaching speech and theater. In 1969, he left Oklahoma to launch his acting career.Stanley, Tim
"Actor's best character was his own"
''Tulsa World''. February 12, 2010. Accessed June 15, 2018. Froman appeared on 56 episodes of '' Matlock'' from 1986 to 1994 as Lt. Bob Brooks. He also appeared on several other television shows of the 1980s and 1990s, such as '' Hill Street Blues'', '' Trapper John, M.D.'', ''

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'' and '' Diagnosis Murder''. In addition, he played Captain K'Nera in an episode of '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. Froman was well known for his role of both Gunther Wagner, Schuyler Whitney's faithful servant, and his twin brother Bruno on '' The Edge of Night''. In 1986, he appeared in the TV film '' Blind Justice'', starring Tim Matheson. Froman also worked as a drama instructor at NEO in Miami, Oklahoma. He served as president of the Miami Little Theatre as well as acting on stage in severa