Robert Bauer (born Phillip Bauer, sometimes credited as "Bobby Bauer") is an American

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, producer,

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, and

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. He is best known for playing Moke in

Rob Reiner Robert Norman Reiner (born March 6, 1947) is an American actor and filmmaker. As an actor, Reiner first came to national prominence with the role of Michael "Meathead" Stivic on the CBS sitcom '' All in the Family'' (1971–1979), a perform ...

's movies ''

This Is Spinal Tap ''This Is Spinal Tap'' (also known as ''This Is Spınal Tap: A Rockumentary by Martin Di Bergi'') is a 1984 American mockumentary film co-written and directed by Rob Reiner (in his feature directorial debut). The film stars Christopher Guest, M ...

'' (1984) and '' The Sure Thing'' (1985), Johnny Horne in ''

Twin Peaks ''Twin Peaks'' is an American mystery serial drama television series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch. It premiered on ABC on April 8, 1990, and originally ran for two seasons until its cancellation in 1991. The show returned in 2017 fo ...

'', Jordan in ''Flying Blind'', Roland Sachs in '' 54'' (1998), Hook in ''

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' is a comic book series published by Archie Comics about the adventures of a fictional American teenager named Sabrina Spellman. Sabrina was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo, and first app ...

,'' and Kunivas - a male

Klingon The Klingons ( ; Klingon language, Klingon: ''tlhIngan'' ) are a fictional species in the science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. Developed by screenwriter Gene L. Coon in 1967 for the Star Trek: The Original Series, original ''Star Trek'' ('' ...

officer - in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation.'' He is also known for his producing work on films like ''

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'' (2007), the TV series '' Head Case,'' and the web series '' Dinner with Don''. He played Moke, the band's roadie, in

's movie ''

'' (1984) and later played the same role in another Reiner movie the following year, '' The Sure Thing'' (1985). He also played Lambsblood in ''A Spinal Tap Reunion: The 25th Anniversary London Sell-Out'' (1992). He is one of three actors to portray the character of Johnny Horne, the mentally-challenged son of Benjamin Horne and brother of Audrey Horne, in ''

''. He was the second actor, replacing Robert Davenport, who played the character in the

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. Bauer portrayed Johnny in the most episodes and is probably the best known for the role, appearing in four episodes of the

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over the course of the

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and second seasons. He was replaced by

Erik Rondell Erik Rondell (born July 8, 1967) (sometimes credited as "Eric Rondell", "Erick Rondell", "Erik L. Rondell") is an American actor, stuntman, and stunt co-ordinator with an almost forty year career in film and television. He is best known for his wo ...

in the revival. He played Roland Sachs in '' 54'' (1998). Other film roles include Nicholas in '' A Time to Remember'' (2003), Dirk in ''Dirk and Betty'' (2000) (which he co-directed with Paul Gordon), Mr. Clarence in ''Intrepid'' (2000), Breeze in '' Boogie Boy'' (1998), Ben in '' Something to Live for: The Alison Gertz Story'' (aka '' Fatal Love),'' and roles in '' Father of the Bride'' (1991), ''Parker Kane'' (TVM 1990)'','' and ''

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'' (1989). Television series roles include Jordan in ''Flying Blind'', Hook in ''

,'' Leo in an episode of ''

Party of Five ''Party of Five'' is an American television teen and family drama created by Christopher Keyser and Amy Lippman that originally aired on Fox for six seasons from September 12, 1994, to May 3, 2000. The series featured an ensemble cast led by ...

'', Eddie Stokes in an episode of ''

M.A.N.T.I.S. ''M.A.N.T.I.S.'' is an American superhero television series that aired for one season on the Fox Network between August 26, 1994, and March 3, 1995. The original two-hour TV movie pilot was produced by Sam Raimi and developed by Sam Hamm. The ...

'', and Kunivas, a male

officer in the

Klingon Defense Force In the ''Star Trek'' franchise, the Klingon, Klingon Empire makes use of several ship class, classes of starships. As the Klingons are portrayed as a warrior culture, driven by the pursuit of honor and glory, the Empire is shown to use warships alm ...

in the 24th century in the episode "

Heart of Glory "Heart of Glory" is the twentieth episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', first broadcast March 21, 1988. The story was created by Herbert Wright and D. C. Fontana ...

" of '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. Other television roles include '' NYPD Blue,

The Lot ''The Lot'' is an American comedy-drama series that aired for two seasons and 17 episodes on the AMC from 1999 to 2001. It profiled the fictional studio Sylver Screen Pictures during the 1930s and the pursuits of its classic stars (such as Bar ...

'', ''

In Living Color ''In Living Color'' is an American sketch comedy television series that originally ran on Fox from April 15, 1990 to May 19, 1994. Keenen Ivory Wayans created, wrote and starred in the program. The show was produced by Ivory Way Productions in ...

'', ''

Quantum Leap ''Quantum Leap'' is an American science fiction television series, created by Donald P. Bellisario, that premiered on NBC and aired for five seasons, from March 26, 1989, to May 5, 1993. The series stars Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett, a ph ...

'', ''

Father Dowling Investigates ''Father Dowling Mysteries'' (also known as ''Father Dowling Investigates'' in the United Kingdom) is an American mystery television series that aired from January 20, 1989 to May 2, 1991. Prior to the series, a TV movie aired on November 30, 198 ...

'', and more. He is an accomplished drummer and was in a band called "The Watch" with actor

Michael Dorn Michael Dorn (born December 9, 1952) is an American actor best known for his role as the Klingon Worf in the '' Star Trek'' franchise. He has appeared more times as a regular cast member than any other ''Star Trek'' actor in the franchise's hist ...

(who played bass). They also guest-starred together in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation''. He is also known for his producing credits, which include '' Dinner with Don'' (2017), ''

'' (2007), '' Head Case'', and more. He co-created Bauerbrook Films with actor, friend, and ''

'' co-star

Dana Ashbrook Dana Vernon Ashbrook (born May 24, 1967) is an American actor, best known for playing Bobby Briggs on the television series ''Twin Peaks'' (1990–1991, 2017) and its 1992 prequel film '' Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me''. Early life Ashbrook was ...

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